Playa Dorada Travel Guide
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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
Horrible stay ... will never be back .. they should not let people sleep in falling apart rooms
Reviewed on 17 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
The room was cleaned everyday, water was provided daily, overall it was great I would highly recommend to seniors with mobility issues, while there was some walking I could handle it. Remember to inform that you need a ground floor room. The food was great. Wish there were more excursions that were ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Belle chambre, personnel super aimable et repas bien savoureux. La plage est aussi très belle !
Reviewed on 11 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.

