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This property was likely very beautiful many years ago when it first opened and the highlight photos were taken but it has clearly been neglected for some time. Neither the rooms nor the property were as clean and sufficiently stocked with necessities as I would expect. The beds were not comfortable, WiFi was spotty, and linens seemed old and lacking freshness. The only upsides were the ac worked well and the few staff members we encountered tried to be helpful. If you do still decide to stay here and you want to order food for children, do not order the pizza. You will be disappointed. Other food options were okay. Thankfully, we only stayed one night. My family and I were very disappointed so I want to make sure future Expedia users know what they’re getting into. Expedia should require property hosts to post photos within the last year or two.

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It’s a bait and switch the address is not where the location is and the rooms shown are not available. It’s still under construction and has regular black outs. Next to a cemetery. Do not stay here pictures not as shown. AGAIN DO NOT STAY HERE BAIT AND SWITCH NOT AS ADVERTISE. And Expedia nor the hotel will compensate.

The resort was beautiful and very clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. One thing to keep in mind is that, depending on the location of your room, you may have a longer walk to the beach and restaurants. The room appliances could also use some upgrades, as the iron and mini refrigerator appeared old. The beach was easy to access, and there were several different pools available for guests, which provided plenty of options for relaxation and enjoyment. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the resort.

Very Disappointing Experience Definitely Not a Resort Our stay was extremely disappointing, and unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property. The breakfast was horrible. The bottled drinks were already opened/unsealed and appeared to have been refilled. The food was cold and the overall quality was unacceptable. The property is advertised as a resort, but our experience was very different. It felt more like individual apartments owned by different people and rented out to guests, rather than a properly managed resort. We stayed in apartment 221, and the condition was honestly shocking. There was an incredible amount of dirt and grime, unlike anything I have encountered in a hotel or resort. The apartment had a strong, unpleasant smell of humidity and an old, musty odor that made the stay very uncomfortable. We also had no water on two separate occasions during our very short stay. To make matters worse, the blanket provided for sleeping was covered in dust.

We stayed at Luxury Bahia Principe in March and had a wonderful experience. The staff were fantastic—friendly, welcoming and genuinely seemed happy to be there. The pool bar staff especially stood out. They were always smiling and happy to make whatever drink you wanted, and even remembered us and our drinks from the day before. Those little things really make you feel welcomed. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the buffet so much that we ate dinner there almost every night instead of making specialty restaurant reservations. There was plenty of variety, everything was well seasoned, and the fish and meat selections were consistently excellent. I honestly don’t remember eating anything I disliked. We tried the Brazilian-style restaurant one night; it was satisfying, but we preferred the buffet. Drinks were fantastic, and the nightly entertainment was another highlight. There was a different theme each night, and the entertainment crew was personable and welcoming. They would recognize you around the resort during the day, stop to say hello and have a conversation. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would absolutely recommend this resort. Great food, great drinks and wonderful people. One tip: skip the vacation club presentation. Whatever they call it, I’d rather spend that vacation time at the pool with a cocktail!