Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Property class: 4.5

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A luxurious lounge area with a pool, comfortable seating, and a view of the city.
A tropical garden pathway leading to a building with glass walls.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick arches and potted plants.
A hallway with a chandelier, arched doorways, and seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and tables, and a large painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $197
$154 nightly
$197 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Explore the area

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Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Place, Calle Las Damas
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle El Conde
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Colonial Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Contemporary Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Colonial Imperial

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Imperial

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Imperial

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Imperial

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Contemporary Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santo Domingo

With a stay at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando in Santo Domingo (Zona Colonial), you'll be steps from Calle El Conde and 7 minutes by foot from Malecon. .This luxury hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Sambil Santo Domingo and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto.

What's nearby

  • Calle Las Damas - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calle El Conde - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbus Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Onnos Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa De Yura - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at 1502 Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
1502 Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Taberna El Mojito - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • 1502 Restaurant
  • Taberna El Mojito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1502
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Hotel Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Hotel
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas Ovando
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Hotel
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Hotel Santo Domingo

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean room, very friendly staff, nice restaurant and delicious food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Hotel with a lot of History and very close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great location. Staff was excellent. I will come back to this hotel every time I’m in DR.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind and always ready to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal location, fantastic property with beautiful architecture and history. Staff is wonderful. I can’t think of a better hotel in Santo Domingo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, and location, Old wold charm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well staffed hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the most amazing time!!!! The hotel is absolutely beautiful! The staff were so kind and friendly- very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place- beautiful grounds. Staff was mid though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention to detail room was clean and well maintained thoughtfully equipped with everything you could need. Staff very attentive and welcoming, from check in to check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant, the staff is very attentive and our overall experience was great. Looking forward to stay there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS REALLY GREAT, THE HOTEL WAS CLEAN BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT LOCATION
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient and safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was beautiful felt like you can go back in time, but with amenities. Great location near amazing restaurants. The staff was amazing so welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful centrally located place. Excellent staff. Clean room. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping dining and entertainment and historical city entertainment nearby, In a safe environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and staff. Nice historic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026