The best hotels Dominican Republic

The rooms, spread over three neighbouring buildings, are unattractive and quite small, but very clean (with television, hot water, some with air conditioning) and well located in the centre. The option of the Colonial Hotel as accommodation is only ideal when you have to spend a night in Santiago. Just next door, the same owner has the Colonial Deluxe, more comfortable... but more expensive! Nevertheless, the reception is pleasant and all the points of interest of the city are nearby, so travellers on foot will appreciate it.

Named after the large bird found in the area, Rancho is the address for mountain ecotourism. The property is set on a steep hillside and has a series of cottages on the summit. The Rancho offers chalets with one or more rooms, rustic style, but all comfort, equipped with kitchen, which overlook the whole Constanza valley. The restaurant prepares a tasty local and international cuisine (attention, the meals are taken early). Multiple activities: horse riding, quads rental, adventure course..

Located at an altitude of 2,200 m, in a mountainous setting, the property is an old flower plantation whose wooden cabañas are the houses that once housed the employees. Perfectly restored and maintained, the seven cabañas of different capacities (up to 9 people) have a resolutely mountain style, with an indispensable fireplace. They all have a kitchenette and a bathroom with hot water. At nightfall, you can light up your room with a kerosene lamp and curl up in an armchair near the blazing fireplace.

This complex has about sixty very comfortable accommodations (quality bedding, television, telephone, balcony with panoramic view, room service), including 34 independent villas. There is also a camping ground and a small grocery store to avoid returning to the city. The view is superb and the restaurant very pleasant. The restaurant serves tasty, well-presented Dominican cuisine at all hours of the day. Groups are welcome. They will help you to organize different excursions in the surroundings. Good value for money.

24 family bungalows of different capacities (up to 6 persons) and well equipped (refrigerator, television, bathroom with hot water) are scattered in a pleasant park. Hotel Constanza offers its guests various facilities to relax: a swimming pool, a ping-pong table and a bar where you can have a drink at the end of the day for example. We recommend the upper rooms to enjoy the view of the surrounding plains and mountains. Professional welcome available. Nice address.

On a nice hill at the entrance of the town, in a very quiet area, a big chalet with a mountain look is home to 12 cosy and comfortable rooms and 5 villas for up to 5 people. Each accommodation is clean and well-equipped with quality bedding, cable TV, wi-fi... The restaurant serving local cuisine is available on reservation. Living room with fireplace, ping-pong table, trampoline, children's games, board games, sports fields, parking without reservation, complete the facilities of Rancho Constanza.

El Topiaco is a small, clean and quiet hotel with a restaurant serving good Dominican food, located a few steps from the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, in the heart of downtown. The clientele is mainly Dominican, which allows travelers to meet people who are probably more authentic than in many places on the island. The rooms are simple but all have air conditioning, a television and a bathroom with shower. El Topiaco is a perfect address for a night on the town.

The Don Carlos hotel offers about fifty simple and comfortable rooms, with a slightly outdated decoration, but all equipped with television, refrigerator, bathroom and air conditioning. The hotel also has a bar and a restaurant where a copious and very good breakfast is served. Well located, one can easily reach all the points of interest of Higüey from the Don Carlos Hotel. Very helpful staff and excellent value for money. Perhaps the best deal for a quick stopover in town.

This small hotel - Le Vieux Pirate - faces the sea in the heart of the village. It offers eight rooms with a slightly kitsch décor, but all comfortable, equipped with a basic bathroom, a television and air conditioning. Let us also point out a quite correct service of restoration (Italian or Dominican kitchen with the choice). Nice seawater pool in the tropical garden, with the blue of the sea as a horizon line. A quiet and pleasant place, far from the crowd and the big resorts. Parking.

Located in the heart of Bayahibe, this small family-run hotel offers about 30 rooms, most of them with balcony (prefer the rooms on the first floor, they are less noisy) and well equipped (bathroom, air conditioning, fan, television, telephone, refrigerator) distributed on two levels. The Doña Clara restaurant serves hearty breakfasts and Dominican cuisine dinners. A private parking lot is available. A good address, simple and pleasant, in the range comfort and charm.

The Marien Hotel, the most luxurious of the village, offers a dozen comfortable rooms, some of which can accommodate up to 4 people. They are equipped with television, fan or air conditioning and quality bedding. It is located opposite Liberdad Park, close to the city's main attractions. The hotel's restaurant is one of the best in the city. It offers Dominican and international cuisine. Before (or after) your meal, you can have a drink at the bar. Very good reception.

This boutique hotel is a haven of peace and refinement. Isolated on a dreamy beach, it offers different categories of spacious suites in a very modern colonial style. Everything has been designed for comfort and pleasure, from the spa to the wine cellar which houses some 8,000 bottles, from the flawless facilities of the suites to the 24-hour room service to the three gourmet restaurants, from the pool to the enchanting beach. Here, everything is luxury, calm and pleasure... Like every little corner of paradise, this one comes at a high price.

This hotel, one of the smallest in the area, is also one of the only ones that does not offer an all-inclusive package. It has 75 rooms, 55 of which are large, housed in white buildings in harmony with the environment. The hotel is located in the heart of the village of Cortecito, 1 minute from the beach, and has rooms with basic comfort on two levels, which frame a swimming pool surrounded by coconut trees. The atmosphere is very friendly, with a buffet breakfast in front of the pool, deckchairs, parasols and a bar. Supervised parking.

Facing the beach, it is a charming hotel with a family atmosphere. It is undoubtedly one of the only hotels in this part of the country to combine quality services with a human scale. It has a total of 200 rooms and suites of different categories, spacious and comfortable and housed in several modern buildings overlooking the pool or beach. The club has three restaurants, three bars and two swimming pools. On the beach, magnificent at this place, decorated with deckchairs and umbrellas, the beach club proposes a beach restaurant.

To find this very nice all-inclusive beach resort of the Viva Wyndham chain, go to Playa Dorada, at the eastern entrance of Puerto Plata. The resort, adults-only, bordered by a pretty luxuriant vegetation, offers three categories of rooms: Bliss room ( king size bed), Nirvana room (4 persons), or Amnesia suite, all well equipped and comfortable. Guests enjoy strolling along the beach as much as they enjoy going to the gym, spa or theater! Numerous dining options, including a beach bar. Very nice address!

The Viva Wyndham V Samana is located in Playa Coson. Set against the hills and overlooking the bay, this 5-star adult-only resort is sure to please! You will have to choose one of the three options offered by the 178 rooms of the hotel: bungalow or V room with swimming pool and private garden, V room with view on the palm trees. We like the beautiful pool lined with Balinese beds and the lawn facing the sea where breakfast is served at the buffet "Le Marché" (redone in October 2022). Three restaurants and small or large escapades possible!

The Millennium Resort & Spa is located at the entrance to Cabarete. The town centre and shops are only 10 minutes away on foot. In a very modern architecture, the establishment, all dressed in white, is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable in Cabarete. Half hotel, half luxury apartment, the 53 rooms spread over 4 floors are particularly spacious and well appointed. Spa, small gym, restaurant serving breakfast and Italian cuisine, bar.

The most luxurious hotel in town has 150 rooms, all with free wi-fi. They are spacious, bright and well equipped: quality bedding, air conditioning, television, mini fridge... Businessmen and international clients enjoy the rooftop pool with a view of the surrounding mountains. The establishment also has a large restaurant serving international cuisine and a casino (play in moderation). Parking. Professional welcome and quality service in keeping with the hotel's standing.

EDEN ROC is a unique, secluded beachfront hotel in Cap Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. It features 65 luxurious accommodations, including villas with private pools, upscale beachfront suites and oceanfront bungalows. As a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux chain, the resort stands out for its exceptional service and gourmet cuisine.

La Loma is a charming small hotel run by a Swiss man and overlooking the city, offering a dozen simple, functional and comfortable rooms, all with a small balcony or terrace overlooking the sea. The place is also equipped with a small swimming pool but also a restaurant-bar offering simple and cheap food. A recommended address for a stopover in the town of Mices, for its prices and its rather nice location: you can't get enough of the panorama!

If you're looking for a good, inexpensive place to stay in the capital, Residence La Fonte is the place for you. Located right in the heart of the Zona Colonial, on the famous Calle Mercedes - where you'll find many interesting restaurants and shops - these small aparthotels are very appealing. The rooms are comfortable and clean, with personal balconies and built-in kitchens; ideal if you don't want to take all your meals outside. Plus: an incredible rooftop with a breathtaking view of Santo Domingo! We recommend it!

Situated in a modern building on the Malecon, this hotel offers a relaxing stay for those who want to take advantage of the capital's attractions while unwinding. The Catalonia's strong point: the view, because from the rooms you can see the sea in a grand panorama! The elevator is also incredible. You can also take advantage of the pool and spa to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Although some of the facilities are a little outdated (notably the air conditioning), renovations are apparently underway, and the hotel will soon be spotless.

In this small Tuscan-style castle, manager Jaime Carmona welcomes you with open arms. This charismatic, smiling Chilean cultivates art as much as dolce vita, and organizes a wide range of activities, from yoga and DJ nights to exhibitions by local artists. Three rooms are available for booking in the handsome Italian-built building. In addition, the on-site restaurant offers Mediterranean, Caribbean and Chilean fusion cuisine. It's also the perfect place to watch the sun set over the bay.

A modern hotel for a comfortable stay. The hotel is conveniently located, directly on Arena Gorda beach. Rooms are spacious and colorfully decorated, with satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, air conditioning and balcony or terrace. A varied choice of restaurants and bars. Sports activities are organized, as well as evening entertainment. An option to consider for those looking for a comfortable stay in the heart of a modern infrastructure.

It has been a long time that tourists and businessmen have been waiting for a luxury hotel in La Romana! Well, it is done thanks to the talent and the taste for modernism of a young Dominican professional of the event management in New York. All this comfort is moreover accessible to all because the prices charged are staggering and we hope that it remains so. The rooms, luxurious and of good taste, are air-conditioned and give on a beautiful swimming pool. The discotheque adjacent to the hotel complex is the most popular in La Romana.

Relaxing and quiet, with a garden, swimming pool and hammocks, this small establishment of about twenty rooms is an interesting option for all those who wish to stay in Perdernales with a minimum of comfort without breaking their piggy bank. It is not the great luxury, the rooms and the common parts miss charm, but the comfort offered is sufficient. Buffet breakfast and decent Dominican cuisine served in the hotel's restaurant. No WiFi in the rooms, only at the reception.

Facing the sea, this recent hotel has about fifteen very clean rooms with balcony. It is easily recognizable with its pale yellow façade and its balconies with azure blue windows. The comfort proposed is rather rudimentary, but there is all the same a small refrigerator, air-conditioning and hot water. No breakfast either, but there is a coffee service, and a beach cafeteria next door that offers small snacks for a small fee. Rooftop terrace. The place is run by a friendly Dominican family.

A warm welcome awaits you at this superb hotel, just a few minutes' walk from the famous El Quemaito beach. All 27 rooms are air-conditioned and some have a small terrace overlooking the sea, ideal for enjoying the sunset without even having to move. In the large garden, under the palm trees, you can enjoy the swimming pool, relax and sunbathe, or have a drink in the bar-restaurant, renowned for its Creole specialities. Please note that credit cards are not always accepted: bring cash!

A little-known address well worth the detour. Surrounded by greenery and flowers (the Rio Nizaito flows nearby!), you'll be greeted with a genuine smile. On site, eight spacious rooms decorated with local features (air-conditioning, balcony, large bathrooms, tropical garden and hammocks). The restaurant, through which the river flows, is sublime, as is the spring-water pool. All produce is locally sourced; vegetables and fruit come from the owners' vegetable garden and farm. Starting point for many excursions on foot or horseback.

Difficult in a few lines to summarize all the benefits proposed by El Rancho Las Guazaras, both of them varied. There are swimming pools, 5 villas with capacity up to 18 people, large gardens with lawn and surrounded by mountain vegetation, the river below. The facilities are of high quality, each villa has its playground, its barbecue, several bathrooms, a fireplace… The activities are numerous and everything that can be done in the region is of course à la carte.

To live a rich cultural experience, share a moment of life with the women of Los Calabazos, manufacture your own ceramic, Sonido del Yaque invites you to spend a few days in this place of responsible tourism, just 20 minutes from Jarabacoa. 10 rooms with bathroom and hot water, a small restaurant, local kitchen. Several visits are planned, such as that of neighbouring communities, from an organic farm, Pico Duarte. The benefits are returned to the development of the projects of the inhabitants of the village.

A very pleasant ecotourism complex. The bungalows of Sereno de la Montana can accommodate 5 people each. They are the initiative of two NGOs concerned with developing sustainable tourism in the province. The bungalows are rather rustic but you feel good there. Next door, the ranch, with a restaurant that serves Dominican cuisine based on local products, can accommodate groups or families. The place serves as a starting point for many excursions, on foot, on horseback, by bike or by kayak. Good reception and attentive service.

Nestled in the mountains, this group of cottages is ideal for anyone who loves ecotourism, greenery, waterfalls and rivers. The owners are Canadian and speak French. The clean and comfortable cottages are simply decorated, but well equipped. The bedding is of high quality. Possibility to eat on site, the restaurant serves Dominican cuisine, as well as pizzas. Parking. View from the chalets on the mountain and the river, offering beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A very pleasant address.

It is the best in the city. The Raydan Hotel is located in the heart of the city and close to two parks. It is very popular with business travellers and tourists. Its rooms are simple but comfortable, equipped with air conditioning, television, minibar, wifi... The restaurant is also one of the best in town. It serves Dominican and international cuisine from morning to night. Professional and available reception. An address with a very good quality-price ratio.

Small hotel with 31 unpretentious rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, hot water. The hotel Libano is located in the heart of the city, which gives it a privileged position to visit the city and its Parque Central. Nevertheless the Wi-Fi connection is rather slow, not recommended if you need a solid connection to work or plan your itineraries and activities. There is also a small bar which is well kept and serves some drinks, cocktails and breakfast for an extra charge. Good welcome.

This 8 room hotel offers excellent comfort for the area. The main building has no charm, but the rooms are spacious, decorated with local shells, with air conditioning. We recommend the higher rooms, from which you will have a great view. For the ecological side, you should know that the electricity comes from solar panels installed on the roof. Finally, if you are already an experienced diver, René will be happy to lead you to discover the magnificent sea beds of the region.

As its name suggests, this modern, family-friendly hotel, opened in 2015, features Dominican and international art. There are no numbers here: the 29 rooms are named after artists. Each room features a replica of one of the master's paintings, complemented by related wall decor. The rooms are modern, colorful, elegant and fully equipped. The constant attention of this Dominican-Ukrainian family is much appreciated by guests. The best value for money in Bávaro.

You can't miss the bright red façade of this two-storey building located on Alicia Beach Road. 21 rooms and apartments with original tropical decoration, balcony, cable TV, air conditioning and safe. A small swimming pool with deckchair, ideal for cooling off and enjoying the outdoors, a restaurant and a gym complete the facilities. A very good quality/price ratio that families and groups will appreciate. The reception is open all day and the team is available to ensure that your stay goes smoothly.

One of the few budget options in Sosúa, especially for groups. The rooms and apartments are arranged around a pool and its large tropical garden. The rooms are simple, but clean and welcoming with all their colors. A common kitchen is available (with self-service coffee, a very good point for those who need their daily caffeine dose), convenient when the biggest supermarket of the city is at 2 min walk. Finally, we like to relax in the hammocks in the shade of the big mango tree.

At last, an upmarket establishment without an all-inclusive formula, and offering a totally personalised service. The 1 to 3 bedroom apartments are sumptuous, with coral stone floors, modern furniture and state-of-the-art kitchens. It feels like home, only better! Two penthouses on the top floor have their own private terraces and hot tubs. On the practical side, a tablet containing a lot of information about Punta Cana is provided to all occupants. Breakfast is taken on the beach. Large swimming pool.

The hotel's ten or so rooms are arranged around a central, partly shaded patio featuring a lovely swimming pool. For relaxation, the second floor features a solarium with a whirlpool bath and an attractive dark wood bar. Rooms are spacious, elegantly decorated and comfortable. Some overlook the street, while others (for 4 people) have fully equipped kitchens. A particular highlight is the à la carte breakfast served poolside. A cozy, central address in the heart of the historic center.

Located on the heights of Rio San Juan, Vista Linda offers different accommodations: villas (2 to 4 persons) with living room, kitchen and terrace. Luxury Safari Lodges (2 persons), real Safari tents, with a private terrace. Contemporary villas of great comfort (4 to 8 people) with swimming pool and breathtaking view on the bay. The team is at your disposal to organize all kinds of activities in the region.

Located in the heart of Santo Domingo's new business district and 6.5 km from the Colonial Zone, this brand-new hotel offers three unique concept restaurants, two bars and a superb spa. The Intercontinental tower is one of the tallest in the capital, and you can enjoy a commanding view of the city from the infinity pool that wraps around the^3rd floor, or directly from one of the rooms (we recommend those on the top floors).

Located at the entrance to Dominicus, in an immaculate white setting, this small aparthotel residence looks great. There are a total of forty apartments (60 to 80 m²) freshly renovated, all perfectly equipped and equipped with either a large balcony or a terrace. An option that allows for a great deal of autonomy. In the center of the residence, there is also a swimming pool and an Italian pizzeria (a nationality well represented in Flamencos), giving the whole an air of dolce vita! Beach at 600 meters. Parking. Ideal for long stays.

Beautifully overlooking the bay of Samana, the rustic-chic lodge Casa El Paraíso is a little gem for those seeking peace and privacy without straying too far from Las Galeras. The place is composed of several bungalows rising from the canopy, all made from local natural materials and open to the bay, and all equipped with raw and elegant furniture and comfortable bedding. There is a beautiful hillside pool and plenty of activities to do in the area. For a rustic and romantic getaway.

For a stay with your feet in the sand, facing a sumptuous blue sea, choose this ecolodge located in a small corner of paradise. You can choose to sleep in a tent, to stay in comfortable "safari" tents set up on stilts or to spend the night in a pretty wooden hut. You can organize your excursions in the splendid bay of Aguilas directly from the ecolodge. An option to consider if you are looking for an atypical experience in an isolated and very quiet place.

Located about 20 minutes from Los Haitises National Park, in a quiet area, the Sabana de La Mar Hotel has no particular charm, but has eight clean, functional rooms with either air conditioning or a fan. The bathrooms, although clean, do not have hot water. It is also very easy to park near the hotel, free of charge. An address that we will choose for its practicality and for its very accessible rates. Good for one night.

The NH Punta Cana is a hotel that sets itself apart from all-inclusives. Here, you'll enjoy a buffet breakfast, but afterwards you're invited to discover the coconut coast on your own. The 65 rooms are comfortably furnished and functional, with air conditioning, minibar, telephone, WiFi, TV and safe. Gym, restaurant-bar, terrace and two meeting rooms on the first floor. All guests have access to the swimming pool of the adjacent Now Larimar Hotel resort.

This hotel is located in the city centre and offers all the necessary comfort. The rooms are equipped with a small refrigerator, air conditioning, television and wifi. Some of them are decorated in a mountain chalet style. On the spot, a car park and a nice restaurant... You will be given information at the reception to visit the surroundings. Smiling welcome and always available. In short, a good address!