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 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 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

NZ$99
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

NZ$81
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Amazing Tour!!!

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

NZ$216
per traveller
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour
Puerto Plata City Tour

Puerto Plata City Tour

NZ$91
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

NZ$157
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
sunset beach incl. dinner

Sunset Beach Horseback Riding

NZ$114
per adult
Sunset Beach Horseback Riding
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Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals

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 NZ$285 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$285
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa.
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"El hotel tiene un acceso a la playa privilegiado. Las cabañas ya necesitan ser actualizadas aunque están en buen estado. El baño esta impecable y las muchachas de la limpieza hacen tremendo trabajo. Algo llamativo es que el hotel no usan sorbetos y la piña colada no se puede beber a menos que esperes ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 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 NZ$377 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$377
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Food was great."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - 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 NZ$326 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$326
1 July - 2 July
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! (954 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Jun. 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 NZ$443 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$443
29 June - 30 June
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)
"Great stay, clean, staff is amazing, and the food is the best of all the package, the buffet is extraordinary, the flavors are amazing at both buffets and restaurants, the beach omg sooo good 😎😎😎 great stay for the value."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
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 NZ$954 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$954
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (466 reviews)
"This is the fourth or fifth time that I’m staying at this hotel and I have to say the hotel the staff and the service is incredible."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Blue JackTar
Blue JackTar
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$175 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$175
30 June - 1 July
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! (663 reviews)
"Beautiful location on the beach and golf course. Rooms are old and vastly different from new condos there. But it's still a good hotel for the price. The restaurant and all staff are excellent, great food and service. Benny at the bar is exceptional!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Blue JackTar
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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 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

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