Bahia Principe Grand La Romana

calvin massiah

Recently returned from our honeymoon Positives: the property is huge, lots of walking.. fortunately we had a room that was close to the pool,beach and restaurants. 2 Buffets was so good. The beach buffet was great and convenient after coming from the pool or beach Staff were friendly, mostly Spanish speaking but if you know basic phrases like thank you, good night, etc it's something to work around. Some water activities are free (kayak, sail boat) Entertainment was okay, magic show was a highlight Pool, there are kids but otherwise clean and comfortable. Negatives: the beach.. the water is not clear. There's some seaweed and coral..I would recommend water shoes. Unfortunately there are jellyfish and you cannot see them due to the water. We did not get stung but we saw 3 people that did and it really makes puts a damper on someone's day of they get stung. We still took a chance and went in but we stayed closer to the shoreline. Room shower... If you want to take a warm shower to end your day.. there's hot water but the pressure isn't very strong..also sink water is not potable so ask for extra water bottles Otherwise, it's a very big, comfortable resort for a great value.

Tom C

We recently returned from our first all-inclusive vacation at Bahia Principe, and overall, it was a good experience. I’d rate it a 7 out of 10. The highlights of the trip were definitely the amazing service and great food. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the food quality and variety were impressive. Most of the meals leaned toward international cuisine, which we enjoyed, but we would have loved to see more local dishes available as well. The bar service was solid, but one thing we missed was having drink menus—most of the time, we just ordered the usual since there were no posted options or suggestions. A few things to note for future guests: • The rooms were very outdated, and the resort overall could really use some updates and renovations. • Most staff only spoke Spanish, which made communication difficult at times. Similarly, most of the activities were in Spanish, which made it hard to participate fully if you only speak English. While we understand the guest base is largely Spanish-speaking, having more bilingual staff or activity options would help everyone feel more included. • The timeshare sales pitch was a bit of a downside. It felt like we were constantly being upsold on timeshare plans or property plots, which became a bit annoying during a trip meant for relaxation. All in all, we had a good time thanks to the service and food, but with some updates and a few adjustments, this resort could be even better.

nathan zakman

I enjoyed the food and the rest of the resort was beautiful, however there wasn't much of anything I found interesting to do. So I spent most of the vacation by the pool or in the room. The sea was a brown color, but I don't know if that was because of constant rain or if it was just like that normally. Overall not terrible, the services were nice and the food beside the buffet was really good. But just know there ain't much to do.

Carole Hedges

The hotel is lovely, the food great and the restaurant staff are very attentive, welcoming you with a smile. The restaurant is very clean and well supplied with a very large variety of food available. The themed restaurants are a lovely experience, to a very high standard. The entertainment team are lively and engaging. Although sometimes it is difficult to understand when they are speaking in English due to accent and the speed of the words. Pablo Gomez the team leader is great and looks like he inspires his team. Mariano is great fun and Alfredo is an excellent fitness instructor. They have plenty of activities for adults. The bar staff, in the most part are friendly, although we did experience that sometimes the Spanish speaking guests are served first. We raised this with customer services. The music playing at the pool is predominantly Spanish, however I would like it to be a mix of English spoken as well. We went to the night club for 15 Mins and left after listening to Spanish music only. We noticed that others did the same. When we have previously gone to resort night clubs they play a mix of popular music in English and regional music and people stay and enjoy this. The cleanliness of all areas of the resort is excellent and the grounds are well managed.

PK

It's a beautiful resort. Mostly clean. Staff is friendly. Beautiful beach. However, there were issues, and I would not have gone if I knew. Context: Trip timeline was April 28 to May 5. Details: Expedia: I would never book a trip via Expedia again. Everything was extra, even though it was supposed to be all inclusive. Also, the communication leading up to the trip was.poor. Transportation: It wasn't included, and it was expensive. Communication was again unclear. Website wasn't user friendly. We didn't know where to meet our driver. There was no signage at the airport. It took us 15 min to find our driver. The hotel outsourced it to another company, with no communication. And the drive to the hotel was long, 1.5 hours away. Staff: Check-in was seamless. Staff were friendly and responsive. Sadly, no other employee speaks English very well. I used Google translate with minimum success because many staff also don't read Spanish. This made communicating with the staff challenging. Room: The room was beautiful and large, with a King size bed and living room area. There was also a large closet with a room safe. However, it was not cleaned well. We would find hair or other things. First day, we found an eating on the floor. The bathroom was airy with a double sink, which was a bonus. However, there are definitely signs of wear and tear. Also, the water pressure is poor. Food: Plantiful but mandane and repetitive. The food signage wasn't always placed correctly, and if you had questions, answers were confusing. The best part of the buffet was the fruit. We tried one a la carte restaurant, and we cancelled the rest. There was no option for dietary restrictions. Entertainment: Friendly staff. They tried to create engagement, but not successfully. The shows were okay. Beach: Clean, but it has a lot of seaweed and jellyfish. Many patrons were stung. Insects: Plantiful. We all left with numerous bites. Overall, it was a good break. But not worth the price we paid. Hotel is 3.5 stars at best. I would not recommend it.