I love this resort as my now number one resort and I have been to many. Cleanliness. Good food. Good room. Great service. Friendly staff. Love the entertainment team especially Miriam and the others. I will be coming back definitely next year with my big family. My grandmother is turning 92 next year and she would love the room location we stayed at close to the lobby. Think it’s building 52. Rooms 52114 and room 52115. But will need more rooms for more family members. Looking forward to coming back and seeing the people and enjoying this beautiful resort. Thank you

The hotel was nice and the food was good The room service was pretty bad they encourage you to use the hotel app which didn't work and when I told them it didn't work they were rude about it insisting that it worked Some of the employees were pretty rude and they would forget things when you order room service The beach and the pool was very nice My wife got a massage from the spa and the oil they used gave her a bad rash so we stayed in the room the last day and a half Overall we had a good time but probably won't go back

Grounds were beautiful, food fantastic, room was great, beautiful beach and nice pools. Entertainment was on going and fun. A great getaway highly recommend it. Felt very safe. Staff curtious and helpful.

I thought the hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly, kind and dedicated to the well being of how their guests were. The entertainment staff were 10/10, with their enthusiasm, excitement and dedication to make people laugh, play silly games and have the best vacation. As with many reviews the beach area was a huge disappointment and the water was murky. The hotel rooms could use some upgrading but then again, youre only in them to sleep, shower, get ready for the day/night and baddabing baddaboom. I felt the entertainment pool area was great but I do think the bar over by the tiny ankle deep pool is silly because that area has very little people and with those who don't want to swim were regularly seen walking over to that bar for a drink. If the swim up bar had bar area at the back so that people could walk up to it for a drink I think that would be great but overall the drinks were cold, the sun was hot and we had the best vacation. The entertainment pool was also great for people watching. There are a lot of characters out there lol. We met some really great people from near our home town which also made it fantastic.

Very clean, staff very friendly. Pools well maintained, beach area cleaned morning. Room was good, fridge leaked but worked. Disappointing part was we trouble booking restaurants, all booked. Unable to book in advance but when we tried booking when we arrived they were all full. Manager got involved and got us into the 3 on our part of the resort.

Everything at the hotel was great except the ocean water was very murky. The water was not clear. We swam for the first 3 days in the ocean even though the water was very cloudy. Then, a river nearby dumped very brown water into the ocean and the water was even darker. This was very disappointing. Also, there was jelly fish on the beach and several guests got stung badly.

We went here in April 2026, and found it was close to perfect for our needs. this resort is not the biggest or the the best, but at the price point it was perfect for us, meaning it was large enough and laid back enough to meet our desires everyday. If we wanted the beach party crowd we could find it, if we wanted a very quiet pool area we could find it. If we wanted very good food we could get it in a la carts restaurants , if buffet was enough for us we found it better than most. There was enough of an entertainment area without being an all night party. Staff was ALL very polite and professional. We did know ahead of time that the beach wasn't the best in D.R. as the water isn't the clearest, but there was plenty of shade areas at any point all day and everything on the beach was clean and tidy.

Very nice green areas, nice pools and clean, very clean hotel all around, entertainment was very good, food was amazing, all the staff members were great. I will definitely recommend this hotel. Me and my wife had a great time.

Staff were great especially bell boys 10/10. Choice of restaurants, bars, food were plentiful all bookable ahead of arrival but none looked full even when the reservation shows full. Plenty off shade near the beach usually with free loungers but the only downside was murky ocean water due to nearby river outlets.

Great experience. Entertainment was top notch. Caramelo was 100% in everything. Very entertaining, social, engaging, and great energy. He kept the holiday spirit up for everyone. He definitely made the experience a better one.

This is an amazing resort. The staff is friendly and helpful. We had a 2 week stay but unfortunately I ended up in the hospital the second week with a pneumonia. We received calls from the staff to inquire how we were. The food at this place is outstanding, the buffets we overwhelming, we had the option to book for dinner at a couple of restaurants, but never bothered. The rooms are great with large beds and great bathrooms. Robes and slippers, toothbrushes, coffee maker, filled fridge. A great place for a relaxing vacation.

The resort is situated in the well maintained tropical garden. This is the most outstanding feature of the resort. The colonial architecture of buildings naturally fits it. Rooms look dated, but kept clean. The eating areas are a bit tight. Thus it is a good idea to avoid rush times. The beach is nice. Plenty of sunbeds and shady areas. No need to play a reservation game here. Not the same at the pools. While there is less problem finding a sunbed at the bigger pool, the sunbeds/umbrellas at the quiet pool are usually all taken by 7-7:30 Signs against reservation are ignored. The most disappointing thing is the water at the beach. The beach is in a small bay. The water in the bay is not transparent. Zero visibility. Thus no desire to swim. The pull is preferred. I wish our flight were to La Romana. There were no such flights from our town. The flight to Punta Cana resulted in the long transfer from/to the airport

As a older couple with limited mobility we requested and got a centrally located room making our stay top quality. Great food. Two pools, one for the "party people" and the other a lovely quiet pool. Both with swim up bars and round pool waitress service. Room was lovely and the staff were friendly and efficient. Overall a great holiday.

Room was great Meals were 100% Staff was very accommodating Everything was fabulous I couldn’t think of 1 thing to improve on I would definitely recommend to anyone Recommendations was what took me there

We had a great time the resort was wonderful. Call outs to Luis at the front desk, got us the best room ever, Marianeili at the beach bar, such a kind amazing person, Nayeli at the beach bar, such a sweetheart. Patricia at the main lobby bar, awesome waitress, Fernando at the Don Pablo, great waiter. All of the cleaning staff, our room was spotless and we got turndown service every night. Overall excellent experience, excellent staff.

What did I like? It is a beautiful Resort with multiple pools and the beach/ocean all in a surprisingly compact area. I did not play this trip but the golf course and its facilities look amazing! The rooms are very nice and clean and the housekeeping staff are all sweethearts. The a la carte restaurants are fantastic. Outstanding food with great service. At night, the lobby area is a fabulous gathering area for everyone. I don't know if it was the booze or the bartenders but the mixed drinks/frozen drinks/cocktails were the best I have ever tasted in my life! They were SO good! What did I NOT like? Air Transat flies into Punta Cana. Why? La Romana has an airport! If I had known this ahead of time, I never would have booked the trip. We had a 1.5 hour bus ride from the airport to the resort (and then back again). The bus driver never went slower than 130 kph and people were KILLED on that shuttle the day after we arrived! The male staff were great. The female staff were also with the very noticeable exception of those working in the bars and restaurants. To say they were indifferent would be an understatement. To say they really don't give a rats behind if you ever see your drinks would be closer the the truth. No smiles. No interaction. Their attitudes were "What the Hell do you want?" and "Why the Hell are you bothering me right now?" All with a miserable look on their faces. The buffet was fine but it seemed like it was the same food every time. A limited selection. There had to be 400 people in the lobby area for karaoke night. Everyone was having a really great time. And then we were suddenly stopped so that some performers could put on some crappy show. Within minutes, the lobby was empty. What a stupid move! Verdict Eliminate the bus trip and put a smile on the female servers and this place is close to Heaven.

The resort is beautiful and the size is perfect. You would never know the place was at full capacity. Lots of space at the beach and the best part is that you could enjoy the beach at night as its a cove with only Bahia resorts and residences. The food was good with lots of great veggie options too. Our group of six left rejuvenated and happy with our choice. The only negative would be that the water wasn't clear. Not a deal breaker for us.

We had a perfect 1 week stay at this resort and the only regret was that it wasn’t long enough! Clean rooms, friendly staff, great food and variety of food.Grounds are well cared for and areas (walkways etc) are washed down every night Waiting for shuttle to airport was a little scary. Needed to check out before check-out time to shuttle over to the Grand where you are transported to airport. Also prepare snack because restaurant at the grand is not open that early.

Bouganville is a lush and beautiful resort. But the best of the resort are the people! From the executives to the everyday staff…always helpful and genuinely interested in making our stay memorable. Thank you. The animation team are terrific! Thank you Anna, Nicky, Marielys, Maria, Caramelo, Francis, Jose for your joyful enthusiasm, smiles, fun and especially taking the time to dance with those of us who are ‘loco for bachata ?’! And welcome to Christian! Thank you Bouganville for a terrific 2 weeks! This was our 2nd time at Bouganville…and we’d been at La Romana 10 years ago. I’m sure we will be back!

The specialty restaurants need total improvements. No shows in the main theatre. Very large grounds, although kept vey well, sometime it is confusing. Food in common restaurants very well. No ocean view from any building, due to low rise styles. The beach very well situated and clean, with many trees. Too far from the airport, and not close to any city.

The hotel room was very spacious and clean. The fridge was regularly stocked and towels replenished. The grounds were well kept. The buffet was very good and there was a nice variety of Ala Cartes that we could book pre-trip.

The place is very luxurious from beginning to end. The location on south shore is one of the best things about it. A great beach area. The buffet is quite good but beware that all buffets suffer the same hum-drum-ness. The ala carte restaurants are tremendous but book as soon as you can, they get booked up.

This hotel was everything we could imagine. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The staff and service were exceptional. My wife is in a wheelchair and this is one of the most accessible resorts we have been to.

Great staff, clean grounds, rooms were good. Nothing to complain about ? Not the place for singles. Lots of hot water. At times chairs were a bit of a challenge to find. Beach was fine sadly too many jelly fish in the water.

This resort explefies a 5 star experience; with its attention to detail in all services provided. From the gourmet food, and the diversity of the menu, to the amazing waiting staff, pool entertainment staff, and helpful front desk staff. The landscape, rooms, pools, beach and bars were all super clean and picturesque.

We love this resort, we have been there 3 times just returned this past week and plan to go back next January and extending our stay to 10 days or 2 weeks. It's a beautiful boutique style resort, small everything close is close by, the rooms, restaurants, two pools and beach. The food is amazing at the a la cartes and buffet with lots of choice and all delicious. It's well kept up and staff are constantly cleaning around the resort. The ocean isn't crystal clear but don't let deter you it's very calm as it's in a bay, no big waves or undertow. We love it there.

The resort is simple, clean and the staff are attentive and helpful. The grounds and rooms are well maintained as well as the pool and beach areas. We have come to this resort twice now just for it's simplicity. The food selection is good, we never had a concern and the freshness and using local products is cool.

Loved this hotel… it was our second visit there. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. Golf was a bit expensive but our golfers enjoyed the course. Check in was terrible! It was a full hour and a half before we were checked in and there were only 6 people on our shuttle. Spent a lot of time at the quiet pool which was perfect for our group. We learned after we arrived there that we could have booked our a La carte restaurants before we left home. That would have been helpful to know! There was NO WestJet rep available at any time for us. We had to figure out getting to airport on our own with some help from the staff at guest experience.

The hotel was clean, well maintained and kept. The staff work super hard, they are very friendly and always willing to help. There was a decent amount of food options if you don’t have dietary restrictions (e.g., meat or dairy). Because I have a meat and dairy allergy the food was very challenging for me. Although they had options for me to eat they did not separate veggie options from the meat or dairy products. This resulted in tongs being used in the dairy and meat products. Due to my allergies I had to avoid most dishes on the menu. When the chefs were available they would prepare something special for me in the kitchen which I was always grateful for. With so many allergies around it would be safer to separate certain products with the correct labels for guests.

This was my first solo trip and this location was perfect. I was looking for a nice quiet and relaxing vacation and Bouganville checked all these boxes. Smaller resort, not to busy. Highly recommend for someone looking a chill vacation, not much of a night life. This is the oldest of the Bahia's on the island so it doe not have the best beach but it is well maintained. For breakfast I recommend Popping over to the La Romana side for the buffet as it is bigger and had more options. But for lunch and dinner there are 2 buffets the Bouganville side the one in the Lobby being the larger of the 2.

There was nothing to want for. The food was fantastic, fresh, and the drinks were plentiful. The specialty restaurants were outstanding. The staff were very friendly and attentive. One of my best vacations.

The hotel buildings and landscaping are quite lovely. The food was very good especially the French gournet restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was large and quite comfortable. The pools were clean and picturesque. Most days there were open seats at the pools in the morning but only a few later in the day. The beach was very nice but the water was cloudy due to the nearby river flow so not great for snorkelling unless you were at the east end of the bay where the water was clearer. There were lots of varied fish there although the bottom was not particularly pretty. Overall, we had a very nice vacation and would definitely consider returning again. Here are a couple of points that would have made our vacation even better: 1. Housekeeping was occasionally inconsistent. The room was not cleaned on one day and cleaned twice on another day. 2. The restaurants had small signs in English and Spanish to identify the foods. The problem was that, quite often, they were not indicating the correct food where they were placed or indicated two things but only one was at that location. Some things had no sign at all. It would help if this was more consistent and accurate. 3. The special restaurant reservations were available to people who knew before the start of the vacation so some restaurants were fully booked for the week when we arrived. Those who did not know about the early booking were left with limited choices. It would be fairer if the booking was only available to people starting when they check-in physically to the hotel.

My boyfriend and I had never been to the Dominican Republic. We had the most unbelievable experience at the Bahia Principe. The staff are unbelievable, the rooms and resort spotless and the food was incredible. Daily entertainment pool side and nightly entertainment make this the perfect resort.

From the moment we stepped into the lobby, the atmosphere felt luxurious. The food was exceptional, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. While the beach could have been a bit clearer, overall it was a fantastic trip, and we would absolutely return.

We were extremely happy with our choice for this resort. The staff was nice and helpful, the room was very clean and elegant, entertainment was fun and diverse, the food at buffet, a la carte and snack bar was amazing...everything in walking distance

I loved my stay here. The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean, beautiful amenities and amazing beach! The food was fantastic. Lots of fun activities during the day and the evening too. I can’t wait to come back!

Hotel was fabulous Grounds well kept, Rooms were great, Food was good Great drinks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!&!!

We loved the adults only side of the resort. The food has a variety and the rooms were super clean. Would highly recommend. I’m not sure the beach was the best but looked nice. I prefer the pool area anyway. The quiet pool was lovely and the main pool was a lot of fun. Nice resort, bartenders at quiet pool were amazing. Staff on the a la carte were great.

The resort was beyond our expectations. The food was amazing, the room was bright and comfortable and kept clean every day. The service was top notch. The staff really make you feel welcome. We would definitely like to go again, but not in September, it was over 30 degrees every day.

The hotel was nice however it was falsely advertised as adults only. There was a portion of the resort which was ‘adults only’ however kids were still accessing the beach where the adults only part was. The main dining area was also shared with families and kids. I requested something nice be done via email, as I was there to celebrate a birthday - nothing was done. The beach wasn’t the greatest either. Having said that the staff there were very nice and always polite. The housekeeping, entertainment staff and over all everyone was absolutely lovely. It’s unfortunate but I would not return.

We just returned from this hotel. Highly recommended The food specially the buffets were super large and first quality The staff is super friendly and very willing to help The room was clean , the bed large and the fridge was always full with liquor, beer, softdrinks and water. There are 2 pools. One for the party people with games etc and the other pool is quiet and peaceful Amazing hotel,

The hotel was very nice Everything was so clean everywhere Washrooms and lobby sparking clean The landscaping and grounds were beautiful Only thing was at the some of the la a cartes the air conditioning was not on Very hot ask to turn it up never happened

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The place was clean and well groomed but it was too far from the airport and very much average to be called a luxury resort. The rooms were clean and bar fridge was always stocked and the AC was cold. The food is the same as most DR resorts. The people were friendly. Swim up was good and entertainment by the pool was fun. The other pool (quiet pool) was like visiting a funeral. I probably would not go back there unless it was much less money. The beach was not very nice and there were jellyfish.

Very nice resort, grounds, buildings and rooms beautiful. Food selection excellent, specialty restaurants very good and service excellent. Pools Nice and could always get a chair/lounger. Bar service at all bars excellent. Only problem - smokers everywhere, but we already read this online, and new what to expect. Most smokers rude (blocking entrances etc). With a large number of french canadian's and europeans present, you could expect to see alot of smokers.

Third time the charm.this resort never disappoints. Amazing staff, cleanliness of the resort from the grounds to the cleanliness of the rooms. Food is amazing, always choices to be made from a la carts to the buffet. Evening entertainment in the adult lobby can be relaxing from either taking in listening to a sax or violin in one area or for the young at heart there is karaoke, 80s music, silent disco or Dominican entertainment. For those looking for a quiet pool, this resort has you covered. For those looking for foam parties and lively activity there is the main pool and jacuzzi area close to the beach. Be aware that ocean swimming at this resort is not for everyone. The water is calm, but murky due to the river close by. Be mindful of the flags at the beach which will tell you whether it is safe to swim or not. Overall, this resort caters to the young and old.

We had a wonderful 2 weeks at Bougainville. The weather was great, the sun was shining and the people are wonderful. Rooms- Our room was spacious and well maintained. No problems with water pressure or temperature, no bugs and the mini fridge was always re-stocked daily. The woman who cleaned our room did a fantastic job everyday. Beach- The beach isn’t the greatest but we have no problem with it. We sat on the beach close to where the Jacuzzi bar is. Marianeli or Josephina Dela Rosa were always around taking drink orders and delivering them right to our chairs. Both of them always had a smile on their faces and were very friendly and joked around with us after they got to know us a little. Thank You both. Leida, mi amiga, was sometimes the bartender and sometimes server on the beach as well. What a great person. Always happy and smiling and joking. My wife really got along well with her. I don’t think I ever saw her with a frown even when the bar was crowded. Thank you Leida. Marcio was the bartender at the Jacuzzi bar and he could make whatever you wanted. He too was always smiling and talking to all the customers like he’s known them forever. We don’t spend a lot of time at the pool, so I can’t really comment on the bartenders there, but the bar is always crowded and everyone’s having a great time so they must be great too. Entertainment- The entertainment crew were great. Always doing something and getting the guests to take part either at the pool or at the nightly entertainment. Food- The food is good everywhere. We ate mostly at the buffet and they had great choices everyday. They had a different theme daily. Breakfast and supper were at Las Dalias Buffet. Joaquin Rosario, Cesar A. and Maria (Fidel LOL) C. were always there and took care of water, drinks, wine or cleanup. They were always joking with the guests and made us feel welcome with their great smiles. These are just the names I got, but all the other workers in the buffets were just as nice. We ate at 2 A-La-Cartes, Don Pablo and the Italian restaurant, and actually preferred the buffet. Being on the Bougainville side, getting a reservation for the Italian restaurant is almost impossible, since it’s on the Grand side. We talked to guest services 3 times trying to get in and finally talked to Madelin at Guest Services. She told us we could have reservations at 9:00 P.M. but that was too late, so we told her to forget about it and walked away a little peeved. Little did we know she kept working for us and met us outside the lunch buffet a couple of days later and told us she got us a reservation at 6:15. We were very grateful for that and knowing that she didn’t just forget about us. Muchas Gracias Madelin. Before going for supper, we always stopped at the Palmira Bar, near the lobby, for a cocktail. Ruben is the bartender there and he’s very good at his craft. Desire and Yajaira are great. After about 3 days, we just had to go sit down at our favourite table and the order came without having to ask. They were very friendly and we got to know them a lot better over the 2 weeks. Great people. Thank you very much ladies. All in all, a very good holiday thanks to the people mentioned, and everyone at the resort. If you’re looking for a beautiful beach and the turquoise blue water, then it’s probably not the place for you, but you won’t get a better experience or better service that you will get there.

Very nice grounds, clean rooms, great food and friendly helpful staff. It’s not for the beach lovers. Water murky and with sea grass. There is a need for major upgrades to the water sports equipment.

We liked that the resort was smallish so everything was close by. The beach was beautiful and the water was great. The food was good. The bar was very poorly stocked and they were all very inconsistent in the way they made drinks. The service in the restaurants was really not up to snuff. We kept having to remind them of our order. There were no stage shows, just some mediocre music in the lobby area. I’d say this is more like a 4 star. T

The hotel grounds and rooms are very clean; staff are cleaning all the time. Food was excellent and service was great. The beach was not the greatest and the water was very murky and difficult to go in and out. The quiet pool was awesome but did not understand why the skimmers/jets were not working. Our room was too close to the entertainment area and was quite noisy. No diet sodas available at all

Excellent Adults Only resort with great restaurants and nightly entertainment. Food was plentiful with good variety in both the buffet, beach restaurants and a la carte selections. Pools and grounds, as well as common area bathrooms were kept immaculately clean at all times. Guest rooms were spacious and very clean and well stocked. Will definitely visit again!

It was an alright place, but not worth the five-star price tag. My least favourite part of the experience was by-far the food. I found the buffet options very limited, and during my stay, I ended up with some digestion issues from some of the fish. Eventually I just played it safe and stuck with plain foods (e.g., toast and jam). I didn't enjoy any of the la carte restaurants; they took too long, portions were very small, and it wasn't that good. Pools were more for socalizing rather than actual swimming. Too many smokers also ruined the experience. On the plus side, very friendly staff, although the poolside entertainment staff were a bit too much at some times (some days I just wanted to truly lounge out and felt pressured/pushed to always participate). Drink servers were very wonderful and super kind, as well as staff in general. Our shuttle drivers were a lot of fun and very friendly. Bonus points as our flight was delayed and they still drove us in the early morning hours. Their patience is most appreciated. Very good beach for swimming (so no need for the pool really), although the water was a bit dark to see anything. The gym was also quite sufficient and nice (i.e., it gets the job done). We wanted to rent the bicycles but the shop was randomly closed during working hours. Beach Zumba was also fun. Rooms need some upgrading work. Some items within it seemed rusted and or dated/worn-out. Could use more electric sockets too (only limited amounts, so this made charging electronics a bit difficult). We requested certain items to be restocked in the fridge but they did not honour this. Finally, while we were granted a late check-out, we were almost double-charged for this. I had to pay with my physical credit card (they wouldn't use it on file), and when we actually checked-out, they wanted to charge me again. I had to pull up my credit card information to show/prove that I already paid for the late check-out. If you get a late check-out, hold onto your receipt. Overall, it was alright, but I won't be returning.

I will start out by saying that the resort, every part of it was immaculately clean. From the rooms to the public areas and grounds. The staff are constantly cleaning everything!. The front desk were amazing, (shout out to Fabulous Fabio) helping in every way. We love the colonial architecture which to us is a great feature. We are not modernists and the whole resort felt comfortable and pleasing. Having the choice of an activity pool or quite pool was a bonus. And everything is only a short walk. The buffet food was excellent with lots of choices. We even wandered over to La Romana, the family side of the resort a few times for dinner at the buffet and shopping. And coffee in the morning with a game of billliards by the bar before the heat of the day was fun. I would recommend this Resort to anyone as we had such a wonderful stay and will definately return.

Nice resort, beautiful well kept , shower had limited hot water, had to shave with cold water, food was the same every day, goumet restaurants were not gourmet. Too many real estate sharks bugging us every day.Bahia Punta cana was better last year

Very well maintained resort with very clean and comfortable rooms The buffets are very repetitive and the a la cartes are not waiting in line for as the quality is just average at best. The beach is nice to walk but the ocean is murky. The quiet pool is ok with a good bar and service.

The staff at this resort are all amazing, super friendly and always wanting to help Rooms are large and clean, wonderfully large balconies Great bartenders! Food is good Only one thing they could work on is water pressure for the showers in the rooms Fantastic resort, will definitely return

Food - outstanding, best I've had at an all-inclusive service-fantastic, rooms- large, but outdated. Beach- well tended-water had no jellyfish as stated in other reviews, but cloudy. 8.9/10. Would I go back? Absolutely.

Wonderful resort in all ways, staff were helpful, happy and lots of fun. Grounds were kept very clean, food was excellent. Enjoyed a la carte restaurants - easy to book! Felt completely safe walking to golf course etc. Golf course in great shape - all round great vacation! Beach wasn’t great but we knew that before booking and prefer poolside.

In general, we had a great stay at Bougainville. The resort grounds were very well kept. The staff were very pleasant and always willing to assist. Plenty of events planned throughout the day, if you want to be involved. Food, drinks and fresh water was always available. We had a couple issues during our stay but they were addressed promptly and efficiently. Here are my three (3) constructive takeaways for improvement: 1) A-La-Carte restaurants were difficult to book - if you download the app and register with Bahia then you would be able to book reservations ahead of time, 2) The ocean was always mirky - not sure why 3) Rooms are in need of renovation - overall wear and tear has taken its toll on the rooms (corroded hinges, broken drawers and some electrical switch issues)

We have been to many resorts around the Caribbean, and understand that different standards apply to different countries. That being said, when choosing a resort in the Dominican Republic, blue water and white sand beaches come to mind (and the food can be overlooked). This resort does not have beautiful beaches - the water is brown and not attractive. The food is fine (nothing to write home about) and the kitchen staff is polite and moderately attentive. Entertainment staff do a great job of ensuring lots of participation. We found the room to be in need of renovation, and hot water was hard to come by. It's a VERY small resort. Lounge chairs were very difficult to find after 9am, despite the usual rule of not "saving" chairs. Overall, I would say it was fine, but would not return.

The resort was beautiful with gorgeous landscaping. Staff were so friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make guests experience special. The food was delicious. Christmas and NewYear’s Eve dinners were the best we’ve ever had. Entertainment was top notch. We can’t rate this resort highly enough and hope to return.

We just returned from 10days in Paradise. The resort is amazing from The grounds , the food etc but The staff make the resort the best ever. The entertainment staff is #1 along with the bar staff, waiters, waitress, front desk etc etc We can't say enough words on how awesome everyone was... One of our Group has already booked to come back in Feb. We will all be back ?❤️

Beautiful hotel with a layout that made everything so easy to navigate. Gardens were stunning and pools were pretty too. Beach was the best for hanging out and relaxing but also for a few fun beach activities. The resort made major efforts to ensure everyone was having a nice time including a team of entertainment youth who made the stay that much nicer with their easy going get involved with some fun approach.

This resort exceeded our expectations in all respects. The grounds are perfectly kept and everything is very clean. The main areas for guests such as the lobby, buffet restaurants, bars and pools are very beautiful. It feels very luxurious and traditionally Caribbean with the use of high open ceilings, exposed rafters, metal grillwork, and exceptional marble flooring. The food was very good and the service was attentive and friendly. The rooms are spacious and ours was cleaned well on a daily basis. The beach area is wonderful with adequate loungers, many mature palm trees for shade and waiter service. The water is cloudy and there are jellyfish. The pools make up for the poorer quality ocean swimming with their size, and easy availability. The animation team is the best I have encountered. The clientele were a variety of ages and all seemed to be enjoying themselves. I would return.

We spend a week at the Bahia Principe luxury Bougainville resort. Very nice well kept resort. Buffet food was 3 times a day unbelievable. Even my favourite bagels, cream cheese and lox. The a La carte restaurants are very good and the French restaurant is a big 10. We had lamb chops there, unbelievable. The room with a fully stock and refilled fridge was great. The nice part of this resort is that there is a pool with entertainment and there is a quiet pool. Service was tops. What else can I tell you. Just an great holiday

This experience was unlike anything we have ever done together and we couldn't be happier about the experience we had. Food, entertainment, staff, rooms all amazing. 7 days was the perfect amount of time to settle into the resort and find everything we were looking for

The grounds are perfectly manicured and tended too. The architecture is beautiful and the buildings very well maintained. The pools are well divided and divided as quiet and party pool, which works really well according to your mood that day! Beware of losing your towel card as they will charge you 10$USD if you lose it, and if you would like to replace your towel... even if you forgot it at the pool the day before. The entertainment crew is fun and very active; kudos to them for being present from 10am to midnight! The beach is well maintained but not frequented by many people. The water is very calm as the resort is located within a bay and not directly on the ocean. The water appears to be somewhat "brackish" and not like the typical Punta Cana beachfront/ocean waters. The food is very good, we were pleased with the selection and variety.

Nice resort, clean, good rooms, nice people’s but the BIG PROBLEM was the sea... very dirty, dark and jellyfish Because the river flows into the sea I can’t believe that ! We want enjoy the sea but we can’t!

April 2024 for 10 days. We booked with Air Transat through tripcentral.ca (excellent service). 1h10 minutes from Punta Cana airport; sleepy driver, had to talk to him to wake him up. Upon arrival, we were immediately transferred to Bouganville. Great service, quick. We went to the buffet while waiting for our room to be ready (we were there at 1pm). We waited 50 minutes for our luggage once our room was ready. Room: spacious, clean, beds were very comfortable. Excellent service from all maids. We couldn't have used the jacuzzi in the bathroom even if we wanted to as the drain plug was deficient. Notice that you may not discard the toilet paper in the toilet; you have to toss it in the bin. AC was a problem: you can't turn it off without turning the lights off. You have to pull out your card at the door to turn the power off. But we were reading and charging our phones during the night so AC was working all night long. We both ended up with a cold. Our room was close to the beach pool in building 53 but still very quiet. Buildings 52 and 53 are closer to the beach and beach pool. Buildings 50 and 51 are the closest but more expensive (view of the beach). Building 57 is closer to the quiet pool. Buffet: Jasmin restaurant (in the lobby) had all three meals, Las Dalias (at the quiet pool) had breakfast and Los Corrales (at the beach) had lunch. Food was excellent. They had themes on some nights (maybe every night?) like italian, mexican, mediterranean, etc. Most desserts were mediocre while ice cream was very good. Very good service. We tried the buffet at La Romana one morning (Bouganville clients have access to the whole resort) and it wasn't as fresh. Plus the employees weren't smiling much. Restaurants à la carte: we tried four of them, reserved through Bahia Principe app around 7 days in advance. 1. Don Pablo: most definitely the best of them all. Gourmet, gastronomic cuisine, very nice environment with quiet music. We went twice. The beef was not very tender but everthing else was excellent. 2. Rodizio: brazil-style restaurant at the beach (Los Corrales for lunch becomes Rodizio at night). Excellent service, especially from Omar who was singing and had a good sense of humor. Food was pretty good. We had a table by the beach, beautiful view. 3. Takara: asian cuisine. The environment was quite disappointing, nothing related to Asia. Banquettes were too low and too deep. Sushis were mediocre at best, everything else was easily forgettable. 4. El Pescador: mediterranean cuisine. This restaurant was on the other side next to La Romana lobby. They shared their entrance with Le Gourmet. Dimming lights would have improved the atmosphere; a little too bright. Food wasn't bad but the seafood casserole was the same broth as the fish soup. A béchamel would have been a better idea. We ended up eating the same meal twice as entrée and main dish. We might try Rodizio again, definitely Don Pablo, but we'd stick with the buffet the rest of the time. Bars. There are two bars in the lobby along with a coffe station. By the way, that coffee was very tasty: from dominican to italian cappuccino to mochaccino, all excellent beverages. A pool bar in each pool, one bar by the jacuzzis and another one on the beach. The pool bars had some issues with their mixers and couldn't make some of the drinks at time (like Coco Loco). Service was fast at all bars. Activities: Pools. There are two pools: one quiet and one more active where you will find the animation team. Plenty of room in both pools to swim or to relax and a pool bar. We spent more time with the animation, playing games, doing aquarobics or just watching the shows. Spa. We didn't go. They don't actually have a thermal circuit so it's mainly massages. Games. Two billiard tables in the lobby and one ping pong table at the beach. No charge. There is a new escape room: small but still fun. Night shows. We were pleasantly surprised with the evening activities in the lobby. Some good shows, silent disco, karaoke, game shows. We didn't expect much of anything. We did go to the theater at La Romana a couple nights, including the night of the dominican show. Well worth it. Animation team. They're really fun. Some of them can barely speak english but they're all charming, enthusiastic and funny. Big shutout to Mireisy (spelling?), Carlos, Smith, Mickey Mouse (aka Wellinton), Juan and the lovely Roxana ( y su hermana gemela Anaxor). Chairs: there are still some people who put their towels on sunbeds/chairs at 6am and go back to their room despite the rules but we would always find good chairs whether at the beach or either pool. Beach. Yup, the water is murky. We had no intention of swimming in it before buying some anti-jellyfish lotion. As it turned out, we spent quite some time in there. No jellyfish, no seaweed, cool salty water. Small waves, nothing like the ocean. It really looks like a lake. But the view, especially of sunsets, is beautiful. The beach itself is really nice; very inviting, lots of palm trees and sunshades, a volleyball court along with a space for petanque/bocce/horseshoes. By the way, no more access to the Beach Club (used to be that Bouganville clients could go to the Beach Club a little further on the beach and use their pools). Weather. It rained often. Would last 15 minutes and the sun would return. It was sunny and cloudy everyday, rainy at times 6-7 days out of ten. But it was so hot, we welcomed the clouds now and then. In conclusion, this is an outstanding resort. We paid a few hundreds more for the adult side (Bouganville) and it was worth every penny. Staff is very friendly, helpful, attentive, always smiling. Note that nobody harassed us to buy anything. Tours people walk on the beach with a sign, spa ladies asked us on the beach if we wanted a massage, and that's it. For a fraction of the price of some of the luxury resorts in DR, we have had an awesome time and intend to return soon. P.S.: We went to Saona with Dominican Attitude: best of times!

Since our last trip, 5 years ago, we found that there were areas that needed more love. We had mold spots on our ceiling and around the shower. Something we would not have seen before. Arrived to very noisy AC and fan that was not functionning properly. Fan was replaced immediately and attempt to fix the AC was also handled. We also have worries with staff entering our room for 2nd time in a day to make bed or not at all (only once). Our friends on 3rd floor would get a knock on their door at 9pm asking if they wanted fresh towels when the room had already been taken care of earlier ????

The staff were very friendly and polite. The rooms need upgrading, and a cockroach visited our bathroom on the final evening. Best a la carte restaurants were the El Prescador and the Takara. Not impressed overall.

Lovely resort. Beautiful grounds and gardens. Clean pools. Nice rooms. Good food and drink. Friendly staff. Beach was pretty but the swimming was a downer. Murky water with a sludge bottom. For this reason alone I would not return to this particular property however the Bahia Hotels are lovely and I will continue to book Bahai vacations just not in La Romana.

This is a great resort. The landscaping is the nicest I've ever seen. The most beautiful lush palm trees, shrubs and overall gardening. The entire resort was very clean, & rooms were also well maintained. The service was outstanding and the staff are Wonderful!! Love the DR for this!! Food was also very good overall. Good selection at the buffet. The only a la carte I wouldn't recommend is the Italian. The ocean is not your typical windy ocean since it's situated in a bay so for some this might be a good thing but for others maybe not. There's also a river running through this bay so it's not 100% ocean water. It's more like it's situated on a lake rather than the ocean. Water is not so clear but swimming was great. Not a good area for snorkelling but you can always do an excursion or drive to another area on the ocean.

The grounds surrounding this resort were impeccably maintained. The hotel needs some updating but well kept. The service is outstanding everywhere. The front desk, the dining areas, the bars and the pools greeted you as if you were the only guest there. Everyone was very pleasant at all times.

The resort was amazingly kept. The grounds were beautiful, the room was perfect. The food was very good wether you chose to go eat at the buffet or the a la carte restaurants. All the staff were pleasant, kind and courteous. Always with a smile. I travelled with my sister and we felt safe at all times. The beach was always clean and no shortage of palapas. We will definitely return.

Overall the resort was clean and well maintained The ocean front is beautiful but the water is murky You have to use the pools.Insect spraying happens daily. (Not nice) They should do this at night.

We were in room 57019 and bar fridge did not work. When I asked for a working fridge, I was told that staff were aware that our fridge was not working and they would see that we got cold drinks and ice each day. This happened for 1 day and for the next four days I had to go the reception and complain. Management assured me that this would be resolved immediately but this did not occur. On the fifth day we went to the Air Transat rep. who accompanied us back to the same manager we spoke with the previous day. He remembered us and agreed that it was not acceptable that we had to complain each day, wasting our valuable vacation time. We did get a replacement fridge that day. I find customer relations to be very poor. They were very friendly and made promises to correct the issue but did not act on them. My stress level while on vacation should never be as high as it was due to their lack of action. I cannot see any reason why the fridge was not changed after my first complaint. We are Members of the Privilege Club and have been to Bouganville before as well as other properties. We will not return to Bouganville due to the poor customer relations that we experienced and will not recommend this resort if anyone asks.

Grounds, pools, buffet food were worth the trip. Beach water was not 5-4.5 Star level. Bar service was excellent for all areas. Specialty restaurants were not 4.5-5 Star quality. Staff were super and daily room eservice was super. Could add Liquor Bottles to ech room instead of only mini-bar offers. Tour to Santo Domingo was good but too expensive for the experience.

Cette hotel est parfaite,aux niveaux choix nouriture ambiance propreter. Les employer ont toujours un sourire et pret a servir. Pour les amateurs de plage ce ne serait peut etre pas le choix idéal. Mais pour le reste excellent!

The resort itself is beautiful, well maintained with wonderful staff and great food. We spent nine days at the resort and thoroughly enjoyed the food, staff and facilities for the most part. We were always able to get a lounge chair on the beac, although not close to the beach itself. Most. Hairs near the water were “towelled very early in the morning and most remained void of occupants most of the morning. The pool, on the other hand was always “towelled” thus loungers not available at breakfast time and thus all day if you wanted shade. Despite both areas having signs prohibiting saving loungers, it was a daily practice. This situation was addressed to not avail. Service on the beach was fair and we were served usually once an hour. Drinks, although different at each bar, were very acceptable in quality. A-la-carte restaurants (we eat at 4of the 9) were good. The resort has used marble throughout to resort for flooring and it tends to be very slippery. Caution and good non-slip soles are recommended. This is especially so in the shower and bathroom. Mini bar was always well stocked and the room cleaned very well. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. Even our last day without a room after noon went well as we did not leave the resort till 4 pm to enjoy that very lengthy ride to the airport in Punta Cana driving past a very close international airport a few minutes away in La Romana. That inconvenience will certainly be a game changer in future vacation plans.

The hotel grounds are gorgeous, and the buffet food & beach are mediocre but a la cartes are good. Alcoholic beverages are just okay-too syrupy. A LOT of seniors at this resort and evening entertainment boring except for the Dominican Night. Rooms need a THOROUGH cleaning and upgrading! Water pressure in shower and TV options could be improved.

This is a great resort. Nice buildings, layout, rooms, furniture etc. Very private beach with no beggars. Very good service from very nice staff. One the best all inclusive, adult only I have been to. Buffet food was better than the a la cartes. Outdoor bars served watered down booze but the lobby bars were excellent. Air Transat is pretty good if you want to avoid Air Canada! It was very close to being a 5 star experience!

For the price we paid we were really happy with this resort! Service was fantastic, Brazilian steakhouse was the best restaurant, beach was calm and beautiful! Thank you to front desk for making sure we got a reservation on our first night (Dec 31), and to the buffet servers for being so quick! If you're looking for a beautiful place to spend a week and don't mind the limitations of the breakfast/lunch buffet selection, then this resort is a very reasonable price! Also loved seeing the cats hanging out in the garden, so cute. :)

My husband and I traveled to the Bahia Luxury Bouganville, Adults Only, La Romana Dec 10-20/23. We booked it through Trip Central.ca and they were fantastic to work with- quick response and very customer focused. We love the Bahia Principe brand as we know what to expect and it consistently delivers on all fronts. The package we bought was also incredible value for money. Here are some of the key points: excellent location, beautiful grounds and buildings, exceptionally clean, excellent food and beverage option (buffet is exceptional and specialty restaurants, bars were all very good) and with tons of selection, large comfortable rooms with balcony and ocean view, plenty of lounge chairs with multiple locations to choose from (party pool, quiet pool, spa pool, lovely beach), for the most part the staff were friendly and service was great, entertainment/activities were available if you wanted it and guaranteed good weather. We went to unwind, decompress, reconnect and not do much of anything other that rest, relax, eat and drink. We would highly recommend it and will continue to book Bahia for this kind of "all inclusive" vacation. Doesn't get any better that this.

Hotel was ok but the beach was crap.The hallways in the hotel were dangerous because they used squares of carpet which kept lifting up causing a potential tripping hazard.The staff was great and the meals just Ok. The fruit juice was of poor quality. They ran out of Bailey's and vodka a number of times. Just poor management. Our group will not be going back.

I enjoyed everything about the resort except the loud music at the main pool that could be heard at the beach. Even ear plugs could not drown out the sound and the whistle blowing during aqua fit was worse. Beautiful grounds, great food, nice people. Our room was lacking a few things and after asking twice we just forgot about it. This should not be tip dependant.

The grounds are beautifully maintained. The staff are very friendly and helpful but sometimes difficult to understand because we only speak English. The pools are very nice. Glad there was an option for a "quiet" pool for relaxing. The room was nice. The only complaint was the air conditioner was very loud, couldn't be turned up or down and the room maintained a "dampness" that never went away (towels, bathing suits never dried). The food was excellent. The Italian and Mediterranean a la carte restaurants were favorites. The beach wasn't one of the best. Water shoes are recommended. Overall a good experience

This was an interesting trip and one I won’t forget too soon. First we arrived on Nov 18th we sat down for dinner and the skies opened up. Was the most rain the DR had ever received in one day. Sunday morning the shoreline was covered in debris at first they said it would be 1-2 weeks to clean up well the resort did it in 4 days! They really were amazing and everyone appreciated how hard they worked to get the beach fixed. Now for the resort itself: Grounds: beautiful they really look after it and I could not find one area that wasn’t kept up. Beach: Can only review based on not being able to go in the water, the area that was open was the part with many loungers and palapa’s. We never had to hunt for one there are many and lots of shade or sun whichever you want. Room: yes they are a little dated I have been in better but our housekeeper kept it clean and tidy all week. I slept well and never had to ask for anything. Mini fridge was filled with what we wanted and we had ample clean towels. Nice sitting area (we were in standard poolside) bathroom is a good size. Food: We ate at the buffet more often then we normally would, while I found it smaller then others this meant that everything was fresh and there was never an empty serving dish for more then a couple of minutes. I found the buffet food to be very good, nice variety and good tasting. Omelette station is perfect, only issue was the beach buffet the lines could be long especially around 1pm. We went to La Pascadore - solid 5 out of 5 great service interesting food Don Pablo 4 out of 5 food is excellent service is good but slow and I didn’t like the high pressure tactic to buy a $70 bottle of wine. Takara: 4.5 out of 5 Food is amazing make sure you are hungry service is very good. Los Corales Rodizio: 3 out of 5 terrible service, food was ok except for the meat it was the only good point, will skip this one next time. Pools: Quiet pool is just that but if you don’t get a lounger by 9am you won’t get one till later on. Loved the swim up bar great bartender one of our favourite spots. The main pool is busier but you could still get loungers around 10am, bar is ok but not the best. Jacuzzi pool is interesting but we only went in once, the bar there is excellent. We did not like the beach bar, could not make a drink very slow and not friendly. The water in the pools is a very nice temperature all the time and they are big enough you always have space. People: this is what makes this resort honestly some of the nicest people I have ever meant, check in and out was so easy and you feel like family from the minute you get there. Lounge bar is great and there are servers all over. However the best is the Entertainment group, they work so hard and they made the vacation for us. Always smiling and saying Hi they try to involve anyone who wants to be and are constantly on the go. We really enjoyed the water aerobics and the nightly shows. The app: this worked really well for us, room service was punctual and anything we needed we could do through it and our butler kept an eye on us. Made check in and check out very easy as well as reservations and schedules. We will be returning as well as trying some other Bahia properties, thank you Trip Central and Victoria for helping us find somewhere we will be happy going back to.

The site was wonderful, as well as the pools and the beach, but we had to move to another room where the surroundings were quiet. Parties going on up to 3 o'clock and later at night. Safe not working properly. Fridge insufficiently restocked. Toilet blocked. Shower leaking around the toilet area. Telephone not functioning in the building. The personnel was great.

Overall hotel was really clean, no bugs, staff was quick to address issues, however we did not get as much rest as desired: Safe was not working well, water coming out of the shower flooding bathroom, party until past midnight with loud music, no wifi in new room once we switched, coffee maker in initial one was broken. Lastly, beach water was brown from sand, not clear and blue. Enjoyed the warm weather and vacation regarless, but not as great as I was hoping it to be.

This was my 5th visit to à GBP: Punta Cana, Samana, La Romana, Sian Kaan and now Bougainville. Last visit to La Romana was in 2015, and now Bougainville section in 2023, things are old although very well maintained but outdated, redecorating would cost millions as all GBPs have same decor, I understand. Therefore, you need to improve things within your control. When in Bougainville, the VIP level should be that VIP, all things should be included. At bars for example, I shouldn’t have to pay extra for top shelf alcohol. Check in I should be made to feel like VIP and priority as it’s supposed to be, our transportation brought us to main lobby and I had to insist we were at Bougainville while regular guests were being check in easily we waited for cart to Bougainville lobby. Once at Bougainville, no welcome drink, no towel to refresh face, nothing to make us feel WOW. Only thing that was amazing was staff which should be recognized and rewarded as they made our stay excellent: -Lissander at main lobby bar was the man, orchestra leader and great with guests and always smiling and laughing -Marien & Edgar @ quiet pool bar -Gelson, leading the team @ 4 -Yariza @ Corales drinks -Yasmin at buffet -Buffet Dominican Night both servers Joaquin Rosario y Wilbel Holguin were super efficient and speedy and courteous As for TripCentral, they communicated with us with useful information before, during and after our trip, that was amazing!

The beach at the resort was disappointing to say the least. However, the atmosphere around the quiet pool area as well as the staff at the swim up bar made up for this. It appears that the closer your time to leave approaches, housekeeping deteriorates and towel changes, bar fridge replenishment becomes less frequent. Housekeeping has become less effective and we have on occasion been forced to do it ourselves and call front desk for towels. Room service could be improved upon. However, all things considered, it was time away from everyday stresses, well spent.

The receptionists Luis and Juan at the lobby are responsive, but the housecleaning and room service staff are not at all. I asked the reception for my sheets to be changed (because it was dirtied with a shoe print on it!) and towels at 5pm but they never came. Same thing happened when I ordered room service through the app, they never delivered my breakfast. To be honest I think the staff are overworked and underpaid, they looked miserable, not happy even when you tip them. Food was good and bars were good. Enetertainment team was great also. The ocean was bad, and jellyfish all around to sting people. Lots of flies and mosiquitoes both outdoor and indoor, I wish there was something the hotel could do about it My biggest complaint is the Air canada/Coming 2 guy Johnny Pena at the tour booking desk. Not only did he book the wrong tour for us, he would not admit his mistake but instead accusing us for not checking the "ticket" that was never sent to our email. I only took a picture of it just in case, and obviously it was in spanish too. He refused to apology and instead of admiting his fault and being apologetic, he was mad at me and spoke only spanish to my friend when we were trying to resolve the issue. He was the most arrogant, unprofessional, and rude person I have encountered on this trip.

CAPPUCCINO!!! resort was amazing, stay and entertainment was also amazing!! Entertainment team made the stay amazing and enjoyable, games were very fun to participate in! Food and cleanliness were great! Overall an amazing stay, staff did their absolute most to try and accommodate and everyone was super friendly!

The facilities were great. The staff were very attentive and the entertainment staff were so engaging they encouraged us to participate. They went around and greeted everyone every morning. We have been to this resort 5 times and are planning to go back in the fall of 2023

General - This resort is great but it is more for couples. I would not go to this resort as a single traveller. Amenities - There is a party pool, a family pool, a more chill adult pool (older couples, no loud music or entertainment) and smaller jacuzzi pools. There is a Ping-Pong table, soccer pitch (family side), game room (family side), beach volleyball, bocci ball and pool tables available for use. The beach is quite large and has plenty of shade. There are usually chairs available but you'll need to go early if you want one closer to the water. The actual water is quite murky and jellyfish are prevalent in the area. Food - Food is available 24/7. The food overall is good but we were disappointed by the a la carte restaurants. The only good a la carte restaurants are the Italian and French. The buffet is above average for resort food. Staff - Staff are overall good, however, many appear to be unhappy (this may be more of a reflection of the country rather than the resort). There are some excellent staff so we always tried to interact with these specific staff members and they made sure our needs were well met. If you wish to tip individual staff, you'll need to bring/insert tips in individual envelopes. Otherwise all tips are pooled for all staff to share (this could be another reason why staff are unhappy since tips aren't a reflection of their actual effort). One major complaint is that we were not provided with the "butler" listed on the resort website. We never once were approached by a butler or were even advised about them. Of the people that did receive a butler, they all advised that they saw their butler on the first say and that was it. Very misleading information. Excursions - We went on one excursion to Santo Domingo through WestJet (Swoop). It was by far the worst excursion I have ever been on and it felt like more of a paid sales pitch to buy expensive items from souvenir and jewelry shops. We were told a 5 star lunch would be provided but it was just a buffet similar to what the resort offers. We also did not get to experience Santo Domingo whatsoever. Major disappointment. Overall - Great trip if you are more akin to relaxation.

The resort is nice and small which allowed it to be more personal. The staff knew you and were very friendly, helpful and accomodating. The grounds were well taken care of and the rooms were clean. The pools were amazing. The food was delicious. We felt very safe.

The accommodations are quite nice. The rooms are large, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly. The buffet food was ok but the house wine (white and Red) were both subpar. The a-la cart restaurants had a much better selection of well-prepared food and very nicely presented. The selection of specialty wines were good but a little pricy. The beach area is well protected with lots of shade available from palm trees which allowed you to remain in one spot all day and still find both sun or shade. The actual beach surf entry is small and drops off about 18" only 4 feet into the water. This seemed challenging for older clientele to climb out. The water is a mirky green and there are some jellyfish. If you are looking for blue surf this is not the place for you. Overall, it was a relaxing vacation and nice place to unwind for a week. Remember the resort is isolated so if you are looking for quiet it will meet your needs.

Just came back from our holiday .... I start with the positive notes, excellent service at all restaurants, good guest service, good job on cleaning. We enjoyed our food at the buffet and la carte restaurants. Booking la carte was very easy. However, hotel rooms are in serious need for update. The room condition doesn't correspond with five star rating, I would give it 3 stars at the best. We had the most uncomfortable matrass we have ever slept on during our entire life. Matrass and bedding quality was obviously not in line with the hotel rating. We spoke with many guests and have heard many complains towards the same matrass problem. The washroom needs update too, it was very outdated. Ridiculous problem with shortage of beach towels. I find it rather strange when 5 star hotel post a sign "One beach towel per day" , simple and easy to fix solution, buy more towels. Imagine on a rainy day when we cover ourselves from rain with a towel and had it totally wet, we were refused towel exchange based on the hotel one towel per day policy! Beach disappointed us too. For us beach is main attraction for Dominican holiday ... Not only water was very murky, it has a color of a swamp. Moreover, there is bee or wasp ( I am not sure I could distinguished these insects) infestation at the hotel beach and to our surprise hotel management does nothing to manage the situation. For people who are allergic to these insects, please be warned. On top of that loud music from the pool where party never stops was really annoying. Practically no equipment to enjoy water sports, 1 catamaran for 2 big hotels, second one was broken, we hadn't have a chance to book it once. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this hotel and won't be back to it. If you already bought a trip, try to make the best out of it. There is another beach 300 meters away from the hotel, we spent all our days there. Much cleaner ocean over there but you have to bring your water or other drinks with you, no service there. I should mention that perhaps water in the ocean next to the hotel is clean, but the color of it makes it unattractive. Some people were writing that water stinks, I haven't felt it. I must admit that I ended up at this location by accident, just booked a wrong Bachia hotel on line. It was not my place, but I would like to thank all service team again for good service. Overall we tried to make the best out of this experience. We took a trip to Saona Island and didn't enjoy it either. It was badly organized, too much loud music and too many drunk half naked tourists really spoiled this experience for us. Again it might be different experience for you.

We had a great time at Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville. Check in and out was quick and easy and everyone at the front desk was super helpful. Rooms were very nice and clean. Food at all the buffets and a La Carts were amazing. Resort grounds and pools were very well maintained. Special thanks to the following staff for making our trip even better. Entertainment staff Carmelo, chocolate, conelo, sexy Juan, crazy bunny, Bianlly and Pablo. Bartender Harold at the pool bar. Bartender Mayelin Alacantra at Palmira lobby bar and waiter Jose Cruz. Would definitely return!!