Title: North Coast Travel Guide: Best of North Coast, Dominican Republic Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Coast-Hotels.d6208722.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in North Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Coast-Holiday-Rentals.d6208722.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to North Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-North-Coast.d6208722.Travel-Guide-Flights)[North Coast Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Coast.d6208722.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Coast Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Coast.d6208722.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Coast Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pico Isabel de Torres featuring views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072775/d8fb8c5b-218d-4690-a5bf-0019394a310d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pico Isabel de Torres showing rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072775/bcffc179-2380-4a1a-b451-aaa250b16840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/98ac0963-4293-4ffc-a2f1-f05ce1ae377b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puerto Plata Cable Car showing mountains and a gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227402/b372dbd7-7f15-43bc-b6a8-bde4741a2b22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/6ff6b52a-607f-4c6a-b47e-5908a8dae68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Coast Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6208722) ### Where to stay in North Coast ![Sunset at Playa dorada in Puerto Plata - Dominican Republic, Beautiful Tropical Beach - July 2, 2022.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/648653553896103936/5401e1db-2466-45a8-abd9-da1a5cea5699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Playa Dorada While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada Golf Course and Playa Dorada. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Playa-Dorada.dx648653553896103936) ![Amazing morning walk in the resort 😍😍😍🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴❤️️❤️️❤️️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/f7949db6-b353-4fec-a09f-52ad4c92b927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Costa Dorada 4/5(2 area reviews) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Long Beach and Playa Dorada Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Costa-Dorada.dx553248635964998478) ![Nice spot for an evening stroll in the Dominican Republic. Great location for water sports too! #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/22d2026a-84a6-4669-bad8-f87682a2e3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Costambar If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Costambar.dx553248635976008625) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### ProCab While ProCab isn't home to many top sights, Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-ProCab.dx553248635976400610) ![#Patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/c5c1d283-79b7-49a6-92af-877aec2c23cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Histórico While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum and Independence Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Centro-Historico.dx909175534437957632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ensanche Miramar When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ensanche-Miramar.dx553248635976389687) - Top hotels in North Coast - Top Holiday Rentals in North Coast ![Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996000/995926/ac2ccae3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Carretera Sosua-cabarete Cabarete Puerto Plata £250 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sosúa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) No Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=995926&PinnedHotelID=995926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208722) ![Casa Marina Sosua, Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691500/691426/43502991_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Marina Sosua, Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive C/ Alejo Martinez, El Batey Sosúa Puerto Plata £175 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Kind off Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=691426&PinnedHotelID=691426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208722) ![Santa Fe Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16900000/16892300/16892213/716a8092_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Fe Club Sosúa Puerto Plata £66 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach villa in Sosúa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and Laguna SOV are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (143 reviews) The staff was nice however they could only do what’s in there control. I order two glamping bubbles and it rained that night not good at all. I was switched from the first bubble because the WiFi was not working and there was water entering through the air fan on top of the bubble and then in the ... Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=16892213&PinnedHotelID=16892213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6208722) [See all 5,546 properties in North Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6208722) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Santa Fe Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16900000/16892300/16892213/716a8092_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Fe Club Sosúa Puerto Plata Stay at this beach villa in Sosúa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and Laguna SOV are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (143 reviews) The staff was nice however they could only do what’s in there control. I order two glamping bubbles and it rained that night not good at all. I was switched from the first bubble because the WiFi was not working and there was water entering through the air fan on top of the bubble and then in the ... Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Ocean-Village-Deluxe.h16892213.Hotel-Information) ![Ultravioleta Boutique Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8650000/8649000/8648970/9b75d73d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ultravioleta Boutique Residences Carretera Principal Cabarete Puerto Plata Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews) The room was perfect. We got the one bedroom king. Ocean view. Staff so friendly. I didn't use the pool because the water had to be warmer for me. They helped with taxi and information. We enjoyed that it was a big stretch of beach to walk and get to know what was at cabarete Beach. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Ultravioleta-Boutique-Residences.h8648970.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Agua Dulce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26460000/26452600/26452510/bc3bbb95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Agua Dulce Carretera el Choco, Km 6 Cabarete Puerto Plata Stay at this beach villa in Sosúa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and Cabarete Beach are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) Quiet, clean Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Villas-Agua-Dulce.h26452510.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in North Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6208722&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check North Coast hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[14 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[15 Mar - 16 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6208722&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/6ff6b52a-607f-4c6a-b47e-5908a8dae68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Dorada 4/5(1 review) One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Dorada-Playa-Dorada.d6072767.Attraction) ![Kites were very popular here! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181015/20962c7c-f1f8-42e2-8c4c-7870b8d0f221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabarete Beach 5/5(1 review) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cabarete Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cabarete. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabarete-Beach-Cabarete.d6072764.Attraction) ![Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/0e493e12-b306-40eb-bc81-877f8ffdd7d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malecón De Puerto Plata Stroll alongside the Caribbean Sea, join in games of volleyball in parks and enjoy the music, bars and crowds that bring this boardwalk to life at night. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-De-Puerto-Plata-Puerto-Plata.d553248635919601763.Attraction) ![Surfing at Playa Encuentro. Pic by https://swellsurfcamp.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227974/3af9c2ea-f085-4c21-a502-1db449e24c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Encuentro Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Encuentro Beach during your travels in Cabarete? Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Encuentro-Beach-Puerto-Plata.d6227974.Attraction) ![Fort San Felipe showing heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072763/78e8bc8f-c980-441e-bedd-0cef5e1ce859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort San Felipe Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-San-Felipe-Puerto-Plata.d6072763.Attraction) ![Laguna Gri-Gri, nature-lovers and tropical-bird-watchers’ paradise. It gets its name from the area’s abundant presence of the Gri-Gri tree. The dense mangrove forest that surrounds and separates it from Corpses and Los Minos beaches houses the Bird Sanctuary, where thousands of birds live.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602084/a9c4e8ae-c5fc-4110-817e-1bd7ccfe7d6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gri Gri Lagoon Explore the great outdoors at Gri Gri Lagoon, a lovely green space in Rio San Juan Centro. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gri-Gri-Lagoon-Rio-San-Juan.d6099832.Attraction) ## Cities near North Coast ![Cabarete which includes a luxury hotel or resort, tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181015/88188c17-0e7c-4d0a-85d5-5059dce2bc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cabarete ![Flat tire in the Dominican Republic. At least we had a beautiful view of sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601610/6314c1ad-fc16-48e2-9fed-632c2f0ebf30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cabrera ![old bridge, pillars, rustic, Sosúa Bay, Dominican Republic, weathered, history, abandoned, structure, tropical, landscape, waterfront, ocean, beach, historical, architecture, ruins, coastal, sea, bay,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601998/e3483727-06e2-47ee-b944-9f63d6005e3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sosúa ![Panoramic aerial view of a paradise island in the Atlantic Ocean at sunset. Playa grande beach near Rio San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602084/7cca780b-4283-4b42-9025-49c514c84b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio San Juan - Cities near North Coast - Places of interest [Cabarete](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabarete.dx181015)[Cabrera](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabrera.dx601610)[Sosúa](https://expedia.co.uk/Sosua.dx601998)[Rio San Juan](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-San-Juan.dx602084)[Las Canas](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Canas.dx6004987)[Puerto Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata.dx6048790)[Monte Cristi](https://expedia.co.uk/Monte-Cristi.dx6193691)[Punta Rucia](https://expedia.co.uk/Punta-Rucia.dx6193713)[Gaspar Hernandez](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaspar-Hernandez.dx6226660)[Luperon](https://expedia.co.uk/Luperon.dx6235534)[Sabaneta de Yasica](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabaneta-De-Yasica.dx6339138)[Imbert](https://expedia.co.uk/Imbert.dx3000451141)[Villa Isabela](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Isabela.dx553248628225463767)[La Isabela](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Isabela.dx553248628697924572)[El Jamo](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Jamo.dx553248635975854299)[La Esplanada](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Esplanada.dx553248635976384764)[Playa Chiquita](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Chiquita.dx553248635976384782) - [Playa Dorada ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Dorada-Playa-Dorada.d6072767.Attraction) - [Malecón De Puerto Plata ](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-De-Puerto-Plata-Puerto-Plata.d553248635919601763.Attraction) - [Cofresi Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cofresi-Beach-Puerto-Plata.d6099804.Attraction) - [Fort San Felipe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-San-Felipe-Puerto-Plata.d6072763.Attraction) - [Playa Alicia ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Alicia-Dominican-Republic.d553248621533157497.Attraction) - [Coral Reef Casino ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coral-Reef-Casino-Sosua.d6227395.Attraction) - [Pico Isabel de Torres ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Isabel-De-Torres-Puerto-Plata.d6072775.Attraction) - [Playa Caleton ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Caleton-Rio-San-Juan.d553248621532872953.Attraction) - [27 Waterfalls ](https://expedia.co.uk/27-Waterfalls-Imbert.d6227351.Attraction) - [Paradise Island ](https://expedia.co.uk/Paradise-Island-Guayubin.d6227376.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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