Located directly on the long, sandy beach of Costa Dorada. Approx. 5 minutesī drive from Puerto Plata, approx. 3 minutes from Playa Dorada. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/iberostar_costadorada/hotel/1794/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:05:46 EST Spaciously-designed colonial-style complex. The complex has 498 rooms and 18 Junior Suites in nine 3-storey buildings. Elegant atmosphere. Open-plan lobby with seating areas and bar, main restaurant for buffets (show cooking in the evening), 3 specialties restaurants, 1 restaurant near the beach and 4 bars.Other facilities: shops, boutiques and discotheque. In the extensive tropical gardens there is a pool area with separate childrenīs pool and terrace. Internet access. Gym and Spa. 488 stylishly-fitted rooms and 18 Junior Suites. All with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed, bath, shower, WC, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, cable TV and mini-bar. Safety deposit box hire approx. US$ 2,- per day. Balcony or terrace. The spacious Junior Suites also include a cozy seating area and sea view. Aerobics, exercises, water polo, table tennis, archery, tennis court (flood light approx. US$ 3 per hour), 1 hour per person and day of the following activities (subject to availability): windsurfing, kayaks and sailing. Varied buffets in the main restaurant, with show cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner, midday snacks in the beach restaurant. Dinner, reservation is required, in the specialities restaurants (Mexican, brazilean and tropical ). Snacks at the pool side restaurant. All local drinks and a selection of international drinks (24-hour bar service). Mineral water, soft drinks and beer from the mini-bar. (No alcoholic drinks will be served from 02:00 to 09:00 hrs.) Free entry into the discotheque. Mini-Club. Sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 488 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/iberostar_costadorada/hotel/1794/22/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:05:46 EST