Must-see hotels in Dominican Republic

  • Hotel Sosúa Sunrise

    Sosúa

    This well-managed, friendly hotel contains 24 rooms on two floors, connected by broad breezy corridors. Airy rooms have Spanish red-tile floors, clean…

  • Chambres d'Hôtes La Romana

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This five-room, French-run B&B sits in the quiet, vaguely Floridian-like residential Las Piedras neighborhood, 1.7km north of Parque Central. Rooms are…

  • Afreeka Beach Hostel

    Las Terrenas

    Directly across the street from Punta Popy, arguably the best town beach, Afreeka is also arguably one of the best-value accommodations. It can feel…

  • Velero Beach Resort

    Cabarete

    Distinguished by boutique-style rooms and its location down a small lane at the relatively traffic-free eastern end of town, Velero is a good choice away…

  • El Magnifico

    Cabarete

    East of town, this quaint collection of condos is available to rent for the night and features two shared rooftop hot tubs.

  • Caraïbes Horizons

    Las Terrenas

    Reputable real estate office that can arrange villa and condo rentals.

  • Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort

    North Coast

    At the heart of a sprawling resort village, this enormous complex offers some of the cheapest prices on the north coast. It's a bit shabby and totally…

  • La Rancheta

    Las Galeras

    Buried in lush jungle 2.5km from the main intersection, this rustic guesthouse (cold-water showers) has four simple rooms in two-storied bungalows that…

  • Rancho La Cueva

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Horses and pigs roam this out-of-the-way property that's worth noting solely for its proximity to beautiful Playa Limón just down the road. The nine…

  • Hostel Laguna Park

    Cabarete

    The rather anomalous facade of this large brick building, converted by its gregarious owner into a cavernous hostel, resembles a suburbanite's version of…

  • Aparta-Hotel Villa Baya

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Painted bright yellow with Spanish tile roofs, this small gated complex in a residential neighborhood is Bayahibe's best bang for the buck, despite some…

  • El Rincon de Abi

    Las Terrenas

    Incongrous aesthetic choices and less than stellar welcoming vibe aside, the grounds of this French-owned hotel are immaculately maintained and some of…

  • Blue Bay Hotel & Resort

    North Coast

    One of the few adults-only resorts on the north coast, Blue Bay styles itself as a boutique option for singles and couples looking for a holiday evocative…

  • Sunscape Puerto Plata

    North Coast

    Recently taken over by AM Resorts and turned from a Barceló into a Sunscape, this all-inclusive offers good value and has managed to remain vital at least…

  • Paraiso Ecolodge

    North Coast

    This may be the only self-proclaimed ecolodge to also contain a VIP area with Miami-style lounge beds. And while the austere concrete structure set back…

  • Kite Beach Inn

    Cabarete

    Budget-minded kitesurfers should consider this relatively new, seafront place. Clean and simply furnished rooms with new flat-screen TVs are in a building…

  • Hotel Don Carlos

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Only a block west of the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, Don Carlos is a maze of rooms. It’s friendly and professional for the most part, but…

  • Sheraton Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    This aging, sky-high hotel is once again called Sheraton, though now under the Marriott umbrella. A decent option relatively close to the Zona Colonial,…

  • Hotel Platino

    Santiago

    At the back of a strip mall a short drive from town, this is an excellent-value option. While standard rooms, especially the small basement rooms, lack…

  • Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club

    Península de Samaná

    This massive complex, 6km west of Samaná, has generic but comfortable suites with full working kitchens and sea-facing balconies. The large multistory…

  • Cabañas Taíno

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    A doable budget choice located in the center of the action in town. Pop your head in before making a decision. It has simple rooms and apartments with…

  • Hotel Blue View

    Península de Samaná

    Located above a nice international-Chinese restaurant (mains RD$180 to RD$900) on top of a hill, Hotel Blue View has rooms with balconies offering…

  • Hotel San Marco

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in an old colonial-style home, San Marco's pièce de résistance is the shady, inner courtyard pool area furnished with hammocks and lounge chairs…

  • Bora Bora Aparta Hotel

    Santiago

    A garishly designed couples hotel (aka cabaña turisticos or, more colloquially, 'love motel') that charges by the hour and is located along the highway…

  • Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

    Santo Domingo

    Only a block from Parque Colón, the Hodelpa Caribe is a convenient choice for those seeking modern comforts without the colonial vibe. The lobby and 45…

  • Impressive All-Inclusive Resort

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    It's temping fate to name yourself so aspirationally. Whatever your standards, 'impressive' isn't the first word to come to mind. But if you're looking…

  • Chic Hotel

    North Coast

    This hotel is a far cry from chic, although the entryway columns make a fair effort. The 46 rooms are kept clean and you can pop out for a pleasantly…

  • Capri Beach House

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    Set back from the beach in the heart of El Cortecito, this simple beachfront hotel is an adequate choice for an affordable non-all-inclusive beach-bum…

  • InterContinental Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Opened in 2016 and rising 21 stories above downtown's busy streets, the InterContinental is good for those looking for contemporary luxury. Its plush…

  • Kite Beach Hotel

    Cabarete

    This oceanfront property features condominiums for rent, most with tile floors, good-sized bathrooms, satellite TV and cozy furniture. All suites and…

  • Hotel Doña Elvira

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in a renovated colonial building, Doña Elvira is a friendly place geared toward travelers; you can hang out in the inner courtyard, take a dip in…

  • Villa Rosa

    North Coast

    The cafe and lounge area of this intimate, three-room, French-owned place is on the village's sandy beachfront. Other standout features include an above…

  • Hotel Bayahibe

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    The staff are friendly but not particularly service-oriented, although Hotel Bayahibe has the some of best-value rooms in town. This three-story modern…

  • Cabaña Elke

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Cabaña Elke is sandwiched between the road and a high fence marking the boundary of the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach property. Its simply furnished rooms,…

  • Sana El Jardin Secreto

    Santiago

    A weird and wonderful compound based near Tamboril's tobacco factories, this expat-owned property is secure and affordable, offering the only dorm beds in…

  • Hotel La Loma

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Perched atop a hill at the end of a rather steep driveway, rooms here have commanding views of the city and bay to the north and sweeping mountaintops to…

  • Habitaciones Don Pedro

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This well-located and simple guesthouse is run by the extraordinarily friendly Antonio (Luís), who can usually be found across the street at the family's…

  • La Dolce Vita

    Las Terrenas

    The apartments at this aqua-trimmed Caribbean plantation–style seafront complex manicured to the nines are a good option for longer stays. The rooms…

  • Hotel Casa Valeria

    Sosúa

    All 11 rooms at this cozy hotel are slightly different, whether in size, furnishings or decor, but all feature comfortable beds, attractive furnishings…

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