Princess - Tropical Princess Beach Resort
Punta Cana, DOAll travelers
Our take
Family‑friendly all‑inclusive on Bávaro Beach with shared facilities in a lush tropical setting
- 310 rooms
- 18 dining venues listed
- ~30 min from PUJ
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Punta Cana, DO
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 310
- Dining listed
- 18 venues
- Airport
- PUJ
- Transfer
- ~30 min
- Reno
- Reno 2021
Family‑friendly all‑inclusive on Bávaro Beach with shared facilities in a lush tropical setting
Food & drink
MixedBuffet is tasty but repetitive, with the Brazilian steakhouse and a couple of à la cartes standing out. Reservations fill fast, so book through the app or the concierge desk on day one.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Brazilian steakhouse is a standout
- Buffet servers Marisol and Rafael attentive
- Good cocktails and drinks
- Sports bar food surprisingly solid
Heads up
- Buffet variety limited over a week
- À la carte portions can be small
- Complaints of bones in chicken and fish
Dining overview
Seven restaurants including buffet and several a la cartes across international, Italian, Tex‑Mex, Asian, Brazilian and Dominican cuisines plus coffee shop, ice‑cream shop; nine bars including sports bar and swim‑up bar; shared access to adjacent resort’s restaurants (fee applies)
18 documented dining venues
Food Market (buffet)
main international buffet
Beachouse Snack
beachfront snack bar
La Tagliata
Italian a la carte
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Beach
StrongBávaro delivers again: a wide, clean, well-maintained stretch of sand right off the resort with easy sea access.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Direct beachfront location
- Sand and water kept clean
- Fresh towels available daily
Heads up
- Drop-off noted for weak swimmers
- Occasional service lapses beachside
White‑sand Bávaro Beach with warm, swimmer‑friendly waters; occasional seaweed reports; beach chairs, towels, umbrellas available with beach service
Pools
StrongThree distinct pools cover every mood: a lively main pool with swim-up bar, a quieter outdoor-bar pool with upper deck, and a secluded kids area.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Three pools with different vibes
- Swim-up bar at the main pool
- Upper-deck bar with afternoon food
- Pools kept clean
Heads up
- Main pool can feel like a party scene
Three pools for adults and kids including one with slides; swim‑up bar available; children's water‑park adjacent; tram links across mangrove grounds
Rooms & suites
310 roomsRenovated Tropical Deluxe Rooms with balcony/terrace for couples or small families; Family Suites with separate bedroom and bunk area for families up to five; Honeymoon Suite with VIP package
Room categories
- Tropical Deluxe Room
- Family Suite
- Honeymoon Suite
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
MixedYou get what you pay for: solid mid-range value when everything works, but the 5-star marketing sets an expectation the rooms and service do not consistently meet.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Fair price for a beachfront all-inclusive
- Grounds, beach, and pools punch above price
- Repeat guests return for the value
Heads up
- Marketed as 5-star, delivers closer to 3.5
- Medical care and extras are pricey
- Third-party bookings hard to resolve on-site
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchWorks for honeymoons and anniversaries thanks to lush grounds, wildlife, and a mellow evening vibe, but tired rooms and inconsistent housekeeping can undercut the romance.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Chosen for honeymoons and 40th anniversaries
- Quiet with just enough nightlife
- Beautiful gardens with peacocks and flamingos
- Attentive concierge for special occasions
Heads up
- Room condition can spoil the mood
- Entertainment ends around midnight
Families
Good fitA genuine family win: on-site water park, three pools including a secluded kids area, and a kids club led by Alexandra that parents rave about.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Water park on property
- Kids club with beloved staff (Alexandra)
- Wildlife walks: iguanas, peacocks, flamingos
- Golf-cart shuttle helps with little ones
Heads up
- One report of hand, foot and mouth from kids club
- Some room layouts lack bathroom privacy
Peace & Quiet
MixedThe grounds feel calm and green, but the main pool is a party zone and entertainment can be loud. Pick the outdoor-bar pool for a mellower day.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Lush gardens and ponds feel serene
- Secondary pools are peaceful
- Entertainment wraps by midnight
Heads up
- Main pool leans party atmosphere
- Animation team is loud by design
- Some evenings feel crowded and noisy
24‑hour all‑inclusive, kids club with water‑park, teen club, theater with night entertainment, non‑motorized water‑sports, intro scuba, fitness center, sports area (tennis, mini‑golf, archery, soccer), internal tram, spa (hydrojet, sauna), shuttle to casino
Water sports included
- kayaking
- snorkeling
- windsurfing
- catamaran sailing
- introductory scuba lesson in pool
What guests say
High confidence760 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Guests praise the entertainment, kids and family offerings, pool, and beach, while rooms, value for money, and cleanliness draw complaints, with the resort best suited for pool people, beach lovers, families, and nightlife.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
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What past guests say
“I really liked this hotel and I highly recommend it. The entertainment is excellent; they really know how to make people smile. The activities are very good. Franklin and Carlos from the entertainment team are very friendly and kind; those guys have a lot of energy and are very professional.”
★★★★★
“I absolutely loved this hotel and highly recommend it. The entertainment is fantastic; those guys have so much energy, especially Franklin and Carlos. The food is good, the bar service is excellent, and the pool is beautiful. I'm thrilled!”
★★★★★
“I absolutely loved the hotel. My daughter and I especially loved the children's area with the entertainer Alexandra; it was very safe and offered a variety of activities for our little ones. The pools were fantastic. The buffet was delicious; I just felt it could have used a bit more variety in the dishes and more seafood, but everything else was excellent. The rooms were also very cozy.”
★★★★★
★★★★★
“A mixed experience despite a beautiful hotel We stayed for two weeks in August at the Tropical Deluxe Princess. Overall, the hotel is beautiful, the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and very well maintained. However, several things significantly marred our stay. The positives: the room was truly superb, the hotel is pleasant, and the pool with its bar is a real plus. We were also very satisfied with the FRAM team at the beginning of our stay, who were very kind and welcoming. On the other...”
★★☆☆☆
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Know before you book
- Rooms show wear and tear, basic furnishings
- Unreliable Wi‑Fi
- Maintenance issues like outdated or clogged bathrooms
- Some reports of seaweed on beach
What you should know
What to Know
Book restaurants through the app or concierge on arrival, bring your own toiletries as backup, and budget cash for tips: staff rely on them and it visibly improves service.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Golf-cart shuttles crisscross the property
- Two 24/7 bars for late drinks
- Concierge can unlock à la carte bookings
- Renovated apartments in newer buildings
Heads up
- Toiletries and towels not always restocked
- No elevators, stairs at checkout
- Uber pickup at exit can be difficult
- On-site medical charges are steep
Good to know
- Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort; premium service costs extra
- An internal tram service is available to get around the large property
- As with many Caribbean beaches, seaweed may be present at times depending on the season
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- Last updated
- July 18, 2026
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