exceeded expectations, friends philly nj ny vacationed bahia principe 27-june 1st, experienced no problems.check breeze, arrived hotel 4:30 checked ease.room nice, bathroom definitely beatiful, room clean spacious inviting, mini fridge stocked 7up pepsi diet pepsi water beer, refilled daily, beach definitely beautiful, no matter time arrived sand 10:00 12:00 2:00 problem finding umbrella chairs, make sure sun block sun serious.pool best, pools magnificent swim bars plenty chairs warm water, pool 1 bavaro quiet relaxed, pool 2 punta cana activities music playing daily, pool 3 main pool beach action packed, music played day activites took place dance lessons water aerobics daily games.. food delicious, 6 days received 3 reservations, japanese restaurant far best, definite, buffet good wide variety choices, snack bars beach open 10:00-10:00. menu basic hamburger hot dog roast chkn fries onion rings fresh fruit, 24 hour snack bar pueblo basic menu, place comes handy night need little something.entertainment party resorts, downside hotel nightly, shouldnt waste time, night karaoke held theatre, night recomend attending, casino small gets job la bachata site club piano bar nightly karaoke bahia.i recomend visit punta cana mangu club flamenco property, best, cost 8 cab ride 6 admittance includes drink ticket, site clubs bacha riu arrietto occidental allegro free pay drinks, shopping better bahia, people said souvenirs cheapper town higuey 40 minutes away, dont believe hype, pueblo prices undercut town shops 50 items lease 10-20, higuey la romana tour, not shops.there things bahia punta cana, recomend touch tour operator he/she care, recomend spanish english pocket dictionary, sentences not necessary knowing key words/phrases spanish definitely help comunication locals, bring plenty singles tips, workers average make 200 month, depend tips work hard earn, receommend hotel highly enjoys timeless getaway notch customer service, definitely bahia tomorrow could.please feel free contact want details,