The best hotels 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 Palacio's 45 rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable. Four of the five suites also feature a whirlpool bath and computer. Ask for room 113 if you wish to sleep in the shade of a ^17th-century well, or 136 with private terrace. A swimming pool on the roof terrace is framed by deckchairs. There's also a sauna (extra charge) and a gym. Buffet breakfast is served on the patio or in the air-conditioned breakfast 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 boasts 65 modern, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. A terraced swimming pool and spa provide the perfect place to relax. On Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 pm, the cafeteria-restaurant overlooking the pool offers musical entertainment, much appreciated by our Dominican clientele. Discotheque open from 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and casino.

Tip: from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can get a day pass for $2,000, which includes all-day access to the pool and a meal at the restaurant.

A small, modern-style hotel, the Conde de Penalba offers some twenty spacious rooms and comfortable suites. Its very central and strategic location (just opposite the cathedral) makes it an ideal choice for a stay in Santo Domingo. On the first floor, the hotel's restaurant and bar, with live music in the evenings, are always busy, making for a lively and noisy environment. The Conde de Penalba hotel's main selling point is its privileged location. Professional and pleasant welcome.

Located in a residential area, the capital's oldest modern hotel was built during the Trujillo era in 1955. Its architecture retains a classic look. An emblematic establishment in Santo Domingo, the former Occidental El Embajador, now part of the Barceló Hotel Group, regularly welcomes politicians and singers around its tree-lined swimming pool. The hotel offers 245 comfortable rooms and suites, tennis courts, a gym, two restaurants, a wine bar, a nightclub and a casino. Professional welcome.

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 former colonial house was converted into a 26-room hotel in the 1950s. Each room is decorated differently, as is the surface area, so don't hesitate to ask beforehand. All rooms are equipped with TV, air conditioning, safe and minibar. The patio features a small restaurant, swimming pool and mini-garden. A quiet place to discover the city, in a secluded area far from the hustle and bustle 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.

Rising proudly from its modern tower overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this hotel with its oversizedlobby meets all the standards of the international hotel chain. It boasts some 200 rooms spread over fifteen floors, an outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness room, whirlpool, two bars, café, gift store and casino. The Crowne Plaza's modernly decorated rooms are well-equipped, and many offer breathtaking sea views. Professional, helpful welcome.

The building overlooks the sea. The restaurant is built on a terrace above the small swimming pool, and a wooden pier juts out into the sea, ending in a kiosk, also made of wood. The 29 rooms (with bathroom and air conditioning) are charming. If the place is pleasant, the weekends are noisy and crowded it is better to book, or go elsewhere if you are looking for quiet. Possibility of renting boards and boat trips around the bay. Helpful and available reception.

Built in the 1930s and renovated in 2021 in a modern style, this hotel enjoys a prime location 300 meters from the city's main square. The Europa Hotel has two sections (one modern and the other much more colonial) between which are distributed 90 comfortable and spacious rooms and suites (with a balcony for those facing the street). The hotel also has a large rooftop terrace (where breakfast and cocktails are served in the evening) with a beautiful view of the city.

Here is a small hotel well located, not far from the colonial city. The Riazor offers about fifty rooms spread over four floors. The rooms, comfortable and not lacking anything, display a very Dominican style. A small parking lot, very appreciable if you travel by car, completes the offer of the establishment. Let's not forget to mention the Riazor restaurant, located right next to the hotel, which offers a rather tasty Dominican and international cuisine. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers a very professional service.

This beautiful hotel is located in the former home of President Báez. It has 75 comfortable, well-decorated, if somewhat cramped, rooms. The hotel's swimming pool, surrounded by deckchairs, is pleasant to swim in, although it's relatively quiet as the avenue is very busy. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the well-equipped fitness room with quality equipment. The hotel also has a bar-restaurant serving high-quality Dominican and international cuisine. A friendly welcome at this central address.