The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in the Dominican Republic. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in the Dominican Republic for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. The Dominican Republic is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in the Dominican Republic, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

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

Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
4-star Resort with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in the Dominican Republic
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at Playa de Bavaro, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort has great rooms from $256 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

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


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
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to the Dominican Republic
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real - All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $289. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa de Bávaro. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which weekend 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.

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


Casa Lilly Cabarete

Cabarete, Puerto Plata Province
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

We found Casa Lilly Cabarete to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $60. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera Sosua Cabarete Vista Del Caribe 2 Sosua. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

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


Zoetry Agua Punta Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $343 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $343, Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, at Uvero Alto provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

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


Tortuga Bay

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $657 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Tortuga Bay has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $657 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Punta Cana, Higuey. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Eden Roc At Cap Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $721 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Eden Roc At Cap Cana is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $721, and it's located at Cap Cana. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and hiking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

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


Sublime Samana

Las Terrenas, Samana Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Sublime Samana because it has great rooms that start at $237. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Bahia de Coson. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this fun hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

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


Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

La Romana, La Romana Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $530 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $530 (before taxes). It's located at La Romana and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & SPA

Sosua, Puerto Plata Province
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at 5 Perla Marina, Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & SPA has great rooms from $215 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Dreams Punta Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Dreams Punta Cana which has nice rooms starting at $147. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playas Uvero Alto. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in the Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$142

Travelers to the Dominican Republic will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 173 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $142. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $231
  • 4-star hotels: $152
  • 3-star hotels: $88


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