Casas del XVI, Santo Domingo

252 Padre Billini, Colonial Zone, 23000 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“A stay in one of these six impeccably restored colonial-era homes means toggling between the 16th and 21st centuries. Imagine archways, terracotta floors and courtyards evocative of a medieval monastery crossed with Sub Zero refrigerators, iPhones to contact your personal assistant and heated plunge pools.”

Fodors review:

“This unique hotel concept comprises six former colonial residences that date back to the 16th century (hence the name) that have been restored and modernized by celebrity designer Patricia Reid; each house has its own allure.”

Telegraph review:

“Casas del XVI are a collection of beautifully restored colonial houses in the Old City of Santo Domingo; homes away from home with superb service. The surrounding streets are atmospheric, and once inside you are cocooned in traditional Dominican style and tropical comfort.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Casas del XVI, Santo Domingo. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Dominican Republic

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Situated on the island’s Southern shores, the magnificent Casas Del XVI is an exemplary array of boutique lodgings, nestled in the bustling town of Santo Domingo.

As indicated by its name, the hotel comprises several unique 16th-century homes that amalgamate to offer a distinctive hotel experience. The exquisite architecture from the colonial 16th century permeates through the entire hotel, with valuable Dominican artifacts and local artwork enriching its appeal.

Within Casas Del XVI, one can experience age-old luxury, highlighted by a turquoise pool fringed with palm trees and surrounded by daybeds lit by candles.

There are seven Casas to select from, each possessing its unique charm with different decor and size variations. The largest, Casa Del Pozo, can comfortably house up to 16 guests, while the smaller houses can accommodate up to 6 people.

Throughout the hotel, guest rooms exude a sense of luxury and space, providing occupants with privacy and up-to-date facilities. Antique furnishings, distinctive local artwork, and vivid hues merge effortlessly with state-of-the-art technology, deluxe bathing essentials, and premium bedding.

Situated just outside the UNESCO-recognized town of Santo Domingo, the Casas Del XVI serves as a perfect base for exploration. The charm of cobbled lanes unfurls to expose architectural wonders like the coral-tinted Catedral Primada de América.

Additionally, quaint shops offer a selection of local goods and valuable larimar artifacts.

 

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Recent guest reviews

4.5
Maysa

8 May 2023

Fabulous

Big rooms, centrally located, calm and quiet

5.0
Monique

25 April 2023

beautiful property

the rooms are beautiful and the bed was devine. great linens. in the heart of the Zona Colonial. gracias Bernice & Jeff!

Nothing really, but maybe some music? I wish we could have stayed one more night.

4.0
Jean-francois

20 April 2023

great stay, in the middle of the colonial area

great location, beautiful house and settings

lack of intimacy

5.0
Victor

15 April 2023

One of the best experiences I have had in a hotel. I felt taken care of!!

The breakfast was excellent, in variety, presentation. but specially taste!!

I liked everything about this hotel.

4.0
Frisch

23 March 2023

Very good

Breakfast good.

To much noise coming from the kitchen at all time.

4.5
Elizabeth

14 March 2023

excellent food, very comfortable, slightly understaffed and breakfast wasn’t timely on one of the mornings

location great, quiet, except the breakfast tables were right outside our room - but still it was quiet. excellent sound proofing

They really need to fix the process of parking and arrival by communicating in advance what to expect. we had a rental car but when we arrived we couldn’t get in. We couldn’t find the door! There was nowhere to park and as Americans we are not used to the crazy chaotic driving so we had to just circle around and around the busy little streets. Finally I left the car and was able to locate an entrance (there are several but due to the location they stay locked-you need a guest key to enter) It took a few minutes before someone appeared. Yet when they did they were pleasant and knew who I was. They informed us that their person would park the car and we just needed to leave it on the side of the road while they located him. Well, the random side of this little teeny road meant there was barely a foot between the car and all the other cars driving by and it seemed crazy to do! In the US- no way. But tourists are prized entities down there and police will not do anything to upset a tourist. Police are everywhere to make tourists feel safe and happy. so they wouldn’t get upset at you for leaving a car on a corner- it all worked out!

5.0
Katherine

9 March 2023

The Hotel Staff arranged an excellent, walking tour and couples massage for us. They were very responsive and helpful. P

Per perfect location in the old colonial section of town. Lovely, tiled, hot tub and comfortable chairs in a lovely courtyard.

4.5
Gina

16 February 2023

Fabulous

We had an amazing time! The hotel is stunning and very good located. Very beautiful! The staff was very nice and the food delicious.

- the day before our arrival, the property got in touch by whatsapp asking the security code of the credit card we used to secure the booking (through booking.com!!) - after refusing to communicate the security code (asked by an unknown mobile number!!) through a link sent by whatsapp, the property replied that - if no security code was communicated - the booking is not secured (although confirmed by booking.com) - after arrival we raised the issue with the manager on duty but did not get a satisfying answer - we realized that we were finally charged CHF 315 (instead of the CHF 285 confirmed through booking). we hope we will get the CHF 30 back!

5.0
Prasad

12 February 2023

Great place.

Awesome place. Butler Yikal was amazing.

Made us switch room to similar king bed. Made no sense

5.0
Andrea

6 February 2023

The most amazing place I've ever stayed.

Beautiful architecture and design. Delicious breakfast by the pool. Relaxing ambiance.

I wasn't allowed to bring food into the room.

4.5
Bogdan

12 January 2023

An oasis in an otherwise eclectic and hectic city. An experience to remember.

An oasis in an otherwise eclectic and hectic city. Beautiful design. Unique character. Great recommendations and support from staff for restaurant selection and reservations, which made our stay even more special and enjoyable. Great breakfast and delightful way of having it served next to the pool in the private indoor garden.

Wi-fi could work better.

5.0
Anja

5 January 2023

gorgeous

the design, the breakfast, the location

all was nice

4.5
Silvia

23 November 2022

amazing place! would recommend to anyone visiting Santo Domingo

beautiful house, with a lot of character. nice staff

lack of comfort in outdoor seating for breakfast

5.0
Rosa

17 October 2022

Jeuri and the rest of the team are gems

Our stay was nothing short of amazing. For seven nights, I was privileged to stay at this property. The architecture and design are unreal. I have a high standard for cleanliness and they certainly exceeded my expectations. The location was central to everything that we needed, restaurants and sites. We parked our car in their private parking area and never had to fight for space. These are all wonderful, but I will have to say that the people who work there are what make this place special. From the moment you walk into their doors, all of the front desk professionals go above and beyond to ensure you have a good stay. Our concierge, Jeuri was the true highlight of our trip. He was patient with us, attentive and was just a calming and peaceful presence. We left feeling so blessed to have met such incredible people. I hope the owners know this and appreciate what they have in those that make this hotel a success.

4.5
Antoinette

27 September 2022

gorgeous place!

it was a beautiful property, well thought through design with a super comfy bed. gorgeous courtyard to sit outside, pool was peaceful and located on a pretty street. Jerry the butler spoke perfect English and always greeted us with a smile. very lovely place to stay!

rooms had a lot of mosquitoes in. only issue.

4.5
Dennis

27 September 2022

nice place quiet and good service

location

the room is not the same we see in Facebook

5.0
Duarte

25 August 2022

it’s surpassed my expectations - totally would recommend

very clean and private

4.5
Laura

13 July 2022

Lovely, quaint and delicate interior in the heart of the zona colonial with dedicated personnel

I love the decor, the intimacy of the place, the butler service, the tub in the bathroom, the impeccable cleanliness and the large choice of breakfast. the personnel was very polite and available as well.

There were very disrespectful and noisy guests that ruined my night and partied until late, not responding to any requests to be quiet. The staff tried to intervene and was very thoughtful with me and changed me room. But the whole thing took hours and ruined my time there. I am thankful for the assistance that I received but regret that there was no stricter intervention from management on the guests. Visitors need to be aware that the houses are in different sites and share the yard closely with 2-3 rooms at the same time, which means there is a lot of proximity. Perhaps the hotel should have spaced guests knowing there was space available elsewhere. For this, I will only put a 9/10 but really everything was great (this aside).

5.0
Johanna

23 May 2022

totally revisiting this property

everything

everything was more than esxpeected

5.0
Sharlynn

6 May 2022

Absolutely loved our stay at Casa del XVI! From the moment we checked we felt so welcomed and relaxed! we had a room wit

cleanliness, the service, friendliness, staff was so welcoming

nothing negative to say

5.0
Simon

25 March 2022

Exceptional

Large, well-decorated rooms with high ceilings, amazing breakfast, great service overall. Perfect location in the centre of ciaudad colonial. Unexpectedly, this turned out to be our favorite hotel from our DR trip.

Staff had a bit of trouble finding our booking upon arrival, but this was a minor inconvenience really.

4.5
Sarah

17 March 2022

Beautiful and relaxed

Breakfast and service were great. Decor was beautiful Amenities were good Neighborhood was lovely

We didn’t realize it was a hotel made of different houses. Ours did not have a pool so we didn’t quite get what we saw in the photos.

5.0
Alex

7 February 2022

Exceptional

Luis was very kind and accomodating, food was fantastic, and the hotel is ideally located within the heart of the colonial area.

4.5
Deric

5 February 2022

Fabulous

Amazing location. Amazing interior décor. Amazing staff. Plunge pool and sun beds were a big bonus after a day of sightseeing in the heat. Very comfortable beds. Fantastic food for dinner.

Little privacy. I imagine the guests would be on top of each other if hotel would have been fully booked. Entrance door was slammed every 5 minutes in the morning and we could not sleep as much as we would have wished.

5.0
Olga

5 February 2022

Everything was perfect

Everything was perfect: atmosphere, room, hotel design, people. An impressive colonian house beautifully renovated offers true relaxation, people are very warm, welcoming and do a nice job to make guests feel comfortable. I had a really beautiful room and trully enjoyed my stay. Thank you very much!

Nothing not to like

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Family rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Activities

  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Bowling (additional charge)
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
  • - Movie nights (additional charge)
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Pool and wellness

  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Face masks for guests available
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