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

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

Rp988.200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

Rp1.136.430
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included

Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included

Rp1.894.050
per adult
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Snorkeling at Three Rocks

Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

Rp1.079.609
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Tour from Cabarete Sosua & Puerto Plata

27 Waterfalls Damajagua Tour from Cabarete Sosua & Puerto Plata

Rp1.301.130
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Tour from Cabarete Sosua & Puerto Plata
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure from Amber Cove and Taíno Bay

Damajagua Waterfalls: with Lunch from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay

Rp971.730
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damajagua Waterfalls: with Lunch from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay
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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 Rp1.942.459 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.942.459
Rp2.486.347 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Very good place to stay close to the beach nice and clean"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 Rp2.977.314 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
Rp2.977.314
Rp3.810.995 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Family friend’s business is a excellent place for vacation and family time with friends and relatives"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp2.691.605 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp2.691.605
Rp3.445.254 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Im in love with hotel, staff are friendly, food is delicious, overall the beso one in playa dorada!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
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 Rp3.692.372 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp3.692.372
Rp4.726.237 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This resort was very nice , the rooms are very spacious the A/C is the best . The food was great . Staff members were very friendly. We want to personally thank Maria and Estefani they were always very attentive and made our stay and my Dads birthday a special one . Ernesto from the tours was great ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Blue JackTar

Blue JackTar

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp2.251.800 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp2.251.800
Rp2.882.304 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (678 reviews)
"Excelent location. Beautiful beach area."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Blue JackTar
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
"No words. Amazing experience."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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