Must-see hotels in Central Highlands

  • Jarabacoa Mountain Hostel

    Central Highlands

    About 15 minutes' walk from town, this 'hostel' is actually a modern, two-story home, with a state-of-the-art, fully equipped kitchen and a variety of…

  • Alto Cerro

    Central Highlands

    Easily the best option near Constanza, this large, family-owned complex is 2km east of town off the road towards the Duarte Hwy (the turnoff is just past…

  • Camp David

    Santiago

    On a 923m ridge about 30 minutes northeast of Santiago, Camp David offers sweeping vistas over the city and valley below. The extremely large rooms, with…

  • Via Emilia

    Santiago

    The best budget option in the northeastern outskirts of town is this friendly three-room B&B, which offers basic private rooms and excellent Italian meals…

  • Villa Celeste Estate

    Central Highlands

    About 14km north of Jarabacoa, this divine eight-room guesthouse is tucked away in a private gated community designed, rather oddly, to mimic the Swiss…

  • Hotel Gran Jimenoa

    Central Highlands

    Set several kilometers north of town right by the roaring Río Jimenoa, this is the Cordillera Central’s most upscale hotel. It’s neither on the beach nor…

  • Sonido del Yaque

    Central Highlands

    This community-tourism project consists of six wood and concrete cabins, each with bunks and a porch, set amid lush jungle above the roaring Río Yaque del…

  • Hotel Rey

    Central Highlands

    The most respectable choice in the city, Hotel Rey is close to the highway and half a dozen blocks from the cathedral. It caters to business travelers, so…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Brisas del Yaque II

    Central Highlands

    The Yaque II has large, comfortable, modern rooms and front-desk staff able to answer travel-related questions. The twin rooms are distinctive in having…

  • Hacienda Campo Verde

    Central Highlands

    Tucked in the hills a few kilometers from San José de las Matas, this sprawling, riverfront aquatic compound is a huge draw for Dominican families on…

  • Rancho Baiguate

    Central Highlands

    A wonderful base for exploring the mountains, Baiguate is a rustic resort set in an enormous 72-sq-km compound. Ask for a room in the building beside the…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Las Caobas

    Central Highlands

    The 'Mahogany Hotel’ lives up to its name, with furnishings in its lobby and on-site restaurant constructed of the hardwood. The restaurant is open all…

  • 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…

  • Jarabacoa River Club & Resort

    Central Highlands

    This rambling, multi-level, fun-for-all-ages complex sits on both sides of the Río Yaque del Norte, around 26km south of town on the way to Manabao. The…

  • 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…

  • Rancho Don Lulú

    Central Highlands

    This simple accom­modation is just 1km from the Quita Espuela trailhead. There are eight rooms in a rustic cabin a couple of hundred meters from the…

  • Hotel la Fuente

    Central Highlands

    Rooms at this sweet little hotel feature hot water, television and a slightly odd honeymoon theme. Unfortunate decor choices are overcome by the warm…

  • Hotel Bohío

    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…

  • Hotel Colonial

    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…

  • Hodelpa Centro Plaza

    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…

  • Hostal Montaña Verde

    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…