Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

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A person standing in a courtyard with brick arches, potted plants, and a tiled floor.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a plush brown sofa, and a chandelier.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and tables, and a large painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Place, Calle El Conde
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Contemporary Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and spa services.
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Calle El Conde. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Calle El Conde and 7 minutes on foot from Malecon
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Santo Domingo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
1502 Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Taberna El Mojito – On-site bar. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • 1502 Restaurant
  • Taberna El Mojito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1502
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 22 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Hotel Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Hotel
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Hotel
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Hotel Santo Domingo

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ioanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant, the staff is very attentive and our overall experience was great. Looking forward to stay there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping dining and entertainment and historical city entertainment nearby, In a safe environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops, food, history, culture, all a few minutes from the most unique and incredible hotel room I've stayed in to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Vidal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS REALLY GREAT, THE HOTEL WAS CLEAN BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT LOCATION
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Voravong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great centralized Location in zona colonial, Staff was very accommodating and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and staff. Nice historic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff was great. The breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful building, and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AMAZING hotel, one of the best I've stayed in the world. Attentive staff, historical hotel with beautiful rooms, lively pool with bar, perfect location. Will stay again when back to DR!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and exceptional service, within walking distance to all the colonial city sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is was gorgeous. The room was great and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location, close to many historical sites. Hotel, also historical was very nice with great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, Hotel beautifully decorated, with exceptionally courteous and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming staff and a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

SANTIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hotel. Especially impressed with the doorman Phillip. Extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room! Excellent location, super close to tons of shops and restaurants. Lovely pool area too!
Nice little gym!
View from the room
Lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, big room, kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is excellent! The hotel is nice. The staff leaves much to be desired. Great job by Elvin, our bellhop.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and well presented and the staff was pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025