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Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro

3.0 of 5
Playa Bavaro | Arena Gorda-Macao, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro
Ranked #41 of 98 hotels in Punta Cana
4.0 of 5 stars 4045 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(90)
  • Snack bar(47)
  • Great time(46)
  • Diamond club(41)
  • Japanese restaurant(38)
  • Main pool(28)
  • Guest service(25)
  • Friendly and helpful(23)
  • First day(21)
  • Main buffet(9)
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Overall a great place...clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings. The food is pretty good, but not great. You'll always find something you like at the buffet though. A la carte restaurants are not the best (tried Spanish, which was awful, as was Dominican, Japanese was too salty, but by far the best of all three). But if you keep the... More

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New York City, New York
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I had two bad experiences at Gran Bahia Principe but this one was good. The hotel employees were very friendly and helpful. The food was good and room was nice. Great beach and pool. The only thing I didn't like was the hotel was so huge you had to take a bus everywhere in the resort. Me and my wife... More

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St. John's, Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
7
people found this review helpful

My sister and I visited this resort from May 4th - May 11th and had a wonderful time. We were treated like queens. The staff at the resort are absolutely wonderful. Our maid was great and kept our room so clean and tidy. The bartenders were so friendly and always took time for conversation. The waiters at the a la... More

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St. John's
1 review
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
10
people found this review helpful

Before I went on this vacation, I read a lot of reviews. The majority of people that were complaining, said there was no room on the pool, the resort is "too big" and crowded, and the food is bland and not that great. I also read that in order to reserve a chair at the pool, you had to wake... More

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Sunderland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

just got back from the gran bahia on friday 10th may 12, had a nice relaxing holiday, hotel is big but well looked after, had a problem with the balcony door sticking and rang reception and they sent a handyman within about 15 min to repair it,they have a good selection of food, some of it wasnt my taste but... More

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Mississauga Ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Clean helpful nice rooms great food!!! Would come back no doubt! Enjoyed the pool Fantastic. More

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POLAND
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very nioisy and crowded place with bad servis especialy at front desk.It was my second stay in this hotel The first one was in 2007and I have to say all things in this place unfortunately was going from bad to worse If you woud like to spend your holliday in cosy,calm conditions do not! think about this hotel. The hotel... More

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Mississauga, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This was my second time visiting this property....yes, it is big. BUT the walk either way is 5-10 minutes which is not alot by any means. Just not good for lazy people. Lots to do, food wonderful, if you don't like something they will try to fix it. Took 18 year old daughter last year and this year took my... More

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Miguel Calafat, Gerente at Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Dear Tripadvisor member. First of all we hope you had a safe journey home and we are very grateful you have taken the time to express your opinion about your stay with us. Your comments they help us to always improve our service. We are glad to see that we have achieved your satisfaction and we hope to have you... More

Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed the week of May 1-8. The beach was beautiful and everything was kept so clean. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, although many don't speak much english so having some basic Spanish would have been an asset. Food was great, and the night shows were fun and very entertaining. Would definitely return. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
8
people found this review helpful

I came here for a wedding. Would not have come here by choice and will not return. Pros: the rooms are very clean and air-conditioned and have balconies. The grounds, pools, and the rest of the hotel were also kept very clean. Filtered drinking water is available everywhere. Cons: the decor of the rooms should be updated. You need a... More

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Address: Playa Bavaro | Arena Gorda-Macao, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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