Bahia Principe Explore EsmeraldavsHotel Riu Palace Macao
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Riu Palace Macao is the choice of most reviewers compared to Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. Hotel Riu Palace Macao comes in at #8 in Punta Cana with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and oyster.com.
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
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Fodor's Star Service Frommer's Fodor's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $485/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A beautiful fountain beckons you into the pool at the heart of this resort, one of the prettiest spots in the sprawling Riu complex of five hotels." Full review
Star Service " It is still looking as good as new and is already seeing increased interest for its renewed focus on mature relaxation." Full review
Frommer's "The best value all-inclusive in Punta Cana, a solid four-star resort at an all-in price barely above that charged by the budget entries...its modern rooms done in white with black and magenta accents" Full review
Fodor's "This adults-only resort is the star of the five Riu resorts in Macao. Rooms range from junior suites to full one-bedroom suites, and all have double sinks, flat-screen TVs, the signature..." Full review
