Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro Resort  T rating: 5

 

An introduction to Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro Resort

You only need one word to sum up Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro – gorgeous. It's got the white sun-warmed sands, peacock blue waters and swaying coconut palms that are synonymous with the Dominican Republic. And it's got masses of tropical garden too. It's, quite literally, stunning. And that's before we get started on the pool area.

Two massive lagoon pools take centre stage on the beachfront – they're so close to the sea that the terrace merges into the sand. And with a generous sprinkling of sunbeds, hammocks and thatched parasols, relaxation comes easily here. Soak up the sun from the comfort of your hammock. Feel your troubles float away on a stream of bubbles in the whirlpool bath. Or simply sip an alcohol-free cocktail from the pool bar.

You don't have to lift a finger here if you don't want to, but if you do want to pick the pace up a bit there's everything from scuba and merengue dancing to spa treatments and entertaining activities to keep you busy. There's even a shopping square here called Pueblo Principe, so you don't have to leave the hotel to stock up on souvenirs.

When it comes to dinner time, foodies will be in their element. There's so much to choose from. Will it be the buffet or the Italian? Mexican or Japanese? Seabass in basil sauce, fillet steak or something deliciously Spanish? Decisions, decisions…

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

  • 33-inch seat pitch as standard – that's more legroom in longhaul economy than any other UK airline*
  • Comfy leather seats
  • Cutting-edge seatback entertainment
Upgrade to Premium Class and you'll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, June 2008

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Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro Resort reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 5/5

Based on 1 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 5/5
  • Location Location: 5/5
  • Food Food: 5/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/06/2008, Anonymous said...

My partner and I had an amazing time at the GBP Bavaro. Rooms were large and spotless, and the resort was immaculate with landscaped gardens. The resort is large, but trams run frequently if it's too hot to walk. Great choice of food, from snack... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro Resort details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

  • 2 large, lake-style pools with children's section
  • Spacious solariums and gardens with sunbeds and umbrellas
  • Towel service at the pools and beach
  • Swim-up bar
  • Beach bar

Meals

  • Main buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • 7 a la carte restaurants serving a range of gourmet, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Seafood, Steak House and Mediterranean specialities
  • All restaurants have air-conditioning
  • Guests can dine in a la carte restaurants 3 times per week
  • Snack bar

All inclusive option

  • 24-hour meals and snacks
  • 3 speciality meals per week
  • Unlimited national drinks, house wines and cocktails in all the bars and restaurants throughout the hotel complex
  • Activities, entertainment and other facilities as listed
  • Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Entertainment

  • Amphitheatre for entertainment and shows
  • Lobby bar
  • Piano bar and karaoke
  • Lounge bar

Activities

  • Beginners diving lesson in pool
  • Dance and aerobics
  • Gym
  • Non-motorised watersports
  • Games that are organised to entertain everyone

Location

Location

  • Set on a white, sandy beachfront
  • Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic
  • 20km from Bavaro Airport
  • 70km from La Romana Airport

Transfers

Around 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes from Punta Cana or 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes from La Romana.

Room facilities

Room facilities

  • 2 double beds or one king-size bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hairdryer
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Safety deposit box (extra charge)
  • Minibar
  • Terrace
  • Sofa bed

No. of rooms

540

No. of lifts

-

Other facilities

  • Minibar service offering mineral water, soft drinks and beer
  • Towels, hammocks and sunshades are provided for the beach and swimming pool
  • The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package: Caribbean Village situated on the complex with a Dominican style shopping and leisure centre
  • Disco for the over 18s
  • Casino
  • Tennis courts
  • Mini golf
  • Aquatic activity centre
  • Sub aqua centre
  • Spa
  • Fitness centre
  • Windsurfing
  • Horse-riding
  • Numerous bars and shops

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Thomson resort service

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Web codes

  • Quick web search code: GBP
 

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At a glance

Key facts

  • Fantastic beach location
  • Lots of restaurants and bars
  • Extensive pools and lots of sports activities

Key features

All inclusive Spa Gym

Your view

Overall score: 5/5

Based on 1 reviews

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