Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
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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.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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 Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Top hotels in Playa Dorada
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Clean, great staff , amenities , food . Just some thigs of the resort has to updated. More cams and vigilance.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Good
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Standard room were old and needed upgrade. Superior room were much better. Staff were super nice bent over backward to assist you. Beach is very nice and clean. Little more buffet food choices will make this resort much more attractive.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Blue JackTar
This place is amazing. The room was clean and new. The food at the restaurant was excellent. The stay was perfect. I will be back!
Reviewed on 7 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.
