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 City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
The room, staff, amenities and service was subpar with very rude attitudes. Any form of customer relations were non-existent. Expedia was a large part of the terrible vacation experience. Expedia advertised this resort as an adults only resort. IT IS NOT. Expedia did not do their due diligence in ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
The housekeeping staff was excellent, room was clean. When we asked for items for our room it was brought. The rooms were outdated but comfortable. It would be good to have more gluten free and vegan options. ie:tofu The coffee machine at the bar wasn't fixed die 4 days, they had the best coffee. ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Belle chambre, personnel super aimable et repas bien savoureux. La plage est aussi très belle !
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Blue JackTar
Ok
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada
Yes very clean and beautiful staffs
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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 Playa Dorada and Long Beach.
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 Long Beach.
Cerro alto
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Pico Isabel de Torres.
