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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Puerto Plata City Tour

AU$91
Per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AU$166
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
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Amazing Puerto Plata Paradise Island and Mangrove Tour

AU$128
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amazing Puerto Plata Paradise Island and Mangrove Tour
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls and Lunch Tour

AU$83
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

AU$204
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super Buggy Tour
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Resort Beach Escape Shore Excursion Puerto Plata

AU$74
Per adult
Resort Beach Escape Shore Excursion Puerto Plata
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Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals

Blue JackTar
Blue JackTar
4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$245 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$245
per night
7 May - 8 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! (572 reviews)
"Perfect place to relax"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Blue JackTar
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$427 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$427
per night
2 Jun - 3 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! (1,000 reviews)
"I normally don’t write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so to help others. Prior to booking I read almost every review, and they all lived up to exactly what they said. The rooms definitely need to be updated, the safes need to be codes and keys. The card key never worked and just in general, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 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 AU$309 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$309
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (903 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here at emotions. The hotel is beautiful, rooms are spacious and clean! Food was pretty standard but overall expected due to it being “resort food”. I came here for my Babymoon and many of the staff members were super helpful with accommodations and supporting me. Love that ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 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 AU$406 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$406
per night
7 May - 8 May
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 clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (669 reviews)
"Fue una estadia muy amena, excepto porque es un poco dificil reservar en los restaurantes que hay dentro del hotel. El staff super amable!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark 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 AU$312 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$312
per night
12 May - 13 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool is nice."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
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 AU$769 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$769
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Malecón De Puerto Plata ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
"Wonderful stay at this lovely property. The whole resort is beautiful and well-maintained. The staff is lovely and the food is wonderful. We will be back."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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 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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