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The 30 rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathrooms lack charm, but the address, right next to the guaguas stop for Santo Domingo, can be convenient. There's also a pool, a restaurant serving Dominican specialties, private parking (for a fee) and a good internet connection. The Olimpo will do for a night's stay in La Romana, especially since the reception - boldly decorated in a Greek theme - is open at all hours of the day and night.

This huge all-inclusive resort has 535 rooms and suites of various categories, overlooking the sea or the garden. Four thematic restaurants and a large buffet on an open terrace provide the service, while six bars provide the atmosphere. Water sports and activities, fitness centre with sauna and whirlpool, miniature golf, large swimming pool with waterfalls, and a beautiful beach. Children are not forgotten with a children's club and a special pool. Casino and disco.

This charming small hotel is appreciated by Europeans. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and has all the comforts and facilities of a three-star hotel. Free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, Italian restaurant, beautiful outdoor pool and availability of staff. Three types of accommodation are available: standard room, suite with balcony or superior room. Car rental for golf and excursions to Catalina Island.

Ideally located two minutes walk from the center and in the third line of the beach of Boca Chica, this small modern building (whose owner is French and very sympathetic) shelters ten air-conditioned rooms, well equipped and equipped with a small terrace. The hotel also has a pleasant swimming pool and a restaurant. The breakfasts are copious (not included) and the atmosphere is family friendly. An affordable address perfect for a stopover of one or more days in Boca Chica, just a step from the animation. Little advice: ask for room 10!

One of the most eco-friendly all-inclusive hotels in the region with hundreds of rooms in eight Mediterranean-style buildings. In addition, the resort has three a la carte restaurants, six bars and three swimming pools. There is plenty of entertainment and other activities within the resort and on the beautiful white sand beach. A beautiful lighthouse on the beach, used here as a bar!

Located on Bávaro beach in the Dominican Republic town of Punta Cana, the Iberostar Grand Bávaro is a 5-star hotel for adults only. Elegant suites offer living space, marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, minibars, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some suites offer ocean views, and superior suites have direct access to the pool. Meals and drinks are served in the hotel's 5 restaurants. Facilities include 3 outdoor pools, one with an aquatic bar, 2 whirlpools, a fitness center, a golf course and a spa (surcharge). Activities such as snorkeling and tai-chi-chuan are also available. The hotel offers disabled access, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Located on the white sandy beach of Bávaro, Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults Only is a luxurious all-inclusive resort for adults only. It offers magnificent ocean views and spacious rooms with balcony or terrace. Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffeemakers. Suites also offer a microwave oven, separate living room and bathroom with whirlpool bath. The Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults Only is ideally located near the Cocotal Golf & Country Club and the Marinarium aquarium. Guests particularly appreciate the quality of the hotel's services and facilities.

Dreams Dominicus La Romana Beach Resort is a luxury resort located in La Romana. It offers a superior all-inclusive experience, with rooms and suites offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, verdant gardens or inviting pools. The resort offers a wide selection of gourmet restaurants, where meals are included in the all-inclusive package. In addition, activities and entertainment are organized throughout the day and evening, with live shows, parties and even a casino for gambling enthusiasts. Facilities also include four swimming pools, two outdoor hot tubs, non-motorized water sports, a PADI diving center, spa, gym and activities for children and teenagers. The resort is ideally located near a world-class golf course and the historic artists' village of Altos de Chavon. Whether for a family vacation, a romantic getaway or simply relaxing on the beach, Dreams Dominicus La Romana offers an unforgettable luxury experience.

This totally ecological hotel is located about ten kilometers from Sabana, on the edge of the national park. The first buildings were painted with natural pigments and vegetable inlays. The owner, a former architect, Plasido, organizes excursions on foot or on horseback in the Haitises Park. The food is simple but good, and the welcome is always friendly. On weekends, the Dominicans often take over the hotel and a frenzied bachata replaces the sound of the breeze in the branches.

Hotel, restaurant and yoga centre all in one! Since 1991, this charming house in the heart of the village (50 m from the beach) offers a dozen simple and welcoming rooms (some have a kitchenette). Bar, gym, laundry, wifi and solarium, and above all activities that are original to say the least: sacred dances, pranayama, meditation, mineral psychology, acupuncture and martial arts! The restaurant, halfway between the Thousand and One Nights and the Indian bazaar, offers a very original Indian cuisine with a Caribbean touch.

6 charming rooms, 3 sublime apartments and a penthouse are spread over two locations located 100 meters from each other. The rooms are of a refined Caribbean style with air conditioning, cable TV, safe and coffee machine. The furniture, splendid, is the result of a long work carried out by craftsmen of the area. The apartments have all the necessary modern equipment and a small terrace to enjoy the sea breeze. A little extra, a telephone is provided to its occupants to be able to call the owners in case of need.

Valentina and Andrey have created this cosy hostel a little way from the hustle and bustle of Bávaro, but only 5 minutes from the beach. This charming and dynamic Russian couple know what their budget guests want. The rooms are colourful, comfortable and very clean. A common kitchen open to all allows to make some extra savings, and the roof terrace and the common lounge to relax. In short, a friendly and quiet place, in contrast to the resorts that are located nearby.

While keeping human dimensions, this address has nothing to envy to the most luxurious hotels of the country. 2 km from Bayahibe, in Dominicus, the Marina Resort Tracadero is like Little Italy: design, restaurant, staff, everything reminds Italy. Different types of accommodation are offered, from a single room to a villa on the beach. Outside, 9 seawater pools and one freshwater pool. Palm trees, four-poster beds on the sand or deckchairs and umbrellas near the pool... Spa, tennis court, weekend entertainment ( live music on Saturday).

Set on a palm-fringed sandy beach, the Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar is a 5-star hotel for adults only. It offers the ideal setting for a relaxing and luxurious vacation. Suites are spacious and modern, with ocean-view terraces. The hotel offers a variety of restaurants and bars, as well as an outdoor pool, spa, gym and tennis courts. Guests can enjoy a wide range of water sports facilities. The hotel is also conveniently located, less than 6 km from two golf courses. Guests particularly appreciate the beautiful beach, excellent food and quality service.

At the eastern end of the village, on a lovely private beach, this is the largest and oldest resort in Boca Chica, with the option of beach side or garden side (quieter). The 691 rooms of different categories are large and comfortable, with cable TV, air conditioning, minibar and balcony. On the garden side, the buildings are built around a large swimming pool. The decoration of tropical style is very successful but a little old-fashioned. Many services (beauty salon, spa, bars, snack bar) are available to the guests.

Located 25 km from the airport, on a beautiful beach, with nearly 800 rooms with modern comfort, this hotel complex is a real small town. 11 restaurants, 8 bars, a shopping centre, 2 huge swimming pools, a water park for children, a spa, a climbing wall... Many animations are proposed. During the day, they are rather sporty (golf, kayaking, windsurfing, diving...). At night, they are more exciting with shows, discos and casino.

Hotel Riu in Punta Cana opened in 2011, offering a high level of service. Spacious, modern rooms with sober decor and impeccable cleanliness, 24-hour room service. A wide choice of à la carte and buffet restaurants with an abundance of food. Pleasant, helpful staff, some of whom speak French. Daytime and evening entertainment. Swimming pools, bars, spa, business center. Windsurfing, introductory diving, sailing and kayaking are all available.

Alessandro and Kirsten bend over backwards to meet all their guests' requirements. Central and good value, this hotel was completely renovated in 2022. Plus: the rooftop terrace with pool and breathtaking views of the village and beach. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the roof of the building, which transforms into a lounge-bar in the evening, complete with pool table and à la carte restaurant. Young, attentive international staff. Excursions organized by Kirsten's Pro Excursions agency. A very good address.

The Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro is a 5-star hotel located in Punta Cana. It is part of a large beachfront complex, just 23 km from Bavaro Adventure Park and 28 km from Punta Cana International Airport. The hotel's bright suites feature a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, free minibar and whirlpool bath. The hotel offers an all-inclusive package, with free meals and entertainment, as well as access to a kids' club, disco, private beach, spa, children's water park, outdoor pools and whirlpools. Wi-Fi access is available at an additional cost.