Playa Dorada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Playa Dorada which includes a sunset, a beach and tropical scenes
Playa Dorada which includes a sandy beach and a sunset
Playa Dorada featuring a luxury hotel or resort
Playa Dorada featuring a beach
Playa Dorada which includes a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views

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 which includes a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car

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
Fort San Felipe featuring 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 showing 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

Activities

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

AU$95
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
This is the Beach Life!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

AU$77
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Puerto Plata City Tour

Puerto Plata City Tour

AU$79
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour
Half day on a Beach club with Pool and Lunch included shore

Playa dorada Private Beach Club Excursion

AU$348
per adult
Playa dorada Private Beach Club Excursion
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

AU$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup
Tours to Tyroleza Waterfalls and Monkeys 3 Tours in One

Tours to Tyroleza Waterfalls and Monkeys 3 Tours in One

AU$253
per adult
Tours to Tyroleza Waterfalls and Monkeys 3 Tours in One
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Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals

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 AU$436 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$436
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (902 reviews)
"Had a great time at the property and the food was great too. The number of restaurants were limited though and they all aren't open always so had some terrible getting some bookings in. The guest help desk was able to hook us up with some reservations when we requested them but couldn't get it ourselves ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
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 AU$262 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good beach"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 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 AU$475 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$475
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Great staff. Beautiful beach. Drinks were subpar Food was average."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 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 AU$502 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$502
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Short stay, but I enjoy my time there. Wont say food was the best I ever had but I didn’t starved. If you decide to come and go to dinner in one of their restaurants don’t pick the Mexican the food wasn’t good. But place was definitely enjoyable. Make sure to visit the spa has a lot of perks for ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Blue JackTar
Blue JackTar
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$211 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (639 reviews)
Experience
"I was there for only one night, so there is not much to tell except inside my room was super clean and well organized"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 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
The price is AU$702 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$702
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (455 reviews)
"The hotel is absolutely gorgeous! The orchid garden is peaceful and sublime. The absolute best thing about the hotel is the staff. Everyone from check in, Jose and Claudia, to check out was fantastic. Housekeeping was excellent with superb attention to detail, the wait staff were patient and knowledgeable ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
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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

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.

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 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 and Pico Isabel de Torres.

Cerro alto

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