We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic properties, historic villas, beautiful country residences and palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Lovely interior design. This 16th-century converted convent is located in the historic Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers a terrace with panoramic views of the city, a private courtyard and free Wi-Fi. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms at El Beaterio feature cast iron furniture and exposed beams. They include views of the inner courtyard and have Cable TV and a safe. The private bathrooms include a bath or shower and a hairdryer. El Beaterio serves Continental and American breakfasts in the dining room, and there is also a lounge area and bar. There are also a number of bars, restaurants and shops within a 2-minute walk. The hotel is ideally located for exploring the historic Colonial zone, and is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, the first cathedral to be built in the Americas. Santo Domingo Port is just 450 metres from El Beaterio. Las Américas International Airport can be reached by car in 25 minutes.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most charming, cosy and peaceful small hotels in Santo Domingo! WOW!
Lovely property. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in Santo Domingo, 100 metres from Puerto Santo Domingo, Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando features an oudoor pool in a luxurious renovated historical building. Guests can enjoy local cuisine in the on-site à la carte restaurant. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. For your comfort, you will find slippers a bathrobe and L'Occitane toiletries. Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando features free WiFi . You will find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Guest have access to the fitness entre and business facilities. You can play billiards or relax in the library at this hotel, and the area is popular for golfing. Mercado Modelo is 800 metres from Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, while Malecon is 2.2 km from the property. Las Americas Airport is 23 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Hotel Villa Colonial is located in the heart of Santo Domingo's historic centre, and offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a charming patio. The air-conditioned rooms include cable TV. Each functional room at the Hotel Villa Colonial features a fan, a safe and a mini-fridge. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The hotel features a free Wi-Fi zone and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. The Malecón seafront promenade and El Conde market are just a 2-minute walk from Hotel Villa Colonial. Boca Chica Beach and Las Americas International Airport are a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESIGNED small hotel in Santo Domingo. It also has AMAZING STAFF.
Nice style. Cosy rooms. Set in a historic building in Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, once home to a former president, the adult-only Casa Sanchez is within 1 minute's walk of Conde street. This boutique hotel has an outdoor pool and a separate jacuzzi in a pretty roof garden. There's free WiFi in all areas and 24 hour front-desk. Each air-conditioned room comes with internet TV, a safety-deposit box and a luxurious bathroom. The 16 bedrooms are all different. Standard rooms are poolside and perfect for a short-stay, whilst the Superior rooms are much larger and have an array of original features including beautiful Colonial tiling and high ceilings. There's a choice of four breakfast menus, served in a Colonial patio-garden. Suites have their own kitchens for guests who want to cook at home, with the supermarket just 4 blocks away. The hotel is located in the center of the Colonial Zone, within a few steps of the main Conde street. Boca Chica beach and Las Americas International Airport are both within a 45-minute drive. Free public parking is available on the street outside the hotel. The adult-only property offers airport and local transportation for an extra fee.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Conveniently located in the colonial city of Santo Domingo, this cosy hotel offers excellent service and an intimate atmosphere for a relaxing stay after exploring the surrounding historic city. Hotel Conde features a beautiful front terrace boasting views of the Cristobal Colon Park and the First Cathedral of America. Guests can also enjoy panoramic views of the city as well as the historical colonial monuments of the 16th century. After a long day, relax in Conde de Penalba's comfortable, colonial-style rooms with telephones and colour TVs. They all include taxes. Rest in pleasant privacy and absorb true Dominican hospitality.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Santo Domingo and great affordability!
Great breakfast. Located in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo Este, this modern hotel is less than 1 km from the famous villa Alcazar de Colon. It features on-site dining and free Wi-Fi. The bright and air-conditioned guest rooms at Hodelpa Caribe Colonial include a stocked minibar and cable TV. An in-room safe is provided and room service is available. The elegant Azul Restaurant and Bar, located on-site, offers a breakfast buffet and a la carte menus for lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the lounge chairs on the Caribe Colonial’s sun deck or take advantage of a variety of concierge services. The Santo Domingo Museo de Arte Moderno (Museum of Modern Art) and the Teatro Nacional (National Theatre) are a 10-minute drive from Hodelpa Caribe Colonial. Shuttle to Las Americas International Airport, located 28.8 km away, is available.Show full description
Located just 10 minutes’ drive from Santo Domingo Colonial district, Hotel San Marco compliments guests with buffet-style breakfast. There is free Wi-Fi available, plus the hotel has a computer for guests to use in the front desk area. The air-conditioned rooms feature wooden furniture and have cable TV. They also have telephone line. The private bathroom has a shower. Hotel San Marco has an agreement with Capuccino Restaurant, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, and guests may dine there with a discount. Sambil Santo Domingo shopping mall is 3 km away, there guests may find different food options. Hotel San Marco has a swimming pool and garden for guests to enjoy the outdoors. Plaza Güibia and seafront is 800 metres from the hotel. The Palace of Fine Arts is 350 metres from the hotel, and the Las Americas International Airport is 30 km away.Show full description
Opened September 2020. Conveniently set in the centre of Santo Domingo, Mansión Colonial Doña Elvina provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. The property is around 2.3 km from Guibia Beach, 2.3 km from Punta Torrecillas Beach and 7.1 km from Blue Mall. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Mansión Colonial Doña Elvina also offer a city view. All units include a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a hot tub. Staff speak English and Spanish at the reception. Popular points of interest near Mansión Colonial Doña Elvina include Montesinos, Puerto Santo Domingo and Malecon. The nearest airport is La Isabela International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Property Description Hotel Casa Hemingway is a boutique hotel located within the exclusive Club Hemingway Residences and Hotel in Juan Dolio, in front of one of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic. Casa Hemingway is just 20 minutes away from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and 45 minutes from Santo Domingo. Casa Hemingway is made of one and two bedroom suites, equipped with a kitchenette, living room, spacious terrace with lounge area and dinning table. Facilities and services our guests have access to: - 5 restaurants. 3 of them on the beach. - 2 gyms, one of them overlooking the beach area. - Equestrian Center that offers private lessons. - Tennis courts - Private transportation service to nearby golf courses, airport, landmarks and much more. - 5 swimming pools, two of them on the beach.Show full description
Close to beach front. Highly elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Located 120m from the ocean in La Romana, the Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville - Adults Only All Inclusive provides a spacious outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and bar with an ocean view is offered on site. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine are featured in each air-conditioned suite. A sofa seating area and a balcony offer sea views. Free toiletries and a spa bath are included in the private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a night out at the on-site nightclub and casino. The front desk is available 24 hours a day. Banquet facilities are available on an outdoor terrace. San Pedro De Macoris city centre is 21 minutes’ and La Romana International Airport is 25 minutes’ from the property. Minitas Beach is 37 km away.Show full description
The most ELEGANT resort in Santo Domingo. It also has a great beach front location, lovely pool facilities and a great SPA!
Surrounded by tropical gardens, this all-inclusive resort is situated on the white beaches of Juan Dolio, along the Caribbean Sea. It boasts a luxury spa, 5 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a Jacuzzi. InSense Spa offers signature massages and body treatments. Nail and hair services are also offered. Guests can work out in the gym or use the resort’s tennis court. Rooms are simply styled with neutral colors and tile floors. Cable TV is included in every room at Coral Costa Caribe. Costa Caribe features local Dominican cuisine and Caribbean specialties at El Fogon restaurant. Ambar restaurant serves a full menu all day, while Mangos offers snacks. Guests can enjoy dancing and snorkeling lessons, all on site. Beach volleyball and a tennis court is also available, as well as a kid’s club.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hodelpa Garden Suites - All Inclusive is located 1.1 km from Juan Dolio Beach. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. The suite will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a bath, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. You can enjoy garden and swimming-pool view from the room. At Hodelpa Garden Suites - All Inclusive you will find a tennis court, with extra cost, and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property includes luggage storage and free parking. This resort is 4.4 km from Playa Real beach and 33 km from Las Americas International Airport.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Set within Guavaberry Golf Course, Sybaris Suites & Residences offers stylish apartments with free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. The complex has a private beach club and an outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned apartment offers garden views and a lounge with satellite TV. Bathrooms feature toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Some apartments have a private pool or hot tub. The on-site restaurant is open all day, serving international cuisine. The complex also offers barbecue facilities, and local restaurants can be found within 5 minutes' drive. Sybaris Suites & Residences offers a transfer service to Las Americas International Airport for an additional fee. Santo Domingo is also 30 minutes' drive away, while Juan Dolio Beach is just 5 minutes' drive away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING luxury hotels in Santo Domingo.
Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Emotions Beach Resort By Hodelpa- All Inclusive is situated in Juan Dolio Beach. The hotel has a private beach area and free WiFi. The rooms have a flat-screen TV and are equipped with a private bathroom including shower and hairdryer. Certain units feature views. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Other facilities such as fitness centre is feature and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. You can also play tennis and billiards at the hotel. The nearest airport is Las Americas Airport, 35 km from Emotions Beach Resort By Hodelpa.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Bahia Principe Grand La Romana - All Inclusive is located on the beach area of La Romana, a 1-hour drive away from Santo Domingo City. WiFi access is available in this resort. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include a coffee machine and a safety deposit box. At Bahia Principe Grand La Romana - All Inclusive you will find a tennis court, a fitness centre and free bikes. Other facilities offered include entertainment staff and a nightclub. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing and snorkelling. If you feel like visiting the surroundings check out Teeth of the Dog, located a 34-minute drive away; and Marina de Casa de Campo, within a 40-minute drive from the property. The resort is located a 45-minute drive from Santo Domingo Airport and a 35-minute drive from La Romana Airport.Show full description
This resort is popular among couples travelling to Santo Domingo.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Great views. This 7000-acre resort on the shores of the Caribbean contains a full-size replica of a 16th Century Mediterranean village and amphitheatre. La Romana International Airport is just across Highway 3. Hotel rooms at Casa de Campo feature rich mahogany furnishings and a private balcony or terrace. Each is equipped with free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. A large walk-in closet and a private dressing area with black marble vanity are included. On-site restaurants include the Beach Club by Le Cirque, serving seafood and grilled meats, La Cana by Il Circo, serving international food, and La Casita at the Marina, featuring fine Spanish cuisine, La Piazzetta located in Altos de Chavon and Lago Restaurant for breakfast. Guests of the Casa have access to their own 4-passenger cart for touring the resort. A vast selection of activities is available, including the top-rated Teeth of the Dog golf course, water sports, and horseback riding. A health spa and nightly shows are also offered. Amenities include a private beach, expansive marina, tennis and polo facilities, and 3 championship golf courses—including Pete Dye’s masterpiece. The Casa de Campo resort is 4 km from downtown La Romana and just over 1.6 km from the baseball stadium at Puerto La Romana. Casa de Campo Restor and Villas is 45 minutes' drive from Punta Cana International Airport on the Autovia Coral highway.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most LUXURIOUS resorts in Santo Domingo.
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