Pros
- Guests love the food and the relaxing, set-apart atmosphere
- Family-friendly resort with a kids’ club
PlayaBachata Resort in Puerto Plata is perfect for bringing the whole family on a fun-filled, budget-friendly Dominican Republic getaway
A classic all-inclusive complex situated on the gorgeous beachfront of Puerto Plata, PlayaBachata Resort provides guests with the perfect crash pad for their Dominican Republic adventure. Here, two buffet-style restaurants with wide-ranging dining options are stationed on premises to serve your all-day dining needs, though steak and Italian restaurant à la carte options are also available. Meanwhile, convenient features like a kids’ club offer lots to do for even the youngest travelers in your group.
Rooms are cozy and come stocked with all the amenities you need to make your stay more comfortable, including hairdryers, telephones, fully stocked mini-fridges and liquor on tap. Each room additionally features a balcony or terrace, though larger suites are also available for anyone traveling with a big group. Spend your vacation swimming on the beach and in the resorts four pools, or using the complimentary windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling gear. No matter how you spend your vacation, it’s sure to be amazing when you’re nestled between jungle and sea.
History buffs will love the sites at Puerto Plata’s Old Town, while the Malecon—a playful walking path and road set right up against the stunning Caribbean coast—makes for a wonderful stroll in the idyllic Dominican Republic climate. This resort is also close to Parque Nacional La Isabela, the first town established by Christopher Columbus, and the Damajagua Waterfalls—where 27 cascading waterfalls are your backdrop for a day of hiking and swimming.
For anyone looking to enjoy a proper gaming getaway with friends or even sneak away to hit the links during a family trip, multiple golf courses dot the area, including the ever-popular and exquisitely landscaped Playa Dorada Golf Course—a waterfront beauty situated inside the Playa Dorada Resort Complex. Playa Dorada is also home to an impressive shopping center, so even non-golfers may want to tag along for a bit of retail therapy.