The Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo Hotel is a tropical complex overlooking the exclusive ‘El Portillo’ Beach just a few minutes drive from Las Terrenas. The hotel has 396 guestrooms and suites that are spacious and well equipped. The hotel facilities include a spa, Jacuzzi, beauty treatments, mini club, a theatre for entertainment, a gym, tennis courts and an extensive selection of water sports.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for all inclusive beach front accommodation with plenty of facilities for young and old alike.
Location and Resort
Nearby downtown Las Terrenas has a variety of bars, and small coastal restaurants for holidaymakers to enjoy while the Pueblo Principe village at the entrance to the hotel offers a wide variety of shops, bars, entertainment and even a disco. This part of the Dominican Republic has the largest area in square metres of the coco palm tree in the world. The bay of Samana is well-known internationally because each year more than 3,000 Hump whales gather to mate and visitors can get up close to them for pictures.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has a swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has a buffet style restaurant and 3 speciality restaurants. There is also a pool bar, snack bar and lobby bar. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes all meals, snacks, domestic/national alcoholic drinks and cocktails in all the restaurants and bars within the hotel (the restaurants can be subject to restrictions). In the specialty restaurants you will be able to enjoy 3 dinners per week with a reservation. Also you will be able to enjoy the different services provided by the hotel like towels, parasols and hammocks in the swimming pool and beach area.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC air conditioning ceiling fan hairdryer minibar TV telephone balcony/terrace (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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