The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santiago de los Caballeros

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Santiago de los Caballeros

If it's your first trip to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Santiago de los Caballeros. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Santiago de los Caballeros. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Santiago de los Caballeros for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Santiago de los Caballeros beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Santiago de los Caballeros for your first trip!

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

Hotel Casa Jum

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santiago de los Caballeros
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Calle Penetracion, Los Rieles, Gurabo 3, Hotel Casa Jum has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hodelpa Garden Court

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hodelpa Garden Court which has nice rooms starting at $180. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Autopista Duarte Km 9. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.3 km 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Camp David Ranch

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Camp David Ranch to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $130. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera Luperon Km 71/2. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 9.6 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hodelpa Gran Almirante

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $334 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santiago de los Caballeros
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $334, Hodelpa Gran Almirante, at Ave Salvador Estrella Sadhala provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. 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 bar, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa. It's located just 2.2 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Hodelpa Centro Plaza

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hodelpa Centro Plaza has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $73 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at C/ Mella No. 54 Esq. Del Sol Apdo: 459. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Century Plaza

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santiago de los Caballeros
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Hotel Century Plaza is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and laundry facilities. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $77, and it's located at Av. Rafael Vidal, El Embrujo I. We also love the a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service


Sana El Jardin Secreto

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $9 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Sana El Jardin Secreto because it has great rooms that start at $9. It has an outdoor pool, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 48 Calle Espaillat. Only 7.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, and a multi-lingual staff at this convenient hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sosúa, Cabarete, and Puerto Plata.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santiago de los Caballeros, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santiago de los Caballeros, Best Hotels for One Week in Santiago de los Caballeros, or Best Hotels for One Night in Santiago de los Caballeros.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Santiago de los Caballeros?

Santiago de los Caballeros Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$127

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $127. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santiago de los Caballeros.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $257
  • 3-star hotels: $91
  • 2-star hotels: $9


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