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Playa Dorada Holidays

4 out of 5 from 141 reviews

Hotels in Playa Dorada, Caribbean

Image of Celuisma Tropical Playa Dorada Hotel
2 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
2 Reviews
Image of Dorado Club Hotel
9 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
10 Reviews
Image of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Hotel
8 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
12 Reviews
Image of Holiday Village Golden Beach Hotel
7 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
35 Reviews
Image of Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada Hotel
5 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
9 Reviews
Image of Occidental Caribbean Village Playa Dorada Hotel
6 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
4 Reviews
Image of VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort Hotel
1 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
Room 2333 in Catalina buiding is quiet and looks over beach, you have to look through the trees but you can see and hear the sea. Pool rooms are horrendously noisy. Quiet pool rooms are away from main building over the car park.
60 Reviews
Image of VH Victoria Resort & Beach Hotel
4 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
7 Reviews
Image of Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada Hotel
2 of 9 hotels in Playa Dorada
2 Reviews

141 Reviews

Traveller Rating

  • Excellent
    36
  • Very Good
    45
  • Good
    34
  • Average
    17
  • Poor
    9

Review Overview

  • Eating Out
  • Nightlife
  • Beaches
Amber
16 years 7 months ago
Fantastic resort! Met so many people who im still in touch with!!..
I would advise anyone to go there! As i said before!!

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Katie
16 years 9 months ago
The hotel was very clean (there ws always people cleaning throughout the day).

On the beach was quite nice, a few people trying to sell stuff but if you stick to your guns and say no they do listen.

Overall the beach was good.

You can snorkel,use kyaks and sail boats and there are a few other activities you can do that you have to pay for.
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Joanne &paul
16 years 9 months ago
Money orientated people, kept asking for tips and ruined some good trips, by making you feel bad.
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Froggatt
16 years 9 months ago
THE RESORT

was very clean and very safe to walk around in the day or night, there is a shopping centre 5 min walk from hotel, were you will find a couple of English bars, Hemmingways and Phil Bar they stay open until the last person leaves and show all English football games.

BEACH

The beach is amazing stretching for miles take some bread from breakfast and walk into the sea up to your ankles and feed all the beautiful fish.

TRIPS

we did the dolphin swim which was fantastic, cost $145 (70 pounds)for whole day, you get 45 mins with the dolphins, i won't go into detail so not to spoil it, but i will tell it was one of the best experience of my life and my 15 year son hasn't stop talking about it to his friends so enough said.

OUTBACK SAFARI

This is a must do cost $70 (35 pounds)for whole day
You get picked up in a monster truck, and go up into the mountains, you visit a local village, what an eye opener that is they live in little shacks but are very pround of the few possessions they have, then onto the local School PLEASE take supplies with you Pens,Pencils,Rulers, Rubbers,Books,and sweets they are desperate for theses items,then onto Rum factory, then Tropical forest which is amazing then onto crocodile farm, then the afternoon is spent Boogie boarding in the sea well worth the money,

This Hotel is AMAZING and we will definitely be going back next year.
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Keith Haigh
16 years 9 months ago
as it rained most of the time we did'nt get much chance to get out and about but when we did the area looked very nice.
the beach was cleared of seaweed which had been washed ashore everyday.
we went on two excursions during our stay, the jeep safari which was very educating (shows you how well off we are) and the catamaran day out which was the best day of the holiday.
the small market on the beach near the hotel sold the usual trinkets but when you go to have a look at things the stall holders are round you like flies and be prepared for some hard haggling they will come down to your pricing eventually.
overall this holiday was a big let down, a few high points, but more lows.
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Pam
16 years 10 months ago
the resort was ok but not much to do apart from visit the plaza but the shops in there were all the same and very expensive.
the beaches were not what we expected they were dirty and the sea was dirty merky and you couldnt see anything even when snorkelling, the beach bar did nice food and drink. the people selling things got on our nerves a bit they were a little pushy.
all though the holiday was ok we wouldnt go to dom rep again.
we did do some lovley trips to ocean world dominican experience on the mega trucks and spent a day go carting.
overall a good holiday but the weather really did spoil it as thats what we remember most, rain rain rain.
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Caine Harding
16 years 10 months ago
as we were all inclusive we only went out on trips which were very good swimming with dolphins and sharks is something i've always wanted to do and done it here.
the beach went on for miles amd miles and felt very safe to walk along.
we were told to be careful about wondering outside of the complex so we didn't but were told that you get a lot of hassle from shop keepers to come into thier shop, one thing to remember is this is a very poor country and holiday makers are a good revenue for them.
it was very hot in the mornings but on a few days became cloudy in the afternoon and rained and when it rains it rains hard. according to a scuba guide who had been there for 10 years it was very feakish weather but should usally rain around 4-5 in the evening for about a hour then clear again.
overall we all had a great time.
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Sarah S
16 years 10 months ago
Dominican Republic is a gorgeous country. We were situated in a gated resort with about 10 hotels and a hige golf course. We took a hourse and cart around the resort and saw some of the other hotels. You can also walk into any of the other hotels and have a drink.
The golf course was lovely and we'd often walk round the grounds and stop for ice creams.
Ocean World was amazing and I'd really recommend it! I swam with the dolphins and my husband went with the sharks. I also did the dolphin encounter with my 1 year old.
Once off the gated resort you realise how under privlaged the people who live there are, it can be quite a shock seeing a whole family ona scooter carrying a television!!
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Tammy
16 years 11 months ago
the resort we stayed at was called the occidental grand playa dorado and we loved it. best girls vacation ever.lots of resturants great food and bars. not skimpy on their alcohol by any means but watch out for the rum can hit you pretty quick. they have whats called a fun club with the hotel staff who will entertain you morning noon and night great bunch of girls and guys they really like to get to know you. the beach and the pool area has no shortage of lounge chairs and you will have vendors who travel the beaches. no big deal but be good at getting a good deal. everything is cheapy cheapy. yes we would and will revisit again
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William Lloyd
16 years 11 months ago
the resort was very clean ,the beach was about 8 minutes walk away or if you wanted transport was provided. the beach was cleaned every morning and rubish taken away
on the beach was a snack bar serving snacks and drinks basic but clean and the food was good .the toilets where imaculate
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