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Hotel Doña Elvira

3.0 star property

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A courtyard with a swimming pool, stone flooring, and a covered seating area with tables and chairs.
A building with a tree in front, a balcony with a railing, and a view of the sky.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a brick wall, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
A poolside dining area with a table set for breakfast, surrounded by wooden chairs and a wooden bench.
A lobby with a patterned floor, a chandelier, a statue, and a brick wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $79
$62 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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207 Padre Billini, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Place, Calle El Conde
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbus Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room

A building with a brick facade, multiple doors, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

Economy Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Antonetta)

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioner, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room (Antonetta)

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite (Fernando)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite (Fernando)

  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Isabela Catolica)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a patterned floor.

Suite (Isabela Catolica)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santo Domingo

With a stay at Hotel Doña Elvira, you'll be centrally located in Santo Domingo, a 3-minute drive from Malecon and 10 minutes from Blue Mall. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Larimar Museum and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Calle Las Damas.

What's nearby

  • Calle El Conde - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbus Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle Las Damas - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malecon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Eduardo Brito Station - 5 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Onnos Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Doña Elvira

Hotel Doña Elvira offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Santo Domingo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the 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. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Doña Elvira has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1530
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 72 hours before arrival 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night (3 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Doña Elvira
Dona Elvira Hotel
Dona Elvira Santo Domingo
Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira
Hotel Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira Hotel
Hotel Doña Elvira Santo Domingo
Hotel Doña Elvira Hotel Santo Domingo

Hotel Doña Elvira Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 248 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place awesome crew!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay! It was a beautiful property with great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim-Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Beautiful old building, but a little bit run down. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent facility to stay specially because it is placed in the historic old city
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical building. Clean rooms and good breakfast. Wish they had lunch or dinner options at the hotel during our stay but the breakfast was very good. Staff was very helpful and recommended good restaurants and museums to visit. Had a nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Original Historic Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’d stay again

I enjoyed my stay at hotel Dona Elvira. All of the employees were very nice and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic property within walking distance of el conde. The staff was excellent and breakfast was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked three rooms for our family. Fabulous location. Charming. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic building brought back to life. safe area, friendly staff. Irwin was a great hotel representative and spoke good english.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice colonial house close to all the main places in the colonial zone. Breakfast was great, especially having it next to the pool. Comfortable rooms with lots of space. Nice staff too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ceferino

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property wraps around a beautiful mango tree.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Truly the most awful hotel experience. From the terrible night crew desk person, dungeon style grate in the room floor, mosquito infested, no soap and poorly maintained bathroom with a hole in the screen, humid warm room and lastly the soiled, bug remains and bodily hair left on the sheets from the previous guest- we left running! Did I mention the swampy murky looking pool that you should never use? Why is this place so awful ?
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maximo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention and costumer service provided by the staff. Elizabeth the chief , erwin ( front desk clerk) and the entire staff go above and beyond .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people staff. No parking, no clean service at the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in walking distance to most of the sights of Santo Domingo. But even the accomodation itself is a treasure. The property is very charming and we felt welcome immediatly. On top of all that, the Service was extraordinary. There was nothing the staff could not organize. I would defintly book here again when I am back.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great, but this hotel needs some re-investment. Nowhere to unpack except a very old, dusty, and musty-smelling cabinet. TV too large for the table it sits on, so it leans weirdly against the wall. Terrible shower water pressure and often no hot water. Very harsh lighting. Somewhat standoffish staff who were not always available. No parking, despite what the Expedia listing said. Double bed instead of the Queen we booked. There were other hotels on the block that I found myself wishing I had booked for a little more money instead.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

yolenny

It was ok!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dionairys

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is Beautiful. The room smelled like mold, and wasn’t cleaned properly. They only have street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dave

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower is cold, the breakfast is poor and the room is noisy. Everything else is just adequate. All little things. The toilet paper holder is upside down. The roll falls off. Don't touch the desk, it will fall apart. No trim around the door. Peeling wall paper. Mismatched furniture. There's no attention to details. What are the things like that you can't see. I'm in my regular hotel now. It was full. I know why Hotel Dona Elvira had available rooms. Only use as a last resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026