Playa Dorada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Playa Dorada which includes a sunset, a beach and tropical scenes

Popular places to visit

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Puerto Plata Cable Car

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
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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
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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
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Playa Grande

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Puerto Plata?

Playa Grande
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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
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Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Puerto Plata?

Playa Costambar

Activities

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls and Lunch Tour

NZ$89
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls and Lunch Tour
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour

NZ$219
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour
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Resort Beach Escape Shore Excursion Puerto Plata

NZ$79
Per adult
Resort Beach Escape Shore Excursion Puerto Plata
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Historic Puerto Plata and Resort Beach Shore Excursion

NZ$96
Per adult
Historic Puerto Plata and Resort Beach Shore Excursion
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Shore Excursion Buggy and ATV adventure for cruise ship passengers

NZ$203
Per adult
Shore Excursion Buggy and ATV adventure for cruise ship passengers
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3-Hour Taino Bay Super Buggy and Quad Bike Guided Tour

NZ$203
Per adult
3-Hour Taino Bay Super Buggy and Quad Bike Guided Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$244 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$244
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was very clean, staff and food were great! I enjoyed my stay and would go there again."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

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$456 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$456
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the beach !! But i had a really bad experience checking in."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$348 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$348
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (923 reviews)
"Very good property to visit for vacation."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
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$433 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$433
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (682 reviews)
"The staff. They ar3 the best..A lot attention, very professional."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Blue JackTar
Blue JackTar
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$261 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$261
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
"Almost everything"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Blue JackTar
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$932 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$932
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Malecón De Puerto ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
"The hotel and property are beautiful, but the staff makes this hotel excellent. They were terrific, attentive, polite, and energetic. We had a relaxing time at Casa Colonial and would return."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
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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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Malecón De Puerto Plata and Puerto Plata Cable Car.

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 and Malecón De Puerto Plata.

Cerro alto

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