Bahia Principe Escape Ambar - Hyatt Inclusive Collection - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar – A Chic Adults-Only Retreat on Bavaro Beach

🔞 Adults-only | 🍹 24-hour All-Inclusive | 🏊 Swim-up suite options | 🏖️ Free beach service | 🧖 Premium spa centre

Overview

Experience 5-star luxury at the Bahia Principe Escape Ambar, an 18+ sanctuary nestled on the pristine white sands of Playa Bavaro. You’ll enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere that perfectly balances tranquil relaxation with the vibrant "Escape" entertainment concept, featuring themed pool parties and live DJ sets. Within walking distance, you can explore the bustling Bahia Principe Village for shopping and local Caribbean flair, or simply soak up the sun in this tropical paradise.


Rooms

Your stay is designed for total comfort in spacious, air-conditioned suites with modern decor. Each room includes:

  • Balcony or terrace with garden or pool views
  • King-size bed or two full-size beds
  • Hydromassage bathtub and separate shower
  • Minibar restocked daily with water, sodas, and beer
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Flat-screen satellite TV
  • Electronic safe and 24-hour room service

Dining

Savour a culinary journey with All-Inclusive dining that caters to every craving. From the international flavours at the Palmira buffet to refined Italian dishes at Limoncello, your palate will never be bored. Dine just steps from the refreshing sea breeze at the beach restaurant or enjoy a chic setting for a romantic dinner at the Gourmet a la carte restaurant.


All-Inclusive:

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at the main buffet
  • Unlimited dinners at themed a la carte restaurants (reservation required)
  • 24-hour snacks and a selection of local and international drinks
  • Access to bars and facilities across the wider Bahia Principe complex

Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.


Pools and Spa

Spend your days lounging by the expansive lagoon-style pool, featuring a lively swim-up bar where you can order your favourite cocktail without leaving the water. If you are looking for deeper relaxation, the on-site wellness area offers a range of indulgent treatments. Please note that use of the Spa centre, including massages, beauty treatments, the sauna, and the steam room, is subject to additional charges.


Beach

The hotel is situated directly on the world-famous Playa Bavaro, known for its turquoise waters and palm-fringed shoreline. You can enjoy the soft sand with ease, as sun loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge for hotel guests in a dedicated section of the beach.


Sport and Entertainment

Stay active with a fully equipped gym, tennis courts, and non-motorised water sports such as paddleboarding and snorkelling. As the sun sets, the "Escape" experience comes alive with themed parties, live music, and access to the on-site nightclub where you can dance until the early hours.


Attractive Location

  • Located directly on Playa Bavaro beach
  • Within walking distance of the Bahia Principe Village shopping and leisure area
  • Approx. a 30-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport
  • Approx. a 15-minute drive from nearby championship golf courses

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Number of bars/lounges: 8
  • Number of poolside bars: 2
  • Number of beach bars: 3
  • Number of swi: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 6
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

  • Wired internet access - surcharge
  • Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

  • Airport transport (surcharge)

Activities

  • Outdoor tennis courts: 3
  • Fitness facilities
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf course on site

Food & Drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes: 1

Pools and wellness

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of hot tubs: 1
  • Number of outdoor pools: 2
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Pool sun loungers

Front-desk/reception area services

  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Shared spaces

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Entertainment and family services

  • Nightclub

Cleaning services

  • Limo or town car service available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free self parking

Shops

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Hair salon

Other facilities

  • On private beach
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Location

Bavaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

Address: Carettera Arena Gorda Playa Bavero Higuey, Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Reviews

4.5/ 5ExcellentAverage review rating
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5 reviews
5.0/ 5

“Great stay”

5/5 Stars – Fantastic 2-Week Stay! Outstanding Service We just returned from a 2-week stay meet some really nice people and had the absolute best time! The resort is wonderful, but the staff truly made our vacation unforgettable with their incredible hospitality. A special thank you to Yasel, our concierge, who took exceptional care of us throughout our stay. Elainy, our maid, kept our room spotless and fresh every single day. Huge thanks as well to Laidy, the lovely waitress in the lobby bar, for always being so attentive and friendly. Also, a big shout-out to Marleen and Bianca, who kept our drinks constantly topped up while we were relaxing at the swim-up rooms! Everyone went above and beyond to make our trip special. We will definitely be back and highly recommend staying here!

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Sule EOct 2026
3.0/ 5

“Its a 3 star”

This is me doubling down on my boyfriend’s review while we are actually staying here, my boyfriend pointed out that the drinks and food are not 5 star, to which management responded, well yeah, certain food a drink is premium and can be paid for as an extra cost, news flash, you advertise as a 5 star, and its an all inclusive, we were quoted 86 usd for a bottle of grey goose, 5 dollars for a corona, ur tap beer smells, and this in no way takes away from the wonderful staff at the resort, they make this trip worth it, they try their hardest, this is management’s downfall, stand behind your product, tell people on your website, well its a 5 star if you pay an extra 80 dollars for a premium meal, and extra 5 dollars for a real beer, hope you pay your staff better than you treat your customers

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Ahsan UOct 2026
3.0/ 5

“Second day here, the honest review”

Vodka tastes like rum, you have to pay for premium beer, or alcohol, room run down, food 3 star at best, I’ve stayed in Cuba 17 times, so I’m not a picky eater, I’m not hard to please, this place wouldnt even get a 5 star rating by Cuban standards, my issue is with calling yourself 5 star by punta Cana standards when you are no where near that, weather was great which is why you got 3 stars, coming here, met many people at the airport that praised this place, granted they stayed here years ago, years ago when this was a 5 star, note to self, better research in the future

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Russ BOct 2026
1.0/ 5

“Not the same...”

Not the same place....stayed here many times in the past but has lost its chram since Hyatt took over...looking for a new resort with better service....

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
176curtisdOct 2026
5.0/ 5

“# Don't Believe All the Bad Reviews — Ambar Is Awesome!”

Let me start by saying I work in the travel industry, and I’ve stayed at plenty of resorts. **Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar is a fantastic adults-only resort!** Don't let the negative reviews scare you away. Sure, you can pick apart any resort and find something to complain about, but sometimes I wonder if some people are determined to find something wrong instead of enjoying their vacation! **First piece of advice: GET A SWIM-UP ROOM!** I love people and enjoy the atmosphere around the main pool, but after 2 or 3 hours of socializing, there's nothing better than heading back to your room, jumping into your own swim-up pool, and relaxing with a drink. For us, it's worth every penny! **The Coffee Shop:** Fantastic! Great cappuccinos (especially with a little Baileys!), delicious desserts, and a nice selection of sandwiches. Now, one of the girls looks like she absolutely hates her job, but hey, that's her problem, not mine! It certainly didn't change how good my cappuccino and Baileys tasted! 😂 **Front Desk:** Excellent! Shout out to Frantz and all the others. Friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in making sure your needs are taken care of. You don't always get that at every resort. **The Bars:** Some of the best bartenders in the industry! Friendly, entertaining, and always ready to have some fun. These people work hard and still manage to make you feel like you're part of the family. **Food & Restaurants:** We had some fantastic meals, and the waiters and waitresses were amazing. The service really stood out. Now, was everything perfect? Of course not! The air conditioning at Limbo was working great, but the Italian restaurant? **No air conditioning AGAIN!** We experienced the same thing last March, and twice now we've had to sit through dinner in the heat. UGG! Come on, Ambar, get that fixed! The good news is the food was really good, even if we were sweating while eating it! **Entertainment:** Another big shout-out to the entertainment team! Especially " Evelin" The staff were energetic, engaging, friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they were doing. They definitely added to our vacation experience. **Final Thoughts:** Is Ambar perfect? No. Is any resort perfect? Absolutely not! But between the beautiful property, fantastic staff, great food, fun bartenders, excellent service, and our swim-up room, we had an amazing vacation. I've been in the travel industry long enough to know the difference between a resort that simply looks good in pictures and one that actually delivers a great vacation experience. **Ambar delivers!** And probably the best endorsement I can give? **WE'RE ALREADY COMING BACK IN APRIL!** 🍹🌴☀️ That should tell you everything you need to know!

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
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