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Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro   Four plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in Bavaro , Dominican Rep - Punta Cana

 

The ultimate in relaxing tropical retreats, you'll find all you need to unwind at Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro. It has two pools with one sitting right along the powdery white sands. With a shopping centre and shared facilities with Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, there's loads to keep you entertained.

Key features

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that the important bits are already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • Meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

For full details of exactly what's included at your chosen hotel, check the individual hotel details.

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Weddings

For a truly unforgettable experience, why not get married abroad? This accommodation offers wedding holiday packages, or if you are simply looking for a wonderful honeymoon, you may find exclusive benefits for newlyweds.
 
 
 
 

Accommodation

All Inclusive

Junior Suites in villa-style accommodation of 2 to 3 storeys sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults & 2 children with 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, private facilities, air-conditioning, minibar, lounge area, satellite TV, safe* and terrace. Junior Suites in the Golden Club also available including extra services and amenities.
Child Prices: 2-12 years inclusive.

Facilities also include bathroom with Jacuzzi bath/shower, coffee-making facilities, ceiling fan, telephone, hairdryer. Golden Club upgrade amenities in room include: Coffee maker, alarm clock, vanity mirror, beach towel in room, bathrobe and slippers, room service 24-hr, nightly turndown service, VIP amenities, umbrella on request at reception, telephone line for private attention. Facilities and services: Private Golden reception, Welcome cocktail, 4 x à la carte dinners per week, private Casa Club, free internet and newspapers in the Casa Club.

Building
Official Rating: 5 Star
Rooms: 600
Blocks: 37
Floors: 3
Lifts: None
Bedrooms: 600
 

Facilities

On Site

2 Swimming pools, with whirlpools and fountains, Pool towels provided, 8 restaurants including main buffet and 7 à la carte - Mexican, Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouse, French, Gourmet* & Italian restaurant, New Year gala dinner, 9 bars including snack Bar, 3 swimup/poolside, theatre, piano, lobby, karaoke bar in the Pueblo Principe, beach, Commercial/shopping centre*, Laundry service*.

Location

Situated along a 1km stretch of beach, just outside the hotel lies its Pueblo Principe shopping and leisure centre, with bars including a karaoke bar, a snack bar, a disco, a casino*, boutiques*, jewellers* and an internet centre*. There are also three golf courses nearby.

 

Activities

Entertainment

Evening Entertainment programme, Merengue dancing lessons, Live music, Casino*, Disco, Spanish lessons, Amphitheatre with live shows.

Sports

Waterpolo, Tennis courts, Mini-golf, Table tennis, Volleyball, Football.

Windsurfing*, Kayaks*, Catamaran sailing*, Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool (once per stay), Sunfish sailing, Pedal Boat, Boogie boards, Scuba diving school* on the beach. Darts, Basketball, Boccia.

Health & Beauty

Gym, Sauna*, 2 indoor Jacuzzis™, Spa*, Jet shower*, Beauty treatments*, Hairdressing salon*.

Vichy shower, Aerobics, Aqua-aerobics, Massage*, Facials*, Hydrotherapy*.

For Families

Children's section of main pool, Evening Mini disco, Hotel-run kids' club (4-12 years).

 

All inclusive

All inclusive
24-hour All Inclusive.
Food: Buffet-style meals and evening à la carte dining available from a choice of 7 speciality restaurants (3 visits per week). Snacks 24 hours.
Drink: Domestic brand and selected international alcoholic beverages including beer, spirits, cocktails, house wine with dinner, juices & soft drinks (available 24 hrs).
Sports and Activities: All included except where indicated*.
 

Local info

About Bavaro
If you love beaches, be prepared to fall head-over-heels for the island's east coast, where white powdery sands stretch for miles, with great watersports and stunning tropical scenery. The underwater views are spectacular too, with Bayahibe's coral reefs being popular with scuba-divers.
Airport Transfer: 1 hr from Punta Cana airport, approx. 2 hrs from la Romana airport
About Dominican Rep - Punta Cana
If you love beaches, be prepared to fall head-over-heels with Bavaro and Bayahibe, where white powdery sands stretch for miles with great watersports and stunning tropical scenery. The underwater views are spectacular too with Bayahibe's coral reefs being popular with scuba divers.
 

Thomson Airways Longhaul

Fly longhaul with Thomson Airways and look forward to:
  • 33” seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
  • Stylish leather seats
  • Amenity pack
  • 7” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary headphones
  • On-screen selection of movies, TV programmes, games, radio channels and more**
  • Choice of four course meal and snack


* Source: BATA website, September 2008
** Entertainment upgrades available on selected flights
Upgrade to Premium Class and enjoy even more!
  • A dedicated cabin exclusively for Premium passengers
  • Increased seat pitch of at least 36”
  • Wide leather seats with head support
  • 9” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary noise-reduction headsets
  • Even more choice of in-flight entertainment, with an increased selection of movies, TV programmes, games and radio channels
  • Complimentary drinks* including a drink before take-off, and a luxury pampering pack
  • Dedicated cabin crew
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Pre-booking option – guaranteeing you sit together


*Excluding champagne
 

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
** - deposit required
† - Minimum age 14 years
†† - Minimum age 16 years
††† - Minimum age 18 years
*** - Must be accompanied by an adult

 

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