Costa Dorada

Puerto Plata

Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada featuring a sandy beach and a luxury hotel or resort

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 general coastal views, a coastal town and a bay or harbor

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 featuring a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

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 which includes 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 featuring a statue or sculpture and religious aspects 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

P3,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

P3,685
per adult
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

P2,778
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

P4,252
per adult
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

P3,969
per adult
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata
Paradise and Pigs

Paradise and Pigs

P9,072
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paradise and Pigs
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Top hotels in Costa Dorada

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,515 reviews)
"The food from the buffet wasn’t too good."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Luperón, Km. 4.5, Complejo Turístico, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is P10,332 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P10,332
P10,332 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"goodservice"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is P10,095 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P10,095
P12,921 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (1,994 reviews)
"Everything was goid rooms need upgraded"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Playabachata
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is P15,520 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P15,520
P19,866 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,534 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Senator. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful at all times. While true that the more budget friendly rooms are a bit dated; they were very clean and fit my needs quite adequately. The staff at the 24h sports bar were always energetic and ready to serve. Honestly same ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
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 P11,262 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P11,262
P13,289 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It is a small resort, the accesses to all areas is easy, the very friendly staff, the child's show cheerleader lacks a little more Dominican seasoning, has no charisma for children, excellent food, would return again .."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
1 Paradise Drive, Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is P11,830 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P11,830
P13,960 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,063 reviews)
"The lounging bed cabanas on the sand with views of the ocean were comfortable and beautiful. The food was delicious. Angelica, the concierge, was professional and very attentive in addressing questions that I had. I would return to this resort."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Costa Dorada

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El Pueblito

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Pueblito and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

El Pueblito
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Residencial El Doral

While Residencial El Doral might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

Residencial El Doral
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Residencial Praderas de Marapica

When in Residencial Praderas de Marapica, you can plan a visit to Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
Playa Dorada featuring a beach, a sunset and tropical scenes

Playa Dorada

If you're spending some time in Playa Dorada, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Playa Dorada
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Los Maestros

Los Maestros might not have many top sights, but Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Costa Dorada