Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
Visit Playa Dorada
Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
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.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Things to do
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip
Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day
Top hotels in Playa Dorada
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Resort is not as big as I was expected, but it was pretty decent and really good.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
I love it, is a beautiful hotel super clean, the beach is amazing, the room needs a little update. The staff is ok, but if you don’t tip them they treat you different. The food is a 10/10. I’ve been here 4 times and I love it.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
The room was great; the staff were wonderful and helpful. We appreciated the all inclusive package very much and found joy in walking on the beach
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Staff was great, from the helpful staff at the front desk to bartender Loralei the beach.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Blue JackTar
Great location, very safe, close to the beach - food excellent - staff very friendly
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
The customer service provided by the staff was excellent and the accommodations are superb.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playa Dorada
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.
Costa Dorada
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.
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 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.
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 Long Beach.
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 Pico Isabel de Torres.
