Allegro Playa Dorada - All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Offering day and night activities, a casino, an air-conditioned children's club, and a spacious beach, this resort attracts travelers from North America and Europe.
Insider tip: Guests enjoy complimentary access to a disco at a sister hotel, the Jack Tar Village Puerto Plata, but drinks there incur a surcharge.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Allegro Playa Dorada are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Open to blue sky, green grounds, and tropically soft air, this Mediterranean-style Puerto Plata resort contains 501 rooms in five white buildings three stories high, with red-tile roofs (no elevators). Activities include a supervised children's club and nightly shows in an open-air theater. The resort purifies its water.
Massage is available and a beauty salon offers hair and nail care (surcharges for all). Four computers in an Internet station near the terrace behind the main bar offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available to transport guests from the airport to Allegro Playa Dorada. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this Puerto Plata hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Spa services on site
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Hair salon
- Spa tub
- Pool table
- Swim-up bar
- Currency exchange
- Parking (free)
- Swimming pool - children's
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Bar/lounge
- Babysitting or child care
- Supervised child care/activities
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Number of rooms: 501
- Tour assistance
- Kids' club
- Casino
- Wedding services
- Caters to singles
- Caters to couples
- Caters to families
- Caters to groups
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning service
Room Descriptions
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this Puerto Plata resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). Allegro Playa Dorada offers 501 air-conditioned guestrooms in five buildings of three stories each. Some rooms have step-out balconies or patios, or juliet balconies (not large enough to walk onto), with views of the mountains, golf course, or sea. Tropical-print fabrics complement the tile floors. In-room safes (surcharge) are available. |
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- In-room safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoking rooms
- Ceiling fan
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Climate control
- Direct-dial phone
- Shower/tub combination
- Complimentary toiletries
- Window opens
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Hair dryer
Area Attractions
Playa Dorada Plaza (shopping, dining) - 0.5 km (less than a half-mile)
Brugal Rum Factory - 3 km (2 miles)
Downtown Puerto Plata - 8 km (5 miles)
Ambar Museum - 8 km (5 miles)
Fortress San Felipé - 8 km (5 miles)
Teleférico (cable car to mountaintop) - 12 km (7.5 miles)
Downtown Sosúa (shopping, dining) - 20 km (12.5miles)
Cabarete (shopping, dining) - 40 km (25 miles)
Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP): Approximate driving time to Allegro Playa Dorada is 20 minutes and distance is 20 km (12.5 miles).
Driving directions from Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport: Exit the airport and turn right. Continue straight on the main highway, Av Sosúa Puerta Plata, to the resort complex of Playa Dorada. Turn right into the main entrance of the Playa Dorada complex and follow signs to the hotel.
Getting there: The best way to reach Allegro Playa Dorada from the airport is by taxi, fares are approximately US$16–$25. Prices are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this Puerto Plata hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Guests of Allegro Playa Dorada can walk to the many shops and restaurants immediately around the hotel. A taxi or rental car is needed to travel farther afield in Puerto Plata.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Activities
The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
This hotel offers a range of water and land sports, from snorkeling, kayaking, and windsurfing, to tennis, volleyball, and archery. Up to one hour of horseback riding per guest per week is offered and golfers can practice on a putting green.
For the full 18 holes, golfers need go only about 100 meters (109 yards) to the Playa Dorada Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Golf incurs surcharges for greens fees and all equipment rental.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Kayaking on site
- Swimming on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Whale-watching nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Volleyball on site
- Boating nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Sailing on site
- Water skiing nearby
- Basketball on site
- Golfing nearby
- Playground on site
- Tennis on site
Restaurants & Bars
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). Restrictions apply for ŕ la carte dinners: guests may dine at each ŕ la carte restaurant once per stay (if staying less than seven nights) or once per week (if staying seven or more nights). |
La Palma - The resort's main restaurant is air-conditioned and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, with nightly themed dishes such as Italian and Caribbean specialties offered in addition to international selections.
El Patio - This air-conditioned, ŕ la carte dinner restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine. Two seatings are held nightly, with reservations required.
Sample menu for El PatioSample menu for El Patio
Appetizers:
- Assorted nachos, tacos, tamales, burritos
- Mexican Azteca Soup
- Seafood Salad
Main courses: - Salmon Filet with Avocado Sauce
- Chicken Breast with Black Mole
- Garlic Octopus
Las Brasas - Featuring grilled items, this air-conditioned place serves ŕ la carte dinners in a pretty setting of red and white linens. Two seatings are held nightly, with reservations required.
Sample menu for Las BrasasSample menu for Las Brasas
Appetizers:
- Selections from the salad buffet
Main courses: - T-bone Steak
- Creole Chicken
- Grilled local Fish
Desserts: - Selections from the dessert buffet
El Trovador - Facing the sea with a front shaded by a green awning, the open-air El Trovador serves Italian ŕ la carte dinners. Two seatings are held nightly, with reservations required.
Sample menu for El TrovadorSample menu for El Trovador
Appetizers:
- Antipasto dello Chef
- Crema di Zucchina
- Minestrone
Main courses: - Lasagna al Forno
- Cannelloni Rossini
- Osso Buco Piamontesa
Desserts: - Dolce dal Buffet
Las Olas - This pizzeria opens at night for pizza.
Sample menu for Las OlasSample menu for Las Olas
Main courses:
- Tropical Pizza
- Prosciutto Pizza
- Flamenca Pizza
Beach Club - This casual spot serves a barbeque buffet lunch and drinks.
El Bohio - Located next to the "relaxation" pool, this fast food eatery serves salads, burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream.
Mar Azul - This is the resort’s main bar and also the place for late-night snacks.
Swim-up Bar - Located in the main pool.
A beachfront coffee station with seating under umbrellas is open for coffee 24 hours.
Location
1 Playa Dorada Complex
Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic
Nearest major airport:
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP-La Union)
Area:
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
