Playa Dorada

Puerto Plata

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

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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
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

P2,778
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

P5,386
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

P4,422
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

P9,072
per adult
Tours to Tyroleza Waterfalls and Monkeys 3 Tours in One
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

P3,912
per adult
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach
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Top hotels in Playa Dorada

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
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 P7,077 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P7,077
P9,058 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice the only thing is the bathrooms needs to be updated"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
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 P12,875 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P12,875
P16,481 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (988 reviews)
"Service was great"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
The price is P12,919 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P12,919
P16,537 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great for the family , staff was wonderful , the food was great, even know the location by the beach was Low in food. More adult entertainment will be great . Besides that 10 all around ."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Blue JackTar

Blue JackTar

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is P6,689 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,689
P8,562 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (670 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
"Best"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Playa 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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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 Long Beach.

Costa Dorada
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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
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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

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