Great hotel - the whole truth!!! + tips.
We rested with a large family composition, I was with my wife and a child of 14 years old and parents from July 10 to July 21, 2019. And now about everything in order, with interesting nuances that I did not find in the reviews.

The paramount moment is a Spanish-speaking country, English is spoken badly and not everyone, do not be too lazy to download an off-line translator (I downloaded Google, dictionaries are downloaded separately - 100% understanding)

The second point - starfish cannot be exported (a very large fine), alcohol is 3 liters per adult; in a suitcase no more than 3 liters per 1 suitcase, even if they are combined, buy later in duty free.

The third point - no prejudice towards compatriots was noticed, everyone was served equally and friendly. Tips are loved, if they deserve it, let's - then you will be the number 1 person for them.

FLIGHT: The tour was taken from Pegasus, respectively, flew by the Nordwind airline. Baggage allowance per person - suitcase 15 kg + hand luggage 5 kg. If you are flying together with one suitcase, apply for an association and you will get 30 kg per suitcase. The planes are normal - Boeings, there is enough legroom, they feed 1 time and this is during the flight at 12 o'clock, the rest of the time there is water; juices - 2 times per flight, there is no sweet soda like cola at all (additional meals, as well as pre-registration and seats must be ordered through the company's website for additional money, you will not be able to do this in the cabin or take food with you - we took, so don't sweat it) once again faced that there is no on-board entertainment system with screens for such long-distance flights on airplanes (previously Transaero flew - they always were) - take care of your leisure time in advance, as it was a surprise for many and people loitered around the cabin and went crazy, we this time we were ready for this and downloaded films and series in advance (for Apple devices, I advise you to use the online cinema, we downloaded on Okko); if you want good places, come to check-in in advance - 4 hours in advance. Plaids are given only to children, then on a residual basis. Otherwise, everything is fine, the attendants (stewardesses) are not kind, they walked around the cabin like bloodhounds back and forth, almost looked into their mouths, looked for those who wanted to drink and made comments to everyone with or without, ASA pilots.

There is no need to change money, all mutual settlements in the country for tourists take place in dollars.

HOTEL: The road from the airport to the hotel is 30-40 minutes. When checking in, they showed possible options for the rooms to be nearby, took building No. 32 on the second floor - it was in the middle with an equal distance from both the sea and the reception where the main restaurant and bar are located. No bribe was asked.

ROOMS: They gave two rooms: everything worked in one, almost everything worked in the other, after contacting the claim manager everything was quickly eliminated, even the minibar was replaced, which did not cool well. The rooms are chic and spacious, a large double bed with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table with two chairs, a free safe, a TV (2 Russian channels), a drip coffee machine, a tea and coffee set, air conditioning, a fan above the bed, a minibar (beer, Pepsi , Pepsi light, sprite, fanta, water - only 2 bottles each - replenished daily, though in the first days after claims), balcony - table plus 2 chairs, for whom it is important to have an iron and an umbrella. In the bathroom there is a toilet, a hairdryer and a jacuzzi bath, bathroom amenities (soap, shower gel, shampoo, body lotion, cap, toothbrush and paste) were replenished regularly. Towel - ALL changed daily. Cleaning norms - wet, the bed is filled and garbage is collected. American sockets, adapters were taken with them, they cost $ 4-5.

BLIPS/MOSQUITOES: The area is treated daily. We took a fumigator and sprays from midges and mosquitoes with us - it helped us.

INTERNET: WI FI in the hotel is free, the speed is excellent, it works only in the lobby and requires daily reconnection and there is a paid one - $ 9 - it works everywhere, the speed is excellent.

TERRITORY, POOLS: The complex consists of 7 hotels, we could use the infrastructure of 2 more (Punta Cana and Turquesa). Although the infrastructure is large, everything works clearly and smoothly: the hotel area is beautiful, palm trees and flowers are everywhere, everything is washed, polished, lawns and gardens are cared for, polished and cleaned. The territory is huge, in the middle there is a pond with mangroves where ducks, herons, fish and turtles live. There is a sports bar with free billiards. On the territory of Turquesa there is a water park for children, ankle-deep; almost reaching it is a sports zone: minigolf, Bungee trampoline, an obstacle course on trees, a tennis court.

Electric cars run around the territory, there are many routes, the frequency does not make you wait more than 1-2 minutes. There are four pools, with bars. There are a lot of people in them, they clean them in the morning with a vacuum cleaner and fall asleep with bleach.

RESTAURANT: I ​​advise you to go to the main one, there is many times more choice of dishes. Nutrition: mango, papaya and pineapple all day long, very tasty and sweet; melons and watermelons - unsweetened; ice cream 6-8 types for lunch and dinner; seafood every day in one form or another; dorado fish daily; salted salmon for breakfast; freshly squeezed juices - 6 types daily for breakfast (dilute 20-30% with water); jamon all day; pizzas and burgers - lunch and dinner. Lobsters and lobsters - NO! Dinners every day are themed: Italian, Dominican, Gala dinner, Spanish, Mexican, American, Asian. We liked the Asian one the most (a lot of different sushi and rolls) and Gala dinner (shrimps, mussels, crab claws - one BUT, you won’t be able to eat them because they don’t give tongs for them, but in the Fish a la carte restaurant they give - it’s necessary ask). I liked the service, they are escorted to the table, served quickly, all drinks: water, wine, beer, cola, fanta, cocktails, rum is brought by the waiter on request, just order as soon as you were given a table, otherwise you will wait 10-15 minutes until they bring it.

Once a week, an evening is held where they make free pina colada in pineapple and coconut milk in coconut, optionally add rum.

BARS: at each pool, but I would note only two: the one at the reception - the lobby bar: there were paid and free drinks (Brugal rum, Grants whiskey, J&B, Martini, Mama Juana, local beer and wine, etc.) they made coffee from the coffee machine - not really. Cocktails are not ice, most of all I liked the banana mom. Pina colada was poured ready, like many other cocktails. Nothing is done in the shaker and mixer. And a good bar at the exit to the beach, where the bartenders still sell alcohol and coffee from under the floor: they took Brugal and Mama Juana from them - $ 10 per 1 liter.

OCEAN, BEACH: It is beautiful - the Atlantic, turquoise, but only early in the morning until 8 o'clock. Then algae, especially after dinner. There were days when there were fewer of them, there were like in an overgrown pond), but they were daily, now this is the norm and an integral part of the beaches of the Dominican Republic. Although when we were on the excursion on the wild beach of Macau, it is located in a lagoon 30 km from ours - they were not there, but they asked people from other hotels on excursions - everyone has them. Last year at the same time we were in Cuba - there was nothing like that. Yes, they are removed, but the water is cloudy because of them, visibility is half a meter, it is not possible to swim with a mask. The beach is sandy, the entrance is gradual - for kids lafa. There are plenty of sun loungers, no one takes anything for the future and early in the morning, half is free throughout the day. On the beach for free: kayaks, canoes. Everything else - cheesecakes, bananas, parasailing, etc. starts from $20. Various souvenir vendors walk along the beach. Everything except money was left on the beach - nothing was lost at all.

ANIMATION: During the day on the beach and by the pools, in the evening shows in the theater and in the lobby bar, live music and dancing.

ALA CART RESTAURANTS: There are 6 of them, we went to fish (seafood) - I advise!, Japanese, grill, Italian, Mexican - I advise!

EXCURSIONS: Republic Pro: 1. We took a jeep safari - $ 134 for an adult and $ 67 for a child, as everywhere we went by car, they didn’t spare a car, they didn’t ask for a license, Jeep Wrangler automatic cars - the tour seemed unreasonably expensive; 2. Saona: $59 per adult, there by speedboat with a canopy, swimming along the way in the lagoon where starfish live, there are really a lot of them, we also saw a stingray, take a mask with you, then the beach with a bar included and lunch, and yes they really come to the island first - snow-white sand, turquoise water and not one water link), back on a catamaran to music and cocktails - I really liked the tour.

I don’t advise taking excursions through guides, everything is the same only 1.5 times more expensive. I also don’t advise you to go to their pocket store - a free transfer, the guide assured that the prices are the best in the Dominican Republic, in fact it turned out to be 2 times more expensive than in the shops at the hotel - I’m not kidding - we were SHOCKED, it’s good that we monitored the prices and they didn’t have anything bought, only silver earrings with larimar - they have a choice of norms, they sell very dumb ones on the market and on the beach, and not yet in silver. We have a lot of shops and a market in our hotel, you will find everything cheaper there, you can bargain by discounting the price by 2-3 times.

DEPARTURE: They brought shells and local rum with them. The import of alcohol into the Russian Federation of strong drinks is 3 liters, we took more, no one checked. The duty-free prices for local rum are very high, but we knew this and therefore bought the Cuban Havana Club, the prices for it are almost the same as in Cuba) - $ 13 for 0.7, and in terms of quality it is in no way inferior to the Dominican. They did the same when they were in the Dominican Republic earlier.

There were rains, all the same, the rainy season, but only at night, the humidity is normal, the temperature during the day is 30-35 C.

In general, they were satisfied with the rest, got a sea of ​​sun, emotions and positive. Anyone with questions will be happy to answer.

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Punta Cana , Dominican Republic

Hotel Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro

8

The luxurious Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel offers its guests a holiday on a beautiful beach surrounded by tropical gardens. Guests of the Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel will appreciate a large selection of restaurants, a variety of animation programs and service at the highest level. The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel has everything for a comfortable, carefree and memorable stay. Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club.

Location of Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro Hotel

The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel is located a 40-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport, on Bavaro Beach. The Pueblo Principe shopping and entertainment center is next to the hotel.

Rooms at Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro Hotel

The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 hotel * offers the guests comfortable, elegantly issued and equipped with all modern conveniences numbers of category Junior suites.

All hotel rooms have: - balcony or terrace, satellite TV, minibar with refrigerator, air conditioning, safe, telephone, radio, coffee and tea maker, bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries.

The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * has rooms equipped for people with disabilities.

Restaurants, bars

The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * has two main restaurants that offer their guests breakfast, lunch and dinner in the form of a buffet.

For the comfort of guests at the Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel, there are 7 a’la carte restaurants serving delicious dishes of Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish, French cuisine, as well as a restaurant offering a large selection of fish and seafood dishes.

Guests of the Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * can have a good time in 11 bars located on the territory and offering a wide selection of various drinks and light snacks.

Pools

The Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel has a beautiful outdoor pool, inviting guests to swim and cool off or relax in the shade of umbrellas on comfortable sun loungers.

Services at the hotel

• safe at the reception
• laundry
• score
• currency exchange
• the Internet
• conference hall

In the room

• room service
• telephone
• television
• satellite or cable TV
• free minibar
• tea and coffee set
• coffee machine
• fridge
• free in-room safe
• individual air conditioner

Entertainment

• animation
• disco
• casino
• billiards
• library

For kids

• kids club
• disco for children
• Children's swimming pool
• children's menu in the restaurant

Sport

• sports/gym
• tennis courts
• table tennis
• aerobics
• Beach volleyball
• diving lessons
• golf
• basketball

beauty and health

• salon
• cosmetic procedures
• solarium
• Fitness Centre
• SPA-center
• jacuzzi
• massage
• sauna

Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro beach

The first line of the beach. Sandy beach belongs to the hotel. Entrance to the beach, sunbeds and awnings are free. The entrance to the sea is gentle.

Among the lush tropical garden, enchanting with its unique exotic beauty, the Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro 5 * hotel complex is located, which invites you to spend a great vacation on the All Inclusive system. This is a wonderful place for traveling with the whole family, because there is a special club for children, which will not only take the leisure time of young guests, but also give them a festive mood! On the private beach, you can actively engage in diving, exploring the mysterious underwater world. Folklore performances are held daily in the amphitheater, which will reveal the peculiarities of the culture of the Dominican Republic. The hotel's restaurants serve aromatic Italian, Spanish, Asian and regional cuisine. The pool bar is especially nice to spend the evening enjoying an original cocktail and a live music concert! A relaxing atmosphere, a snow-white beach, turquoise waters of the ocean will allow vacationers to plunge into all the delights of a beach holiday.

At the Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro hotel in the resort of Punta Cana, they usually relax with friends, alone, with family. The most popular months are: november, january, october. Food, service, accommodation are very well appreciated.

Review rating

9.2 / 10 ONLINE TOURS 8.3 / 10 BOOKING

Dear friends and colleagues!

Dear friends and colleagues!

The Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana, Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro, Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar, Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda hotels will undergo renovation works:

• Las Olas I and Las Olas II. The work will take place from July 1 to December 15, 2019. Working hours from 08:00 to 20:00. Services (snacks and drinks) will continue to be provided as usual, but at the Piscis Restaurant and other locations located around the main pool and beach. The rooms closest to this area at Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana, Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro and Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar will be locked down and out of use during this period to minimize any inconvenience guests may experience.

  The Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda is creating new water park. It will be located next to the Los Geranios Buffet restaurant. They will also build a snack bar with a terrace next to it. Work began this week and will last until May 15, working hours from 09:00 to 18:00. Slides will be installed, and on September 15 the water park will be ready for use. Due to the location of the work, no major disruption to room relaxation is expected.

  Repair on the terrace of the lobby bar at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana will be held from 20 August to 30 November. Due to the location of these works, there should be no problem in the rooms. All services will continue as usual in the lobby bar.

Sincerely, Pegas Touristik.

Dear friends and colleagues!

Dear friends and colleagues!

• FANTASIA BAHIA PRINCIPE PUNTA CANA - access to Grand hotels:

LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE FANTASIA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE BAVARO. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE PUNTA CANA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE TURQUESA.

• LUXURY HOTELS (Esmeralda, Ambar) - access to Luxury hotels and Grand hotels (no access to Fantasia):

LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE AMBAR. LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE ESMERALDA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE BAVARO. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE PUNTA CANA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE TURQUESA.

• GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE AGUAMARINE - access to Grand hotels (Turquesa, Bavaro, Punta Cana, no access to Luxury and Fantasia):

GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE AGUAMARINE (ex LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE AMBAR GREEN). GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE BAVARO. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE PUNTA CANA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE TURQUESA.

• GRAND HOTELS (Bavaro, Punta Cana, Turquesa) - access to 3 Grand hotels (no access to Grand BAHIA PRINCIPE Aguamarine, Luxury, Fantasia):

GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE BAVARO. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE PUNTA CANA. GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE TURQUESA.

Buffet restaurants are excluded from this rule. Guests must use the main restaurant in the hotel where they are staying.