The best accommodations Santo Domingo & Area

Excellent location for this family hotel, on the border between colonial and modern city. One feels immediately at home in this large and friendly house. Juan Gabriel welcomes you Dominican style in the old family house. The 22 rooms are simple and well kept. You will be able to relax after your day of visit at the terrace of the floor which has a whirlpool bath. Friendly welcome and available staff. An address with good value for money. Discount from 7 nights.

The 45 rooms and suites at the Palacio are tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable. Four of the five suites also have a whirlpool bath and are equipped with a computer. Ask for room 113 if you want to sleep in the shade of a 17th-century well or 136 with a private terrace. A swimming pool on the roof terrace is framed by deck chairs. A sauna (extra charge of 15 US$) and a gym are also available. The buffet breakfast is served on the patio or in an air-conditioned room.

It's hard to be more central! This four-story hotel (with an elevator) has about 50 classic rooms, some of which are themed, all comfortable and tastefully decorated. There is also a restaurant offering rather good international cuisine and a bar area for a drink. There is also a terrace with a solarium at the top of the building (without much charm), a parking lot and a laundry service. The Hodelpa Caribe Colonial is a good compromise between comfort and functionality. Professional and available reception.

This small charming hotel is named after Elvira de Mendoza, one of the first poets of the New World, who financed the construction of the nearby church. It is housed in a 16th century building. The 12 rooms, all different, surround a swimming pool sheltered by a huge mango tree and, on the roof, there is a whirlpool, perfect for relaxing after a day of strolling through the colonial zone. Light food service at lunch and dinner upon request. Friendly and available reception. An address with a good quality-price ratio.

Fifteen rooms in a very good location between the colonial zone and Gazcue.

At the junction of the Gazcue district and the colonial city, this small family hotel offers about thirty well kept rooms with fan or air conditioned (indispensable in view of the high temperatures at this latitude...), refrigerator and television. The Residencia has a small terrace at the entrance with a very practical cafeteria. It is here that you can have a good breakfast and eat simple food all day long. Friendly welcome and pleasant service.

The hotel has 65 modern, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV overlooking the Caribbean Sea. A pool terrace and a spa provide relaxation. On Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 pm, in the cafeteria-restaurant overlooking the pool, the musical entertainment is popular with Dominican customers. Discotheque open from 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and casino.

Good plan: From 8am to 7pm, it is possible to obtain a day pass for $1,650 which includes access to the pool for the whole day and a meal at the restaurant.

The Conde de Penalba is a small, modern hotel with about 20 comfortable rooms and suites. Its very central and strategic location (right in front of the cathedral) makes it a choice establishment to stay in Santo Domingo. The hotel's restaurant and bar, on the first floor, are always full, so the place is rather lively and noisy. Perhaps a little expensive for its category: the Conde de Penalba hotel sells mainly its privileged location. Professional and rather pleasant reception.

Located in a residential area, the oldest of the modern hotels of the capital was built during the Trujillo era in 1955. Emblematic establishment of Santo Domingo, the Occidental El Embajador regularly welcomes politicians and singers around its superb swimming pool with trees. It retains a classic look in its architecture. It offers 245 rooms and suites of great comfort, tennis courts, a gym, two restaurants, a wine bar, a discotheque and a casino. Professional welcome.

In the heart of the colonial zone, Casa Naemie offers eleven charming rooms. Prefer the rooms on the first floor, which are brighter than those on the ground floor. They are comfortable, beautifully furnished and include cable TV, air conditioning, fan and Wi-Fi. The buffet breakfast is served at the bar or on the terrace. The suite has its own private terrace to relax in privacy or have breakfast served. The very friendly staff is mostly Haitian and speaks impeccable French!

Housed in an ancient monastic residence dating back to the early 16th century, the Billini Hotel is one of the best luxury hotels in the country. It has 24 rooms on 3 floors. All the rooms, both high-tech and sober, have their own personality: visible old stones and decoration like "explorers" of the past give them a real cachet. Very good bedding and private balconies (special mention for rooms 107 and 215). Let's mention the swimming pool overlooking the convent just across the street, the pretty interior planted courtyard, the restaurant, the gym and the spa!

This 5-star hotel welcomes you in a historic building that is none other than the former home of the governor of Hispaniola! The 94 rooms and suites are extremely comfortable. The opulent buffet breakfast served on the patio is an excellent way to start the day before taking a dip in the pool, framed by a lush tropical garden and overlooking the river. Gourmet restaurant, poolside bar and private parking.

Ideally located between the Colonial Zone, the New Town and the Malecon, this family-run hotel, just a 10-minute walk from a metro stop, has 28 modern rooms with kitchens; none is smaller than 30 m². You can stock up at the supermarket next door or simply call a colmado from your room. Service is impeccable and friendly, from the front desk staff to the night watchman. Maintenance is also impeccable.

This old colonial house was refurbished in the 1950's to become a 26 room hotel. The decoration, as well as the surface area, is different in each room, so don't hesitate to ask beforehand. TV, air conditioning, safe and minibar are installed in all rooms. In the patio, a small restaurant, a swimming pool and a mini-garden enhance the place. Breakfast is included in the very reasonable price of the hotel. An ideal address to discover the city, far from the tumult of the central park.

In a colonial style and inspired by the history and culture of the destination, each house, restored with talent, offers a distinct universe and the rooms offer a luxurious comfort. The interior decoration distributes living rooms, libraries, private pools for 4 houses. Breakfast is included and served a la carte on the patio of each house. Services of a private butler. Communication with the reception via a smartphone (with 4G, very convenient for your outings in town) made available during your stay. Restaurant.

Charming hotel designed and run by a French-Dominican couple. It offers 11 rooms on two levels, each decorated with a painting by the Dominican painter José Cestero, and each in its own tone. Elegant, modern and equipped with four-poster beds, they open onto a long gallery tiled with mosaics that leads to a small swimming pool with deck chairs. Two suites have their own private terrace. The garden with its lush tropical vegetation is a haven of peace. Warm welcome and incredible breakfast.

Opposite Maria Trinidad Sanchez square, this discreet ^16th-century colonial house (one of the oldest in the city) is home to a friendly six-room bed & breakfast. The style is Dominican, as is the warm welcome from the owners. The rooms are comfortable, with air conditioning and refrigerator. Breakfast is served at a large communal table. The house has a pleasant patio with fruit trees.

Raising its modern tower proudly facing the Caribbean Sea, this hotel with its oversizedlobby meets all the standards of the international hotel chain. It has more than 200 rooms spread over fifteen floors, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness room, a whirlpool, two bars, a café, a souvenir store and a casino. The Crowne Plaza's modernly decorated rooms are well-equipped, and many of them offer a breathtaking view of the sea. Professional and helpful reception.

This hostel has all the qualities of a budget traveler's dream place: patio with barbecue, hot tub and hammocks, shared kitchen, washing machine and bar with prices adapted to its young and independent clientele. Not to mention the warm welcome! Each dormitory bed has its own electrical outlet, small fan (two rooms are equipped with air conditioning) and night light for the readers. Some activities (dance and cooking) are offered. A reference address for small budgets.

The ten small rooms (11 to be exact) of the Beaterio overlook a flowery patio. They are both sober and elegant in a classic colonial style, and have all the modern comforts. The buffet breakfast is served to the accompaniment of soft music in an interior room that smells of centuries of history. Guests have access to a small library and can enjoy a drink in the large, friendly lounge. An excellent address in this category, where reservations are recommended.