I live and work in Puerto Plata and I am regularly at Playa Dorada. In fact I was there last night.
What do you want to know??? I will make some assumptions...
The hottest place to go dance - Mangu at Jack tar Village. Don't go till at least midnight. Entry 150 pesos includes your first drink. Depending on the night - it is crowded to jammed with people.
Got to say -last night I thought I was in Crystal!!! there were lots of "ladies" there putting on a show! NOt a good one, mind you, but a show.
Depending on the mix of tourists and locals the music changes...
Hemingways - in Playa Dorada Plaza is okay still. Not as crowded as pre Mangu days but it can still be fun.
Roadway - behind playa Dorada Plaza, can be good depending on the night. I"m not sure I quite understand their concept but they keep busy. Smaller club, small dancefloor, nice outdoor but covered bar as well as inside bar.
Crazy Moon - at Paradise hotel is dead.
Play Naco - has a club (can never remember the name) pretty much dead too.
That is the run down. Let me know what else you might want to know...
When are you coming???