Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
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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 w/ Buffet & Open Bar
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
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Yes very
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Room was large and had a coffee machine but it could of had a better layout as TV was in the bedroom not the living room Staff were friendly and accommodating Drinks were awful unless you just had a rum and coke/sprite or vodka and water there could of been more seating around the bar area Food was ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Yes everything was good
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Room was as requested and not humid. Food was just ok. Staff was just ok and just present not going above and beyond without too many smiles. Property in “desperate” need of upgrading since our last visit 7 years ago. Beach is in a desperate need of an uplift and looks dilapidated. Many lounge chairs ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Blue JackTar
Cleanlinnes
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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 Playa Dorada Golf Course.
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 Pico Isabel de Torres.
Cerro alto
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Pico Isabel de Torres and Fort San Felipe.
