We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor
Dominican Republic
Post
Trips
Inbox
More
    Help Centre

    Golden Beach (Playa Dorada): Tours & Tickets

    354 Reviews
    #5 of 34 things to do in Puerto Plata
    Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, More
    Playa Dorada Complex, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
    Save
    All photos (120)
    Full view
    Certificate of Excellence
    Traveller Overview
    4.0354 reviews
    • Excellent44%
    • Very good38%
    • Average14%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “nice beach”(29 reviews)
    “soft sand”(8 reviews)
    “orange market”(6 reviews)
    About
    The most popular beach in Puerto Plata is located on the Dominican Republic's famous Amber Coast.
    Certificate of Excellence
    Contact
    Playa Dorada Complex, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
    Improve This Listing
    Improve This Listing

    Improve This Listing

    Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) Tours and Tickets
    Amber Cove Shore Excursion: Playa Dorada...
    from US$39.00
    More Info
    Amber Cove Shore Excursion: Historic...
    8 Reviews
    from US$59.00
    More Info
    Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata
    11 Reviews
    from US$79.00
    More Info
    Dominican Countryside Buggy Tour
    from US$99.00
    More Info
    2 Person Buggy Tour
    from US$128.00
    More Info
    4-Wheel Adventure
    from US$99.00
    More Info
    Amber Cove Shore Excursion: ATV Adventure...
    from US$87.00
    More Info
    Amber Cove Shore Excursion: Safari & Playa...
    from US$89.00
    More Info
    Taino Bay, Puerto Plata Shore Excursion: ATV...
    from US$89.00
    More Info
    See all tours & tickets
    Reviews (354)
    Write a review
    Filter reviews
    216 results
    Traveller rating
    85
    87
    30
    9
    5
    Traveller type
    Time of year
    LanguageEnglish
    More languages
    Traveller rating
    85
    87
    30
    9
    5
    Show reviews that mention
    All reviews nice beach soft sand orange market other resorts clear water waves vendors snorkeling sunscape surf rocks
    Selected filters
    FilterEnglish
    Updating list...
    1 - 10 of 216 reviews
    Reviewed 5 June 2019
    Beautiful beach

    This beach is nice and long and wide and has good snorkeling. We stayed at the VH Gran Ventana and I could go for long walks in either direction.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Samantha M
    Reviewed 29 May 2019 via mobile
    Awesome holiday

    costa dorata was great best holiday ever! These are just a few of the pics we took, the food was great! Rooms were clean but the staff made the trip warm and friendly always helpful with the littlest things. This is our second time there,...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank glynis m
    Reviewed 13 May 2019
    Great beach to walk

    We walked this beach for over an hour in each direction with gorgeous views of the Atlantic ocean. You walk past numerous other resorts to get an idea of the other places to stay. Very few vendors.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank foodandwifelover
    Reviewed 19 April 2019
    Beautiful Beach with Nice Beds

    We did a shore excursion and Golden Beach was part of it. We had access to this really nice canopy beds on the beach that were really nice. Beach was beautiful. Got a message from three friendly ladies. Only $20 for half hour message. No...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Keith P
    Reviewed 3 April 2019
    Good snorkeling

    The beach is very nice. There is good snorkeling by the "point." I found the water to the right of the point to be calmer and to the left to have more waves. The beach itself is fairly clean, but the sand is quite coarse....More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Debbie A
    Reviewed 12 February 2019
    Beautiful Beach

    Must see for sure. Our resort was located on this beach and we took full advantage. Soft sand and small waves made it great for taking a walk.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank MoMeg12
    Reviewed 10 February 2019
    A Nice Stretch of Beach

    The beach is quite wide but also quite clean. There are some stretches that have a fair amount of sea grass and not sea weed so it is not too bad. It can be a long walk if you want it to be. The market...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Maggoo3193
    Reviewed 1 February 2019
    Beautiful Beach

    The beaches along resort row are all beautiful and well maintained. Very relaxing to stroll up and down in the surf.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank JasonInIndy
    Reviewed 30 January 2019
    Long and interesting Beach

    We walked along here and further. It was very beautiful in some spots. Waves are happening so no jellyfish which I appreciated after my last trip elsewhere. Lots of activity and resorts of all kinds too.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Martosh
    Reviewed 17 January 2019
    The beach was great, no garbage, no stones.

    The beach experience was great. the staff manicure the beach every day to pick up any garbage and there are no rocks to worry about.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank RobertB3636
    View more reviews
    123456…22
    Nearby
    Nearby HotelsSee all 545 nearby hotels
    BlueBay Villas Doradas
    6,900 reviews
    .24 km away
    VH Atmosphere Adults Only & Beach Club
    494 reviews
    .34 km away
    Sunscape Puerto Plata
    3,646 reviews
    .39 km away
    VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort
    6,565 reviews
    .57 km away
    Nearby RestaurantsSee all 2,792 nearby restaurants
    Ristorante Passatore
    110 reviews
    .54 km away
    Green Jack Restaurant
    170 reviews
    1.27 km away
    Lucia
    91 reviews
    .25 km away
    Senor Rock Bar & Grill
    104 reviews
    .46 km away
    Nearby AttractionsSee all 1,962 nearby attractions
    Malecon Puerto Plata
    348 reviews
    1.41 km away
    Playa Dorada Mall
    96 reviews
    .48 km away
    Playa Dorada Golf
    144 reviews
    .41 km away
    See all 545 nearby hotelsSee all 2,792 nearby restaurantsSee all 1,962 nearby attractions
    See all
    Questions & Answers
    Ask a question
    See all 6 questions
    katherinerowley2002
    13 March 2017|
    AnswerShow all 4 answers
    Response from Ricosauve1 | Reviewed this property |
    Iberostar Costa Dorada is right on Playa Dorada Beach, the last resort on the east end of the beach. When you walk through the resort, past the dive shop that I used last year, walk to the right and you can walk past allot... More
    2
    Votes
    kayteee13
    12 February 2017|
    AnswerShow all 4 answers
    Response from 984karinam | Reviewed this property |
    Paradise island is definitely something worth seeing
    2
    Votes
    dgor2016
    8 July 2016|
    AnswerShow all 6 answers
    Response from chickandbeast | Reviewed this property |
    Actually its really discouraged at the beaches and the pools, the vendors are relentless so its not as if you can have a quiet undisturbed little spot. I suppose you could walk around the cove and fimd yourself a secluded... More
    0
    Votes
    12
    Looking for something else like this to do in Dominican Republic?