Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby lounge
A pathway through a lush garden with tropical plants and a building in the background.
Reception
A woman in a blue dress and straw hat walking towards a building with a brick facade, arched doorways, and a balcony with flowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $161
$126 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Explore the area

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Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Place, Calle El Conde
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbus Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Design Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Junior Suite

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

Royal Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Contemporary Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 3.1 mi (5 km) from Centro Olimpico.

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
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Mosquito Social Club - ‬3 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 showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

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 feature showers, 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, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at 1502 Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). 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. 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.
Taberna El Mojito - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

  • Concierge 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • 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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yordan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Dr. Vidal

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

10/10 Excellent

Voravong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great centralized Location in zona colonial, Staff was very accommodating and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful building, and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AMAZING hotel, one of the best I've stayed in the world. Attentive staff, historical hotel with beautiful rooms, lively pool with bar, perfect location. Will stay again when back to DR!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and exceptional service, within walking distance to all the colonial city sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is was gorgeous. The room was great and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location, close to many historical sites. Hotel, also historical was very nice with great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SANTIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming staff and a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, Hotel beautifully decorated, with exceptionally courteous and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is excellent! The hotel is nice. The staff leaves much to be desired. Great job by Elvin, our bellhop.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room! Excellent location, super close to tons of shops and restaurants. Lovely pool area too!
Nice little gym!
View from the room
Lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, big room, kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and beautiful! It had every amenity you could think of, steamer, iron, robes, slippers, hairdryer etc… Great water pressure and the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless. Edwin and Felix and also the rest of the staff were very attentive, Great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and well presented and the staff was pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was a little cool. The area surrounding the hotel is wonderful. The dinners were great, as were the snacks in the Imperial area. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

HERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, excellent service and historical place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff and amazing cultural hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025