Playa Dorada Travel Guide

Puerto Plata

Playa Dorada featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and a sunset
Playa Dorada which includes a sandy beach and a sunset
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Playa Dorada featuring a sandy beach
Playa Dorada showing a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

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Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

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.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car showing a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe showing heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres which includes a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Things to do

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

£29
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

£71
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

£58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

£51
per adult
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach
Half day on a Beach club with Pool and Lunch included shore

Playa dorada Private Beach Club Excursion

£147
per adult
Playa dorada Private Beach Club Excursion
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Top hotels in Playa Dorada

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorado, P.O. Box 22, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £169 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£169
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The wifi is spotty.... But that's not why you're here on vacation. It's a beautiful all inclusive 3 restaurants. One is on the beach the grill, the Octopus is in the main part of the resort and the Italian restaurant is a short walk on the adjoining property by the adults pool. The main pool and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada 538, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £93 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£93
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Improve the parking service"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada Complex, Puerto Plata
The price is £210 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£210
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (997 reviews)
"Viva Heavens was a great experience beautiful place, friendly staff, and the food was absolutely delicious! Only wish they had more parking and a bit more space in the main buffet."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
The price is £153 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£153
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Every thing great. Adding shows for adults will be great ."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Blue JackTar

Blue JackTar

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £84 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£84
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (670 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Blue JackTar
Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada

Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada

3.5 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province
The price is £131 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£131
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
"My sister and I were very impressed with the facility. The restaurants were lovely, food was great. The beach was absolutely beautiful. The room/apt was perfect after our long day of travel. Thank you everyone"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada
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Other neighbourhoods around Playa Dorada

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El Pueblito

Though El Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

El Pueblito
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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.

Costa Dorada
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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.

Residencial El Doral
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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.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
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Los Maestros

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los Maestros
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Cerro alto

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Cerro alto

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