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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Royal Suite (Ambassador) | View from room
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Royal Suite (Ambassador) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite (Ambassador)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ambassador Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ambassador Royal Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ambassador Royal Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ave Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10110

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blue Mall - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Agora Mall - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Sambil Santo Domingo - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Centro Olimpico - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Freddy Beras Goico Station - 4 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Albert's Licores - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Viralata - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meson de la Cava - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Alma Llanera - ‬8 min walk

About this property

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Luxury resort near Blue Mall
Take advantage of a casino, a poolside bar, and a terrace at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. For those looking to try their luck, this resort boasts 10 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room, and 30 slot machines. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a detox wrap, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has designer stores on site, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and massage treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 289 rooms feature comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Art supplies and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 48-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cru Tapas & Wine Bar
  • El Jardin del Embajador
  • Las Cotorras Garden Bar
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 10 gaming tables
  • 30 slot machines
  • Bicycle storage
  • Casino (5,382 square feet of space)
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Embajador
Embajador
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
Occidental El Embajador Hotel
Occidental El Embajador Hotel Santo Domingo
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo
Occidental Embajador
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Santo Domingo
El Embajador Royal Hideaway
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Santo Domingo
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway
RENOVATED El Embajador a Royal Hideaway Hotel
El Embajador a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Occidental El Embajador
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo
El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Resort
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Resort Santo Domingo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–7:30 PM.

Is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Check-out is at 1 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel located?

Located in Bella Vista, this luxury resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bella Vista Mall, Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia, and Theater of Fine Arts. Park of Three Eyes of Water and Happyland are also within 1 mi (2 km). Heroes Center Station is 20 minutes by foot and Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station is 24 minutes.

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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The grounds around the hotel were beautiful and well kept!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The best Hotel to stay in Santo Domingo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great staff, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great city hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

very nice hotel and the ppls are very nice with u
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel, especially for romantic weekend❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stunning place to stay. I felt safe and driving in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Big spacious rooms, lovely staff, great pool area, in the middle of Santo Domingo so close to restaraunts and places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Location, safety and staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

People very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel and it was beautiful. The staff were very attentive and polite.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I had a wonderful stay. I enjoyed everything and plan to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excelente hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Front desk are very professional and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Love this hotel, I stay here the most of the time i go to Santo Domingo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Location, amenities and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This hotel is very cute and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good location and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent service, amenities and location. One of the best hotels in the city for years ! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was more than perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The spa was amazing . They treat you like a queen . The rooms are so beautiful and modern and comfortable. Once you arrive you never want to leave .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Best hotel in the city, in every respect. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excelente!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff is always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025