Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana - All Inclusive

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10324 reviews

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  Room service: they charge towels every day and refrigerator full with water pop and beer coffee Electric train: easy t

  Front desk; fast and efficient service Room service: they charge towels every day and refrigerator full with water pop and beer coffee Electric train: easy to move around Pools:clean, clean towels every day, drinks amazing, pool activities and parties absolutely fun Buffet: large variety of food fresh and delicious Staff: amazing Always take with you spray for mosquitoes

  Apr 30, 2025
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  Don't worry if you booked! :)

  Honestly, these reviews are flooring me! I (50f) travelled with my son (22m) in April 2025. At check-in, they didn't have any more double beds, so they moved us to the newly renovated area right beside the beach restaurant. ZERO mosquitos in our room!! I honestly thought the reviews were lying about the bugs until I managed to stay up past dark and yes, they do come out at night. Again, zero in our room. The resort had more activities than any resort I'd been to, thus far. We had live music at pools, in lobbies, in the main shopping district. There were foam parties, games, classes, dj's, everywhere! We came during Easter and they set up the most amazing section for the kids! The buffets are feeding thousands of people a day, so if you're looking for Michelin Star service, wait for the a la carte restaurants. You WILL be floored by the buffets' desert displays, guaranteed, though! If you can't find anything to eat at the buffets, that's a "you" issue. Yes, sometimes there is a smell, but that is the reality of travelling somewhere different from home. Some. Smells. Are. Different. As for saving chairs, we definitely had to do that, too. However, that is mainly for the beach pools or specifically the beach. There is no way you'd have to save a chair at the quieter pools, unless you specifically needed one under an umbrella. Tip: bring a chip bag clip or a large elastic band to tie your towel down, or the wind will remove it. One thing I did notice: I'd be very surprised to find that the liquor bottles used during the day had any actual alcohol in them. You will only notice alcohol during the evenings, most likely to maintain the family-vibe during the day (you won't be able to spot even the slightest tipsy person during the day, no matter how much they drink). I assume it's to lube up the shopping that comes alive at night. This is definitely a resort for families. If you're into partying, this isn't your place. The golf carts come by every few minutes, so don't worry about that long walk from the lobby to the beach. When we were leaving, we pre-booked a cart for our luggage for 1:30am and at exactly 1:30am, the gentleman arrived. The staff were PHENOMENOL!! Not one person EVER made us feel like they didn't enjoy their jobs, whereas a LOT of the guests were visibly rude to staff, especially at the towel stands. This resort had more shopping options than any resort I'd been to. We've travelled to the DR before, but this is the first time I've had to buy extra sunscreen, so be aware the UV is not to be messed with, especially if you're coming out of a Canadian winter. My son is black and became a tomato, as well. $40 usd+ if you have to purchase while there, so stock up at home. If you booked this resort already, be happy! You will have a blast! There will always be people looking to complain about something and less people willing to praise. I honestly wondered if it was other resorts trying subterfuge. lol

  Apr 28, 2025
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  Nope.....not going here again.

  Our room was wonderful, and the maid service was exceptional. The grounds are gorgeous, the pools are worn, and the bartenders are inept, or they just don't serve many good drinks. The buffet restaurants are also worn and in need of repairs. Food was iffy, and we hardly ever complain as we typically are able to find something we like. The specialty restaurants were very good, but you only get 3 visits for a 7 night stay. If you want a spot on the beach you better have your place saved by 5:30 am at the latest or you are out of luck to find any shaded area. While we had an okay time here, I will not be returning. You travel to the beach to go to the beach. You expect decent food. P.S. The mosquitos bite you right through any spray you take. And you better take spray!!! We ran out and a can in their convenience store was $20. Good luck if you have this one booked. Nope, not wasting my money here again.

  Apr 27, 2025
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  Do not recommend

  Poor in terms of cleanliness of room - daily there were cockroaches. The bath tub was not cleaned properly , toilet bowl nasty , mosquitoes galore . Buffet variety was basic and didnt taste great. The night time shows were entertaining. the a la carte restaurants that we visited food was great and ambience . beach was very crowded , no chairs available. Staff barely spoke english making it difficult to communicate basic things.

  Apr 25, 2025
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  Awful room

  I booked this through Delta Vacations, I picked a Junior Suite Superior and traveled with my girlfriend and 5 year old son. At first glance and on the outside the resort looks great. They do a pretty good job of keeping the walkways clear and the beach beautiful. The public bathrooms are heavily perfumed. My family had a decent trip and enjoyed our time... But there were a lot of things we disliked and would not rebook at this resort. I will start with the things we liked: 1. Pools were great, my kid loved the kid's pool playground. 2. Beach was beautiful. 3. While walking around the resort during the mornings and evenings we didn't have problems with mosquitos outside. 4. The trolly service was great and ran very frequently. 5. Lemonade was pretty good. 6. Activities were pretty good and entertaining, including the kid's club. Neutral things: Al la Carte restaurants were alright. Nothing to write home about. People "reserve" the chairs and never come back even though there are signs around the pool saying this isn't allowed. I will say I moved people's towels on multiple occasions, used the chair for 2+ hours and never saw the original towel owner before I left. Here are the things that REALLY took away from our stay. We were in 36209: 1. The room was awful. I've attached a few pictures of the room. --It was infested with mosquitos. We would apply mosquito repellant before going to sleep and still hear them flying near our ears while trying to fall asleep. --They did not seem to clean real well. The hair blow dryer was straight up disgusting (there is a picture) and even the hair on it was there from when we got there until we left. The lightbulbs were covered in dust. There were remnants of squished mosquitos everywhere in the room. Inside the coffee maker looks like it was never cleaned and full of mold. There was even a sticker on the bathroom wall that was never touched. --Exposed/dangerous electrical was everywhere. Exposed wires on all the lamps, outlet dangling out of the wall for the TV. --Only one outlet at the bedside. --There were no comforters or covers on the beds, just 2 sheets. --AC would not keep up, at night we were sweating under our single sheet. --Remote to the TV had batteries leaking acid and would not work. When we let our housekeeper know she said one moment, took the remote, then never returned with it, so we just didn't have one the rest of the time we were there. --The toilets all have stickers advising not to flush toilet paper, but the bins they provide don't have lids. --The safe did not work. No matter how many numbers or what numbers you used to set the PIN, it was say "bad pin" and refuse to lock. --Mirror in the bathroom was held up with packing tape and small blocks of wood. Did I mention how awful the room was? When we asked to be moved we were told we could pay to upgrade. When checking out all I got was a light chuckle when I mentioned the room was awful and should not be used. I also complained to our Delta Vacations rep and nothing was done. 2. Food was not the greatest. A lot of people complain about the food at Barcelo resorts, well this place is a step below that. It is edible and did not make us sick, but it wasn't something we really looked forward to. The food halls also did not have a pleasant smell. 3.Check-in took a long time. We waited about 45 minutes to check in. During this time mosquitos did build up around us in the lobby. If it was a quick process we probably wouldn't have seen the mosquitos. 4. Exposed electrical seems to be a theme here. There were wires running from lamp to lamp on some of the walkways and there were exposed wires coming out of the ground in multiple locations. Overall, I wouldn't book with Bahia again. I would probably pick some other resort.

  Apr 24, 2025