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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the Dominican Republic

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to the Dominican Republic

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to the Dominican Republic? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to the Dominican Republic, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in the Dominican Republic to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in the Dominican Republic, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting the Dominican Republic for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in the Dominican Republic for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Casa Lilly Cabarete

Cabarete, Puerto Plata Province
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at Carretera Sosua Cabarete Vista Del Caribe 2 Sosua, Casa Lilly Cabarete has great rooms from $60 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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TRS Turquesa Hotel Adults Only All Inclusive

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is TRS Turquesa Hotel Adults Only All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $185. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at El Cortecito, Playa Bavaro. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Zoetry Agua Punta Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $343 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Dominican Republic
  • Beach
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We found Zoetry Agua Punta Cana to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $343. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Uvero Alto. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Eden Roc At Cap Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $721 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $721, Eden Roc At Cap Cana, at Cap Cana provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
4-star Resort with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $256 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa de Bavaro. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Hotel Casa Valeria

Sosua, Puerto Plata Province
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Hotel Casa Valeria is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $85, and it's located at Calle Dr. Rosen 28. We also love the a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real - All Inclusive

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real - All Inclusive because it has great rooms that start at $289. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Playa de Bávaro. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet at this convenient hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Las Galeras Village

Las Galeras, Samana Province
3-star Resort with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Las Galeras Village offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $142 (before taxes). It's located at Samana and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Sublime Samana

Las Terrenas, Samana Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Bahia de Coson, Sublime Samana has great rooms from $237 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hilton La Romana an All-Inclusive Family Resort

Bayahibe, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Hilton La Romana an All-Inclusive Family Resort which has nice rooms starting at $258. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$145

Travelers to the Dominican Republic will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 137 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $145. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Dominican Republic.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $246
  • 4-star hotels: $172
  • 3-star hotels: $90
  • 2-star hotels: $69


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