Logo
Large pool with hot tub in front of castle-like hotel building under clear sky.
Colorful water playground with slides and pools under blue sky.
Open restaurant area with set tables and tropical plants under a blue and white striped awning.
Large outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas at a sunny resort.
White sandy beach with calm turquoise sea and blue sky with clouds.
People in swimwear enjoying a sunny day by the pool with castle backdrop.
Hotel with colorful castle design and palm trees in a tropical landscape under a blue sky
Castle with water basin and white buildings under clear sky
Two smiling women on a balcony overlooking a hotel with blue turrets and red tent roofs.
Large pool in front of a castle with umbrellas and palm trees under clear sky.
Three people enjoying swimming in a pool on a sunny day at a holiday resort.
Children sliding down colorful water slides in a pool with shallow water.
Two children jumping into a pool in front of a fairy-tale water park
Bright hotel room with two beds, TV, and balcony access with sea view.
Dominikanische Republik ∙ Punta Cana ∙ Playa Bavaro

Bahia Principe Explore Legend *****
Tour operator category

PUJ151
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
Map

Location

Newly opened in November 2016, this hotel is located within the Bahia Principe Bavaro Resort complex. The distance to Punta Cana Airport is approximately 35 minutes by car.
White sandy beach with calm turquoise sea and blue sky with clouds.

Facilities

People in swimwear enjoying a sunny day by the pool with castle backdrop.
Hotel with colorful castle design and palm trees in a tropical landscape under a blue sky
Castle with water basin and white buildings under clear sky
Two smiling women on a balcony overlooking a hotel with blue turrets and red tent roofs.
Large pool in front of a castle with umbrellas and palm trees under clear sky.
A themed hotel specially designed for families. The imaginative complex offers its guests the following amenities: A main restaurant, 3 à-la-carte restaurants, a pool restaurant, a beach bar, and a snack bar that is open 24 hours a day. Disco and shops are located in Bahia Principe Village, the entertainment hub of the resort. The highlight is the water and adventure park for children, featuring a pool and children's area. The huge main pool includes a swim-up bar and large sun terraces with views of 2 castles, which house the mini-club and an ice cream bar, among other things. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and pool towels are available free of charge at the pool and the beach. Facilities at 3 sister hotels (Grand Bavaro, Explore Punta Cana, and Escape Aquamarine) can also be used (guests have access to the main areas and themed restaurants (excluding buffet restaurants) of all hotels within the Bahia Principe Bavaro complex, as well as the specialty restaurants of the Bahia Principe). Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel.

Accommodation

Deluxe Junior Suite

The modernly furnished junior suites are spread across 3-story buildings and feature 1 king or two queen beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, plasma TV, direct-dial telephone, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, minibar (soft drinks and beer included), seating area with sofa bed, pillow menu, safe (included), beach towels in the room, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom with hydromassage bathtub with shower, vanity mirror, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, and a balcony or terrace (J2D/J1D). Also bookable with castle view (JFZ) and castle side (JCV).
From November 1, 2026, bookable as Junior Suite 1 King Bed (J2D/J1D), Junior Suite 2 Double Beds (JST/JT1), Junior Suite Castle View 1 King Bed (JFZ), and Junior Suite Castle View 2 Double Beds (JCV).

Bright hotel room with two beds, TV, and balcony access with sea view.

Note

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

Meals

AI

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals buffet-style, dinner also optionally available in the à la carte restaurants (reservation required), a selection of international spirits, and all national alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bars currently open. 24-hour snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Sports included

Fitness room, darts, dance lessons, volleyball, kayaks, boogie boards, paddle surfing, aerobics, tennis, snorkeling, catamaran, mini-golf, and soccer.

Sports for a fee

Diving and all motorized water sports.

Children's program

Three people enjoying swimming in a pool on a sunny day at a holiday resort.
Children sliding down colorful water slides in a pool with shallow water.
Two children jumping into a pool in front of a fairy-tale water park
Mini-club and teen club. Teens gym, spa, and water park.

Wellness

Spa.

Entertainment

Daytime and evening animation and entertainment program, including light shows and performances in the amphitheater as well as cooking classes for the whole family. Various entertainment options within the Bahia Principe Village. Discotheque in the neighboring hotel (various themed evenings) with drinks available for a fee.

Hotel service

Babysitter for a fee.

Credit card

Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

Seasonal information

During stays between April and December, increased occurrences of seagrass and algae may occur due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, an increased presence of brown algae in the Caribbean is often recorded during this time, which may affect the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are, of course, making every effort to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with the municipal administrations. However, the use of appropriate equipment is necessary for this, which causes a slight background noise.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 20.08.2026 02:04