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Large blue pool with palm trees and red buildings in a tropical resort
Modern restaurant with large windows and table settings overlooking the sea.
Large pool with bridge surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs under a clear sky.
Large hotel pool in front of a tropical resort with palm trees and sun umbrellas.
Large pool with water slides and play structures, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, lamps, and balcony view.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, warm tones, and a balcony with sea view.
Dominikanische Republik ∙ Punta Cana ∙ Playa Bavaro

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa *****
Tour operator category

PUJ141
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Location

The hotel, part of the Bahia Principe hotel chain, is located on Playa Bávaro beach (Higüey), 35 minutes from Punta Cana airport, 90 minutes from La Romana airport, and 55 minutes from Higüey. Situated on a magnificent beach with white sand and surrounded by tropical vegetation, this property is especially suitable for families. However, friends and golf enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy. There are 5 golf courses nearby.

Facilities

This well-maintained 5-star complex, belonging to the beautiful hotel chain, offers its guests the following amenities: an air-conditioned main restaurant, a snack bar, and 1 à la carte specialty restaurant. A highlight is the water and adventure park for children with a lagoon-style pool, a large pool, and an enormous children's area, a swim-up bar, and spacious sun terraces. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are available free of charge at the pool and on the beach. The main area also features a large, open lobby with a reception. Guests may also use the facilities of the sister hotels, Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro and Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana (with the exception of buffet restaurants). Facilities at the Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia and Aquamarine hotels cannot be used.

Accommodation

Superior Junior Suite

The beautiful, spacious rooms are designed in a Caribbean style and feature a bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar (soft drinks, water, and beer included), safe, coffee and tea-making facilities, iron/ironing board, a small seating area, and a balcony or terrace (JU2/JU1).
From November 1, 2026, these can be booked as 1-King Bed Junior Suites (JS2/JS1) and as 2-Double Bed Junior Suites (JU2).

Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, lamps, and balcony view.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, warm tones, and a balcony with sea view.

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two queen-size beds (approx. 1.40 x 2m). For occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children or 3 adults, no extra beds are provided in the room, meaning occupancy is: 2 persons per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet-style; dinner is available optionally in 3 à la carte restaurants (requires reservation per week). Snack bar and all local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at the hotel bars until 11:00 PM. From 11:00 PM, AI services (snacks, soft drinks, and American food) are only available at the snack bar in the Bahia Principe Village. After 11:00 PM, only alcoholic drinks are available in the disco (until 2:00 AM). Soft drinks, beer, and water in the minibar. Gastronomic events are held at the pool and beach.

Sports included

Fitness room, Zumba, and tennis (floodlights for a fee) are included. Furthermore, 1 hour per day (subject to availability) of catamaran, kayaks, boogie boards, paddle surfing, and snorkeling, as well as 1 scuba taster lesson in the pool per stay (subject to availability).
Volleyball, soccer, aerobics, and dance classes.

Sports for a fee

PADI diving school, boat trips, crazy banana, deep-sea fishing, paragliding, tennis lessons, and the 18-hole Punta Blanca Golf Club course.

Children's program

Large pool with water slides and play structures, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
The “Bahia Scouts” club is the new concept perfectly tailored to children. Large “Splashpark” water park with tubes and slides (4-12 years, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Wellness

For a fee: beauty treatments and massages in the spa.

Entertainment

International entertainment team, entertainment options with shows, casino, bars, and live music. Disco (various themed evenings) and drinks at the neighboring hotel are available for a fee.

Hotel service

For a fee: laundry service, spa, currency exchange, and doctor. Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire hotel complex free of charge.

Credit card

Visa, Amex, Mastercard.

Hotelhinweis

Wearing a wristband is necessary to take advantage of All-Inclusive services. Internet in the Pueblo Principe is available for a fee.
A general smoking ban applies in the restaurants. In all restaurants, access is only permitted in appropriate attire (no shorts, beach sandals, or swimwear).
Smoking is only permitted in the snack bars on the beach, not in the restaurants! In cases of low hotel occupancy, there may be exceptional restrictions on restaurant opening times (main restaurant excluded).

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that demonstrably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet the corresponding criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. The product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife (valid until 31.10.2026)

Seasonal information

During stays between April and December, there may be an increased presence of seagrass and algae due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, there is often an increased occurrence of brown algae in the Caribbean during this time. This can affect the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities naturally strive to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with municipal administrations. However, the use of appropriate equipment is necessary for this, which may cause a slight noise level.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 07.10.2026 01:34