Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, Santo Domingo

Calle Las Damas, Colonial Zone, 10211 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando, 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

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Dominican Republic

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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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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Anthony

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.

3.5
Cristina

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.

5.0
Jennifer

20 August 2023

Exceptional

The staff is very knowledgeable about the structure and history of the place.

4.0
Adjani

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.

5.0
Mark

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.

5.0
Willem

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

4.5
Natalie

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.

5.0
Steve

29 June 2023

Best Place in Zona Colonial

All 5 star with a great location.

5.0
Baudoin

25 June 2023

Excellent

The best hotel in SD

5.0
Eddie

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.

3.5
Jon

2 May 2023

A great place to base yourself from when visiting the Colonial District of Santo Domingo.

The location is perfect for anybody spending a couple of days in Santo Domingo. centrally located in the heart of the old colonial district

The rooms are a little dated and the pillows are terrible.

5.0
Frank

1 May 2023

Exceptional

classy place with a relaxing atmosphere

fitness room very small - equipment lack attention

3.5
Dayan

25 April 2023

Pleasant

Bed/Mattress could have been more comfortable.

5.0
Christina

23 April 2023

Exceptional

This is my favorite hotel. I love the decor, the history, the feel everything. Food was delicious and they made the best coconut mojitos.

4.0
Gregory

22 April 2023

beautiful hotel in a great location - with a terrible bed

beautiful historic hotel, our colonial room was great and the location is excellent

the bed was incredibly uncomfortable, especially for the class and price of the hotel

4.0
Karen

20 April 2023

Location, location, location!!!

The location cannot be beat. The old world charm is just wonderful. The room was quiet and clean. The workout room was adequate and I appreciated having a quiet, cool space to use for this purpose. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was very good. It was amazing to be so close to a wonderful supermarket as well as the excellent local open air restaurants.

The room I was originally checked into had a very strong lacquer/paint smell, so I had to switch, but this was taken care of efficiently. The checkout process for our group was quite cumbersome and wifi was weak.

5.0
Natalie

9 April 2023

a great, classy stay in the center of all the action

this hotel was even better than I expected! the location was great, right in the center of things, and the staff were so friendly and helpful! the room was spacious and beautiful, and the terrace and pool were so nice. the decor was vintage and lovely. it was comfortable! we loved it.

5.0
Roberto

24 March 2023

Exceptional

Location and room were excellents

3.5
Charles

22 March 2023

Pleasant enjoyable convenient but would benefit from upgraded baths and

Comfortable bedding and basic amenities Location in heart of Colonial Zone Colonial style architecture Pleasant pool and pool area

Tight bathroom facilities Broken shower fixture that had to be quickly repaired for use that night Heavy leakage from shower doors that created water puddles on the tight bath floor Minimal towels provided Service staff at breakfast were slow and unresponsive (waited 15 mins to get a capucinno) Kitchen not able to quickly deliver on a basic order for an omelette.

4.0
De

20 March 2023

Very good

Location and attention.

4.5
Alfredo

6 March 2023

Amazing place!

Location, service and property were amazing

The bed was really hard.

3.5
Elizabeth

4 March 2023

love my stay because of the staff, supre professional and friendly

the staff, super professional and friendly!

humidity, some rooms smell a bit bad because of the humidity

5.0
Roseuris

3 March 2023

Exceptional

We liked the location, the construction style, breakfast was amazing every day and the staff was really welcoming to us. Definitely recommended.

4.5
Kim

28 February 2023

Fabulous

Very pretty and quiet

No milk for coffee in the room

4.5
Ioannis

28 February 2023

Fabulous

Hotel is very beautiful and comfortable.

I have no notice

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
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