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Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)

Playa Dorada Complex,, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Ranked #13 of 29 attractions in Puerto Plata
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Resort Communities
Description: The most popular beach in Puerto Plata is located on the Dominican Republic's famous Amber Coast.
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Halifax, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

stunning views lots to do water sports etc, plenty of friendly locals trying to sell, but not offended if you say no ! More

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Brooklyn, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

This beach was good, would have been better if it didn't rain the day before. More

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Fort worth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

There is only a few resorts on playa dorada so it's really secluded and peaceful More

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Rome
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

There are lots of resorts on the beach and you get almost a great experience. Almost as it is extremely touristy place where everyone is trying to sell you some excursion or dinner, but it is quite normal in that place. The Sea is beautiful, although it is not surely the best you can find there. Just drive East on... More

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Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

We enjoyed Playa Dorada and the people are very friendly and not pushy. It is very safe on the complex- just great for families! They would ask if we wanted to look at their things for sale, but politely they took no for an answer. The water was clean and blue with a bit, but not tons of seweed. The... More

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akulivik
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The beach at the Barcello is nice. Had some issue with seaweed but not bad.Again the only complaint was the guests saving loungers at both the beach and at the pool. Seriously folks one or the other let ALL the guests enjoy the sun too! More

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Belleville, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

We had a great time here. This was our first trip to the Dominincan. The area was vey nice. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. The Playa Dorada region was very clean and well maintained. The whole complex is very safe, you can walk around the whole area day or night. The mall was good. Not alot of stores, but... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We have travelled many places in the Caribbean, the Pacific coast of Mexico and the beaches of southeast Asia and Playa Dorada is right up there with them as one of the beautiful beaches. We stayed at the Gran Ventana and the beach in front of the resort there is definitely one of the better parts of Playa Dorada, it... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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147 reviews 147 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012
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i love to go to the beach everywhere i go but this one in particular is not my favorite. the locals on the beach harass you to the point you dont even want to stay there. even while my girlfriend was getting her hair braided they were still tying to sell her things. literally walked one or two steps and... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

i really didnt enjoy my time on the beach the pushes people trying to sell you thing do not allow you to relax and injoy the beach at all they dont leave you alone More

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