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

4/5(1 review)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Rp975.900
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

Rp796.985
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Amazing Tour!!!

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

Rp2.114.450
per traveller
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

Rp1.545.175
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Puerto Plata City Tour

Puerto Plata City Tour

Rp894.412
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour
sunset beach incl. dinner

Sunset Beach Horseback Riding

Rp1.122.285
per adult
Sunset Beach Horseback Riding
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Top hotels in Playa Dorada

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 Rp2.128.495 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp2.128.495
Rp2.724.526 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa.
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"A very good resort , would recommend for a summer vacation to relax."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
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 Rp3.174.835 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp3.174.835
Rp3.746.338 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Food availability was excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - 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 Rp2.531.369 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.531.369
Rp3.240.211 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (950 reviews)
"Everything is excellent, except for the presence of a mosquitoes infestation.."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 Rp3.642.055 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp3.642.055
Rp4.661.830 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay. Enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
5 out of 5
57000 Playa Dorada, PO Box 22, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
"This is the fourth or fifth time that I’m staying at this hotel and I have to say the hotel the staff and the service is incredible."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

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Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Blue JackTar
Blue JackTar
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp1.697.089 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.697.089
Rp2.172.274 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (663 reviews)
"Beautiful location on the beach and golf course. Rooms are old and vastly different from new condos there. But it's still a good hotel for the price. The restaurant and all staff are excellent, great food and service. Benny at the bar is exceptional!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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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

Playa Dorada Travel Guide