Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada

I’ve so enjoyed our time here even though the weather has been a little uncooperative. The beach is perfect - gorgeous sand and lots of trees so you can be in the sun or the shade - whatever you like. The staff have been great and a special thank you to the fun & fitness team (loved the daily yoga and Pilates at the beach with Daniel and Merrilee) and the animation team (do they ever sleep?). Also our favourite alway-smiling bartender, Julien. 😊. The property seems very well planned and maintained. I also very much enjoyed the daily beach lunch, where they made up a stew or a soup or a stirfry in a huge pan over an open fire on the beach. Well done and always delicious! The orchids and peacocks just added to the lovely ambience here. And one of my favorite things was how this resort has made enormous efforts to be plastic free. Congratulations! The only thing I would’ve liked to have seen more of is something about the local culture. There were nightly performances, but none that I am aware of that showcased the Dominican culture.

The resort is fairly large with a very large pool. It is a single pool with 3 broken down areas with steps in between each section. In the middle where the pillars are, this is not a hot tub but rather an area where there are only high pressure bubbles. Drinks are good and they have some higher brands of alcohol. The buffet has lots to choose from for breakfast including omelets, pancakes and French toast to a pannini press for making sandwiches. Lots of variety of juice at the juice station. Service is quick and the staff are very pleasant. Coffee was smooth that went great with a mommosa in the morning. In the evening they have steak on the flat top that was perfectly cooked that you could cut it with a fork Typically for lunch we went to the snack bar where we had nachos with fries. There are burgers but beware the tops are cooked but the underside is still very pink. There were many varieties of pizza to choose from along with a salad station. Be wary of the salad station as on out trip there were 5 individuals sick after eating from it. Out on the beach behind the snack bar on most days they cook a paella with lots of shrimp, lobsters, white fish, clams and muscles, either with rice or noodles. This was a high light of the trip. We tried the Itallian dinner (reservations required)and the food was excellent. The snack bar turns into the Italian restaurant at night just an fyi. We also tried the Sukera restaurant (Tepanayki) with our group of 16 and the food was very tasty. The resort is not an adult only resort and did have more kids then what we were use to at an dR resort. This resort also brings guests in from the cruise ships so you will see orange towels walking around the resort and beach. Entertainment was excellent with a different theme must nights. A very nice and quaint courtyard with various types of musicians playing for about 1.5 hours at night. The main stage is where most of the crowds are nightly. We loved seeing the Peacocks daily walking the resort

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible stay at the Iberostar resort in Puerto Plata, and we want to give a special thank you to Rambo and Super Joe for making our experience truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, they went above and beyond to take care of us. Their energy, friendliness, and attention to detail made us feel welcomed every single day. No matter what we needed, they were always there with a smile, making sure everything was perfect. Rambo and Super Joe are the kind of employees who turn a great vacation into an amazing one. Their professionalism and genuine care for the guests really stood out, and they made our time at the resort even more enjoyable. The resort is lucky to have such dedicated and hardworking people on their team. Thank you again, Rambo and Super Joe, for your outstanding service and for making our trip to Puerto Plata so special. We hope to see you again on our next visit! 🌴☀️

I recently stayed at a beautiful resort iberostar porta plata, and the entertainment team truly made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the energy, warmth, and constant enthusiasm of the staff set the tone for an incredible vacation. A huge shoutout to rambo,,whose charisma and leadership kept every activity lively and fun. Ninja🥷brought nonstop energy to the beach games and pool competitions, always encouraging everyone to join in. smile,absolutely lived up to her name — her positive attitude was contagious, and she made every guest feel welcome. Shaggy had amazing dance moves and made the nightly shows so much fun to watch. Kingcong brought big personality and even bigger laughs during the comedy segments — he was a crowd favorite! The party vibes wouldn’t have been the same without the talented DJs. DJ Real kept the night parties fun with the perfect mix of international hits and Latin beats. DJ Indu brought great variety to the evening sets, making sure there was something for everyone. And I can’t forget Barbo, who brought great humor and style to the daytime activities while also helping keep the energy high all week long. Overall, the entertainment team worked incredibly hard and genuinely cared about creating memorable experiences for the guests. They turned a great vacation into an amazing one. If you’re looking for a resort in the Dominican Republic with top-tier entertainment and unforgettable personalities, this is definitely the place to be!

Had an amazing two weeks here, the star friends created many memories for my family with the many games and competitions. The very friendly staff treated us more as family than guests. This was definitely an experience that will forever live in memories. I will definitely be a return guest. Every night is filled with entertaining shows around the stage in the court yard. I highly recommend experiencing this place first hand! The restaurant has many food and variety for many guest and are more than willing to accommodate any food requirements. Santos from the main restaurant would greet us evey morning and evening with a very warm and welcoming gesture, making sure our cup of coffee or glass of wine was always full. Ninja, Rambo, Shaggy, and Smily were the four main star friends we had the pleasure to deal with but all in all every one of them did a great job including everyone, even the children. The only downfall i can say is that I have to go home and leave this beautiful place!

We had such a great time in this resort, a mix of everything, family oriented and along with lots of fun. Rambo and Super Joe’s service was incredible. Me encantó! I love that I saw familiar faces that made the experiences worthwhile as if you knew these people forever.

This was my first time here. I absolutely loved. I enjoyed the Zumba and aquatic aerobics with Merelyn. She is so beautiful, sweet and powerful. All the entertainment team made our stay a lot of fun, laughing, and dancing. I love the food and all the restaurant staff. The room was beautiful and comfortable. The Orchid’s Garden is beautiful and Jose the person in charge was very friendly. This is an environmentally friendly resort snd I highly recommend, Thanks.

I’m currently staying at Iberostar Waves in the Dominican Republic, and I can honestly say this trip was unforgettable! The resort itself is stunning — beautiful beaches, clean rooms, and great food — but what really made the experience stand out was the entertainment team. A huge shoutout to NINJA🥷 ,Smiley,Rambo, and Shaggy. They made every day so much fun! Whether it was pool games, beach parties, or nighttime shows, they brought amazing energy and made everyone feel included. They seriously go above and beyond to make sure you’re having the best time. And I have to give credit to the DJs, too — absolutely amazing! The music was always on point, setting the perfect vibe from day to night. From chill afternoon beats to the high-energy night parties, they knew exactly how to keep the crowd going. If you’re thinking about staying at Iberostar Waves, do it! The entertainment alone is worth it — the whole team truly made my trip one to remember.