Bahia Principe Bavaro
Part of Gran Bahia Principe resort complex:
GBP Ambar, GBP Esmerelda, GBP Punta Cana
left side: Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, right side: Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro
The difference between GBP Bavaro & GBP Punta Cana:
The GBP Bavaro & GBP Punta Cana resorts are basically mirror images of each other but with different upgrade options. The Bavaro resort contains 1286 rooms and the Punta Cana resort contains 780 rooms.
Each has their own lobby, lobby bar, buffet, and gourmet a la cartes.
Also see our post on the difference between the various Gran Bahia Principe resorts
Beach: Arena Gorda
Sand colour: sandy coloured ie. not pure white
Snorkeling & water conditions: very few fish to see. Walk to the left of the resort in front of Majestic Colonial – follow the swim zone rope to where it gets deeper to see fish there. The sea at the GBP complex is generally calm with a small shorebreak. Most waves are wind driven. No strong currents or undertow.
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Approx 40 to 50 mins from airport
Rooms: 1286
(max. occupancy 3 adults + 1 child)
504 Junior Suites
648 Junior Suites Superior
134 Junior Suites Club Hacienda
Has its own lobby & reception area
2 x pools
15 x bars
9 x restaurants
Spa: Yes
Golf: nearest course is 5 minutes away at Punta Blanca Golf Course.
For more info on all of Punta Cana’s golf courses see www.puntacanagolf.net
GBP Bavaro guests can also use the bars and restaurants at Gran Bahía Príncipe Punta Cana (except the main buffet on the Punta Cana side).
Upgrade info:
On the Bavaro side you can upgrade to Club Diamond (also known as Club Hacienda) – it’s rooms are centrally located, it has a private Club Diamond/Hacienda pool with swim up bar and guests have the exclusive use of the Il Capriccio a la carte for breakfast and lunch. Room service is not available. Other perks: exclusive reception – private check in – welcome cocktail – free internet (15 minutes per day in the club house) – international newspaper – exclusive concierge – four dinners in speciality restaurants (reservation required) – Express services – amenities VIP in the room – coffee shop – pool and bar relax – towel services in the room for use at the pool and beach.
Club Premier (also an upgrade for the GBP Bavaro section) – The rooms are furthest from the beach (but in a quiet area) and conveniently located across the road from Pueblo Principe. Private pool with swim up bar, own lobby and bar, buffet restaurant and snack bar. Club Premier guests can also use the bars and restaurants in the GBP Bavaro section (except the buffet). Club Premier guests can also use the bars and restaurants in the GBP Punta Cana section (except the buffet).
Note: Upgrades are subject to availability. Guests can request for upgrade upon arrival at the front desk.
Shared facilities:
The majority of the entertainment and shows are within the shared Pueblo Principe area.
Pueblo Principe is a large shopping and entertainment area at the top end of the resort complex for all to share – loads of local vendors, clothing, gift and jewellery shops along with a casino (not owned by the resort so drinks are extra cost here), disco, sports bar and karaoke along with outdoor entertainment each evening – this is additional to the nightly shows put on next to the lobby of the GBP Bavaro/GBP Punta Cana resorts called the Tropicana.
The whole Gran Bahia Principe resort complex is very large, but one that is very easy to get around primarily due to the very efficient tram service that runs throughout the complex from 5:30am to 3:00am.
Website: www.bahia-principe.com/BP/resorts/resort/Bavaro
Phone: +1 809 552 1444
Fax: +1 809 468 4327
E-mail: info.bavaro@bahia-principe.com
