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When we came the first evening they had placed us in room 2308. This room is not the best there is...inside its okey, but you are near the pool, Mamajuana, the theather and a bar. So if you want a early night you have a problem...and the same if you want to sleep a little longer.
Its not a cheap hotel, but you get what you have payed for. Good help, nice people, good service, wonderfull food, clean rooms and surroundings....its the best, luxury hotel i have ever been to.
And not to forget, my little friend came by everyday on television....also all-inclusive...ha ha.
Cause we wanted to have room next to our English friend who came 2 days later, we only have been in room 2308 for 2 days. After that they offerd us room 3116. And this is a good room. No noise from what so ever! And not to far from what you would like to do or where you would like to go. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Punta CanaOther Contact: You can find much more info in m
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| | | | Bahia Principe Resort & Spa in Punta Cana: A 5-star-rated, all-inclusive beachfront resort | Tip Rating: Satisfaction:   | | | | |
The Travel Slut Top 10 Tips for Bahia Principe Resort & Spa in Punta Cana:
1) Upgrade to the Royal Golden Principe club which entitles you to a room closest to the beach area and several other worthwhile amenities. If you do, remind your driver to drop you off at each special lobby.
2) Bring a "coozie" or insulated cup if you plan beach or pool time. Ice in your drink will melt before you can reach your lounger.
3) Expect staff to greet you with "Ola" and a smile no matter where you are on property.
4) Different color wristbands identify your classification as regular, diamond or gold members.
5) Bell service is essential. They are quick and friendly and run 24-7.
6) Be sure to check out the Principe "Village" of shops, casino and outdoor entertainment near the resorts' entrance.
7) Ask for two room keys. You can then leave one in the power socket so when you exit the room the air conditioner remains on.
8) Make your dinner reservations for the theme restaurant of your choice early in the day as they tend to be filled up after 3 PM
9) If you want to check daily activities or check a map of where you are on property, look for the large marquee-type signs at various tram-trolley stops along the resorts central walkway.
10) Be sure to allow plenty of time for check-out. You will need an exit ticket from reception indicating you have settled your bill prior to leaving
This resort came recommended and I can see why.
The resort's 1,500 junior suites on 3 separate but adjoining properties all have modern amenities, are spacious, & clean, My room was #1101 & closest to the beach & pool. 24 hour room service included.
There are 6 bars including a swim-up bar. Odalis is the best bartender @ the lobby bar. He's funny, charming, & makes a great "Dirty Monkey".
There are several themed restaurants: Japanese, Mexican, Steak House, Fish & Spanish. All require reservations & dress-up.
There are 5 pools, a childrens section and all are very nice.
Non-motorized sports & activities are included @ 1 hr. per day. There's an activity director w/staff who keep people busy poolside/beachside if so desired. All watersports are offered. Remember at latitude 17, you will sunburn quickly. I didn't use the spa/gym this trip but they are full service and new.
The resort property is HUGE. It's 1/2 mile long trolley-tram service between lobby & beach-pool area is in a loop so excessive walking is not a major concern.
Food: good variety & selection, above average quality, & choice of buffet or reservation-only/sit-down dinners. The teppanyaki-style Japanese dinner I had was OK & similar to a Benihana's.
Drinks: Domestic beer & rum offered. Top shelf liquor was available but not included. NOTE: premium wine was not available. Someone found me a "premium" bottle @ $24 U.S.. It was a $5 Woodbridge white zin. Pool bar drinks were not as good as other bars on property.
There were enough loungers & beach/shade.
Entertainment: Staff did nightly shows outdoors & while the music & dancing was fine, it was too hot & some people left early.
A few things I did not understand:
1) The in-room safe required an extra charge
2) The available wine was limited to primarily 1 brand
3) The outdoor entertainment was uncomfortably hot at night.
4) Why are the pools shut down at 8 PM? Theme: OtherPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Carreterra Arena Gorda-Macao, Prov. La Altagracia Punta, Cana, Dominican RepublicPhone: 1-809522-1444Directions: One of the furthest resorts from the airport at the far southeast end of the Dominican Republic. The Bahia Principe is located between the Riu & the Superclubs Breezes on the beachfront.Website: http://www.bahia-principe.com Other Contact: info.puntacana@bahia-principe.co
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| | | | The Gran Bahia Principe: Jewel of the Dominican | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
I definitly recommend this resort to anyone who wants the All-Inclusive experience to be laid back.
Resort is only a couple years old!!
The staff at this resort was fenominal. The room was always clean. The bar was always stocked. The food was wonderful. The beach was pristine.
This resort has several sections and grades which entitle you to access to different portions of the resort. We found that no matter what designation you were, you were welcomed everywhere. We stayed in the Premier Club, which is closer to the bottom of the Totem Pole, but were treated like gold all week. Premier Club is an adults only section of the resort, with it's own pool, buffet, and bars. While it is quite a way from the beach, there was always a trolly waiting to drive us down to the sand, often without making any stops.
Tips: While this resort is all-inclusive (including tips) bring some money to tip your maid, bartender, waiters...These people make dirt compared to us. For the maids, bring cheap make-up (stuff from K-mart, the Dollar Store, etc...). Your room will be so clean when you come back that you could eat off the floor. Tip your bartenders and waiters. When you want a drink, you will become front of the line without any trouble at all.
There are very few rooms with an ocean view on the resort. These rooms are much more expensive, and, in my opinion, not worth it. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: You won't need this...A tour company will be driving you to the hotel. www.bahia-principe.comDirections: Dominican Republic...Somewhere close to the WaterWebsite: www.bahia-principe.com
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| | | | Fiesta Beach Resort And Spa: More on Grand Palladium Palace Compare Rates NEW! | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
The Grand Palladium Palace Resort and Spa is part of the Fiesta Beach Resort complex. There are generally 4 sides to the resort: Palladium Bavaro, Grand Palladium Palace (where I stayed), Fiesta Beach, Fiesta Lookea, and their newest addition: The Royal Suites. I know, that is a LOT of resorts in one.
The great thing about staying at the Grand Palladium Palace, Bavaro and Royal Suites is that you have access to the entire area of the resorts and can use all amenities, bars, and restaurants at the sister resorts. So although we were there for 2 weeks, we never got bored because the resort was HUGE, we just treated the whole complex as one big resort, and we were all over the place all the time! :)
There were tons of amenities, activities (you can borrow the resort's kayaks, sail boat for free!) There are tons of beach bars everywhere, so you're never away from coco locos. They also serve water in individual, filtered/spring, bottles, which is better than just being poured from the tap. The service is very efficient, friendly, but non-obtrusive. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1 Playas De Bavaro Punta Cana Hi NonePhone: 8887246060Map: Fiesta Beach Resort And Spa
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| | | | LTI-Beach Resort Punta Cana: All inclusive | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
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