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La Romana
Grounds are very nice. Entertainment is one of the best I saw. Staff is nice and helpful. Not impressed by the Ala-Carte restaurants except for the Italian. Buffet restaurant is good for breakfast and lunch but not for dinner. Pool is very nice, however, the beach is really fair at the most. Not wide and the water is mercky. [Details]
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The strong points
Grounds, entertainment, pool, and staff.
The weak points
Beach, room services like the lack of hot water all week we stayed. Prompt service at the restaurants
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Dream vacations
H K, Mtl, QC
2022-07-22
Thank you to Dario, Jasmin, Paolo, Isabel, Valerie and each and every staff member at Bahia Principe Luxury Buganville for your beautiful energy and smiles. You made our vacation a memorable one ! [Details]
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Entertainment team. Food. Cleanliness and size of the rooms. Energy and smiles of the staff. They make you feel you wanna just live there forever
The weak points
Beach.
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My stay
Abdul Aiyal, Hamilton, ON
2022-07-06
Friendly staff, clean beach, nice pools good selection of restaurants. The hotel was quiet and clean. Great landscaping. Rated 5 stars and it is indeed 5 stars [Details]
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Luxury Bougainville
Teresa Maria, Montréal, QC
2022-04-15
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our vacation immensely . A few points need attention please . Room was not cleaned daily, 2 times missed and towels not replenished so we had no towels at all. Buffet not hot enough. Entertainment was wonderful, but we wanted to dance and it just wasn't available enough times. A little far from the airport... [Details]
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The strong points
Restaurants Japanese and Don Pablo. Pool bar service was lovely. All staff are very kind and attentive.
The weak points
Conciergierie. Hot buffet .Dancing
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Excellent
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3rd trip
Margaret Elliott, London, ON
2022-04-04
I came to Bouganville for the 2nd time. My first trip was next door at the family units. I love the people The hotel is comfortable , the rooms are lovely The beach is so beautiful . The staff are fantastic! [Details]
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Your staff are so friendly , kind . They make you feel like family.
The weak points
The only issue was the food sometimes was cold.
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Very clean always!
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Safe and pleasant holiday
Valentina Kapustina, Waterloo, ON
2021-12-13
We visited resort on Dec.02-09,2021. Stayed in building #55 room 55110, nice and quiet place with garden and "no neighbor" view from balcony. We felt "covid" safe there, staff is friendly, tentative and cleaning constantly. They are really trying hard to please you. Check in was fast, welcome drinks and cool wet hand towel was a nice touch. The only thing was disappointing is the water at the beech was murky with seaweeds, but if you prefer pool, than it will be a lot of fun as well. Food was good in both buffet and restaurants (Don Pablo & Tahara) we liked better. Resort in general looks very clean, tidy and freshly renovated. Rooms are spacious with king size bed and crispy linens. We would return again 100%. [Details]
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The strong points
- clean
- Covid precautions taken seriously
- spacious room, king size bed, nice balcony and view
- staff is very tentative, friendly and caring
- food is great
- good drinks and wide selection
The weak points
- water at the beech (murky, seaweed)
- transfer from airport takes 2 hours
Sanitary measures (Covid-19)
- temperature checking before walking in to restaurant
- face masks in the building
- disposable gloves in the buffet
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Very nice hotel
Adventurers, Montréal, QC
2021-12-09
We liked the hotel very much. We got a very nice ,spacious and comfortable room. Oceanfront suite with balcony really worth it! Food was very good ( buffet and we tried two specialty restaurants: Don Pablo ans Los Corales) Hotel premises were beautiful and well maintained. Staff is attentive and courteous ( Joel, Joachin, Jose ,Erika, Daniel, Yohan, Israël) .The gym was closed for renovations. The two pools were very nice.The beach was ok ( in front of the hotel the water was not clear but we could walk to the Beach club and swim over there) .PCR tests to return were available nearby hotel.We had a very good vacation. [Details]
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Room,food,staff,premises
The weak points
Beach, if you land to Punta Cana ,it is almost 2 hours to get there
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Were in place
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A few of your favorite things?
Dave S., Burlington, ON
2020-04-20
If you like lukewarm foods served at the buffet this is the place for you. If you like having to call 3 times to get a noisy toilet tank refill repaired stay here (it was quieter but still leaking when we left) If you like a room that does not have hot water you will get one here. Dirty toilets at pool ?....you got it!! As for rainy day activities, if English language TV that shows nothing but old NFL and MLB games and horse racing is for you, you'll love this place. If reading is your thing, a few old books and magazines that obviously were left by previous guests are available at the towel hut. Management has thoughtfully saved these and placed them in the huts. Those are your rainy day options. They would have to pay us to come back and even if they were to offer we might not want to waste our vacation time - 'nuff said. "Recommended for" is required for the review but does not include a "Not Recommended" option so we ticked "Shopping" but we do not actually recommend that. Overall not worth the money or time. [Details]
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The strong points
Well groomed grounds feature beautiful flowers and decorative plants.
The weak points
No hot water in bath room. Noisy toilets. Luke warm foods in buffet. No rainy day activities.
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Excellent resort
Daniel Levac, Navan, ON
2020-03-18
We really enjoyed our vacation. The resort is beautiful. Our room was really nice and comfortable and quiet.The resort is really clean, service is excellent and staff always nice and happy. [Details]
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We loved the room and the fact that you do not hear any noises in your room for the corridors.
The weak points
The water was not clear and there is a lot of rocks and sea weeds in the water.
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Wonderful Time
C. S., Markham, ON
2019-12-21
Had a great time. Had problems climbing the stairs as room was on third floor and no elevators. At least got my exercise in. Should have dedicated areas for smokers away from non smokers. At the pool you get nice and settled and then someone comes next to you and lights up, did not appreciate that. Staff was very friendly and made us feel special. Al a carte Restaurants was excellent with the exception of the Italian, the staff there was not very warming and seemed not very organized. [Details]
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Clean room, friendly staff
The weak points
More definition of smoking and non smoking areas, both at the pool and entertainment areas
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Lovely six Night Stay.
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Tony, Dawson Creek, BC
2019-08-01
An amazing luxury resort - wonderful suites, beautiful views on the palw trees beach, incredible food and warm great extremely friendly professional service. Nice pool area with jacuzzi and bar. I recommend Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville La Romana if you want to spent a few days of luxury in a beautiful part of Carribian sea. [Details]
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Relaxing Holiday
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Grazie, Toronto, ON
2019-06-03
This is a beautiful hotel. Beach the pools are all very nice. The staff are so friendly. The entertainment crew are great. Especially the lady. She has such a warm and beautiful smile that makes you want to get up an enjoy yourself. The people we encounter were all very friendly. Jose who works in the restaurant was such a great and friendly person. He took care of us and made us feel like family. Our butler Isaury was great. He surprised us with a bubble bath, champagne, rose petals how romantic. What a nice thing to do for us. Thank you again. [Details]
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The strong points
The staff at the resort.
The weak points
Can not think of anything.
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Nice resort
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Raemar, Val Therese, ON
2019-02-24
Our stay was enjoyable. Resort well laid out. Need water shoes if you want to go in the sea as the bottom a little weedy. Rooms very clean. Staff go out of their way to please very eager to please. The food was very good, buffet as good as any of the a la cart restaurant that we went to. Least favourite restaurant was the Raccio. [Details]
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Amazing hotel!!
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
J, Pincourt, QC
2018-11-12
Beautiful resort, super clean, friendly & helpful staff, amazing food - delicious and incredible selection [Details]
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Relax Relax
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Don Harrison, Woodstock, ON
2018-06-23
If you are looking for a nice quiet relaxing vacation this is the place. Nice small resort that you will be pampered in. The rooms are nice and up to date. The restaurants are always clean and staff is pleasant. The a la Carte restaurants food is excellent and the service great. The buffet the food was always fresh and plentiful. The beach was amazing and plenty of chairs and palapas.
The sunset were amazing
The bus ride was a bit long from Punta Cana but we did stop 1/2 way and got beer etc.
Would highly recommend this resort to couples looking for a quiet, romantic get away [Details]
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Luxury Bahia Bouganville
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Robert Mailloux, Toronto, ON
2018-05-19
Our 4th trip to a Bahia Resort. First 3 were to Bahia Punta Cana. We find Bahia PC getting too big with many more people and the beaches and pools not growing. The Bahia Bouganville in LaRomana is much smaller but just as enjoyable and upscale as Punta Cana was. Staff is very friendly. Rooms are spotless. Pools and beach are enjoyable and very clean. One thing we found was that there were plenty of palapas around the pools and on the beach and we were always able to find a spot all times of the day. It's about a 20 minute further drive then Punta Cana, but well worth it. [Details]
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Same amenities as the larger Bahia resort, but on a smaller version and just as enjoyable. Very relaxing time.
The weak points
All food was good tasting but the menu selection at the A la carte restaurants was disappointing. The buffet themes night were great and food was excellent. Made up for a la cartes. menus.
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Paradise stay
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Happy couple, Brampton, ON
2017-12-23
It was a piece of paradise. Beautiful grounds with manicured tropical plants, very spacious beautiful room, jacuzzi, shower, separate areas for quiet relax and entertainment. Live music for dancing every night or going next door for bigger performances. Beach has monumental tall palms, gently swaying in the wind and beautiful plants everywhere. Food is fantastic and plenty. Service is very friendly. Two large pools, with jacuzzi areas, also beds with shade covers in another beach area. Activity team was very lively and taking good care of singles. Haven't seen any mosquitoes. Excursions, spa, billiard, free wi-fi even at the beach, shops at the hotel and walking distance. [Details]
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Fantastic place for luxury, clean relax, beautiful surroundings.
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1hr 20 min trip to resort if you land in Punta Cana, but it was smooth and comfortable.
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Nice resort
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Karly Treleaven, Camrose, AB
2017-11-19
Hotel and resort were beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. [Details]
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A la cartes were fantastic!
The weak points
The buffet food was average. Beaches were not that nice.
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Unforgettable trip
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Kitty, Brossard, QC
2016-08-20
We had a great time, food was amazing. Few negative points: hotel under construction, found 2 cockroaches in the hotel room, balcony door is broken so we couldn't lock the door, toilet flushing system wasn't working only once in a while, beach water brown zero waves and pool closed too early at 7pm... Beside that everything was perfect, Dominican people are so friendly !!! [Details]
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Buffet, entertainment, service
The weak points
Beach, construction, music, discotheque, resto a la carte, cockroach infestation, not recommended to go in the city
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Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
need more attention to supply of room
supplied coffee creamer sugar soap
shampoo.
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Luxury Vacation
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Dave, Haneytown, NB
2016-04-23
The hotel is great the service is superb cannot ask for anything better.They make you feel part of there family. [Details]
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Staff our out of this world
The weak points
Beach water is cloudy
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Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Stephen Moskwyn, London, ON
2016-04-11
We had a great time. Will go back and stay longer. Very clean. Food really good. Everyone treated us like kings.Steve [Details]
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Luxury grand Bahia Príncipe Bouganville
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Christine Selle, Douglas, ON
2016-03-29
Everything was perfect couldn't ask for anything better [Details]
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Everything
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Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville in Nov. 2015
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Sheena Xavier, Montreal, QC
2015-11-15
Overall it was a very pleasant stay. Staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. Food was very good. It is more of a quite relaxing place. There are activities but nothing too loud or that lasted all afternoon. You are very close to the other hotel, Bahia Principe La Romana, so if you want livelier shows and entertainment you can go there. Only thing that we did not like was the beach. It is very murky and you can see factories on the horizon. However, if you take a five minutes walk to the left side of the beach, there is an area where the water is much clearer. [Details]
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Staff and service was impeccable.
The weak points
The beach was murky and I got stung by a jellyfish.
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Bouganville - La Romana
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Robert Proulx, Gatineau, QC
2015-11-08
Very nice, very clean, all services close. [Details]
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The strong points
my room was close to the pool and you could not hear outside activities
The weak points
boring bus ride from the airport to/from hotel
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March 7-14 2015
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Heather, Scarborough, ON
2015-03-16
Loved the accommodations, but was very disappointed in the beach. We didn't see anyone swimming as the water was murky and brown. There were so many chairs on the beach but very few being used because the view was just not nice. The pool was great, no problem getting a chair, no matter what time of day, but I don't think it was full the week we were there. Also disappointing was the buffet. The food temperatures were inconsistent, hot dishes only warm,scrambled eggs one morning were cold,even though it was a full pan. I would not consider this hotel a 5 star, possibly 3 or 4, due to the beach. The cocktails were OK but missing were the exotic drinks we had at another resort in La Romana. Also missing was poolside bar service we have experienced at other Bahia resorts. Unfortunately we will not recommend this resort unless they great improvements on the beach and food. One thing that was exceptional was the rooms and the cleanliness. [Details]
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Cleanliness and rooms were above my expectations. The landscapers worked very hard to make the gardens beautiful.
The weak points
the beach was very disappointing. Also the food was lukewarm at the buffet.
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Great adults only
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Gerry Clermont, Regina, SK
2015-02-22
new facility...bothered by maintenance crews on the last 2 days [Details]
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excellent staff and location
The weak points
management indifferent to guests
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Christmas Holidays
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Blake, Markham, ON
2015-01-02
There are two resorts here. A larger family resort and an attached exclusive adult only resort. We stayed on the Adults side which is much newer and has some separate dining facilities and a separate beach (it was quite funny seeing the glares of people on the Adult side when people from the family resort inevitably crossed the ropes and took spots on the adult side of the beach)
It's about an hour and a half trip from the airport but once you arrive and get shuttled to the Adult side the check-in takes about 5 minutes.
Rooms were very nice and we had a fantastic time.
A la carte restaurants were a mix (tip here to download the Bahia app and do all your reservations online). The Italian and Grill were nice but we didn't like the Mediterranean.
Only miss here was entertainment on the Adult side in the evenings. Your choice was either walk over to the family side and watch the usual resort faire (to give them credit, the Animation team works really hard and the energy is great but don't expect to see a Vegas style show) or listen to a mediocre signer singing english style songs. Note to the resort here - bring in more local dominican and latino music. I know you are trying to cater to people from all over but I'd rather hear some genuine local music rather than listen to someone stumbling through Karoke classics in a non native language.
Only notable flaw was going on an excursion that had some local Dominicans on it as well. Loud, rude and entitled early 20s who thought the english speakers couldn't pick up on enough spanish to realize that they were making fun of them.
The workers at the resort, the excursions guides and locals (including some Haitians working the sugar can fields) were all incredible and this is how we will remember the people in the DR. [Details]
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Decent food. Friendly staff.
The weak points
Some of the a la carte restaurants
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Nice Resort, Horrible water at the beach
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
K. Bhs, Pembroke, ON
2014-12-29
Very nice Resort, Horrible water at the beach. And avoid the scuba diving centre of the hotel, their equipment is defective and not safe at all. [Details]
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Very nice resort
The weak points
Ocean water not clear at all, same color than the river that flows in the bay in front of the hotel.
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Wonderful Time
Previously LUXURY BAHIA PRINCIPE BOUGANVILLE for this review
Paul Black, Georgetown, ON
2014-12-11
The resort is certainly a five star. Large, well appointed rooms, beautiful grounds. The food and booze is all top notch. Service is excellent and everyone that works there is happy and a pleasure to deal with. This resort is almost identical to the Luxury Ambar on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. The only negatives are is that it is an 1.5 hour bus ride from the Punta Cana airport to the resort and the beach is not small but isn't huge. My wife and I are beach walkers and this resort is on a bay and you can cover the whole beach in half an hour. The resort is very quiet and I wouldn't recommend it if you want to party. The bars close at 11 pm and the crowd is all over 40 which was fine with us. You don't hear a lot of English either. Lots of Russians, Euros and Quebec. [Details]
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The strong points
We requested a room on the ground floor close to everything and got it no problem. Staff, food and booze were excellent. Weather was awesome!
The weak points
There is construction going on, on both sides of the resort. You can't hear it at the resort but it can be quite loud when walking the beach.
Nice resort but not for beach lovers
Not impressed by the Ala-Carte restaurants except for the Italian.
Buffet restaurant is good for breakfast and lunch but not for dinner.
Pool is very nice, however, the beach is really fair at the most. Not wide and the water is mercky. [Details]
Dream vacations
My stay
Luxury Bougainville
3rd trip
I love the people The hotel is comfortable , the rooms are lovely The beach is so beautiful .
The staff are fantastic! [Details]
Safe and pleasant holiday
Very nice hotel
A few of your favorite things?
Excellent resort
The resort is beautiful. Our room was really nice and comfortable and quiet.The resort is really clean, service is excellent and staff always nice and happy. [Details]
Wonderful Time
Had problems climbing the stairs as room was on third floor and no elevators. At least got my exercise in.
Should have dedicated areas for smokers away from non smokers. At the pool you get nice and settled and then someone comes next to you and lights up, did not appreciate that.
Staff was very friendly and made us feel special.
Al a carte Restaurants was excellent with the exception of the Italian, the staff there was not very warming and seemed not very organized. [Details]
Lovely six Night Stay.
Relaxing Holiday
Nice resort
Amazing hotel!!
Relax Relax
The sunset were amazing
The bus ride was a bit long from Punta Cana but we did stop 1/2 way and got beer etc.
Would highly recommend this resort to couples looking for a quiet, romantic get away [Details]
Luxury Bahia Bouganville
Staff is very friendly. Rooms are spotless. Pools and beach are enjoyable and very clean. One thing we found was that there were plenty of palapas around the pools and on the beach and we were always able to find a spot all times of the day.
It's about a 20 minute further drive then Punta Cana, but well worth it. [Details]
Paradise stay
Nice resort
Unforgettable trip
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Luxury Vacation
Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville
Luxury grand Bahia Príncipe Bouganville
Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville in Nov. 2015
Bouganville - La Romana
March 7-14 2015
There were so many chairs on the beach but very few being used because the view was just not nice. The pool was great, no problem getting a chair, no matter what time of day, but I don't think it was full the week we were there.
Also disappointing was the buffet. The food temperatures were inconsistent, hot dishes only warm,scrambled eggs one morning were cold,even though it was a full pan.
I would not consider this hotel a 5 star, possibly 3 or 4, due to the beach. The cocktails were OK but missing were the exotic drinks we had at another resort in La Romana. Also missing was poolside bar service we have experienced at other Bahia resorts. Unfortunately we will not recommend this resort unless they great improvements on the beach and food.
One thing that was exceptional was the rooms and the cleanliness. [Details]
Great adults only
Christmas Holidays
It's about an hour and a half trip from the airport but once you arrive and get shuttled to the Adult side the check-in takes about 5 minutes.
Rooms were very nice and we had a fantastic time.
A la carte restaurants were a mix (tip here to download the Bahia app and do all your reservations online). The Italian and Grill were nice but we didn't like the Mediterranean.
Only miss here was entertainment on the Adult side in the evenings. Your choice was either walk over to the family side and watch the usual resort faire (to give them credit, the Animation team works really hard and the energy is great but don't expect to see a Vegas style show) or listen to a mediocre signer singing english style songs. Note to the resort here - bring in more local dominican and latino music. I know you are trying to cater to people from all over but I'd rather hear some genuine local music rather than listen to someone stumbling through Karoke classics in a non native language.
Only notable flaw was going on an excursion that had some local Dominicans on it as well. Loud, rude and entitled early 20s who thought the english speakers couldn't pick up on enough spanish to realize that they were making fun of them.
The workers at the resort, the excursions guides and locals (including some Haitians working the sugar can fields) were all incredible and this is how we will remember the people in the DR. [Details]
Nice Resort, Horrible water at the beach
Wonderful Time