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Barcelo Bavaro BeachvsBahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only scores significantly higher than Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 3 sources like Fodor's, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
Playas de Bavaro, PO Box 3177, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $328/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"This huge complex of low-rise luxury hotels opens onto one of the most desirable of the many white-sand beaches along the 32km (20-mile) coast known as Bávaro Beach." Full review
"This is a popular spot on the ever-highlighted Bavaro Beach." Full review
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English is a weak point among the staff, and management is not quick to respond to special requests.
"Barceló deserves loud applause for the incredible face-lift that has totally transformed this property... to a glamorous complex worthy of gushing praise." Full review
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Frommer's
Star Service
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Arena Gorda-Macao, Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"The Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms." Full review
"Bahia Principe has a stronghold in the Punta Cana area with numerous resort properties, but this is perhaps one of the best." Full review
"Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms, nearly two dozen a la carte restaurants" Full review
"This romantic five-star place has a lot going for it, including its ‘private’ beach on Cayo Levantado's idyllic sands" Full review