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RIG Puerto Malecon

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View | Balcony
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
RIG Puerto Malecon, near the Santo Domingo Cathedral, is a great base for city exploration. Guests enjoy a free local cuisine breakfast, indoor pool, and bicycle rentals. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pool

Room options

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

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View | Balcony

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Pina, No. 56, Ciudad Nueva Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10208

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calle El Conde - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbus Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sambil Santo Domingo - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Amin Abel Station - 3 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Napolitano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Napolitano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪D' Luis Parrillada - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Tradición - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Jersey Drink Liquor Store - ‬5 min walk

About this property

RIG Puerto Malecon

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Columbus Park
Located close to Puerta de la Misericordia and Plaza Patriótica Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, RIG Puerto Malecon provides free breakfast (local cuisine), an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room wired internet.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at RIG Puerto Malecon feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 3 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 484 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe

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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 28
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 14 (from 2 to 10 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle
  • Self parking fee: USD 3 per day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 471652

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

RIG Hotel Boutique Puerto Malecón Santo Domingo
RIG Hotel Boutique Puerto Malecón
RIG Boutique Puerto Malecón Santo Domingo
RIG Boutique Puerto Malecón
RIG Puerto Malecon Hotel
RIG Puerto Malecon Santo Domingo
RIG Hotel Boutique Puerto Malecón
RIG Puerto Malecon Hotel Santo Domingo

Frequently asked questions

Does RIG Puerto Malecon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8 PM.

Is RIG Puerto Malecon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RIG Puerto Malecon?

Self parking is available for USD 3 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at RIG Puerto Malecon?

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

What time is check-out at RIG Puerto Malecon?

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

Does RIG Puerto Malecon provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is RIG Puerto Malecon located?

This family-friendly Santo Domingo hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Puerta de la Misericordia and Parque Independencia. Plaza Patriótica Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Monument to Friar Antonio of Montesino are also within 10 minutes.

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RIG Puerto Malecon Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 548 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Delia Nadia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint neighbourhood Hotel needs updating and deep cleaning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the center of the zona colonial.everything is walking distance easy to get transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chazarae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very soft and comfortable. AC was fast cooling down the room. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel & staff in Santo Domingo will go above & beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christofer was so nice and took care of all of my requests. The front desk and location are definitely 15/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice quiet place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente

6/10 Okay

Jose

No parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff always nice and willing to help.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was Great the staff was ourteus. The breakfast was great,all you can eat'
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is not a Boutique hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aramis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we tried use the bathroom it wasn’t working well, it was so disgusting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nelisha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room where dirty and appears to Have What seem like mole on the wall, at nights the lights would go out , I tried to Get some Sleep on my 1st day, there Were men drilling in the wallls made It impossible to sleep very uncomfortable and worst hotel I have ever been to
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Carlos m

Little room
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

René

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast We stayed at the ground floor. Damp rooms no hot water shower

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water in my shower and no remove to turn off the Aircon above the bed. I had to leave after the first night
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittnay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people , not over crowded, but need improving in room service cleaning & provide floor mats for shower area .
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great staff, great location

Alex was very helpful when I needed to change rooms. He went above and beyond for me. The staff at both RIG properties are amazing. The cleaning staff and the breakfast staff were also very helpful. I believe the name of the young lady running the rooftop bar is Jennifer. She made my stay a pleasure as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Hancy

Very good service

The hotel room was too small , the bed sheets was. It changed everyday. The staff was super friendly, Wilson , Brian , Michael and the restaurant staff was very nice and helpful. The front desk staff were very , very nice and super friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people smoking in the terrace.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Been going there for couple of years. I like the location and staff. But it need update in the hotel. I do,like because simply. A remodel is due. Please this not negative just suggestion….
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Love the culture

I love older hotels so I quite enjoyed this little gem. It is a little rundown. But it is being updated. Our junior suite was comfortable. I loved that the host/receptionist walked us up to our room. The hotel is quite cozy. We enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant and it was enjoyable. Very tasty. Outside there is tons going on. And right near Malécon. The only downside was not flushing toilet paper down the toilet. I imagine because the plumbing is older. But I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No microwave in room, air conditioning was terrible, room was hot, no elevator in hotel, plumbing bad, you can’t put toilet paper in toilet or it would block up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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