Paradise Beach Resort & Casino - an Amhsa Marina Resort
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Opened in 1987 as one of the first North Coast destinations near Puerto Plata, the resort provides budget-minded families and couples with a relaxing, casual atmosphere and activities such as water sports and horseback riding.
Insider tip: The Crazy Moon disco ranks as one of the North Coast's liveliest spots.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort & Casino 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). Interspersed with tropical gardens, this 363-room Puerto Plata resort's 20 three-story, pastel buildings (no elevators) resemble a compact colonial plantation complete with green wood railings. Children have their own supervised activities, and pool and massage services are available for adults. For additional fees, a tour desk arranges excursions such as four-wheeler trips into the mountains, river rafting, and whale watching (in season). A convenient guest services desk is also available. |
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Bar/lounge
- Babysitting or child care
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Casino
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Currency exchange
- Nightclub
- Parking (free)
- Swimming pool - children's
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Dry cleaning service
- Banquet facilities
- Tour assistance
- Number of rooms: 363
- Suitable for children
- Supervised child care/activities
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). Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort & Casino offers 363 air-conditioned guestrooms in a cluster of low-rise, Victorian-style buildings. All rooms have French doors that open onto latticed balconies or patios overlooking the resort's gardens or the ocean. Decor is tropical, with whitewashed rattan furniture, floral fabrics, and terra cotta–tile floors. Room amenities include cable TV, telephones, in-room safes (surcharge), walk-in closets, and tiled bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. |
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wake-up calls
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Smoking rooms
- In-room safe
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
Area Attractions
Playa Dorada Plaza (shopping, dining) - 91.5 meters (100 yards)
Brugal rum factory - 3 km (2 mi)
Downtown Puerto Plata - 5 km (3 mi)
Amber Museum - 7 km (4.5 mi)
Fort San Felipe - 8 km (5 mi)
Teleférico (cable car to mountaintop) - 9 km (5.5 mi)
Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP): Approximate driving time to Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort & Casino is 20 minutes and distance is 16 km (10 mi).
Driving directions from Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón AirportDriving directions from Puerto Plata International Gregorio Luperón Airport:
- Outside the airport, turn right
- Continue straight on the main highway to the resort area of Playa Dorada
- Turn right into Playa Dorada and follow signs to the hotel
Getting there: The best way to reach Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort & Casino is by taxi. Fares are US$16–$25. Rental cars and limousines are US$36-$75. All fees are subject to change without notice.
Rental cars are available online. Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are also available.
Getting around: Guests of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada can walk to many shops and restaurants immediately around this hotel. A taxi or rental car is needed to get further afield; fare to the town of Puerto Plata is US$5–$15.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
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).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Hunting
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Aerobics
- Personal watercraft
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golfing
- Snorkeling
- Boating
- Whale-watching
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
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).
Hibiscus - Overlooking the sea, this open-air restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. All include international choices as well as theme selections at dinner.
Eden's - In the evenings, this open-air place becomes Eden's Grill for à la carte service featuring grilled fare. Reservations are required. From noon until 4 PM and again from midnight to 1 AM, it's the spot for burgers and other fast foods.
Michelangelo Restaurant - Open only for dinner, this restaurant offers an à la carte Italian menu. Reservations are required, and men are asked to wear long pants and shirts with sleeves.
The resort includes a swim-up pool bar, and bars near the pool, on the beach, in Hibiscus, in the casino (open until 3 AM), and in the Crazy Moon disco (open until 4 AM). Drinks in the Crazy Moon are not included in the room rate.
Location
Playa Donada
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 1 PM
