Costa Dorada Travel Guide

Puerto Plata

Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa Dorada, a popular beach in Playa Dorada.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Malecón De Puerto Plata

After visiting Malecón De Puerto Plata, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puerto Plata. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car showing a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

You can take time to visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station during your travels to Puerto Plata. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe showing heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

You can learn about the history of Puerto Plata with a trip to Fort San Felipe. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

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 which includes a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

Pico Isabel de Torres

You can learn about the history of Puerto Plata with a trip to Pico Isabel de Torres. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Top hotels in Costa Dorada

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,561 reviews)
"The rooms were cosy, clean. The food has so many options and they have friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Luperón, Km. 4.5, Complejo Turístico, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is 4.332.452 ₫ per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
4.332.452 ₫
4.332.452 ₫ total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
"The place is beautiful dominican style and the staff very respectful and helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is 6.155.442 ₫ per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
6.155.442 ₫
7.878.966 ₫ total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,678 reviews)
"Had a luxury junior suite very nice ans clean room. The ocean is just steps away from the resort. Downside is you could barely get wait service for drinks at the pool and sports bar unless you went the actual bar yourself. The main swim up bar was under construction but the other pool was nice."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is 4.344.943 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
4.344.943 ₫
5.561.527 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (2,076 reviews)
"Great location, bar overlooking the beach. Limited food after 11. Overnight food service run by a one man show. Not fair for him and greedy locals. Lost power overnight, yes no A/C, yet sister resort did not loose power. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Thier entertainment crew is amazing"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Playabachata
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.076.608 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
3.076.608 ₫
3.938.059 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Very good place to stay close to the beach nice and clean"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
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 4.715.688 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
4.715.688 ₫
6.036.134 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"There were mosquito in the room a leak from the second floor bathroom that 2 maintenance supervisor were supposed to take care of it and never did"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Costa 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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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
Playa Dorada featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and a sunset

Playa Dorada

While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

Playa Dorada
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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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