Returning Vacationers!

This was our second time to the Iberostar Costa Dorada. We were not disappointed! The staff at this resort are by far the friendliest and helpful of any resort we have been to. Attention to detail. Our maid Felicia did a fantastic job looking after us.We had everything we needed. Anything we asked for it was in our room! Beautiful towel art every day! Our server, Sarita looked after us every meal. We were showered with hugs every day! The resort is in need of some updating, but the room [... read more]s are very clean and the resort is very well maintained. The food is excellent. Lots of selection. We would definitely return again.

First class resort.

The hotel was amazing. The grounds so well kept, pool area just lovely with lots of nice loungers. Buffet restaurant spotless clean with the best food ever, all a la cartes were first class we really loved the Japaneze, the cooks put on a great fun show. The chicken and steak cooked to perfection. The beach was breathtaking. The 2 peillo lunches ,one was chicken and rhe other seafood with great lobster. This is our top hotel in Puerto Plata. The best staff and service we have ever had. Can't [... read more] wait to return. Cheers the twins P.s. The beach barbecue and the beach live band were lots of fun

Another Great Vacay!

This was my second stay at the Iberostar. I was there 4 years ago, this time I decided to take my kids. When we checked in there was a mix up with the rooms, but they accommodated us fast and upgraded us to a poolside view. The staff were friendly and the food was as good as I remember. Everything was extremely clean and the bar and buffet/dining staff were prompt. The entertainment staff worked really hard, but I didn't find there were as many of them around this time. The one that truly stands [... read more] out was "skinny". He was hilarious and very friendly!!! I would definitely recommend this hotel, and I am looking forward to returning again soon.

Good Resort

Spent a week at Iberostar Costa Dorada in Puerta Plata April 2 to April 9 2017. Very good value for the money and the food was excellent, especially on Tuesday the Italian sea food paella they did on the beach. I won’t go into great details as I’ll only end up rehashing the many positive reviews, so I’m just going to do point form pros and cons. Pros: • As mentioned food was excellent, at the buffet, pool bar, Brazilian and Japanese la cartes. They make a fried chicken that would ri [... read more]val anything here, very moist and not greasy. • People very nice and always had a smile, they work very hard but will help you out whether you tip them or not. For example the knob for our air conditioner in our room broke; we didn’t bother telling anyone as the air conditioner was still working. That afternoon when we got back to our room a maintenance guy was there to replace the knob. The maid must of saw this and got it replaced for us without our asking, now this is service!!! • Favourite person was Yaya at the lobby bar, every morning I was there at 9:00 when it opened to get my cappuccino. After the second day I no longer had to order it as she would see me and start my coffee. • Room very clean but as mentioned by others dated and in need of a fresh coat of paint. • Pool area was nice and clean with lots of tree and shrubs, pool guys where there everyday cleaning, water nice and clear. Lots of pool chairs only issue was the ones in the shade they went very quickly. The towel game is alive and well here. Cons: • Mexican la carte restaurant was just awful, wouldn’t bother reserving this one. • Iberostar has this premiere program that they want you to sit down with them for 90 minutes, idea is for you to avoid the travel agents and go directly through them, blah, blah, blah. We were only there for a week so you can be sure I’m not wasting my time on this. When they see you aren’t interested they try harder to get you to listen to them, telling you they just started the job and needed you at attend so they don’t get fired. Anyway we found this annoying. • Beach, not really the hotels fault but Puerta Plata is known for windy beaches, the problem with this is the ocean is always churned up and not nice and clear (at least when we were there) the water looks dirty and when you go in it you come out with sand all over you (and sand in places it should not be). Also sitting on the beach is like being sand blasted due to the wind, not fun. All in all it was a nice vacation and good values for the money we spent, but I think next time we’ll go to Punta Cana.

Wonderful Resort

The resort was lovely. Mature vegetation with beautiful orchids in numerous locations on the grounds. Pool was well maintained. Personnel was constantly cleaning & tiding up the resort. Many items of different foods to choose from. Love that the resort was not huge. The layout was well thought out. Had rain late in the afternoon a couple days but were able to walk to main building without getting wet. View of the mountains in the distance adds to its charm. The only glitch was that front staff  [... read more]is being pressured into trying to sell time shares for Iberostar. Beach was well maintained. It is the Atlantic side so a little rough. Staff is wonderful!

March break 2017

This was my second stay at the Costa Dorada. Enjoyed it as much as the first. The Dorada is close to the airport, has great people, good food and entertainment plus a nice beach and pool. Booking the restaurants was quick and easy. The hotel was full during my stay but at no time did I feel crowded. The price tag was reasonable given the time of year and the quality of the hotel. Wouldn't think twice about returning again.

Awesome resort

Two sisters went and we felt very safe The food was really good and lots of selection Really enjoyed the weekend Beach BBQ Our room overlooked the pool Best view ever ...even could see and hear the ocean The Staff were lovely ... went out of there way to help you Nelson the server was tops ...always made sure we had a great spot to sit for our Breakfast and Dinners Japanese dinner was so entertaining and delicious Entertainment at night ... you wouldn't want to miss.. live band e [... read more]ach night Great spot for walking the beach everyday Also liked the short trip to the Airport

Great time at the Iberostar

Overall we were impressed with this resort- beautiful beach, well kept grounds, everything was laid out very well, and the little touches such as the soft serve ice cream machine and popcorn machine at the pool buffet did not go unnoticed. The entertainment staff here is the best I have seen in 6 years of traveling south. The only downfalls were the food (felt like I was always struggling to find something to eat and usually settled on pizza or pasta with salad) and the vendors that walked the  [... read more]beach and pool area and were kind of aggressive.

Great resort

Great time, buffet was always hard to get a clean table, had a great server on the night shift though always tried to get a table for us as we were a group of 10 Food is great and always a great selection would recommend this resort

Just OK

Grounds were clean, rooms were clean, impossible to get chairs by the pool unless you were one that saved them before 6:00 am. Beach was not great, lots of corral made it difficult to go in the water. A - la- carte restaurant food was not very good. Japanese was the only one we found that everyone enjoyed. We were a party of 10 and I would not go back.

Amazing resort

This was our first trip ever and i highly recommend it. The beach was beautiful. The resort is very clean and beautiful. Service was amazing. Food was excellent. Staff very friendly , kind and funny. Entertainment was very good. The pool area is very nice. Lovely plants. A beautiful bridge perfect for taking pictures.

GREAT VACATION !!

Very nice hotel, grounds very clean and well kept, mature trees and lots of greens, food was very good and fresh everyday. Restaurant a la carte are also good, my preference would be Japaness. Pool very big and well kept. Nice beach, long walk on the beach since the beach is so so long and also to note that there was lots of beach chair for the beach area. Staff very friendly and fun... Great service when reparation was needed. Nice rooms everything in perfect order and nicely cleaned everyday. [... read more] Overall very nice hotel with lots of Caribean cachet !! would go back and recommend this hotel to anyone. Thanks IBEROSTAR for a great stay. Stayed: February 2, 2017 to February 9, 2017 3 couples

Fun in the sun

The resort was great, the food was great, the staff was great. had a great time. Had some problems with the air conditioner but was fixed in a timely manner. The shows at night where very entertaining

Fantastic resort

The hotel was beautiful, the property was well taken care of . The staff was very helpful if needed anything. They had great choices of food ..the waiters were amazing very hospitable. The nightly entertainment had a great variety. Always keeping you entertained. The beach party cookout was a nice surprise. The rooms were kept cleaned and well stocked. We would definately return..also recommend this 5*resort.

Awesome Resort!!!

The iberostar costa dorada was excellent! this was my first all inclusive vacation and im glad i chose the iberostar. the hotel room was always nice and clean, and the amenities and grounds were all excellent!

Our family vacation

They have a very clean resort. Lots of activities to do. Easy to book excursion with. Book your all a carts right away as they book up. Personally my daughter and I really enjoyed the brazillian restaurant while my hubby and son loved the Japanese. The dive staff were amazing and fun to dive with. Very professional. Only issue was people putting towels on chairs to hold them. That you never saw anyone use. So our theory was if there was no one in the ocean and seat were empty for 30 minutes we m [... read more]oved the towels and used them. Evening shows were entertaining. And entertainment staff worked hard to involve everyone. We feel it was very good value for our stay.

First time at an all-inclusive resort!

Overall pretty good resort! Clean and well maintained. Good service from all staff; very friendly, entertaining and welcoming. Food was good; lots of variety and the cooks grilled fresh meat/ seafood right in front of you every meal. There were also 3 a-la-carte restaurants that were decent. Rooms were mediocre. Pool was fairly big and clean. Beach was a little disappointing as there were lots of patches of large rocks in the water and the water was darker and at times more murky than the pictur [... read more]esque clear blue-green water you see in pictures. Mixed drinks were fruity and delicious, not great for beer or wine as they only have one local beer on the resort "el presidente" and a local red and white wine. Careful of the locals though! They're very good at hustling tourists!

Fantastic Resort! Lots of fun!

I went here with a few friends for a week and we all had a fantastic time. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and the beach and pools were divine. Even though it rained for a part of the trip, there was still plenty to do and see. Really enjoyed the pool tables and the small library. Thanks so much!

Great Resot

Thought the staff and the food were great. My only complaint is that I wish the dancing had more options or themed nights. I'm not great at latin dancing and I wish there had been evenings when they had 90's or rock and roll.

Beautiful Resort

Iberostar Costa Dorado is a lovely clean and well kept resort. The food was amazing and the service fantastic. Would highly recommend it. Have visited many hotels in the Dominican and Iberostars are the best. The hotel staff are extremely helpful and always ready to please. Rooms were always cleaned daily and restocked. Great value for money. Would certainly return.