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 Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10039 reviews
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Dec 09, 2025Overall good and fun experience (with some disappointments)
• It was a beautiful resort and beach. Most of the hotel is clean and the staff is nice. • Food was good, pretty basic buffet. • The rooms need upgrading in furniture and deep cleaning necessary on stains and other stuff, I had a premium pool view. • Overall it was priced on the less expensive side, so the resort overall based on value was good. We stayed for 5 nights, and was part of a large family group of 35 • Major disappointment was the arrival of my husband and I. We arrived at about 11:30 and I realize this is early for a hotel so we decide we will go to the lobby and wait there until check in is available, the front desk refused to let us in although we were coming with luggage from the airport and in a taxi. They insisted we pay $30 per person to even be allowed on property, its not about the money it was more on the rudeness and inconsideration. To top it off, they said at about noon we can come back to check in but we needed to be off the property. Not only was it inconvenient but I also was not informed of this charge ahead of time, again its not about the money but more so on the lack of customer service. After we walked away and ready to go elsewhere , another staff member saw us upset with our bags on the way out, he asked what happened and we explained the situation, and they said that's ridiculous, and they took upon themselves to ensure we remained in the lobby and allowed to check in 15 mins. We thanked him profusely and tried to brush it off.
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Dec 06, 2025Always a Wonderful Experience!
Have been here multiple times and this resort never disappoints. Customer service is top notch from the servers to bartenders and even the employees cleaning and sweeping the buffet area. Resort is beautiful and clean. Looking forward to visiting again. Domingo and Generosa at the main buffet have the talent of extreme customer service mastered. They work extremely hard. Luz and Carlos at the pool buffet are also very hard workers who are attentive and willing provide excellent customer service.
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Dec 05, 2025
Amazing
Great time spent with friends and family. Staff was friendly and food was great. Special thanks to King Kong for all his attention.
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Dec 05, 2025
Wonderful resort
Had a wonderful time. Clean and food was amazing. Staff was kind and helpful. Shot out to King Kong for being so kind with all of us.
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Dec 05, 2025
Great Experience!
We did a lot of research on Trip Advisor before finalizing our resort between Emotions, Iberostar and El Faro (Punta Cana). My husband and I ended up going with Iberostar for 7 days and we are very happy we picked this resort. Everything was great! Worth spending a little more money for a better resort (treat yourself!) - Very clean overall - Welcoming staff and always ready to assist you - Relaxing atmosphere (if you’re looking to party HARD, go to Punta Cana or Sosúa) - Great food and dessert options; love how they spread out breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. - Excursions available at the resort; horse back riding is recommended but apply bug repellent and you have the option to swim in the ocean (we opted out); we also did the City tour which showed us gem shop, Fort, cigar stores (optional), gift shops (optional), Central Park area, Pink area, and Umbrella area but as a couple we felt we could have done this on our own time rather than a tour but see the benefits of a family going on it. - Resort also offers daily activities; participated in Bingo and played volleyball with the other travellers - Remember to book your dinner reservation as soon as you check-in to try and get the best time slots for your family. We didn’t mind the late dinner time but might be an issue for others. No real complaints. If I really had to pick on something, the fuse went out a couple of times in the room whenever I used the hair dryer so we decided to turn off the AC when I used it. We normally don’t return to the same resort from our vacation but this would be an exception.
- Advisory**Important Information** Please note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults
- 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: Date modification at the same rate (except during December 15, 2026 – April 30, 2027). Cancellation without penalty. 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
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