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Hotel Doña Elvira

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
DVD player, pay movies
Reception
Deluxe Room (Antonetta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Economy Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite (Isabela Catolica) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Isabela Catolica)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Antonetta) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room (Antonetta)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Economy Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite (Fernando) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite (Fernando)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
207 Padre Billini, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210

What's nearby

  • Calle Las Damas - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle El Conde - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Columbus Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malecon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sambil Santo Domingo - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eduardo Brito Station - 5 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Curcio Pizza al Taglio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Barista - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Doña Elvira

Hotel near Malecon
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hotel Doña Elvira. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Childcare services, premium channels, and DVD players

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1530
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Doña Elvira
Dona Elvira Hotel
Dona Elvira Santo Domingo
Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira
Hotel Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira Hotel
Hotel Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira Hotel Santo Domingo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Doña Elvira have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Doña Elvira pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Doña Elvira?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Doña Elvira?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Doña Elvira?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Doña Elvira provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Doña Elvira located?

Located in Zona Colonial, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museo de la Familia Dominicana and Malecon. House of Tostado (La Casa de Tostado) and Iglesia de Santa Clara are just steps away.

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Hotel Doña Elvira Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 219 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I enjoyed my stay at hotel Dona Elvira. All of the employees were very nice and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderful and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

It is an excellent facility to stay specially because it is placed in the historic old city
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Cozy and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

The Original Historic Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Rustic property within walking distance of el conde. The staff was excellent and breakfast was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10

The hotel ripped us off of $320. We paid with cash for the sizable discount but they still charged our credit card as well. The hotel will not respo d to my requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice colonial house close to all the main places in the colonial zone. Breakfast was great, especially having it next to the pool. Comfortable rooms with lots of space. Nice staff too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Lovely historic building brought back to life. safe area, friendly staff. Irwin was a great hotel representative and spoke good english.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10

It’s in Zona near Ballittini Hotel and The Large Church. It has a nice quiet traditional vibe. My room 14, was small but it was cleaned everyday. AC , ceiling fan and TV all worked. No condiments given except one roll of toilet paper and one towel which is not changed daily. Breakfast was Traditional American or Traditional Dominican. The Fresh Juice was good. The staff is very nice. They are there to help but not overbearing. Doors are locked at night and must be let in by staff. PLEASE BE PATIENT and Knock Softly. I would recommend for short stays
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10

Location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

The property wraps around a beautiful mango tree.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Nice people staff. No parking, no clean service at the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The hotel was in walking distance to most of the sights of Santo Domingo. But even the accomodation itself is a treasure. The property is very charming and we felt welcome immediatly. On top of all that, the Service was extraordinary. There was nothing the staff could not organize. I would defintly book here again when I am back.

10/10

The attention and costumer service provided by the staff. Elizabeth the chief , erwin ( front desk clerk) and the entire staff go above and beyond .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10

The hotel is Beautiful. The room smelled like mold, and wasn’t cleaned properly. They only have street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10

It was ok!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

The pool need more maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

Breakfast is 8 to 10 am not noon. Toilet paper ans towels limited. Late at night door was close for security.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

I like the HOTEL DOÑA ELVIRA 👍The ONLY THING I DONT LIKE IS WENT I BOOKED A ROOM with EXPIDIA GIVING ME ONE $PRICE $ AND I MAKE RESERVATIONS AND WENT I REACH THE HOTEL THE PRICE IS ANOTHER ONE $ IS MORE MONEY - or SAID NO ROOM AVAILABLE. I ALWAYS TAKE PICTURE ABOUT THE PROMOTION. IS MY PROTECTION $$.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10

The property charged me a surprise fee to have a guest in my room. This fee is per guest. This was not disclosed when I made the reservation, otherwise, I would not have made the reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

The pool water was cloudy They were unable to provide a key for the room safe No refrigerator in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10

This hotel is in such a good location. But the owners are simply trying to save money by not doing basic maintenance on any part of it. They didn’t take credit cards, the room was 1/5th of the advertised size, the toilet did not flush, the hot water did not work, the bathroom can be seen from the lobby… and on and on and on. Do yourself a favor. Stay next door at the Belini. It’s expensive but it’s professional. This place is like staying at your dirty neighbor’s house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10

None of the common areas, including dining and boutique areas were air conditioned, bath not air conditioned. tried to get wash cloths, hand towels and they never appeared. I got a towel run for a hand towel. Never could get anything more than slightly warm water for bathing and showering. The large tub was actually located in an outside environment which you had to go through to get to the bathroom. The large tub was coated with foreign material and had to be washed before use -- which we never did because of not hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

La habitación no era la gran cosa, tenia un extraño olor y mucha humedad. La recepcionista no fue de utilidad con ninguna de nuestras consultas (dirección de un destino turístico, medio de transporte). Nadie fue particularmente amable o atento
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025