Facilities & Services

On-site facilities include three pools, three tennis courts, a volleyball court, a gym, a spa, sauna, massages and further offers of beauty treatment, wireless internet corner, turn down service, 24 hours medical service (with charge), laundry service (with charge), beach towel service, wedding and honeymoon packages, romantic dinner in the beach, upgrade to Royal Suite. The hotel’s restaurants are renowned for the quality of their international cuisine, which amongst others include specialist seafood and oriental dishes.

Nearby

The hotel is situated on the seafront next to a long beach and the local area is buzzing with things to do including horse riding, aquatic activities such as windsurfing, sailing, diving and water-skiing, a variety of shops, a casino, nightlife and even a cable car, which takes visitors to a spot for panoramic views of the bay.

Accommodation

The hotel’s rooms are equipped to the highest standard and they all include telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar (welcome pack), iron and ironing board, tea/coffee service, hair dryer, shower, make-up mirror, quality amenities, alarm clock and electronic safe deposit box (with charge). Golf Trolleys can be reserved by prior request and depending on availability.

All Inclusive Food & Drinks

The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:00-10:00), lunch (12:30-15:00) and dinner (18:30-22:00), all buffet style, served in the Las Garzas restaurant. During meals hot beverages, soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks are offered. A la Carte breakfast can be taken at the El Dorado from 10:30-11:30. Also at the disposal of the AI guests in the A la Carte restaurants, are three themed dinners per week of stay, from 18:30-22:00; El Dorado (grilled meat), El Pescador (fish & seafood - non smoking), Jardin de Jade (Oriental - non smoking) - prior reservation required. Snacks such as hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, French fries, fruit, etc are available 24 hours at the snack bar beach club (except when the El Dorado restaurant is open). Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like mineral water, juices, cocktails, coffee, brandy, rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, etc are served at Merengue swim-up bar (10:00-18:00), Hicotea pool terrace bar (10:00-24:00), Getaway bar (21:00-23:00), Oxygen bar (09:00-20:00) and at the El Dorado beach bar (24 hours).

All Inclusive Sports & Entertainment

Sport facilities at the hotel include aerobics, aqua-aerobics, bicycles, darts, French bowls, daytime tennis, table tennis, volleyball, water polo, kayaks, sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing, one introductory scuba diving lesson at the pool per stay, as well as frequent daytime activities (with beach & pool games, sports, Spanish lessons, cooking lessons, yoga, tai-chi) and evening entertainment (with live music, shows, dancing).

Useful Information on Distances

The hotel is located just 5 kilometres from the city centre of Puerto Plata and only 15 kilometres from its international airport.

Official Rating - 4* - All Inclusive

This exclusive resort was completely refurbished in 2006 providing facilities and rooms of the highest quality. The hotel, which is only for the over 18s, is an ideal place for couples to relax or enjoy their honeymoon or wedding. Its location - literally next to the 18-hole Playa Dorada golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones – makes it a favourite among golfers. The hotel has also its own golf shop.