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.

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Rooms

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 Amenities

• 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

Renovation Notice

This hotel is closing for a complete overhaul April 30, 2008. It will reopen with additional amenities under the name Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Beach Resort & Casino October 31, 2008 (date subject to change).

Recreation

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

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

Policies

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

Dining

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.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Unlimited food and drink
• Dominican alcoholic beverages
• House wine with dinner
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Lobster, fine wines, imported liquor, drinks at disco, casino food and drink (drinks free while gaming)

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Use of nonmotorized water-sports equipment
• Use of swimming pool/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Motorized water-sports equipment

  Land sports

• Use of bicycles (one hour per day)
• Horseback riding (one hour per day)
• Volleyball

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A Kids’ Club offers children 4–12 a program of supervised activities.
Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Casino
• Daily activities program
• Nightly shows and entertainment
• Entrance to disco
  Not included: Food and drink at casino (drinks free while gaming)

Not included

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Lobster, fine wines, and imported liquor
• Casino food and drink (drinks free while gaming)
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Motorized water sports
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Babysitting services
• Medical services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

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Playa Donada

Puerto Plata,

Dominican Republic

Nearest major airport:

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)

Area:

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic