Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada Resort Hotel Puerto Plata travel guide

Nestled on a beautiful golden sand beach on the northern coast in the Playa Dorada complex, Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada is the Dominican Republic's newest addition to the all-inclusive Viva Wyndham portfolio.<p>The newly completed 204-room resort is located in the heart of the 250-acre Playa Dorada complex, a self-contained resort area with a shopping mall, three casinos, numerous restaurants, discos, and of course, the 13-mile beautiful sandy beach of Playa Dorada and 18-hole Playa Dorada golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. The beautifully appointed exteriors and interiors reflect the Caribbean-style architecture and design found throughout the Dominican Republic. Most of the 204 guest rooms feature a private balcony and more than half are spacious junior suites with sofa beds. Featuring a full-service spa and a wealth of outdoor activities, Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada is the perfect destination for all types of travelers - from sports enthusiasts to adventure travelers to honeymooners or to those looking for more relaxing vacation experiences. Choose from exciting activities such as golf, horseback riding on the beach, swimming with dolphins, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, biking, tennis and more.<p> For those looking to explore, Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada is just minutes away from downtown Puerto Plata and Sosua featuring shopping and historic sites. It is also only 40 minutes from Cabarete, a charming town with shops offering local hand-made art, clothing and jewelry, as well as restaurants nestled on the beach with quaint atmospheres. *** Guests staying at the Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada will enjoy an all-inclusive vacation package that features accommodations; full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine; daily activities and fitness programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports with complimentary lessons; enrollment in the Kid's Club; live nightly entertainment; and all taxes, surcharges and gratuities. Vacationing families are afforded increased value as children 12 years of age and younger are invited to stay, play and eat for a nominal fee when sharing a room with two paying adults (maximum of two children per room). ***<p>The hotel offers a fresh water pool, a children's pool, Jacuzzi, 3 bars, a snack bar and 3 restaurants; theatre and discotheque; fitness center including weight room, sauna and shower area, and massage and spa at extra charge. Diving is nearby. The hotel also offers the Viva Wyndham Kid's Club for children from 4 to 12 years old, hospitality desk, tour desk, boutique/drugstore/gift-shop, beauty parlor, photo center, laundry services, car rental, and free parking. Baby-sitting service available at extra charge. Medical services available nearby at extra charge.