love hate, debated giving place 1 star n't entirely terrible negative incidents not recommend, visited bahia principe friends extended family wedding june, called resort weeks arrival confirm extended family able stay booked separate travel agencies, arrived desk immediately tried separate separate lobbies relatives did not speak spanish english, desk staff incredibly rude inflexible, told friend gold diamond area end story, not try argue, shuttle, bell hops forcefully tried separate luggage carry separate shuttles rooms, lost luggage not tagged brought area resort resort huge, eventually wife separated trying work things desk wife jumped shuttle porter tried drive non-english/spanish speaking relatives luggage god knows, took hours, time not allowed check needed wife passport number signature needed inclusive bracelet wrist, end night seething anger way treated, mention good points complaints sewage smell people complain not bad limited area resort, staff waiters bartenders cleaning staff maintenance staff concierge staff friendly polite, grounds rooms clean maintained, lobby attractive, food common dining areas not bad, beach beautiful, party great time participating activities pools/beach socializing enjoyed spa services, sure party great time bahia principe did n't issues lucky ones, minor complaint resort not inclusive, stayed all-inclusive resorts definitely partially-inclusive, safe extra charge certain liquors extra charge drink stock beverages room 2 beers 2 diet pepsi 2 waters 1 orange soda want replacements day extra charge room service extra charge areas resort water activities not inclusives stayed extra charge drinks wedding reception extra charge not case location weddings understand drinks casino extra charge late checkout 10 minutes extra charge, not waste meal eating japanese restaurant far gourmet, wo n't far say inedible group left meals half-eaten, stay ate la carte restaurants unimpressed, despite fact staff wore tuxedos male guests required wear long pants jeans t-shirt acceptable polo shirt fancy shorts not food not better food main common dining areas located lobbies, exception japanese restaurant la carte restaurant food not not delicious means, particularly offended host seafood restaurant actually hand chest tried push thought did not reservation group reservation, misunderstanding impolite tone actions, utterly shocked away treating guests manner, not impolite member party lodged formal complaint left, individuals tried helpful overall service resort mediocre best, example requested ironing board housekeeping told right away, came, requested desk told 15 minutes, waited came, called told way came, requested concierge told sent later day came, finally requested broken spanish hand signals housekeepers used radio came 10 minutes, toilet clogged day got fixed, party similar issues, request special service flowers champagne extra towels blanket pillow arrive no reasonable voicing complaints manager did n't person position authority power make things happen, wedding came started hour late shuttles supposed pick wedding party did n't, stay resort practical advice mosquito spray sunscreen good idea lots 1 bills tips useful walkie talkies great keeping track party spacious resort grounds mixed drinks lobby bar better bars small towel handkerchief wiping wet seats shuttle handy wearing nicer clothes dinners time dinner reservations refused admittance reservation not given not accustomed receiving best service n't normally stay seasons ritz fly class coach, n't consider connoisseur fine food wines n't usually problem tasks island time resort utterly substandard, facilities nice staff friendly resort lack organizational skills proper training properly care guests, ca n't say deserves 2 popularity ranking not stayed resorts dominican republic certainly not recommend definitely, prepared odd mishap sewage smell mosquitoes possibly food poisoning party got really sick not prepare rude welcome received poor service experienced,