Bahia Principe San Juan, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic

Adjacent to a sandy beach. with peaches-and-cream buildings, and swimming pools weaving through coconut palms this is a superb tropical Caribbean destination. The swimming pool is huge, and flanked by sunbeds and a palm-roofed, open-sided bar. A curve of sand leads into its waters on one side, too. In addition, there are three other swimming pools.

The hotel lobby has polished teak furniture and woodcarvings arranged around an airy atrium. The rooms are housed in cream-balconied blocks, decorated in blue and yellows, with cane tables and armchairs. Air-conditioning, satellite TVs and balconies or terraces are part of the package.

There are four à la carte eateries with everything from spicy Mexican cuisine to classic Italian flavours on the menus. The seafood restaurant gets the best reviews, thanks to its grilled lobster speciality. There’s also a buffet eatery serving dishes from around the world. Show-cooking is a feature here, with chefs cooking your eggs to order in the morning and frying steaks, chicken and fish in front of you at lunch and dinner.

Lastly, this hotel is great for golfers. Guests get VIP access to the nearby 18-hole Golf Playa Grande, which is famous for its cliffside greens. Plus, you’ve got mini-golf at the hotel if you want to practice your putting.

Bahia Principe San Juan, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic

All Inclusive

• 24hr All Inclusive
• Buffet-style meals, evening à la carte dining available from a choice of speciality restaurants, 3 visits per week
• 24hr snacks
• Local brand alcoholic beverages including beer, spirits, cocktails and house wine at selected bars and restaurants and 24hr soft drinks
• Stocked minibar with soft drinks, beer and water
• Activities as listed
• Entertainment as listed
• Other facilities as indicated
• Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges,

Entertainment

• Entertainment programme
• Lounge
• Live shows
• Theatre
• Disco
• Spanish lessons
• Live music in Pueblo Principe from Monday to Saturday
• Pueblo Principe is the entertainment village at the entrance of the hotel, with ATM, bars, shops, night entertainment and disco
• Live music in Pueblo Principe from Monday to Saturday
• Theatre bar
• Lobby bar
• Beach bar
• Disco bar
• Midnight snack bar
• Karaoke
• Dancing
• Board games

Bahia Principe San Juan, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic