The 10 best hotels in Santo Domingo, Caribbean

August 5, 2022 Russell Mellin

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and a UNESCO world heritage site, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and one of the most populous cities in the Caribbean. The city is a mix of old world charm and modern Latin flair. Its medieval palaces and fortresses mix with nightlife and shopping to rival any modern city in the world. You'll find pristine beaches and hidden gems like a salsa/merengue club set inside a huge underground cave.
Restaurants in Santo Domingo

1. InterContinental Real Santo Domingo

Avenida Winston Churchill Esquina Porfirio Herrera, Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo 10127 Dominican Republic
Excellent
88%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 819 reviews

InterContinental Real Santo Domingo

This brand new hotel is located at the heart of the business and entertaining center of the city, next to major corporate centers, upscale shopping malls, finest restaurants and bars. Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone is just 4 miles away. The hotel features the hottest concepts in entertainment and dining, with three unique concept restaurants and two bars: The Market, Factory Steak & Lobster, NAU Sushi Lounge, BLU bar and Van Gogh bar. Unwind in our Spa, or enjoy a beautiful city view from our infinity pool on the 3rd floor. All guestrooms are equipped with the latest in comfort and streaming speed internet access.

Exceptional Hotel Experience!

Reviewed By luisjK476KB

The Intercontinental in Santo Domingo provided not only the best location for business, pleasure and shopping, but the customer service is simply exceptional. I stayed for over 10 days on business and personal matters. Enjoyed the gym and the pool overlooking the city, the flawless rooms …and the best sushi bar in the city. The desserts at the restaurant are memorable. Special thanks to the employees at the desk who helped me and went out of the way when I lost my laptop charger (so profesional) and to the helpful limo driver Sr. Norberto. I have stayed at the Intercontinental in São Paulo and San Pedro Sula and they are also excellent. The experience in Santo Domingo was the best. Highly recommended!

2. Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel

365 George Washington Avenue, Santo Domingo 10205 Dominican Republic
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3717 reviews

Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel

A Great Place To Stay

Reviewed By NorthCarolinaTom2022

I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel for three nights this past week. Staff was both helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and cool enough so I slept well. Free breakfast bar was excellent along with the wide selection including fresh fruits and the ability to customize your omelet. It was everything I could ask for in a hotel. If there was one thing I could change, I would add a grab bar near the tub as I am getting older and the tile floor of the bathroom was slippery when it got wet.

3. Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

Avenida George Washington 367 Apto. Postal 769-2, Santo Domingo 07692 Dominican Republic
Excellent
78%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1354 reviews

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

birthday weekend

Reviewed By chiro2008

My room was beautiful They greeted my husband with birthday cake and ballons. Took coffee breaks outside by the pool. super friendly staff help and guided me to the hotel shop to buy deodorant. The breakfast buffet and omelette station on point.

4. Hotel Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo 10211 Dominican Republic
Excellent
72%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1679 reviews

Hotel Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

In the heart of the colonial quarter of Santo Domingo, set among remarkable buildings, stands the Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando hotel, the former home of the Governor of the same name, a contemporary of Christopher Colombus. Built on the first paved street of the New World, where beautiful Spanish ladies strolled to display their rich costumes, the hotel's guests will enjoy an outstanding stay in a unique place where the stones, patios and fountains will take you back in time.

It's like you are staying with family

Reviewed By Trixie10b

This hotel is beautiful, clean, large and amazing to explore. Everyone that works there is friendly, helpful, kind and always have a smile. Front desk made wonderful recommendations, while providing discretion and not pushy at all. Central location to walking places like restaurants, shops and cultural buildings.

5. El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway Hotel

Avda. Sarasota, 65 Ensanche Bella Vista, Santo Domingo 10110 Dominican Republic
Excellent
83%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 896 reviews

El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway Hotel

Welcome to El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, your Santo Domingo “home away from home.” El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as La Puerta del Conde (1.4 mi) and Avenida George Washington (1.5 mi), guests of Occidental El Embajador Hotel can easily experience some of Santo Domingo's most well known attractions. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers guests free wifi. The hotel features room service and a concierge. Plus, Occidental El Embajador Hotel offers a pool and breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some tapas can head to Cava Alta or La Placette. Otherwise, you may want to check out a French restaurant such as danielle, Julieta Brasserie, or Elysée Bistro Patisserie Française. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Parque Mirador Sur (0.1 mi), National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) (0.8 mi), and Santo Domingo Skyline (1.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel. El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel puts the best of Santo Domingo at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

El Embajador Hotel, Santo Domingo

Reviewed By hrzadeh

A true hideaway that is much more than a hotel. Centrally located in an affluent area but an absolute retreat. The food is addictive. I have been a visitor of Santo Domingo for about 22 years and the food here is comparable to the very best of Santo Domingo. Rooms are meticulously decorated, with attention to the smallest details. El Embajador (The Ambassador) is what the guests feel like, from the moment you walk-in, the staff treat you like an Ambassador. Kudos to the management of this Royal Hideaway.

6. Catalonia Santo Domingo

Av. George Washington No. 500 Edificio Malecón Center, Santo Domingo 10104 Dominican Republic
Excellent
69%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1214 reviews

Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo it’s a spectacular 21-story tower hotel located in front of the Caribbean Sea. All rooms offer amazing ocean views to the ocean with panoramic windows. Most of the hotel's facilities face to the ocean as Filigrana Restaurant, Terrace Bar & Lounge, Gym and the outdoor pool. Catalonia Santo Domingo is the only hotel in the city offering 1,100 mts2 of meeting facilities located at the same floor level, all connected through an elegant foyer. A perfect location near to the Colonial Zone, Theaters, and Commercial district. Just 30 minutes away from Las Americas International Airport (AILA).

Disappointed

Reviewed By erex46

There was a leak from the ceiling & bottom of toilet. The fridge was replaced because it wasn't keeping anything cold. No room service menu in the room. I didn't get my money's worth & this is supposed to be a 5 star hotel.

7. Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel

365 George Washington Avenue, Santo Domingo 10205 Dominican Republic
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3717 reviews

Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel

A Great Place To Stay

Reviewed By NorthCarolinaTom2022

I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel for three nights this past week. Staff was both helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and cool enough so I slept well. Free breakfast bar was excellent along with the wide selection including fresh fruits and the ability to customize your omelet. It was everything I could ask for in a hotel. If there was one thing I could change, I would add a grab bar near the tub as I am getting older and the tile floor of the bathroom was slippery when it got wet.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo

Ave.Tiradentes 32 Silver Sun, Santo Domingo 10119 Dominican Republic 1 (855) 605-0319
Excellent
78%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1880 reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo

The tallest building in Santo Domingo, Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo is situated in the stylish Silver Sun Gallery commercial complex, in Naco's dynamic business district. Shopping, restaurants and lively nightlife are all close to our all-suite hotel in Santo Domingo. Visit nearby Santo Domingo attractions, including the Columbus Alcazar and the Colonial City. Our all-suite hotel in Santo Domingo is only 40 minutes' drive from Las Americas International Airport and 50 minutes' from beautiful golf courses and idyllic Caribbean beaches. Feel at home in a spacious two-room suite, offering magnificent views over the Dominican Republic's capital city. Check emails with WiFi, hold a casual business meeting in the separate living area or order a meal from room service to enjoy at the dining/work table. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast in the onsite restaurant and relax with a cocktail in our stylish and spacious lobby bar.

Best Stay Ever

Reviewed By Sonia V

Best stay to date, I have been staying here during business trips for several years. I was on a high floor corner suite and the room was perfectly quiet. I was able to rest well. The room was immaculate, plenty of towels and toiletries. Staff and service was professional and welcoming. Will be back

9. Barcelo Santo Domingo

Avenida Maximo Gomez Esquina 27 de Febrero, Santo Domingo 10203 Dominican Republic
Excellent
63%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2482 reviews

Barcelo Santo Domingo

Finding an ideal charming all-inclusive resort in Santo Domingo does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Barcelo Santo Domingo, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and Barcelo Santo Domingo makes getting online easy as free internet access is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the all-inclusive resort, including a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a rooftop terrace. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and a poolside bar during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Malecón (1.5 mi) and Alcazar de Colon (1.8 mi), guests of Barcelo Santo Domingo Hotel can easily experience some of Santo Domingo's most well known attractions. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including La Cassina, Laurel Food and Wine, and Pat'e Palo European Brasserie, all of which are a short distance from Barcelo Santo Domingo Hotel. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) (1.2 mi), National Palace (1.0 mi), and Parque Independencia (1.1 mi), which are all within walking distance of the all-inclusive resort. Barcelo Santo Domingo puts the best of Santo Domingo at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Bad service

Reviewed By Fanny A

The experience by the pool and the food was good, the service could be better from Angelina Santana, who doesn’t know what customer service is, who was very disrespectful ignoring guests being unhelpful with her colleagues. By the other hand I want to recognize that Mr. Wagner and Celsy tried to do their best the entire stay!

10. JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo

Winston Churchill Avenue No. 93 Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo 10501 Dominican Republic
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1331 reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo

Elevate your travel experience at JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo. Our award-winning luxury hotel in the heart of the Piantini District in downtown Santo Domingo provides a one-of-a-kind destination for your visit to the Dominican Republic. Our prime location places you near popular attractions including the Colonial Zone, Catedral Primada de América and Alcázar de Colón. Retreat to our upscale rooms and suites featuring Wi-Fi access and city views. Savor delicious international fare at our on-site restaurant, Winston's Grill & Patio, and unwind with a specialty cocktail at Vertygo 101 Lounge & Bar. When you're not conducting business or out sightseeing, fit in a workout at our 24-hour fitness center and take a swim in our outdoor infinity pool. Enjoy a rewarding stay filled with exceptional amenities and services at JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo.

Horrible Service

Reviewed By mje173

Booked for June & due to travel emergency we cancelled. Spent 2 hours on the phone to be told that the SPECIFIC ROOM wasn't available for refund! then they hung up! Can't even trust their disclaimers!

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