Guests will receive up to $300 in Resort Credits (in the form of coupons). Credits are valid towards Star Prestige Package, specialized dining, spa and much more. Detailed specifics of the resort credit will be provided upon check in.
Important information: Redemption instruction will be given at check-in. Restrictions may apply. Resort Credit coupons must be presented at time of service. Services and amenities are subject to availability and must be booked/requested upon arrival. All services and amenities purchased with resort credits must be purchased at full price. Credit is per room, per stay. Coupons have no cash value and are non-refundable, non-transferable and must be used during guest stay and may not be used in future bookings. Credits may not be transferred to another property. Resort credits do not apply to contracted group bookings. The coupon only covers part of the total amount of each service or amenity. Refunds will not be issued for unused Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $500 in Resort Credits (in the form of coupons). Credits are valid towards Star Prestige Package, specialized dining, spa and much more. Detailed specifics of the resort credit will be provided upon check in.
Important information: Redemption instruction will be given at check-in. Restrictions may apply. Resort Credit coupons must be presented at time of service. Services and amenities are subject to availability and must be booked/requested upon arrival. All services and amenities purchased with resort credits must be purchased at full price. Credit is per room, per stay. Coupons have no cash value and are non-refundable, non-transferable and must be used during guest stay and may not be used in future bookings. Credits may not be transferred to another property. Resort credits do not apply to contracted group bookings. The coupon only covers part of the total amount of each service or amenity. Refunds will not be issued for unused Resort Credits.
Resort Details
- Various Bars/Lounges
- La Fuente
- La Plaza
- Ruta 66
- El Bohio
- El Chiriguito
- Aqua Bar
- The Wet Bar
- Various Restaurants
- Mare Nostrum - Italian restaurant
- La Hacienda - Mexican
- Sakura - Japanese restaurant (Reservations Required)
- El Mercado - Buffet
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Disco
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Ironing Amenities (On Request)
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Liquor store†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- The hotel is the perfect setting for romance. In its facilities, located in the heart of a tropical paradise, we offer attractive packages for weddings, renewal of vows and honeymoons. Hotel professionals will ensure that every detail is taken care of, from the bride's bouquet to the wedding cake, or the a la carte menus. Everything to make that day unforgettable.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program, onsite
STAR CAMP:
Star Camp is free and part of the all-inclusive experience at Iberostar and features more than 140 age-based activities based on the approach and theory of multiple intelligences, which advocates personal growth through cooperation.
· Discover a new, artistic dimension by reproducing giant versions of works of art as a team.
· Use all the senses in a trendy restaurant atmosphere to guess the dishes on our sensory menu.
· Record short films, become a journalist, publicist or the stars of an improvised video.
· Discover the inner artist by working with clay.
· Accept (im)possible challenges and blindy cross a terrain full of obstacles with the help of team members.
· Perform exciting scientific experiments, such as creating snow or ice, in true frozen style despite the heat of the pool.
· Learn how to get a hard-boiled egg into a bottle or experiment with colors.
· Summer classics like darts, capture the flag or Olympic-style events.
Monkey Star camp - 4-7 years old, Dolphin Star camp - 8-12 years old.
STAR CAMP FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Minichef, Tie Dye, Not another drop, Olympic games, Get wet, Super hero day, Water carpet, Waterbomb, The search, Teen Disco, Games on stage, The treasure hunt & Sand castles
Star Camp Shows:
On the Rock, Circo, Queen, Fiesta playa, Canta bahia, Rock, Funny nights, MJ Show, Reggae beach party, Iberostar Awards, El regreso del rey Las Vegas, The circle of life Magic, Latin Funny nights, Boogie nights
What's New!
Wanda’s wacky kitchen, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Save the Reefs, Star Camp Live Show
- Direct access to a beach
- Diving †The hotel has a CDC Padi Gold Palm Resort diving center, run by Dressel Divers International, which offers a wide range of diving / snorkel excursions by boat and other aquatic activities. Certified divers help beginners become familiar with what’s to see under water.
- Fitness center on-site
- Jacuzzi †Sauna and jacuzzi have an extra charge, access is not complimentary
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water SportsSailing
Catamarans
Kayaking
Snorkeling - PoolThere are 2 small pools for children and only one large pool for adults.
- Sailing †
- Sauna †Sauna and jacuzzi have an extra charge, access is not complimentary
- Spa †At the hotel there is also time to relax and disconnect from the world. This modern spa offers the possibility to enjoy treatments, massages, Jacuzzis and a Turkish bath to make a dream vacation complete.
- Sports court onsite †- Basketball court- Two Pickleball court
- Teen programs †
- Teens disco
- Tennis court
- Golf †
For golfers, there is an 18-hole course in Playa Dorada, located approximately 1.5 miles away from the property.
- Fun for Parents
The IBEROSTAR Costa Dorada hotel offers a varied entertainment program. During the day, a wide range of sporting activities and games is offered and at night, dancing, live music and variety of shows.
- ActivitiesWithin the facilities of the IBEROSTAR hotel you can practice gymnastics, table tennis, archery, tennis and basketball.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from BeachBound Customers
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10094 reviews
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Feb 23, 2026Average all inclusive resort
Good: Resort is well maintained and a beautiful property. It had a pretty good layout. Nice beach, rooms were comfortable. Good A/C in the rooms and a safe. Staff was friendly and service was good. There were lots of bars so lines weren't too long. There are an abundance of loungers and seating on the resort with a lot of permanent umbrellas for shade. Many chairs were reserved pool side by 9 am but we could fairly easily get some with a bit of shade for our group of 6 without waking up at 6 am to stake a claim on a spot. Likewise if you are looking for a couple shady chairs in the agternoon they were easy to find. No shortage of pool towels or anything. This may not be a pro for everyone but they did not use disposable water bottles on resort - you got 2 reusable glass bottles for your room and each building had ice/water to refill them or your water bottle so it was easy to get clean water and not throw away a bunch of plastic. Meh: pool was pretty cold but I think thats typical and some people prefer that since its so hot out..ocean was warmer for a swim. The pool was pretty murky and not the cleanest. Entertainment was pretty meh if youre into that but theres lots of seating if you just want to sit and hang out and play cards with your pals in the evenings. Food was ok/average at buffet and a la cartes. Bad: The 3 a la cartes are pretty small for the resort which made booking really hard. You could only book 3 days in advance and restaurants were fully booked 2 days in advance so we arrived sunday but soonest we could get an a la carte was Wednesday and we could only ever manage 830 pm bookings (was a group of 6 but offering to split into 2s/4 didnt seem to increase our options). Only lunch options are also buffet style. As a result we ate at the buffet for our first 3 days for all meals and on Tues/Wed our entire group came down with a nasty viral gastroenteritis that kind of dampened the rest of the trip. Illnesses can happen at any resort but self serve buffets are high risk for getting something. There was hand sanitizer at the buffet but it was very much optional and everyone was touching the same tongs. Also some wild kids running around licking weird stuff like the self serve ice cream scoops probably doesnt help.
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Feb 23, 2026Excellent
Concierge Yony Rosario was the best person ever . Great help and goes above and beyond to help . He is the best in Iberostar !!!!!
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Feb 22, 2026
Extraordinary
Thank you to Starly in concierge and Lisbeth in reception department who made our vacation for the second time an experience to celebrate. The food, activities, beach, pool and shows was awesome. Thank you guys without you our family vacation would not happen. We love you guys!
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Feb 21, 2026
Moderate experience
Overall the resort was good. Clean, friendly staff, etc. I HATED the chained up birds being brought around. Please free those birds that was depressing and not entertainment. Food was good with fun options. Unfortunately 3/6 of us traveled home with very intense vomiting and diarrhea so for that reason I wouldn’t return.
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Feb 20, 2026
Enjoyed the entertainment, the food and drinks. The beach, the view the feeling of home.
The staff, the service and the treatment was amazing. Definitely coming back.
- AdvisoryPlease note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults
- AdvisoryImportant Information The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced
- AdvisoryPool at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada in Puerto Plata will be closed from August 30, 2026, to October 26, 2026, and sales have been blocked in the system for these dates. For reservations affected by this closure, we offer three options: 1. Date modification at the same rate (except during December 15, 2026 – April 30, 2027). 2. Cancellation without penalty. 3. Relocation to another hotel in the area.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
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.Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
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. - Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed