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What We Love
- Enjoy much-needed alone time at the Turkish bath, and hot stone massages at the spa
- Drop off the kids at Lucy's Club (ages 4-12) and enjoy your own adventures across Puerto Plata.
- Perfect your swing at the 18-hole Playa Dorada Beach & Golf Club, which is only five-minutes away.
Things to Know
- It's 20 minutes from the airport - your Dominican dream vacay will begin shortly!
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Onsite amenities are perfectly suited for couples and families alike.
Come on down and get your glow on at Costa Dorada aka "The Gold Coast." This expansive, Colonial-style complex is set in a primo location: you'll see epic views of the Atlantic to the northeast and the stunning Pico de Torres, a mountain nearly 2,650 feet high, to the west.
If those visual morsels don't tickle your vacay fancy, then dive into all that's here, starting (appropriately) with all the water sports. It's a haven not only for aquatic lovers, but also aficionados of many other fab things: beach, pool, grub, drinks, spa goodies & more.
All-inclusive means stress-free getaways: drinks, food and activities at your resort are included in the price of your vacay!
Location
Puerto Plata - BeachProperty Information
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General Policies & Fine Print
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fee are included in vacation price.
STUDENT/YOUTH GROUP POLICY - In order to maintain a family oriented environment, Iberostar Hotels and Resorts will be implementing a policy at student/youth groups. Students/youth All student/youth groups must be pre-approved and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Upon check-in, each group will be required to make a refundable cash deposit of USD $200.00 per room for any charges or damages that might be incurred during the stay. In the event that any member(s) from the group engage in inappropriate behavior disrespecting Hotel Staff and/or other guest or causing physical damages to facilities, the hotel management reserves the right to expel the entire group without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10238 reviews
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Aug 18, 2026Relaxing and yet entertaining.
Location, atmosphere, room and value are great. Entertainment is wonderful. Shout to Paola Burgos (bartender/server). She’s attentive and friendly. Made us feel welcome. We love her. Also, the server in the breakfast buffet was excellent.
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Aug 14, 2026Nice but needs work
The room smelled very musty no matter how long or how cold we ran the AC. Everything in the room stayed moist. I thought maybe just how it is with this humidity but talked to others and not the case. My family didn't want to pack up and moved so we stayed. They are closing in a few months to refurbish, hopefully it's fixed. The nightly entertainment was great. The buffet had enough choices even for my picky eaters. The pool is in a little disrepair but I was told that is definitely one of the things being repaired during closing. The beach access is excellent.
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Aug 03, 2026
Great vacation at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
We visited last week 07/25-07/30. The weather was wonderful, sunny low 90's. Although the resort is old (25 yrs) it is very well maintained with beautiful landscaping. The food at the buffet was good but very repetitive. One criticism is there is only one beer to choose from and it was not very cold. They were very accommodating when they changed our room to the 1st floor after we were given a room on the 3rd floor (no elevators) which was very difficult for our old legs. Lucy and Johancel were extremly helpful with all our needs. Look them up if you need any help as they will accommodate you in any matter possible.
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Aug 02, 2026Birthday Celebration/Vacation
Exceptional customer service, especially Lucy, Pedro,Leo, Yony Manuel and housekeeping Griselda and the restaurant staffs. We had a wonderful stay and great excursions experience ❤️. Planning to return again we more friends and family. My daughter had a wonderful 16th Birthday 🎂 vacation. Keep up the exceptional work here at Costa Dorada.
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Jul 27, 2026
Exceeded our Expectations
I can not say enough good things about this resort! The friendliest staff I have ever encountered on a vacation! Our concierge Johancel was top notch and exceeded our expectations. Everything was always clean, big spacious pool, entertainment at night, cooking on the beach during the day, and the food was always hot and fresh with tons of choices!