Must-see hotels in Dominican Republic

  • El Monte Azul

    Las Galeras

    This boutique B&B attached to the stunning restaurant of the same name offers three modern rooms in the home of the Laotian-French owner-designer, Vanina,…

  • JW Marriott Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Housed within the upper floors of downtown's chic Blue Mall, the JW Marriott Santo Domingo is stylish and modern, with a snazzy cocktail bar, a relaxing…

  • Todo Blanco

    Las Galeras

    Living up to its 'All White' name, this whitewashed, well-established inn sits atop a small hillock a short walk from the end of the main drag. Rooms are…

  • Costa las Ballenas

    Las Terrenas

    Serene and private, with a handful of large thatch-roofed villas surrounding an outdoor pool, this immaculately manicured property makes for a wonderful…

  • Gran Bahía Principe Cayacoa

    Península de Samaná

    Perched on a cliff above the city with spectacular views of the bay (and maybe even of humpbacks during whale season), this 295-room resort is Samaná town…

  • Suncamp

    North Coast

    Surrounded by lush jungle and set on a river near the village of Muñoz, 3km inland from Playa Dorada, thoroughly rustic Suncamp looks like a typical…

  • eXtreme Hotel

    Cabarete

    Trapeze, kickboxing, physical therapy camp, a half pipe for skateboarders – certainly not your standard hotel offerings. Then again, this ecologically…

  • Casa Por Qué No?

    Las Galeras

    Pierre and Monick, the charming French-Canadian owners of this B&B, are consummate hosts and have been renting two rooms on either side of their cozy home…

  • Casa del Sol

    Santo Domingo

    On paper, the Casa del Sol seems like a no-brainer, with borderline budget rates and well located at the very southeastern corner of the Zona Colonial on…

  • Emotions by Hodelpha

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Opened in 2015 and designed to appeal to millennials interested in unironically enjoying all that all-inclusives can offer, including a craft-beer bar, a…

  • Hilton La Romana

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Ignore the name. This all-inclusive is very much in Bayahibe; in fact, it's the only resort occupying a good chunk of the town beach and so the only…

  • Hotel Maguana

    Dominican Republic

    Built at dictator Trujillo’s request in 1947, the Maguana has an imposing facade and interior courtyard that suggest a grandeur that has now faded, but…

  • Hotel Barceló Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Still known to locals as Barceló Lina, this outpost of the Spanish chain is within walking distance of the Plaza de la Cultura and is steps away from the…

  • Swell Surf Camp

    Cabarete

    Designed with the discerning surfer in mind, Swell is far from a crash pad. The spare clean lines, plush bedding, modern photographs and funky furniture…

  • Hooked Cabarete

    Cabarete

    If a beachfront location isn’t a priority, then this small, vaguely suburban property down a dirt road 200m or so from Playa Encuentro is a nice place to…

  • Hotel Palacio

    Santo Domingo

    Cross colonial with a touch of medieval and you have the Palacio, a maze-like hotel occupying a 17th-century mansion only a block north of El Conde…

  • El Morro Eco Adventure Hotel

    North Coast

    Fairly remote, though only a short walk from the base of El Morro, this collection of high-end boutique bungalows is worth the journey. Contemporary…

  • La Hacienda Hostel

    Las Galeras

    Some 3km from the town intersection on the trail/rough road to Playas Madama and Frontón, Belgian expat Karin runs a one-woman show offering five rustic…

  • Casa L'Oase

    North Coast

    Costambar doesn't have many tourists, but all of them should stay at L'Oase. Tastefully adorned in Dominican art, the charming villas contain 12 bedrooms…

  • Hotel Atlantis

    Las Terrenas

    This rambling and charming hotel is straight out of a fairy tale – all twisting staircases, covered walkways and odd-shaped rooms. The furnishings are…

  • Los Corales Beach Village

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    This small Italian-owned development has none of the grandiose ambitions of the nearby all-inclusives to be all things to all people. For those seeking…

  • Hotel Playa Colibrí

    Las Terrenas

    One of the last hotels along this stretch of Playa Las Ballenas, Playa Colibrí is a good option for those seeking peace and quiet. All 45 apartments are…

  • Coyamar

    Las Terrenas

    Set in a lush and leafy garden on Playa Bonita's beach road, this long-running travelers' favorite is the least luxurious of the Playa Bonita hotels. The…

  • Neptuno’s Refugio

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This friendly hotel is your best bet for comfort and mainstream traveler atmosphere – a textbook testament to the definition of refuge, with chirping…

  • Dan and Manty's Guesthouse

    Las Terrenas

    It might be found via a trashy alleyway across a dirty creek and 950m from the sea, but this is Las Terrenas' only budget crash pad with a hostel-like…

  • Casa Sanchez

    Santo Domingo

    One of the better and most affordable choices for a stay in a colonial-era building, just a block north of Calle El Conde. Each of the uniquely designed…

  • Hotel Eden

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    A good-value choice for those seeking hotel-style comfort, amenities and service alongside peace and quiet (you can hear birds chirping here). Because it…

  • Hodelpa Gran Almirante

    Santiago

    The obvious choice for business travelers, the Gran Almirante also entices tourists looking for extra comfort: rooms are plush and comfortable, and there…

  • Gava Hostel

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    A young and friendly Russian couple, Valentina and Andrey, run this tiny hostel (and share its common areas with guests) set on a quiet residential street…

  • Billini Hotel

    Santo Domingo

    Combining old-world architectural charm with contemporary boutique-style finishings, the Billini is aiming for a glossy design magazine photo finish. It…

  • Hotel El Rancho

    Sosúa

    The pleasant leafy pool and garden area is the centerpiece of this adorable, centrally located hotel only a block from Playa Alicia. A three-story modern…

  • Lucca Hotel

    Santo Domingo

    Sporting a mix of original architectural elements and styish, modern features, this Zona Colonial hotel exudes romance, especially at night when the…

  • Albachiara Hotel

    Las Terrenas

    Grand romanesque columns mark the entrance to this large whitewashed property across the street from the beach (though not the choicest stretch) and the…

  • Casa Naemie

    Santo Domingo

    This charming oasis only a few blocks from the oldest cathedral in the Americas feels like a European pension. Surrounding a narrow central courtyard are…

  • Catalonia Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Among the nicest of the luxury hotels on the Malecón, Catalonia Santo Domingo is part of a huge complex including a casino and movie theater. The highest…

  • Hotel Alegría

    Cabarete

    Hidden down one of Cabarete’s few side streets, the rambling, whimsical Alegría has beach access, along with a spiral staircase leading to a wooden deck…

  • Hotel Casa Robinson

    Las Terrenas

    Set in leafy grounds a little ways down an unpaved side street a block from the beach, this hotel offers privacy on the cheap and is one of the best-value…

  • Viva Wyndham V Heavens

    North Coast

    After a half-decade hiatus, this adults-only resort has reopened with a new, modern look that channels – wait for it – heaven. The whole place is now…

  • Hotel El Palacio

    Puerto Plata

    This good option in Puerto Plata is housed within a restored 1920s mansion originally inhabited by a sugar-cane baron. The owners are meticulous about…

  • Hostal Riazor

    Santo Domingo

    The Riazor boasts professional English-speaking front-desk staff and extremely well-kept rooms (for the price) with faux-wood floors and flat-screen TVs…

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