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

AU$91
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

AU$74
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AU$144
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

AU$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup
Central Park

Puerto Plata Highlights and Resort Beach - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

AU$89
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Plata Highlights and Resort Beach - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
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Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals

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 AU$347 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$347
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Family friend’s business is a excellent place for vacation and family time with friends and relatives"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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 AU$211 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$211
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It's a very good place but he needs some better services to guests around pool and beach areas. Rooms also needs some redesigning and some maintenance"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$314 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$314
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Im in love with hotel, staff are friendly, food is delicious, overall the beso one in playa dorada!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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$430 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$430
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property 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! (1,001 reviews)
"This resort was very nice , the rooms are very spacious the A/C is the best . The food was great . Staff members were very friendly. We want to personally thank Maria and Estefani they were always very attentive and made our stay and my Dads birthday a special one . Ernesto from the tours was great ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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 AU$262 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$262
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (678 reviews)
"Excelent location. Beautiful beach area."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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! (477 reviews)
"No words. Amazing experience."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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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

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