Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, Santo Domingo
Expert reviews
“This historic boutique hotel now owned by Hodelpa Hotels was sculpted from the residence of the first governor of the Americas, and it just might be the best thing to happen in the Zona Colonial since Diego Columbus’s palace was finished in 1517. Colonial-style rooms have tall ceilings, original stone window benches, and shutters.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, a luxurious boutique hotel, is nestled in the picturesque and historic city of Santo Domingo. The hotel, located in a grand three-house structure dating back to the 1500s, provides a unique and fascinating experience amidst the stone-paved streets of the capital.
Upon entering, guests are welcomed into an expansive courtyard that has been meticulously restored, complete with cozy seating and potted palms. The hotel’s history is palpable throughout the interior, characterized by stone archways and exposed wooden ceilings.
With 100 guest rooms, two restaurants, two bars, and a vibrant blue pool, the hotel’s size is moderate. The rooms are generously sized, well-lit, and breezy, boasting a modern design complemented by classic elements that pay homage to the hotel’s rich past.
The soothing ambiance emanating from the combination of visible wooden ceilings, deep-hued vintage furniture, and pristine whitewashed walls allows visitors to truly relax.
At this hotel, guests can pamper themselves in the luxurious wellness spa offering delightful massage therapies, or engage in invigorating exercises at the fully-facilitated fitness center. The hotel’s in-house bar, La Taberna del Mojito, is an ideal spot for savoring tasty tapas or their renowned Mojito cocktail.
A unique exploration awaits guests of Hotel Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, as they are surrounded by the city’s abundant, captivating cultural attractions and scenic streets.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
7 July 2024
Very good
That we could not open a window at night as we said at the ground floor and kids where playing until 11pm very loud.
2 July 2024
Exceptional
Location,lounge area
Room was too dark
25 June 2024
Exceptional
Everything
23 June 2024
Truely the Best Hotel in La Zona Colonial
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando is perfectly located at the heart of La Zona Colonial, offers superb accomodations with excellent and professional customer service, fine in-house dinning and amenities that make the lodging experience truely remarkable and memorable.
20 June 2024
good
location
27 May 2024
Nice room and location but too dark for me
The location and the room
Room was dark
9 May 2024
Fabulous
Great location in colonial santo domingo
5 May 2024
Epitome of Colonial stays in Santo Domingo
The hotel building is by far one of the best well kept buildings in the Colonial side of Santo Domingo city. The staff and amenities are grade A.
Some things are a bit outdated, like the door locks, windows and bathrooms amenities.
22 April 2024
It was nice.
The atmosphere was nice, the food also was good, and the personal very kind.
I definitely would come back.
19 April 2024
Excellent location
Excellent location, amazing food, very attentive staff.
Very poor Internet
18 April 2024
Very good
The location was very convenient
8 April 2024
no complailnts
surroundings
construction going on in front of hotel
6 April 2024
Beautiful hotel!
The location and old style of the building. Room were nice and had a nice view of street
The breakfast was 35 dollars, which I thought was so expensive.
31 March 2024
Very good
Great location. Great receptionists and bell. Nice size room. Would definitely stay again, but use other facilities than the bar.
The service in the bar was very slow and they kept forgetting our orders. Very hectic. Not enough sunbeds.
29 March 2024
Perfect choise
Everything, beautiful hotel, great location, tasty food, nice pool, nice wiev, comfortable bed...etc...
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16 March 2024
Such a great place to stay!
Everything is just perfect. Georgeous colonial property locared in the heart of the of city of Santo Domingo. Beautiful comfy rooms. The staff is courteous and forthcoming.
Make sure to get a quiet room not facing the port if you’re a light sleeper.
14 March 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic historical building in the colonial area.
6 March 2024
Wonderful stay!
Beautiful, great location.
Could not get hot water for shower. It was warm but not what I'm used too having. But this is minor given everything else.
1 March 2024
A real gem with a big history
The hotel is really a gem in the busy city of the Colonial part of Santo Domingo. It extremely beautiful and comfortable.
Nothing not to like.
22 February 2024
Highly recommendable hotel to stay in the colonial area of the city
Very warm and professional staff. Location in the city:superb. Very comfortable room. Breakfast was also good.
Nothing to mention here.
16 February 2024
Stunning property
Stunning property, best location and the most wonderful staff
Wifi wasn’t working
14 February 2024
Great colonial style, upscale hotel.
Nice colonial style hotel, have stayed there multiple times, the location is just absolutely wonderful!
There was a party one day, around the pool with very very loud music, really not done, and I really hope this was ones only.
9 February 2024
A very enjoyable experience
Beautiful building
6 February 2024
Fabulous
Special Thanks to the Bar waiters, excellent!!
23 January 2024
Exceptional
The construction in front the hotel
20 January 2024
Love the property
Location and facilities
Street is closed
20 January 2024
Exceptional
Staff are super, hotel has the best original colonial features. Food is great. I always stay here when in the capital, for me it's the best hotel in Dominican Republic.
19 January 2024
Perfection
Everything. Great hotel, amazing location. Historic building. Book it you won’t be disappointed.
Nothing to dislike
12 January 2024
The stay was superb and I can't wait to get back!
The only reason I rated breakfast lower was due to the lack of vegan options. Otherwise, everything was great.
The lack of vegan options for food and the shorter bar hours.
6 January 2024
Exceptional
The place is gorgeous! The pictures don't do it justice.
WiFi was a bit... unreliable
6 January 2024
Very nice and stylish hotel for vacations.
Very stylish and comfortable specially for those on vacation.
If you are there for work I would advise to choose another place. The rooms are dark. I was lucky as the staff was great and provided additional light but it is not ideal for this purpose.
2 January 2024
Incredible
Amazing place
The only negative thing is that the front street is being repaired
28 December 2023
Beautiful, but slightly overpriced for the value.
Beautiful palace-like old building well kept in good shape, but not optimal for modern hotel facilities. Quality service from staff. Very good central location in Zona Colonial. Swimming pool right next to the lobby.
Tight bathroom. Few sockets to charge phones and electronic devices. I found it expensive for the value even though it is a beautiful building. Road working around all the hotel area, though this is surely just a temporary problem.
19 December 2023
I will be back very soon.
The property is beautiful and was built in 1502. It is a national landmark and hotel.
8 December 2023
Exceptional
The place is great
Wifi limited
7 December 2023
Amazing hotel everything was perfect
Everything!
Nothing
25 November 2023
Great hotel in the ciudad colonial
Beautiful historic hotel located in the heart of the colonial city of Santo Domingo. Comfortable rooms.
Some road works around the hotel are a bit annoying
21 November 2023
Top hotel in the colonial zone. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!
The location and history of the hotel, well kept and nice interior design. Front desk staff and door attendants were phenomenal. Food at the restaurant was also surprisingly very good.
A bit pricy but they have a reason to upcharge given the history and location.
26 October 2023
I will definitely stay in this hotel again.
Love it. Food was great.
Too many renovations around the area.
14 October 2023
Pleasant
The location is perfect and the staff are very nice.
The musty smell is uncomfortable, the breakfast is poor and the room was so dark.
10 September 2023
So good we booked it twice!
The staff was outstanding in assisting with any questions, recommendations or requests. We liked it so much that we re-booked on our way back home going through Santo Domingo.
23 August 2023
Pleasant
Position is great to visit the colonial zone. The historic building is amazing and the furniture is lovely. Room was nice and bed was comfortable. Check in and out was quick . Swimming pool very cute.
Service at the pool and restaurant are too slow. AC in the room too strong and impossible to fix it. Noise coming from outside, constant drilling that is not temporary and can be heard easily from the room from early morning until evening.
20 August 2023
Exceptional
The staff is very knowledgeable about the structure and history of the place.
28 July 2023
It was very pleasant and the staff particularly helpful and welcoming !
Beautiful courtyard!
The rooms are very small for the price and it looked nothing like the pictures online.
26 July 2023
Unique, historic, comfortable property fantastically located to the main colonial zone
This hotel is a unique stay, as the former home / mansion of the first Spanish governor of the area. The building was expanded and now is run by a Dominican company on behalf of the government, which continues to own the facility. The whole site is very impressive, very historic, with all the charm that that conveys. One of the most unique properties I've ever stayed in and would absolutely stay there again. Walking distance to Parque Colon, nearby museums, shopping, the cathedral, as well as many restaurants, bars, etc. Excellent location.
Really, there was nothing I didn't like about the property or the staff. Everyone was very nice, accommodating, gave great recommendations, even went out of their way to find a taxi to take me to dinner one night when I underestimated the distance to the hotel.
15 July 2023
As slways excellent stay lication can not be better
Location is absolute perfect. Breakfast is top local DR food, staff is wonderful, parking is great benefit as you are at the heart of the old city
11 July 2023
Short, sweet, location in Zona Colonial is perfect for strolls and safe too
The decor was beautiful
The pool area was lacking the charm of the rest of the hotel.
25 June 2023
Excellent
The best hotel in SD
22 May 2023
A Home away from home.
The Staff and their professionalism. Truly a welcoming attitude and they went above & beyond for my Family. I will most definitely make this boutique Hotel my mainstay in DR.
There was little to nothing about this place that was undesirable.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Grocery deliveries
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Billiards
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
22 July 2024
Fabulous