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Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa
Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa Stars Stars Stars Stars Half stars

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

360 rooms in the hotel

360

Rooms*

1 swimming pool at the hotel

1

Swimming pool*

3 restaurants at the hotel

3

Restaurants*

4 bars at the hotel

4

Bars*

Eco-responsible

Hotel

Eco-responsible


Description

Formerly known as Bahia Principe Grand Turquesa, the hotel has changed its name to Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa effective March 26, 2026.

Located near Bavaro Beach, approximately 35 km from Punta Cana Airport, the Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa hotel is a family haven offering entertainment for all ages, day and night. From land and water sports to themed evenings, nightly shows, and live merengue, bachata, and salsa music, every day brings a new adventure.

Guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the resort and participate in a wide range of activities, from kayaking and snorkeling to tennis and even a scuba diving lesson in one of the pools. Children enjoy a dedicated area with a mini-club, a water park, and their own pool, while adults aged 18 and over receive free entry to the nightclub at Bahia Principe Village.

Dining options include a casual poolside restaurant, à la carte Japanese cuisine, and an international buffet with a section specifically designed for younger guests, ensuring there's something for every traveler.

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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

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20
5
1
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Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
75%

Entertainment

10 / 10
10
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
10
7 / 10
7
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Overall look
79%

Overall look

10 / 10
11
9 / 10
8
8 / 10
17
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
77%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
10
9 / 10
9
8 / 10
12
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Buffet(s)
79%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
12
9 / 10
6
8 / 10
13
7 / 10
7
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Room
74%

Room

10 / 10
6
9 / 10
8
8 / 10
16
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Staff
73%

Staff

10 / 10
16
9 / 10
6
8 / 10
7
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
1
Pool(s)
87%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
22
9 / 10
8
8 / 10
12
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
1
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0
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0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Beach
73%

Beach

10 / 10
12
9 / 10
7
8 / 10
10
7 / 10
4
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
82%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
19
9 / 10
7
8 / 10
9
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Restaurant(s)
73%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
11
9 / 10
7
8 / 10
9
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2

Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the quality and variety of the food, especially at the buffets and à la carte restaurants. Furthermore, the overall cleanliness of the resort and rooms is frequently highlighted, as is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. In addition, the attractive facilities, pleasant beach, and diverse swimming pools also contribute to a positive experience. It is sometimes mentioned that the size of the resort can make the beach somewhat remote, necessitating the use of shuttle buses.

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Reviews

Josee G.

Family travel, March 17, 2026
90%
Bahia Principe Turquesa: the positive and the negative
Bahia Principe Turquesa le positif et le négatif

Positive: cleanliness, food, restaurants, staff, service, pool, entertainment. Negative: beach too far, too small, and overcrowded. No access to chairs or space to set them up, lack of palapas.

Positif: propreté, nourriture , restos, personnel, service, piscine, animation
Négatif: plage trop loin et trop petite et bondée. Aucun accès à des chaises ni d’espace pour les installer, manque de pallapas

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Entertainment
9/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

Stephane P.

Spouse travel, January 24, 2026
75%
Too many reservations at the beach
Trop de réservation à la plage

Too many people booked at the beach by the staff (tip)

Trop de monde réserve à la plage par le staff ( tip)

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
6/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
6/10
Staff
7/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

Jaëlle C.

Friends travel, December 12, 2025
60%
Hotel correct
Hotel correct

Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but we wouldn't recommend this place to anyone else. This hotel should be a 4-star, not a 5-star. The rooms are old, the staff isn't always friendly, the à la carte restaurants aren't very good, etc.

En général, nous avons aimé notre séjour, mais nous ne recommanderions pas cet endroit à quelqu’un d’autre. Cet hôtel devrait être un 4 étoiles et non un 5. Les chambres sont vieilles, le personnel n’est pas tout le temps gentil, les restaurants à la carte ne sont pas très bons, etc…

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
4/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
2/10
Staff
5/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Restaurant(s)
2/10

Monique K.

Spouse travel, October 16, 2025
85%
Need a big renovation!!
Need a big renovation!!

The water was very hot , the facet with hot was very hot and the facet with cold was also very hot, no cold water , in the shower had same problem, the front desk mgr nake us move to another room and was same problem. I wanted to come turquesa because the staff had told us in my last visit that they will renovate the hôtel but
Was never done, the mgr said to us that they changé their mind and did renovation in punta Cana. That’s bad we get wrong information. It need a massive renovation !!!

The water was very hot , the facet with hot was very hot and the facet with cold was also very hot, no cold water , in the shower had same problem, the front desk mgr nake us move to another room and was same problem. I wanted to come turquesa because the staff had told us in my last visit that they will renovate the hôtel but
Was never done, the mgr said to us that they changé their mind and did renovation in punta Cana. That’s bad we get wrong information. It need a massive renovation !!!

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Entertainment
9/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
6/10
Room
N/A
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
5/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

Emilie P.

Family travel, August 19, 2025
85%
Perfect hotel for a quiet family vacation
Hôtel parfait pour des vacances tranquilles en famille

We went on a family vacation (2 children aged 4 and 6). The site is quite quiet, but still lively. The water games were perfect for our children, even if they need a little fresh paint. We had access to the entire Punta Cana part (the section in the center of the 5-hotel complex). The room was okay: the beds were very hard, the decor needs some love, but it was clean. As for the food, impeccable! The service was okay, but a little better if you speak a little Spanish. In short, a perfect hotel for "small budgets" and if the room is not the priority.

Nous sommes allés en vacances en famille (2 enfants de 4 et 6 ans). Le site est assez tranquille, mais tout de même animé. Les jeux d’eau étaient parfaits pour nos enfants, même s’ils ont besoin d’un petit rafraîchissement de peinture.
Nous avions accès à toute la partie du Punta Cana (la section au centre du complexe de 5 hôtels).
La chambre était correcte: les lits très durs, la déco à besoin d’amour, mais c’était propre.
Pour la nourriture, impeccable! Le service correct, mais un peu mieux si on parle un peu espagnol.
En bref, un hôtel parfait pour les « petits budgets » et si la chambre n’est pas la priorité.

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Entertainment
N/A
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
N/A
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
7/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

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