Bahia Principe Esmeralda
Part of Gran Bahia Principe resort complex:
GBP Bavaro, GBP Ambar, GBP Punta Cana
Gran Bahia Principe Esmerelda
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.
Since the Esmerelda is at the south end of the property the beach is much quieter than the center part of the resort.
See MAP 3
Link to Gran Bahia Principe Resort Map on ImageShack
Approx 40 to 50 mins from airport
Rooms: 240 Junior Suites Deluxe
(max. capacity 3 adults + 1 child)
This resort offers the same top end services as the adults only Ambar, but for families.
All of the rooms are basically the same as the Ambar but with a slightly different washroom layout (all washrooms are self contained).
Has its own lobby & reception area
2 x pool
4 x bars
2 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
Esmerelda guests can use all the facilities (except buffets, gourmet restaurant and exclusive club areas) of the Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro, Punta Cana and Ambar (must be 18 years of age to visit the Ambar)
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/Esmeralda
email: info.puntacana@bahiaprincipe.com
Phone: 866 282 2442
Phone: 809 552 1444
Fax: 809 468 4537
