Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Beautiful Resort

Food was amazing, always something good to eat. Pools lovely. Sea clear, and you could walk out far, great for children. Active resort, never a dull moment if you are on the entertainment side. Kids club activities were great for our 8,10 year old.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Ok but not a five star

Rooms and grounds were very nice. Food was fantastic. Drinks were OK, bartenders only put a little splash in the drinks. Resort is very large and only one section has a nice beach. Evening entertainment was terrible for such a large resort. We found the staff not friendly at all compared to smaller resorts we have been to in Jamaica. Day time entertainment was also lacking compared to other Jamaican resorts.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great people, great place

We had a wonderful time at this resort. We couldn't believe how friendly everyone was. They really went out of their way to ensure we had a great time! The buffet was impressive, with lots to choose from. Close to the airport and excursions. Beach was beautiful! Only downfall to our trip was that something went missing from our luggage.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Nice clean, modern resort.

The resort was clean, buildings were modern, and all amenities in our room worked great. Air conditioning was good, shower worked well with lots of hot water. The pools were great, although often difficult to find a chair as there was high occupancy during our week stay. Negative point was its not beach front, which we knew, but the next resort is no longer part of the same company, so no access through this property to the beach as was available during a previous visit here. Inconvenient to tak [... read more]e shuttle to the beach. Food was good, but not excellent. Turn down service only 2 of 7 nights.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Wedding Week at The Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica!

We just returned from our wedding week at the Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica. We had a fabulous time and aside from a few hiccups everything went smoothly. Our wedding day was wonderful and the wedding coordinator was amazing. She took care of every detail and it all went off without a hitch. Our photos are beautiful and it was an incredible day! We had a few issues upon arrival with the suitcase with all of our wedding supplies going missing (tagged wrong by the staff but later returned by the pe [... read more]rson who received it, thank goodness) and rooming issues for our 2 year old child. But it all worked out in the end, so we didn't let it ruin our trip. The resort itself is beautiful, very big and impressive. You will do a ton of walking while there, and if you have children that are in a stroller, it can be a bit of a pain at times. The resort is a fairly new resort, however it is already showing a lot of wear and tear. The elevators are often smelly and the sewer backed up around the pool area two or three times during the week we were there and the smell was horrible. The staff if mostly friendly, aside from the ladies who work in the spa, who we all found to be very rude and unpleasant. However, the pool is gorgeous, the beach is very nice, the drinks and food are great and the rooms are a good size. Overall I will recommend the resort for the services they provided for the wedding, however if I could do it all again, I would have chosen a smaller resort. We will most likely not return to the resort when we go back to Jamaica in the future.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Great value - esmeralda

Overall, it was great resort for the money we paid and were generally happy with everything, and would recommend to friends/family. Pros: - beach (Esmeralda area of the resort was very close to the beach) - rooms were nice, clean, accessible (every room at esmeralda is the same so you don't need to try and change your room) - food was generally good - service (everyone at the hotel is very friendly, helpful, attentive, etc.) - golf (golf course next door was great and good value for the money)  [... read more] Cons: - for some reason, the pools were warm - Italian restaurant was not very good (would recommend the asian and steak restaurants) - wish they had better evening entertainment at the Esmeralda (more bands/singers, or just more background music to liven up the atmosphere) - tennis courts need re-surfacing, but still playable

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: HUGE RESORT!!!

Just got back from the GBP Bavaro in Punta Cana and thought I’d provide you with a brief review of the resort including a picture of the mosquito bites I received there just so you can provide that info to future clients. (1) This resort is absolutely huge with something like 6 or 7 hotels on the property. Had I known this, we would never have gone there. One hotel employee told my wife that there were 36,000 people there which I know is a huge exaggeration but there still were a LOT of people [... read more] there. (2) The pools were crowded and so was the beach. In order to get chairs at the pool you had to go early and at the beach it was very difficult to find any chairs. On a couple of occasions I had to get assistance from one of the workers to find chairs. This is the first time in about 20 trips that this has happened. Another negative. (3) We couldn’t believe the number of people on the beach, as far as the eyes could see. Too crowded for our liking. (4) The buggy system operated very efficiently there with very little time waiting for a ride. A positive. (5) No complaints about our room overlooking the pool. The Jacuzzi tub was a plus. (6) In spite of the number of hotels and restaurants there we could only go to one Buffet located in the Lobby. The only other option besides the a la cartes was the beach Snack Bar which seemed to only serve the same food each day. In spite of this , the food was pretty good with many options at the Buffet. (7) Even though the water looked beautiful there seemed to be more seaweed in the water than the last time we were in Punta Cana. At least it wasn’t garbage as was the case last time we were in Samana. This seems to be happening everywhere. (8) The Entertainment was generally poor at night and that’s when the mosquitos came out so we didn’t have any late nights. (9) YES, there are mosquitoes in Punta Cana and they love me as you can see in the photo. These bites ooze for days and itch like crazy so you can understand why this issue is so important to me. There are some resorts that don’t have a mosquito problem but when I go to one that does, it is just plain misery for me. (10) There were a lot of what I would call small bees around our pool that I have never seen before and one day my wife swatted one from her shoulder onto the water and when I tried to kill it, the bee stung me and left its stinger in my finger. My wife pulled it out with her nails but it hurt like crazy for about a half hour and then my finger and hand swollen up like a balloon. Another negative. (11) The a la carte restaurants were generally pretty good with a strong effort to please so if you didn’t like a dish you ordered, they would quickly replace it with another. The beef tenderloin was particularly good for the D. R. (12) The overall service in the restaurants were good but the Buffet was not good at times because they could not keep up with the steady flow of people coming in and going out so you almost always had to get a table that wasn’t set up yet. Overall, we would never go back to this resort again and may have to consider travelling to Florida instead where there is less of a mosquito problem. All-inclusive resorts are very hard on the system anyway and when you add mosquitos and bees to the equation, it can become a nightmare instead of a wonderful vacation.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Had a wonderful week at this great resort!!

We had a wonderful week at the Don Ambar section of the Bahia Principe. The weather was ideal. The beach got cleaned every morning and for the most part the water was cystal clear. We did have to get up early to reserve good seats in the shade. The pools were large and clean. The food was not bad keeping in mind that they just cannot offer what we are used to in North America. The French and Japanese a la carte restaurants were great. The staff was great although most spoke very limited English. [... read more] Our room was clean and the bathroom was large. We had a balcony that overlooked the walkway closer to the pool and beach end. Ruth at the front desk was fantastic. They really tried to accomodate us. The evening entertainment was mediocre but there certainly are enough activities to keep you busy throughout the day. Thanks to Fiona for booking us a great trip. The value for the money is unbeatable!

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Definitely a place of pros and cons

Hotel satisfactory, along with the food at the buffet and a la carte (Italian by far the best). Good location for excursions as Santa Domingo etc. is closer (priced better too). Tame water if you like that and thus good for the kayak and pedal boat. Chose this location solely to connect with friends.

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: Wiil return !

,Like I said, this place is worthwhile returning.The time flew by. The view exceptional. Shuttles for the mobile challengedThe service exceptional and the staff very polite. The place was exceptionally clean. Samana itself has a lot to see.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: good value

Good value for your money. Rooms were clean but dated. It is large resort that is well maintained and helpful staff. This is not a quiet resort, lots of party people late at night in hallways and in neighboring suites. This is also very fat from the beach, shuttles are provided which usual 5 to 10 mins wait.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Beautiful Resort!

Grounds were impeccable, food choices at Yucatan buffet were endless. The "A la carte" restaurants were amazing. The only negative point is the air conditioning in the rooms; this needs to be improved.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Amazing

The resort was beautiful and the service was fantastic! Grounds were well maintained and staff were always friendly and helpful. Cleanliness of whole resort was superb. Looking forward to returning soon.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Amazing resort

The resort was beautiful. It was very clean and the staff was very friendly. We'd go again in a heartbeat. We both enjoyed the food very much. The beach was amazing. We were able to walk out a couple hundred yards and enjoy a sunset in the ocean.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Not bad

My husband got food poisoning after our first night. I recommend you take durokol before you go. Also, we are used to cruise buffets where they make you sanitize your hands before you eat. This is not a requirement, thus, easy to transfer germs. In comparison to cruise ship buffets, both Tulum and Coba buffets were not as good. Aside from that, the resort is not bad. We chose Tulum over Coba because it is right on the beach and I'm glad we did. Coba is busier because most of the restaurants are  [... read more]there. You cannot snorkel as the waters are too rough. They have tennis courts & bicycles available but you have to book 1 day in advance. If we were to go back, I would aim for Akumal as it is the luxury version and on the beach, plus you have access to all 4 resorts & a la cartes whereas Tulum and Coba resorts only has access to each other and not Akumal nor Sian Kaan, and a limit on the number of a la cartes. We also found the service was not really consistent throughout Tulum/Coba.

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Amazing resort awesome price

The grounds at Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an are very attractive with lots of wildlife and prestige surroundings. The rooms are very nice and the bed is very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the food and drinks are excellent....

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: amazing resort with lots to do and very clean

The hotel grounds are pristine with a lot of attention to detail. Rooms are amazingly clean and so are the dining rooms which have a lovely décor. The public area is kept very clean and has lots of seating, lots of bars close by and the entertainment was very good as well. Transportation on the resort is efficient getting you from Tulum to Coba resort without delay. We will be back, no question.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Beautiful beach resort

Lovely resort, staff try to do everything in their power to make your vacation memorable. Food at the buffet is typical resort selection, but tasty no one ever went hungry. The beach is beautiful and long with lots of opportunity for walking. Vendors are on the beach, but respect a kind no thank you.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Beautiful and amazing resort

This resort is truly a 5 star facility. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are amazing. The food is typical of any all inclusive, but the a la carte restaurants make up for that. The junior suite was a nice touch with a separate sitting area. The only thing lacking was entertainment during the day. There was absolutely nothing going on at the pool during the day, which I found totally different from any all inclusive I have been to. The complex was huge. The Esmeralda is only one of the hot [... read more]els on this property, but they did have a great transportation system, so if you don't want to walk - just hop on the tram. All in all - we had a GREAT time and I would definitely go back to this resort.

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Great resort

This was my second time at the resort. Service is great and food is amazing. The rooms are nice and modern. You have a little car/bus driving right at the beach as the resort is not beach front. It's adult only so very peaceful. There is a beach reserved just for the guests where you may have service of drinks brought to your beach chairs. Beach is nice and water is clear, the sand is not rough. The thing I did not like we're that there a water leak in my room, they sent someone is to fix this r [... read more]ight away however they did not offer a change for another room or anythingg complimentary. The ceiling in the bathroom was not that nice as I imagine they could only finish the reprairs once the room was vacated. Also in the restaurants they could of added more AC.