Bahia Principe Explore EsmeraldavsThe Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is preferred by most reviewers compared to Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club ranks #28 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 publications including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Jetsetter Frommer's
Afar Magazine
La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "An oasis of luxury, it opens onto about 5km (3 miles) of white sandy beaches, all part of a massive 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) residential community." Full review
Travel + Leisure "These days, there’s a newly opened Six Senses spa, a 70-slip marina, a pair of...golf courses, nine restaurants, seven bars, a biodiversity center, and a 1,500-acre nature preserve." Full review
Rough Guide "This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."
Star Service "It lacks the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro and Bavaro Princess but offers far greater elegance and intimacy, and plenty more room to breathe; thus, it appeals to solitude-seekers." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review
Fodor's "A beautiful Westin property on a glorious stretch of beach with ocean views from floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies in every guestroom." Full review
Jetsetter "An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel is angled so that every room—with its modern furnishings and trademark Heavenly Beds...Premium Ocean View rooms are about 50% larger than “Traditional” king and double-queen rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "Most of the year, Punta Cana’s white, sandy stretches of sand are blessed with gently lapping surf, which means that night swimming isn’t as dangerous or daunting an exercise as it can be..." Full review
