Playa Dorada

Puerto Plata

Playa Dorada featuring a beach, tropical scenes and a sunset
Playa Dorada showing a sunset and a beach
Playa Dorada which includes a luxury hotel or resort
Playa Dorada which includes a beach
Playa Dorada which includes a sandy beach and a luxury hotel or resort

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Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy 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 showing rugged coastline, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

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 showing 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 showing military items and heritage elements

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 featuring 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

Things to do

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

HK$471
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

HK$308
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour

HK$746
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup

HK$612
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup
Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata

HK$542
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach

HK$542
per adult
Horseback Riding Tour on Bergantin Beach
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Top hotels in Playa Dorada

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 HK$1,513 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
HK$1,513
HK$1,785 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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)
"Great food, excellent services from the staff, really welcoming!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 HK$819 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
HK$819
HK$1,049 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 HK$1,416 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
HK$1,416
HK$1,813 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"One of the best on that area"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 HK$1,730 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
HK$1,730
HK$2,214 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great resort"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 HK$823 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
HK$823
HK$1,054 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (672 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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! (473 reviews)
"Perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach. Staff from main entrance, front desk, waitress and workers around the property are very friendly, respectful and welcoming."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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

4/5(2 area reviews)

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