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
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.
29 June 2023
Best Place in Zona Colonial
All 5 star with a great location.
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.
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.
1 May 2023
Exceptional
classy place with a relaxing atmosphere
fitness room very small - equipment lack attention
25 April 2023
Pleasant
Bed/Mattress could have been more comfortable.
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.
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
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.
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.
24 March 2023
Exceptional
Location and room were excellents
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.
20 March 2023
Very good
Location and attention.
6 March 2023
Amazing place!
Location, service and property were amazing
The bed was really hard.
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
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.
28 February 2023
Fabulous
Very pretty and quiet
No milk for coffee in the room
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
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.