Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts were recently added to the World of Hyatt program, offering points travelers a new way to spend (or earn) our valuable Hyatt points. 

Bahia Principe is a group of more than 20 all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain—many of which are now bookable with Hyatt points. These tend to be inexpensive or moderately priced properties, so you’re likely not going to get the luxury experience of a resort like Hyatt Ziva Cancun. 

That said, for a value-minded traveler, these properties might make sense—either to spend your points or to earn points on a cash stay.  If cents-per-point redemption value is important to you, you may want to do the math and see if it makes sense to use points at one of these resorts or if you’re better off paying cash and using it as a points-earning opportunity. 

As of my search in June 2026, Bahia Principe was listed on Rakuten, Rove, and a few airline shopping portals. So you could earn extra points booking through those portals if you do opt to pay cash to stay there. If you’re just looking for a free trip and aren’t worried about cents per point, then you do you and use those points! 

Bahia Principe has also been added as a Hyatt Brand Explorer option (a.k.a. “Hyatt Bingo”). Even if you didn’t want to spend an entire vacation at one of these resorts, you could book a night or two to check the box off your Brand Explorer (if the property allows shorter stays) and then move to a higher-end hotel for the rest of your trip. 

Let’s look at a few resorts that might be worth a look for your next inexpensive all-inclusive vacation! All the room rates I’m quoting below are for two people in a standard room. For the family-friendly properties, you’ll want to contact the hotel to inquire about the cost to add kids to your reservation. (Usually paying cash for the kids makes more sense than paying extra points for them.) 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) 

 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar is an adults-only all-inclusive in Punta Cana that could be a budget-friendly escape for you and your Player 2 or a group of friends. The hotel offers typical resort amenities, such as beach access, pool access and lots of dining options. While I found only the standard room available with points, you could book a swim-up room with cash. 

This property had wide open availability when I checked in June 2026, even for peak holiday dates like Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a Category C property, prices can range from 20,000 to 40,000 points per night for a standard room, though I never saw any nights higher than 29,000. 

 

Bahia Principe Explore Legend (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)  

 

 

Bahia Principe Explore Legend in Punta Cana is all about the kids—in fact, there’s a giant castle in the pool area! The property features a water park, kids/teens clubs, and lots of activities for the family. 

Availability here is also excellent. Points rooms—topping out at 30,000 points per night in peak times—were available every night for a year as of June 2026. Some nights have nearly 200 rooms available on points. 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka’an (Riviera Maya, Mexico)

 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka’an near Tulum, Mexico is one of the better-reviewed properties I found, and it’s a relative bargain in World of Hyatt Category B. This is also an adults-only property, surrounded by the jungle and close to a PGA golf course. 

At this Category B property, you’ll pay between 15,000 and 25,000 points per night for a standard room. This property had plenty of points availability as of when I searched. 

 

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo (Samaná, Dominican Republic) 

 

 

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo is a family-focused resort in the beautiful beachfront Samaná area of the Dominican Republic, which is less touristy and more nature-focused than the areas around Punta Cana. The property offers lots to keep the kids busy, including a water park. 

The downside of this property is that it’s not easy to get to. It’s a four-hour drive from Punta Cana International Airport and more than two hours from Santo Domingo International Airport. 

The hotel is also a Category B property and has good availability at 15,000-25,000 points per night. 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville (La Romana, Dominican Republic)

 

 

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville is an adults-only resort in La Romana, which is on the Caribbean Sea. It offers a relaxing environment, but you can still keep busy with classes, golf, and water sports if you’d prefer a more active vacation. 

My husband and I stayed here more than a decade ago, when the property was newly built. This was before I was into points and miles, and we loved our stay, especially the calm waters of the Caribbean. While I don’t know if I’d love it as much now that my hotel taste has become more bougie (thanks to the Squad’s influence), this resort gets solid reviews and has a reputation for being quieter than many all-inclusives. 

This Category B resort had wide open availability between 15,000 and 25,000 points per night when I searched.  

 

Bottom Line

While we love using our points for luxury stays, more moderate options can also work for the points traveler. Which option are you choosing?

 

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