What We Love
- The food here is simply superb. Award-winning chefs create innovative seafood and Asian menus so spectacular that every meal is better than the last and impossible to top.
- Get the party started at Oxygen Bar and welcome the wee-hours from the 24-hour Beach Club, where you can play, drink and snack all night.
- The resort offers water-bound fun like snorkeling and kayaking, each of which is included as part of the resort's all-inclusive plan!
Things to Know
- The resort is approximately one hour away from Santiago airport.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Playa Dorada Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. is nearby.
Resort Details
- El Dorado RestaurantThis is a restaurant specializing in grilled meats.
- El PescadorThis is an a la carte restaurant with fish and seafood.
- Jardin de Jade RestaurantThis is a restaurant specializing in Oriental fusion food.
- Las GrazasThis is a buffet restaurant with international food.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Bar Getaway
- Bar Merengue
- Bar Hicotea
- Snack Bar Beach Club
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf,Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box†
- Sauna†
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access
- The wedding package includes an upgrade to a suite, ceremony on the beach, waitress services and wedding coordinator, guitar duo, romantic dinner on the beach and a romantic breakfast in the room after the wedding night.
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †The golf course has 18 holes.
- Motorized Water Sports †This includes banana boats, water skis, jet skis and parasailing.
- Non-Motorized Water SportsThis includes windsurfing, kayaks, snorkeling equipment, sailing lessons and scuba diving lessons.
- PoolThere are 3 pools on site. 2 of the pools have activities and animation. The other pool has no animation or activities to allow guests to relax.
- Sauna †
- Spa †
- Tennis court †There are 3 tennis courts on site.
- Gambling †
- Golf †A golf course is located within a mile of the property.
- Other Local AttractionsSome nearby attractions include: Ocean World Park & Marina, a Cable Car to top of "Isabel de Torres" mountain,Fortaleza de San Felipe and the Amber Museum.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9200 reviews
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Jul 01, 2025Cat time
This is really late review but finally got around to it.We have a home in Sosua but first went to DR 20 years ago and this is where we went.We went 6 times in 3 years and loved it so this year fir our 20th DR anniversary booked an upgrade room.Very disappointed to say the least food was perfect for the cats and there kittens on resort which we loved being cat people.Hopefully those that read this carry on feeding them sardines at lunch and dinner and eggs from breakfast.Just remember they are not domesticated cats yet not feral with bugs and such ,so they dont really like human conatct just a meal.Hopefully everything goes to plan with Iberostar leasing complex and doing renos as it is a nice area with mall and golf course.Bed was good /no bugs in room/drinks were good/staff very friendly and helpful but food was a 2/10 at best.We ate across the street and in Sosua as we drive.Other complaints you read are just what you fund sometimes at all inclusive resorts no biggy.
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Jun 26, 2025Vaccation was amazing, loved it!
The resort is very beautiful, and the beach is very well maintained. The food is good, but what I appreciated the most were the staff — very friendly and helpful. Bingo is a lot of fun!!! Thanks to Dio, Michael, Lisselotte, and the amazing egg lady ❤️
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Jun 25, 2025
Vacation at bluebay
Great experience Had a good night time with the activity guys Alfredo was very fun teaching us how to dance bachata Guitar guy was great and lizelot was great singer GREAT show Show was the best part of the resort Dj edwin was good Beach was also great Playa dorada was grwya ROOMS COULD BE WAY better though 24 hour snack needs improvement as well
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Jun 21, 2025Decent for budget
As a DR local: Decent for the price but anything in Puerto plata is not touching anything in the bavaro-punta area. Pros: - lovely beach - Good wifi all around - not many people Cons: - poor licor service - no disco - poor rooms - limited food options Check in at 3pm sharp Bottom line: if you get a nice deal you can come as a casual experience/vacation if not skip
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Jun 16, 2025
Disappointed vacation
My wife and I traveled to Bluebay Villas Doradas in June 2025 for vacation. We understood when booking this resort, that it was very budget friendly and did not have unrealistic expectations. First issue we had when checking in at 2:15 pm, we were told there would be an early check in fee if before 3:00 pm. I understand if that was their policy, but we were not aware ahead of time for this. Resort was well below capacity and our room was ready but they still insisted on charging extra. We typically only travel with a limited amount of cash and most of that is reserved for tipping staff. So unfortunately this early check in fee came at the expense of tips for staff. Our room was fine. Very clean. Had all the necessities we would need. No complaints with room. Alcoholic drinks were not good at all. We don't need top shelf but definitely prefer not to have bottom shelf either. We tried multiple combinations of drinks throughout the week and never found one we could tolerate. Beach was absolutely beautiful. Water was amazing. No complaints here. All the facilities were kept extremely clean. Staff worked hard to keep it this way. With the resort being extremely low capacity, the restaurant options were limited to one or two open per night. Food choices were not great but not terrible either. The main issue we had was both of us getting sick from dinner one night. We have traveled a lot over the years, multiple to Dominican and all over the carribean. We have had occasional stomach issues before that normally got better in a day or so. Not this time. My wife was so sick and dehydrated she had to visit the clinic on site for medication. We spent 4 of our 7 days mostly in our room due to not feeling well. We spoke with several other couples that experienced the same issues within days of us getting sick. We never determined exactly what made us sick but suspected the salads or fruits and vegetables. Entertainment staff worked extremely hard to try and get crowd participation. It was difficult with such low numbers here. All staff was extremely friendly.
- Current Renovations: Description: This hotel is an adults only hotel where the minimum age is 18.
- 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 fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed