Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • 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

On-Site Amenities
  • 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
On-Site Wedding Services
  • 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

On-Site Recreation
  • 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 Sports
    Sailing
    Catamarans
    Kayaking
    Snorkeling
  • Pool
    There 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
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †

    For golfers, there is an 18-hole course in Playa Dorada, located approximately 1.5 miles away from the property.

On-Site Attraction
  • 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.

  • Activities
    Within the facilities of the IBEROSTAR hotel you can practice gymnastics, table tennis, archery, tennis and basketball.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 10072 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    We loved our stay at this resort. For sure will be going back. The service was great. Everyone was super helpful

    We loved our stay at this resort. For sure will be going back. The service was great. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Yura at the pool bar was one of are favorites. Lucy at front desk was super helpful. Some of the evenings there was live music by the lobby and was great awesome

    Feb 10, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful weather. Great food. Great experience.

    This place is beautiful. All the workers are friendly and helpful. I am planning to come again next year.

    Feb 10, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good value for money. Phenomenal staff.

    Dedicated, warm, welcoming, HARD-WORKING staff. Phenomenal service! Good value for money. Thank you Dawell, our amazing host, for everything!

    Feb 09, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    First time but not our last

    We stayed for 13 days. The stay has been amazing. The hotel is clean. The staff has been very friendly, from the front counter to bartenders, wait staff, to house keeping. Our concierge Lucy has been fantastic! She helped us book our à la cart restaurants (each was very tasty). Lucy gave us a warm welcome every day and provided a lot of information. Kennedy also welcomed us every day at the buffet holding us a table to have breakfast and dinner. Escuela with house keeping was wonderful and left us fun sculptures in our room. Pool area was great, clean and the bartenders in and out of the pool were fun and made tasty drinks. The beach was nice, sand was clean and the lunch served on the beach was good. Especially the Bbq. All the food was good, the deserts could use some work. The nightly entertainment was great! Amazing dancers and show productions. Every day was a fantastic show. The entertainment team throughout the day was also fun providing games and music. Overall a great trip. The disappointing part was the walk along the beach to the market. As you walked away from the resort you come to area that has a “river” of water that is full of garbage. Be careful to not get caught when the tide is in because you are forced to walk through the garbage water. The vendors at the market are decent. Not to pushy and a simple no thank you and they let you be.

    Feb 08, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    No complaints just perfect.

    Great experience, wonderful food and grounds and fantastic staff. Lobster on the beach, stellar!

    Feb 05, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
General Policy
  • 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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Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319