Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

Flight

Departure: Halifax YHZ → Punta Cana PUJ (1 stop)

• Departs: Oct 21, 2026, 6:25 AM
• Arrives: Oct 21, 2026, 4:05 PM
• Duration: 10h40
• Air Canada, Economy

Return: Punta Cana PUJ → Halifax YHZ (1 stop)

• Departs: Oct 28, 2026, 2:15 PM
• Arrives: Oct 29, 2026, 12:15 AM
• Duration: 09h00
• Air Canada, Economy

Hotel

Overview

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana features 1428 comfortable Junior Suites and 2 Bedroom Suites throughout its lush tropical gardens with lake-style pools and is located right by the beach. Guests will enjoy fantastic dining options, endless daytime and nighttime activities PLUS La Isla gastronomic area with food truck, international specialty restaurants, kids club, playground, revolving stage and entertainment area, guaranteeing fun for the entire family.

• Check in: 3:00 PM
• Check out: 12:00 PM
• Number Of bars: 8
• Number of restaurants: 7
• Number of rooms: 1428

Inclusions

• WiFi throughout the property
• Beach and pool umbrellas, lounge chairs and towel service
• Shuttle service throughout resort
• Access to the beachfront gastronomic & entertainment areas, Las Olas & La Isla
• Bahia Scouts Kids Club (ages 4-12 yrs) and Teens Club
• Non-motorized watersports
• Nightly entertainment and daily activities

Location

Location

Arena Gorda-Macao, Seccion Baigua Dominican Republic 23000

• 25.3 km to Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ)

• Located in Playa de Arena Gorda

• Located directly on the beach

• 0.4 km from Punta Blanca Golf Club

• 25 km from Punta Cana

Ideal For

Ideal for

Play

• Discover the ultimate family-friendly vacation with an exclusive flight experience and resorts that are perfect for kids!

  • Kids eat, play and stay FREE1
  • Pre-boarding for families
  • Dedicated pool areas or sections for kids2
  • Supervised kids' clubs and more!2

  Terms & ConditionsOnly valid on vacation package bookings at participating hotels and resorts. Subject to availability. Program is subject to change without notice. 1Clients are responsible for paying the flight portion of children's vacations, including air transportation charges, taxes, fees, and charges. Conditions may apply and vary by resort. Based on maximum hotel room occupancy. 2Only available at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Applicable only when reserving the Junior Suite Superior PLAY room category.

Exclusive perks

• This resort comes with exclusive perks. Perks vary by resort and are subject to availability. Certain conditions may apply.

• This resort includes the following perks:

  • 4 à la carte dinners per week*

  Valid for travel from November 1, 2025 - completed by October 31, 2026.

Family

• Keep everyone happy at resorts offering dedicated kids' pools, supervised clubs, and more for the family. Discounts for kids may also be available. Please note that any discounts will be reflected in your final price at checkout.

Spa

• Focus on mind, body and soul at this resort with spa facilities, fitness centre and various daily physical activities.

Wedding & honeymoons

• This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.

  To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.

  Weddings by Bahia Principe

  Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts presents their Blissful, Joyful, Delightful, Beautiful, and Wonderful, wedding packages created especially with you in mind. And they're named that way for a reason. Because you deserve it all!

  Blissful: A package just for the newlyweds.

  **Joyful:**The joy of celebrating the most important day of your life in paradise, guided by a team of people whose only goal is to make it unique and unforgettable.

  Delightful: Exchange your vows under the blue sky and the whisper of the waves as witnesses to your love. Exclusive settings offer the perfect backdrop for this magical chapter of your love story.

  Beautiful: Experience the beauty of seeing that the most special day of your life is equally so for all your guests. Fresh flowers, customized music, open bar, gourmet food and a little piece of the Caribbean just for you.

  Wonderful: All the wonders you can imagine are a reality here. Exclusive settings by the sea, haute cuisine, live music, champagne, plus pre- and post-wedding amenities that will make you feel that this dream will never end.

  For pricing and more information about each wedding package, please contact Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts.

  Dominican Republic, Punta Cana: gebsalescompbav@bahia-principe.com

2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts

• All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.

Facilities

Facilities

Food & drink

Restaurants:

7 dining options

• Nacar — Restaurant type: Buffet | Cuisine: International
• Bouganville — Restaurant type: Buffet | Cuisine: International
• Nomad — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Mongolian | Note: Reservation required
• Flame — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Steak House | Note: Reservation required
• Maiko — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Japanese | Note: Reservation required
• Il Capriccio — Restaurant type: À la carte | Cuisine: Italian | Note: Reservation required
• La Isla — Restaurant type: Food Truck/Snack | Cuisine: International | Note: Outdoor

Bars:

8 bars

• Lobby Bar
• Coffee bar
• Pool Bar
• Beach Bar
• Sport Bar

Activities

Pool facilities

5 pools

• Whirlpool
• Waterpark
• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor kid pool

Land activities

• Aerobics
• Darts
• Arts and crafts
• Cooking lessons
• Tennis
• Soccer
• Beach volleyball
• Table tennis
• Bicycle
• Dance lessons
• Spanish lessons
• Fussball
• Olympic games
• Organized games and activities

Non-motorized water sports/motorized water sports

Free one (1) hour per day, per guest - Subject to availability and upon request.

• Scuba diving ($)
• Aquafitness
• Kayak
• Catamaran ($)
• Paddle board
• Snorkeling

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

Entertainment

• Teen's Club
• Karaoke
• Live music
• Kid's Club
• Casino ($)
• Nightclub ($)
• Dance lessons

Health and wellness

• Fitness centre
• Spa ($)
• Stretching lessons
• Yoga

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

($) Other facilities & services (Additional fees may apply)

• Wedding packages and services
• Babysitting service
• Beauty salon
• Dive centre
• Car rental service
• Meeting facilities
• Laundry service
• WiFi
• On-site ATM
• Medical services
• Bahia Principe Village commercial centre with shops, nightclub (adults 18+), sports bar and casino
• Nightclub at Bahia Principe Village
• Motorized sports/vehicles
• Theme dinners
• Telephone calls

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

Good to Know

Offers

Complimentary Honeymoon Bonus

• Special room decoration
• Bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
• 20% discount on Spa treatments
• Late check-out (based on availability)
• Free room upgrade (subject to availability)

Valid for travel completed by October 31, 2026

Terms and Conditions

Complimentary Honeymoon Bonus

• Welcome card
• Bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
• Sweet treats (raspberry chocolates or a chocolate tasting selection)
• Late check-out (based on availability)
• Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

Valid for travel starting November 1, 2026 and completed by October 31, 2027

Terms and Conditions

Important information

Stay at 1, Play at More!

Guests of Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana have access to:

• Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: common facilities and specialty restaurants*
• PLUS, Las Olas Beach House, a beachfront space featuring 5 specialty restaurants (Seafood 18+, Indian, Greek, Mexican, Rodizio) and 1 buffet-style restaurant and 1 bar
• PLUS...access to La Isla, gastronomic and entertainment area for the whole family with kids club, playground area, climbing wall, shop, Wave Rider (some charges may apply for select activities)

*Previous reservation required, subject to availability

Note: Exchange privileges may be limited for reasons such as (but not limited to) resort closures, private events, resort buyouts, etc.

Las Olas Beach House

Las Olas is a beachfront area featuring several restaurants and bars that hotel guests also have access to:

• Las Olas Beach - International buffet
• Thali - Indian a la carte
• Rodizio - Grill a la carte
• The Greek - Greek a la carte
• The Fish Market - 18+ - Seafood a la carte
• Tequila - Mexican a la carte
• Blue Bar

Dining at a la carte restaurants requires previous reservation and is subject to availability

A la carte Dinner Reservations

To ensure that you have the best dining experience possible, we encourage you to make your a la carte dinner reservations as soon as you arrive. For your convenience, you can also make advanced reservations up to 10 days in advance using the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts app. This is highly recommended, especially if you have a preference for certain restaurants or specific dining times.

Renovation Project

A renovation project will take place starting April 10, 2026 until November 30, 2026 at the Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana.

Affected infrastructure and relocation of services:

• 358 rooms distributed across 10 villas.
• The Bougainvillia Lobby and its bar will be temporarily relocated to the Nacar Lobby, which was refurbished in 2025. The pool near these villas and its pool bar will be temporarily unavailable. However, guests can enjoy the four other pools at the resort.
• Three restaurants: Bouganville Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner will continue to be served in the Nacar buffet restaurant. The Rodizio and Tequila restaurants, both located at the Beach Club Las Olas, will provide breakfast and midday lunch respectively. Maiko (Asian cuisine): Guests can continue to enjoy Asian specialties at the Takara restaurant, located in Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa. Capriccio (Italian): Italian dishes will be incorporated into the Mexican restaurant at Las Olas.
• Theatre: entertainment and shows will be moved to the terrace at the Nacar lobby and to Bahia Principe Village.

The work will take place starting Apr 10/26 and is anticipated to be completed by Nov 30/26, with the expected reopening of all rooms and areas as of Dec 01/26. Work hours will be: 9am and 6pm daily. Every effort will be made to ensure minimal disruption to guests.