Península de Pedernales
This small, welcoming hotel is two blocks from the beach. Rooms have air-con and cable TV. Basic Dominican meals available with advance notice.
Must-see hotels in Dominican Republic
Las Galeras
Situated at the main intersection, on the 2nd floor of a tiny mall, complete with a decent Italian restaurant and a pleasant open-air atrium. Rooms are…
Millennium Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
Cabarete
Ultra-modern, quintessential Miami Beach (a popular Cabarete aesthetic), the Millennium is a swanky beachfront property with a cool, if somewhat chilly,…
Central Highlands
If you're keen to stay in town, Hotel Bohío is a great option, with its tall stone chimney and funky interior artwork. The rooms are adequate, with fans…
Santo Domingo
Under the Marriott brand, the spacious rooms in the 10-story tower and low-slung annex have been upgraded, though furnishings are still dated. It’s…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Can a place be both forlorn and inviting at the same time? Somehow El Viejo Pirata, an Italian-owned hotel with eight clean, if dated and simply furnished…
Dominican Republic
Conveniently located only a block from the northwestern edge of Parque Duarte. Each basic room has cable TV, air-con, some tropical art and perhaps a…
North Coast
The cleanest and best hotel in Dajabón is named after the nearby Massacre River, where bodies tend to be dumped during wars. But seriously, it's a great…
Dominican Republic
Every border town should have one of these places – despite the prison-cell vibe to the rooms, the proprietor is helpful and cheerful, enough to make you…
Cabarete
A boutique surf lodge in walking distance of Playa Encuentro. It has only nine rooms, a snack bar open from 7am to 2pm for breakfast and lunch and a nice…
Dominican Republic
Clean and simple rooms, reliable wi-fi and a small restaurant all feature at this perfectly located hotel right across the street from Caribe Tours.
Península de Samaná
This renovated and centrally located hotel's rooms have a few boutique-like features and are kept spic-and-span. Cash is preferred.
Punta Cana & the Southeast
One of La Romana's few downtown hotels with a relatively pleasant enough location perched a block from the less than photogenic Río Dulce; it's suitable…
Casa Marina Beach & Reef Resorts
Sosúa
This large complex with three pools, five restaurants and more than 600 rooms is arranged in three-story buildings with direct access to Playa Alicia. The…
Santiago
If price is a consideration, the Colonial is an acceptable hotel in the center – but staying beyond a night or two can’t be recommended. Hallways…
Sosúa
Popular with wedding planners, the Piergiorgio is built on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, ornately constructed with a white gingerbread facade and a…
Santiago
The fact that this business-class hotel, part of the Hodelpa chain, is located only a block from the primary commercial artery in the heart of the city…
Dominican Republic
This hotel has suffered some serious decline since its promising opening a few years ago (apparently the owners are in Santo Domingo now). It's still got…
Terra Linda Hotel Spa & Resort
Sosúa
Three stories of well-kept and comfortable rooms with small flat-screen TVs surround Terra Linda's large inner courtyard, which has an Olympic-sized pool …
Central Highlands
A good-value choice if staying in town is a priority. There’s a small lobby leading to a long, hospital-like hallway lined with 13 basic, clean rooms that…
North Coast
Located off a side street near the southern entrance to town, just before the Esso gas station, this three-story building is the most comfortable and…
North Coast
The calm oasis vibe of the Hotel Los Jardines was somewhat spoiled by ongoing renovations when we visited, but when they're done this place will be back…
Puerto Plata
Only a block from the Parque Central and housed in a building with Victorian-era facade and structure, this is a good-value choice. The basic, colorful…
Santo Domingo
Despite chintzy bed linens and little natural light, the sparkling-clean rooms with flat-screen TVs at this modern multistory hotel can be recommended. A…
Península de Samaná
Basic but well-kept rooms with cable TV and hot water, close to the Malecón. The lack of light can be an issue.
