Great Escape

Beautiful resort. Great staff. Great food. Nice room. Shuttles were very fast and efficient. Main pool was very nice. Main beach was also a nice place to be. The smaller beach was great because everything around it was natural and it was a nice quiet place to spend time. Royal Golden services were below par as compared to the Royal Golden at El Portillo. Hardly ever saw an employee in the RG room.

Just What The Doctor Ordered!

I’ve been eyeing this hotel for some time and I’m super happy I decided to book! If your looking for a super relaxing getaway look no further. The hotel is less than 300 rooms so it’s not crazy crowded. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the Samana Bay is spectacular to look at. I definitely recommend a sea view; was on the second floor overlooking the gazebo and the bridge to nowhere. The room was very clean, Angela in housekeeping was very attentive (asked for additional bath tow [... read more]els). The food was great; lots of selection and of course your everyday standards; hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. The entertainment team works super hard and loves engaging with the guests; Marcus, Lewis and Yasmin are ROCK STARS! There was bridge maintenance going on during the day but it did NOT impact our relaxing time at the pool or access to the beach. I LOVE that there are so many different areas to this hotel; larger busier pool, small but beautiful beach, LOTS OF STAIRS (free shuttle if you can’t walk), shallower tanning pools and then the smaller swimming pool. The A La Carte restaurants were very good; my favourite was El Pescador (seafood). During our vacation there were very few children; it’s not really a kids hotel. I truly enjoyed my weeks vacation and highly recommend Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa...I will defiantly return!

Principe cyacoa

very unique very picturesque resort...spotless...friendly staff everywhere...food good you could always find something... few negatives...beach small but clean...beds bad....buffet food needs to be hotter in warming trays....stay away from rooms facing courtyard and town....very loud nightly entertainment....request sea view rooms...spectacular!!

Perfect vacation

Hotel was very clean, staff were amazing and friendly. Food was very good with lots of variety and the presentation was great. Room was nice and clean. Five minute walk to town either by the road or the beach. Very easy to book restaurants and excursions.

Great vacation!

Overall, we had a great vacation at this resort. It certainly isn't overly luxurious but it's nice and clean and great value for the money! The pools are gorgeous and they make the best of the small beach that is available. We loved that it is so close to town and we ventured there a few times during our stay. The food is as good as any all inclusive I have been to.

Breathtaking views and selection of food

So many areas to walk around, on grounds, lots of stairs. Clean, manicured and friendly staff. close to town, vendors too aggressive in town. Excursions were jam packed full of culture. Tour guides were very knowegeable of history and surroundings.

Great Stay

The hotel was kept clean! We had great service & weather. The bed is hard as a rock & things are quite noisy in the main building! The pool is great & the workers at the beach were working continuously to keep the seaweed at a tolerable level for guests. Both we really enjoyed! We did the zip lining excursion highly recommend! If up for an adventure check out Samana’s Ecological Treehouse ! Such a cool spot ! Also we did a catamaran experience which led us to Cayo laventado ! One of the bes [... read more]t beaches I have ever seen ! White sand & clear water ! We did enjoy the spa but I would not recommend doing their hydrotherapy spa here - i wouldn’t even be saying it’s a hydrotherapy spa... really just a sauna. There is a lot of walking but honestly it’s great especially since you are indulging all week! All staff was great ! Food was decent also ! Great deal for what we paid! Nothing of Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa - but our airline provider Air Canada Rouge was what I consider ‘subpar’. If you do not have to fly with this company , then do not. Staff was friendly but everything else subpar.

Second time even better

this was our second time at this resort. we loved it the first time and second time was even better. hopefully we will be back again. very clean, staff friendly, and the views are outstanding. great place.

Great time

Resort was very clean and staff works very hard to please. They have three very good restaurants to have dinner as well as the main dinning room. The beach is okay but you get lots of Ocean views everywhere you go.

Amazing getaway !

From the moment you arrive at the top of the hill where the resort is located you are greeted with an amazing view of the downtown area and the beaches! The Hotel is filled with friendly staff and they make you feel like family. The dinner choices are amazing. To get to the beach there is an elevator that takes you down to this beautiful paradise. Its a small beach area but it makes it feel private. I can't wait to go back for a relaxing getaway

Fantastic Resort!

The food was good but I wouldn’t say it was outstanding. The cleanliness of the resort and the outgoing/friendliness of the staff and having lots of activities to do made up for the food. We certainly got our exercise at this resort! Lots of stairs and pathways to walk everywhere! Would recommend asking for a main hotel room if you can’t do stairs... 8/10

Overall not even average

This is a beautiful place with great views...main pool and beach area fantastic.......rooms average for standard...do not waste your time book only sea view rooms....301 -310.....401 - 410....501 - 510......Food was terrible....same thing day after day.....poor quality of food.....a LA carte restaurants disappointing at best...staff tolerant of English if you speak fluent Spanish you got better service...not air conditioned....only in rooms......we were approached to buy time share...they lost i [... read more]nterest in us quickly when we told them we did not have a credit card.....not interested in going back to cayacoa ..... will try a different resort not affiliated with Bahia Prinicipe.......

Spectacular views

Well located, surrounded by hills, clean, large rooms. Very agreable place to relax. Large lounge terrace The pool is clean. Small beach. I recommand ocean front or superior room for a better experience, other rooms might be noisy. Food is ok

Could not have been better

Everything about Bahia Cayacoa is so well thought out and executed it’s a pleasure to stay there. Front desk check in chaos was handled with aplomb, with special thanks to Javier. Room was super clean with a beautiful view and all the trimmings, even a mini bar. Comfy bed with lots of pillows as well as ample towels and a great shower. Grounds are beautifully manicured and well maintained. Bars are great, fast service, generous pours and name brands. Food at the buffet i [... read more]s even satisfying to this long time vegan. Tons of fruit and veggies and so many choices it’s hard to pick. The dining room staff is superlative from pizza/pasta guy Gustavo to kenia spraying the sanitizer at the door. Pools are plentiful and very clean, again with superb staff. Wilhelmin the manager is always flitting around and checking everything personally. Special thanks to Herman the Air Canada Rep who is thorough, energetic and helpful. And thanks to Eva from TripCentral for sending me. I’ll be back!

Great resort

This is a very good quality resort. The resort was clean, food was delicious and the buffet we had access to each day three times per day had a great selection of food so that i was able to select what i wanted. There is one big pull and four small ones. The area around small ones was quieter. There was only one resort (this one) that had access to the beaches and because of this it was much quieter than at larger resorts. This resort has about 300 or so people staying maximum I believe, which m [... read more]akes it more spacious. The views on the resort are beautiful. Transport from and to airport was easy and well coordinated. I recommend this resort.

Spectacular location!

After many years of staying at resorts all over the Caribbean, this resort has one of the best views ever. Built up against a hill, the view from many rooms is spectacular. The most unusual feature is an elevator to the beach. That is a necessity even for the healthiest of clients, which I was not since I was still recovering from hip surgery and a broken arm. I climbed the stairs from the beach to the main building, but I wouldn't have wanted to do that every day, even I were in perfect shape.  [... read more]I was thankful for this elevator and the others in my building. The food and the drinks were excellent. My only criticism is the quality of the house wines, which was poor. Better wines were available at a cost. The specialty restaurants were good, but the best was the French one. The service was uniformly good, with a a few minor exceptions. The rooms were superb. We stayed in the main building because of my handicap. We enjoyed a beautiful view from our room because we had been upgraded. Unfortunately the views fro the rooms facing town were not as good. These rooms were also noisier, since they overlooked the area where the evening programs were presented. That area was exceptional because of its outdoor location, but that made for more noise. Unfortunately, we did not view the other buildings and the rooms there. These rooms are best for those who are not handicapped. The arrival and departure were well arranged (in our case four and a half hour trips to the airport) with only a minor glitch in our departure time, otherwise we would have been able to enjoy a final breakfast. I heartily recommend this resort, in spite of the long bus trip. Other airlines fly out of the airport in Samana, but since we stayed for ten days, that was not possible for us.

Beautiful views

We had a great experience at this resort. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Just wish there was more restaurants or you could book more than 3 times. The best was the location. The views were amazing!

Amazing vacation

We really enjoyed our stay here! Rooms were great, facilities were nice, the pools were perfect and never too busy, and the food was fabulous! We never had any issues. If you are elderly or have a disability you may find it difficult navigating the resort, as there can be a lotttt of stairs in spots, but there are also plenty of elevators (even one straight to the beach), so it's definitely doable, you just need to be strategic. Wandered to either pool morning or afternoon and we were al [... read more]ways able to find a seat. We were always able to get fresh towels. The wait at the main pool bar was a little much at times (even when it wasn't busy), but really, we just did a lap around the pool and returned. The lower pool was always quiet. The upper pool had music and was always relaxing, they didn't start games/entertainment until late afternoon, so it was never an issue. We didn't spend much time at the beach. It's definitely a dug out man-made beach and it's smaller, you can't walk anywhere. It looked fine, but we were quite content with the beautiful cliff views from the pool. We grabbed seats on the right with the beach one day and it was nice and relaxing, but really, we preferred the pool/views. If you're looking for a 'beautiful sandy beach' this isn't the best spot for you, but EVERYTHING ELSE makes up for it, we weren't upset by this at all. The buffet was always delicious, always warm, and I felt like there was enough of a variety throughout the week, we were always very happy. the 3 restaurants were UNBELIEVABLY good, very impressive! There were hardly any children (there's literally nothing for them to do, so it's not a big 'family' resort, which was perfect for us). There weren't any rowdy guests or partying groups. Very relaxing and grateful for our stay here

Beautiful resort

The food was good, rooms were nice, service excellent, beach and pools awesome. Views were amazing. A la carts excellent. The grounds are well kept. Trip to the town a little stressful people wanting to guide you to different shops as they make a commission from what you buy.

Amazing Vacation

Beautiful hotel and beach. Our room had ocean view. Fantastic!!! Very clean hotel, well kept, great people and service. Going back again for sure. The kids that are 5 and 11 and us had the best time that we spend at the beach and the pool. The entertainment at the pool was fun for all of us.Thank you for the wonderful week.