Title: Playa Dorada Travel Guide: Best of Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Playa Dorada](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Dorada-Puerto-Plata-Hotels.0-n648653553896103936-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Puerto Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Puerto-Plata.d6048790.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Puerto Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Plata.d6048790.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Playa Dorada Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playa-Dorada.d648653553896103936.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playa Dorada Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Dorada.d648653553896103936.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Playa Dorada Travel Guide ## Puerto Plata ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/10df7d7f-7237-4252-88e9-32191419a05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/dc539974-4539-4bce-af61-ff3f3d3373d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/98ac0963-4293-4ffc-a2f1-f05ce1ae377b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/6ff6b52a-607f-4c6a-b47e-5908a8dae68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Playa Dorada Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Puerto Plata travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata.dx6048790) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072767/6ff6b52a-607f-4c6a-b47e-5908a8dae68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Dorada 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) ![Malecón De Puerto Plata](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) ![Fort San Felipe](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) ![Playa Costambar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/22d2026a-84a6-4669-bad8-f87682a2e3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Costambar Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Costambar-Puerto-Plata.d553248635976197359.Attraction) ![Pico Isabel de Torres](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072775/a214ee6b-c64f-4ba0-9e35-105df5f5e96f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pico Isabel de Torres Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Isabel-De-Torres-Puerto-Plata.d6072775.Attraction) ![Playa Grande](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/22d2026a-84a6-4669-bad8-f87682a2e3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Grande Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Grande-Puerto-Plata.d553248635976196466.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Puerto plata electric bike tour.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51270126/69e396d6-317a-471a-b13a-1775e26d2559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Plata Electric Bicycle City Tour. £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puerto-plata-electric-bicycle-city-tour.a51270126.activity-details) ![Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44925413/d768e35a-f84d-438c-baff-4cfd84b35343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food. £64 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-paradise-island-snorkeling-mangrove-tour-locale-food.a44925413.activity-details) ![Panoramic Tour of the Reality of the Countryside and Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51282377/a07fcde1-20a0-483b-b75f-c898c76ce236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panoramic Tour of the Reality of the Countryside and Village £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/panoramic-tour-of-the-reality-of-the-countryside-and-village.a51282377.activity-details) ![Puerto Plata Scenic Discovery Coastal Trails Views Beach Break](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51282276/da3816af-9d73-4d3b-afd8-ba29520022c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Plata Scenic Discovery Coastal Trails Views Beach Break £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puerto-plata-scenic-discovery-coastal-trails-views-beach-break.a51282276.activity-details) ![Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2916987/8646c501-f770-4999-9951-1d51bf549bff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck £45 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puerto-plata-city-tour-mount-isabel-de-torres-by-truck.a2916987.activity-details) ![Puerto Plata City Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3405944/2b42ad49-6e23-4707-83b3-148859fd46a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Plata City Tours £39 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puerto-plata-city-tours.a3405944.activity-details) [See all activities in Puerto Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Plata.d6048790.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Playa Dorada ![Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19510000/19507500/19507485/4f4d05f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) The resort is on the smaller side designed similarly to a shopping center, with everything (restaurants, bars and nightlife) centered around the two pools. The bar staff is very friendly even if you don't tip them which isn't always the case in the DR (which was very nice to see). The Wi-Fi is weak ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=19507485&PinnedHotelID=19507485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=19507485&PinnedHotelID=19507485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) ![VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1066600/1066599/a4a681cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive Playa Dorado Puerto Plata Puerto Plata Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Rooms were a bit outdated, staff was super friendly! Buffett and restaurants were amazing and the experience overall is highly recommended Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1066599&PinnedHotelID=1066599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1066599&PinnedHotelID=1066599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) ![Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11936700/11936647/5f7a65a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Playa Dorada Complex Puerto Plata £257 1 May - 2 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) My stay was excellent. Probably the kindest most helpful staff ever. Good food! I will definitely return. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=11936647&PinnedHotelID=11936647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) ![Blue JackTar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521200/521121/15a5cee0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue JackTar Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Puerto Plata £101 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (718 reviews) Room was excellent, view to the beach! Shower was spacious, and bed was comfortable. Overall, the staff was friendly, attentive and was a good experience. Restaurant food was good too. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=521121&PinnedHotelID=521121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) ![BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1340000/1339973/d3db3d2e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive Playa Dorada 538 Puerto Plata Puerto Plata Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) All of the food was good, but the service was inconsistent. The bar was frequently backed up, and waitstaff were often unavailable. What’s surprising is that I visited 15 years ago, and my mom was there 20 years ago—yet nothing seems to have changed. The buildings are aging, and the rooms feel ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1339973&PinnedHotelID=1339973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1339973&PinnedHotelID=1339973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) ![ Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76610000/76604600/76604520/185374e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Puerto Plata Province £122 24 Apr - 25 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course ... 9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews) The staff at Green One were excellent. They were always available to look after our needs. The accommodations were very clean and the grounds were immaculate. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=76604520&PinnedHotelID=76604520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=648653553896103936) [See all 5,363 properties in Playa Dorada](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=648653553896103936) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-El-Pueblito.dx553248635976396704) ![Costa Dorada](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 Playa Dorada and Long Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Costa-Dorada.dx553248635964998478) ![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) ### Residencial El Doral While Residencial El Doral isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Residencial-El-Doral.dx553248635976397132) ![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) ### Residencial Praderas de Marapica Residencial Praderas de Marapica might not have many top sights, but Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Residencial-Praderas-De-Marapica.dx553248635976397633) ![Los Maestros](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048790/50b4a12f-c38e-418c-b8a0-13a4592e745b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Los Maestros If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Los-Maestros.dx553248635976400474) ![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) ### Cerro alto If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Plata-Cerro-Alto.dx553248635976395652) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Playa Dorada Travel Guide ![](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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