Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
Visit Playa Dorada
Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay 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.
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
"Terrible staff, not helpful and rude."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
"I have stayed at several resorts in Puerta Plata over the last 7 years. I go very often. This resort has the ambiance and character. The meals were always excellent whether buffet or restaurants. The menu options were fantastic whether you like local cuisine or other. The staff were phenomenal. I ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
"lack of elevators was the only downside to the resort if you have walking issues, otherwise food was excellent, and so were the staff. Entertainment fantastic, so much better than at Punta Cana. Will certainly revisit. Desk manager Sofia extremely accomodating, housekeeper Mercedes wonderful."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
"Not worth the money. An okay resort, but the rooms are very dated and in desperate need of TLC. Cracked bathroom tiles, no working ceiling light, the list goes on… Not a mosquito-free resort (regularly bitten even with mosquito repellent on). The food was okay, quite repetitive (especially the deserts). ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Xeliter Green One Playa Dorada
"Excelente lugar.. buena atención del personal, excelente aparcamiento muy bien todo"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Blue JackTar
"I always stay here when I come to Purto Plata. It's peaceful and quiet, with great staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 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 Amber Museum.
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 Amber Museum.
