Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playa Dorada
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.
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 Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Activities
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip
Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion
Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
We had a very nice experience!!! It was our first time doing an all inclusive so we did not know what to expect! The food was meh….not much flavor and just underwhelming….didn’t really care for the cafeteria vibe. The best meals were breakfast and the make your own omelette station was on point. ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
The specialty restaurants for dinner are excellent; however, the buffet restaurant for breakfast/lunch/dinner is not the best, although you can find something good to eat (not a lot of variety.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Blue JackTar
Great experience
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Great resort! Clean,friendly, good food! Been going many years and never a problem. They make you feel like family!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The gym needs an update no treadmill and what’s in there doesn’t turn on. Towels are hard to exchange get to the exchange place right on time or you will be using your towels for days! Not enough umbrellas at pools if you are looking for shade you won’t be getting it at this pool. The staff is very ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada
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 Long Beach 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.
