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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

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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.)

Tortuga Bay

Punta Cana, La Altagracia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $933 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Higuey, Tortuga Bay has great rooms from $933 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.40 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 scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
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Zoetry Agua Punta Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $467 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Zoetry Agua Punta Cana which has nice rooms starting at $467. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Uvero Alto. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Holiday Inn Santo Domingo By IHG

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Holiday Inn Santo Domingo By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $137. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Avenida Abraham Lincoln 856. You'll also find a fitness center, 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. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. 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
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
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Hilton La Romana Family Resort

La Romana, La Romana
5-star Resort with prices starting at $326 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $326, Hilton La Romana Family Resort, at Playa Bayahibe, La Romana provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing 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. The kids will love the water park, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo By IHG

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo By IHG has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Ave George Washington 218. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Dreams Dominicus La Romana

San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Dreams Dominicus La Romana is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $306, and it's located at Playa Bayahibe La Romana Po Box 80. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Catalonia Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Catalonia Santo Domingo because it has great rooms that start at $120. It has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Avenida George Washington No. 500. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, a kitchen, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ocean Blue Sands Golf & Beach Resort

Punta Cana, La Altagracia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
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Ocean Blue Sands Golf & Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $179 (before taxes). It's located at Car. Arena Gorda and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Hotel Todoblanco, Las Galeras, Samana

Samaná, Samaná
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Samana, Hotel Todoblanco, Las Galeras, Samana has great rooms from $160 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, a game room, free parking, horse riding, and an indoor play area which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa

Punta Cana, La Altagracia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa which has nice rooms starting at $177. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carr. El Macao - Arena Gorda. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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For more terrific hotel ideas in the Dominican Republic, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in the Dominican Republic, Best Luxury Hotels in the Dominican Republic, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the Dominican Republic, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the Dominican Republic, Best Hotels for One Week in the Dominican Republic, Best Hotels for One Night in the Dominican Republic, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the Dominican Republic, Best Adults Only Hotels in the Dominican Republic, Best Party Hotels in the Dominican Republic, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in the Dominican Republic, or Best Business Hotels in the Dominican Republic.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$143

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 232 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $143. 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: $259
  • 4-star hotels: $166
  • 3-star hotels: $93
  • 2-star hotels: $81


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