Nightly rates from $208
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 11, 2012 Check-out: Jun 14, 2012

Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

4 stars
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata,
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
48 reviews
Can't complain

I had a great time. I can't wait to go back. My wife and I did the dinner on the beach, and people... See full review

  • Nabdadon
  • Apr 25, 2012
Weeks good, Bad weekends

The hotel was good, the staff were pleasant, BUT on the weekends from Friday at 3:00 pm to Sunday... See full review

  • Pastchief
  • Nov 28, 2011
Family-friendly beachfront all-inclusive in Dominican Republic

Grand Paradise Playa Dorada offers all-inclusive beachfront comfort in 424 rooms and suites 25 minutes from the international airport and 15 minutes from Puerto Plata. As part of the Playa Dorada complex, Grand Paradise is set on Costa Dorada beach near shopping and a championship golf course.

Highlights
  • No worries about pricing with all-inclusive fare
  • Close to international airport
  • Location on attractive slice of beach
Rooms

All rooms are equipped with one or two full beds, air conditioning, flat-screen television, safe deposit box, minibar with complimentary water and soda, full bath, and hairdryer. Suites include a separate living area, kitchenette, and balcony or terrace, with garden, pool, or ocean view.

Features

The all-inclusive package includes room, tips, and taxes, all meals (buffet style), snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic house drinks, daytime and nighttime entertainment, and nonmotorized watersports. Dining options include two full-service restaurants (reservation required) and a buffet, with midnight snack service available until 1 a.m. Four bars include a beach bar and a swim-up pool bar.

 

Daily daytime activities include aerobics, beach volleyball, dance classes, and contests. Non-motorized watersports such as kayaking, sunfish sailing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving (clinics at the pool) are also free of charge. Motorized sports (available for a surcharge) include Jet-Ski and waterskiing, and a ride on a banana boat. Other activities include ping pong, archery, mini golf, half-court basketball, and two tennis courts. Guests can also swim in the lagoon-style pool or relax in the Jacuzzi.  

 

The nighttime social scene includes nightly entertainment and the dance club Crazy Moon, open from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m., with free drinks.

 

A child's pool is available, and the Kids Club program offers supervised activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children ages 5 to 12.

Transportation
  • Gregorio Luperon International Airport (9.9 mi/16 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Puerto Plata (3.9 mi/6.2 km)
Business
  • Wi-Fi service (fee applies)

Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive Rooms

Suite
All suites are equipped a king bed, independent A/C, 32" flat screen TV, cable, telephone, safety deposit box ($), mini bar with complimentary water and soda, full bath, handheld hairdryer. Independent living area, kitchenette and balcony or terrace. Garden, pool or ocean view available. Iron and iron board
Superior Ocean View
All rooms are equipped with one or two full beds, independent A/C, 32" flat screen TV, cable, telephone, safety deposit box ($), mini bar with complimentary water and soda, full bath, handheld hairdryer. Full or partial ocean view. Iron upon request
Saver Room
All rooms are equipped with one or two full beds, independent A/C, 32" flat screen TV, cable, telephone, safety deposit box ($), mini bar with complimentary water and soda, full bath, handheld hairdryer. Garden or pool view. Iron upon request
Superior Garden View
All rooms are equipped with one or two full beds, independent A/C, 32" flat screen TV, cable, telephone, safety deposit box ($), mini bar with complimentary water and soda, full bath, handheld hairdryer. Garden or pool view. Iron upon request

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Hotel Map

Area served
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Nearby airports
Airport of Puerto Plata
Area description
25 minutes from the International Airport of Puerto Plata and 15 minutes from the Puerto Plata town.

Amenities

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Concierge
  • Currency Exchange
  • Doctor on Call
  • Free parking
  • Gift Shop
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Night Club
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Tennis
  • Tour Desk
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Edens
Seaside restaurant opens for snacks from 12:00 to 16:00, no reservation required. Opens for dinner at 18:30, see information
Hibiscus
Seaside buffet restaurant, features a thatched cana roof. Opens for breakfast (07:00 - 11:00) lunch (12:30 - 14:30) and dinner (18:30 - 22:00). Casual dress code. There are theme buffets for dinner.
Edens
Open-air, seaside BBQ & Grill a-la carte restaurant, features a thatched cana roof. Opens for dinner -reservation required- (18:30 - 22:00), casual dress code.
Michelangelo
A la carte Italian restaurant. It's air-conditioned and features a romantic atmosphere. Opens for dinner (18:30 - 22:00). Reservation is required. Business casual dress code.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (48)

Ratings and reviews for Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Overall score

3.2 / 5
48 out of 48
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.6

58% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Nabdadon
New York, NY, USA
Apr 25, 2012

Can't complain

I had a great time. I can't wait to go back. My wife and I did the dinner on the beach, and people were passing by taking our pictures as if we we celebrities or related to Obama.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

2
Albanian
Yorktown, NY 10598, USA
Apr 11, 2012

A great location

Bed sheets were too small for the bed and falling off. Bathroom needed repairs but, needed three calls for the handyman to show up, to declare that he needed a part and will come back, which never happened. Music was too loud at night, with a whistling noise that pierced my ears. Reception staff not helpful, you need to "pull" an answer from them. I had stomach discomfort, as had many other customers, however, there was no attempt to help. Had to walk to doctor's office, who charged me $212 (US). All in all, I would not go back, nor recommend it to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Hemingway's Bar & Grill had good Mexican food.

Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

1
jumior
new york
Mar 6, 2012

what a waste

the restaurants were terrible , staff would try to hustle you for every dollar. to have a safe in your room would cost 20 dollars a week, usually its standard in most resorts

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Sit back and Relax
Queens, NY, USA
Jan 30, 2012

Perfect Relaxation!

This was a second trip to Grand Paradise and was more impressed than the first. Smooth check-in. Beautiful beach, professional staff, and always great food! Great variety at the buffets, never boring selections. The staff always has a smile and never hesitates to accomodate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

3
Pastchief
Titusville NJ
Nov 28, 2011

Weeks good, Bad weekends

The hotel was good, the staff were pleasant, BUT on the weekends from Friday at 3:00 pm to Sunday at 1:00 pm the hotel books all the vacant rooms to the locals, when the local guests are on the resort the vacationers are neglected as the hotel does not put on additional staff to handle the influx of guests and also the locals are rude to the staff and vacationers they butt in line they walk in front of you as if you were not even there, they walk into you and look at you as if you did something wrong and don’t have very good manners. Over all I would go back again but ensure I had plans on Friday Saturday and Sundays The food was so so if you like pork and Chicken as that was the primary lunch and dinner meals

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
dayani
Tampa, FL, USA
Nov 9, 2011

An awesome place to stay with family

The hotel itself is very clean, the people in the hotel are very nice. Even thougth I was not used to the food they served in the buffet it was good. FYI if you are taking a one year old child formula milk or something because their milk is nasty they only have powder milk even in the stores. and remember to take baby food.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

the wifi internet you have to purchase it like for $3.00 a ticket for your whole stay. and their room service is great for a low cost of $5.00 every time you order highly recommend it.

Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

2
sweett0913
new york, ny
Sep 12, 2011

This hotel needs help

The staff is what made our stay better but other than that hotel needs work. No food past a certain time and very limited food options. The activities were limited and the hotel needs more pool time. Pool closes too early and the jacuzzi is not even hot.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Wild Safari tour with Rafael

Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
funnytennisman
United States
Aug 30, 2011

Great Vacation

This hotel was great places to stay, room was big enough for two people no more than that. We got upgrade to front ocean view because our tv didn't work in our first room. The staff was great, happy and helpful all the times. The location its great since is at the hard of the city, the buffet food was really good too, with many different kind from Dominican to European, and they also have two restaurants, that I will recommend to everyone to go to. Ok now the check in please try to arrive sometime during the week days because in the weekends you will get the locals rush and it is a lot of people and you will get stuck trying to checking, also there is a lot of the local staying in the weekend so the pools and the buffet area will get full really quick, but ones the week days arrive you will see all the attention that you will get from the staff. Please don't pay for any kind of ride most of the places are walking distance, expect scuba diving which is a 30 - 40 min. to get to the really nice areas.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
mr single
indianapolis
Jul 28, 2011

well worth the price

I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel is very family friendly. The works go out of your way to see that you have a good stay. The beach is beautiful, and the pool great. Dont have much on tv but who cares. I would have liked to do more activities but that was because of my short stay there not their falt.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort and Casino - All Inclusive

Reviewer score

1
Eagle Eye
New York
Jul 7, 2011

The worst Service That I ever Experience

I will be briefly describing this hotel:1- The staff most of them were annoying, every time when guests needs help with something the get mad. 2- They finish their breakfast at 10am, after that there is no way to get something to eat until 12:30 when they open the lunch buffet, which they made the same dishes for the 3 days that my girlfriend we went there.[...] In the Snack Bar they prepare the same over and over in the same way as their main restaurant does. I saw Hamburger the last day that I went there, but the rest it was just breads, cheese and ham.That's all that I need to say about this hotel, I won't recommend this hotel to anyone that I know.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
1
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