Excellence Punta CanavsBahia Principe Explore Esmeralda
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Excellence Punta Cana is the choice of most reviewers compared to Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. Excellence Punta Cana scores 83 with positive reviews from 4 sources like oyster.com, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Excellence Punta Cana
Jetsetter
Star Service
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Playas Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $413/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Romance rules at this all-inclusive resort on a pristine white sand beach with eight restaurants and 10 bars." Full review
Star Service "This breathtaking island jewel is designed expressly for monied couples seeking a romantic retreat away from the other crowded resorts." Full review
Fodor's "Known to be a sumptuous lovers' lair, this adults-only all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known for conjuring romantic vibes, this all-inclusive resort is plucked straight from the Colonial era." Full review
Frommer's "The Excellence is a nicely isolated property hemmed by palm trees, a series of small, interconnected three-story hotel blocks fronted by lawns and the small, shared pools of the swim-out suites" Full review
Fodor's "This adults-only, all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties, and attracts a younger, fun clientele. Basic rooms at the all-suite..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Grab a seat at a cabana shaded by palas and verdant tropical forests. Located on the northeast coast with plenty of beach to explore, seclusion is the name of the game at this..."
Oyster "Thanks to a 45-million dollar renovation completed in 2017, the adults-only Excellence Punta Cana is now one of the best luxury all-inclusive properties in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic...." Full review
Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda 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
Star Service "Bahia Principe has a stronghold in the Punta Cana area with numerous resort properties, but this is perhaps one of the best." Full review
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This romantic five-star place has a lot going for it, including its ‘private’ beach on Cayo Levantado's idyllic sands" Full review
