Iberostar Costa Dorada

Frommer's Review

With easy access to the beach, this hotel is owned and operated by a sophisticated Madrid-based chain, Iberostar. Elegant and striking, it has one of the most exciting designs of any hotel in Puerto Plata, with some of the most intricate stone, tile, and mosaic work, and a rambling combination of Taíno, Andalusian, and Moorish architecture. Several roofs of this hotel are covered with woven palm fronds, noteworthy for a hotel of this scale, sheltering a design that opens onto views of arcades, hidden courtyards, and fountains. A day or night pass, which entitles you to a meal, a round of drinks, and a view of the unusual design, costs US$40 (£21) per adult (either 6pm-2am or 10am-6pm), or half price per child under age 12.

Rooms are cool and airy, with tilework floors, earth tones, brightly colored upholsteries, wall weavings inspired by Taíno designs, and big windows. Each has a compact, shower-only bathroom, and the staff seems more alert and hip to the expectations of an international clientele.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; 5 bars; large pool; kayaks; sailing; windsurfing; children's activities

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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