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Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando, in Zona Colonial, offers a poolside bar, garden, and library. Guests can swim, play billiards, or use dry cleaning services. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and excellent condition of this historic property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Contemporary Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard with View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard with View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Luxury

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Deluxe with Street View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210

What's nearby

  • Calle El Conde - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbus Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sambil Santo Domingo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Station - 4 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Mosquito Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Luxury hotel near Malecon
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 94 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

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

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1502
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • 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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando located?

Located in Zona Colonial, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Calle Las Damas and Malecon. House of Bastidas (Casa de Bastidas) and Calle El Conde are just steps away.

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Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attentive staff! Food and drink options at the hotel were good! Always love getting a glass of champagne when I arrive!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel conveniently located. Great hospitality repeat guest 3rd time stay. Breakfast well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & friendly staff

Beautiful building in a great location in the heart of Zona Colonial. Easy walk to restaurants & things to see. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent! Staff were cordial and very helpful! All around extremely satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place at the Colonial Hotel

Great Hotel, service, location, food, all really good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaiwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area near the hotel is very safe, and easy to get to by Uber. Only downside is that I found some ants in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel in la zona colonial, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort in Colonial district. Gorgeous pool and wonderful service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in the heart of the colonial zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santo Domingo, as always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building with elegance!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, as always, the best in Santo Domingo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property in the heart of the zona colonial and walkable to multiple bars, restaurants and historical landmarks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best historic hotel in the country
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, best location to stay when in Zona Colonial. Close to all of the hot spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in Santo Domingo. Very comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Absolutely recommend if you are staying in Zone Colonial.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the area, a lot hof history and i like that staff take you around the hotel to show you and tell you some of the history
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location easy to walk around colonial area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly. We enjoyed the ambiance and the buillding…over 500 years old. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third stay, I won't stay anywhere else in Santo Domingo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, conveniently located. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zaleskie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Excellent location. Nice personnel. The only complaint, terrible breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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