The 22 best luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic
From The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort to Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana: 22 hand-picked luxury hotels across 4 destinations in the Dominican Republic. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in the Dominican Republic has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
More destinations in the Dominican Republic
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic
These properties lead our ranking in the Dominican Republic — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in the Dominican Republic compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana | 11 | 223 € | The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort |
| Santo Domingo | 6 | 114 € | Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo Piantini |
| Uvero Alto | 3 | 279 € | Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana |
| La Romana | 1 | 1119 € | Casa de Campo Resort |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort · Punta CanaFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in the Dominican Republic: 23 5-star hotels, from 114 euros a night.23 luxury hotels between Santo Domingo and Punta Cana – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic cost between 114 € and 1,909 € a night; the median entry rate is 301 €.
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana · Punta CanaAll 23 include an early check-in or late check-out; at 20 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In the Dominican Republic four resorts include all-inclusive among the benefits: the Paradisus Grand Cana Punta Cana from 236 €, the Paradisus Palma Real from 270 €, the Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana from 279 € and Sanctuary Cap Cana, whose current price your travel advisor will give you.
The lowest entry is in Santo Domingo: the Catalonia Santo Domingo from 114 €.
Our advice: combine two nights in Santo Domingo’s old town with a week on the beach.
Where to stay: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, the north coast or La Romana
The best hotels in the Dominican Republic are spread over four regions.
Punta Cana
Twelve resorts in Punta Cana, Cap Cana and the east from 223 €, up to the Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana from 889 €. Our recommendation for long beaches and golf.
Santo Domingo
Six hotels from 114 €, including the Kimpton Las Mercedes Santo Domingo. Our recommendation for the colonial old town.
North coast and Samaná
Four hotels from 328 €, from The Ocean Club Costa Norte to Amanera from 1,909 €. Our recommendation for quiet bays and green hills.
La Romana
Casa de Campo Resort from 1,119 €. Our recommendation for golf, marina and villas.
How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
382 categories: the best hotels in the Dominican Republic from the inside
Together the best hotels in the Dominican Republic list 382 categories, more than half of them – 216 – suites.
Paradisus Palma Real · Punta CanaThe largest unit is at the Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana: a villa of 537 m². At Sanctuary Cap Cana the Castle Island Suite with private pool measures 511 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in the Dominican Republic costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in the Dominican Republic costs between 114 € and 1,909 €. For Sanctuary Cap Cana your travel advisor will give you the current price.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana and the east | 12 | 223 € |
| Santo Domingo | 6 | 114 € |
| North coast and Samaná | 4 | 328 € |
| La Romana | 1 | 1,119 € |
How long to stay: nine nights – two in Santo Domingo, seven on the beach.
Paradisus Grand Cana Punta CanaAt three hotels the suitespot benefits apply from two nights, at the other 20 from the first night.
When it is at its best: from December to April, in the dry season. Our recommendation for sun during the European winter.
In summer the sea is especially warm; in Samaná Bay humpback whales pass from January to March. Our recommendation for beach holidays and whale watching.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
All 23 hotels include an early check-in or late check-out, 21 a breakfast for two, 21 an upgrade upon availability.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• at the Paradisus Palma Real unlimited green fees and a 50-minute massage per adult
• at the Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana a lunch or dinner for two and a Six Senses massage
• at Casa de Campo Resort 200 US dollars for the spa or green fees on the Links Course
• at Amanera daily afternoon tea in the library
• a hotel credit at 18 hotels, a welcome gift at 13
You collect points at twelve hotels – for example with Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
Suites & family options in the Dominican Republic
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in the Dominican Republic offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort | Punta Cana | Astor Family Suite, Astor Suite, Caroline Astor Suite | – |
| Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana | Punta Cana | Master Suite, Junior Suite, Grand Master Suite | Master Suite · 115 m² |
| Paradisus Palma Real | Punta Cana | The Reserve Suite, Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite | The Reserve Suite · 52 m² |
| Paradisus Grand Cana Punta Cana | Punta Cana | Master Swim Up Suite, Family Concierge Master Suite, Family Concierge Suite | Master Swim Up Suite · 277 m² |
| Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana | Punta Cana | Suite, Junior Suite | Suite · 310 m² |
| Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana | Punta Cana | Romantic Suite, Garden Suite, Ocean Front Suite | Romantic Suite · 72 m² |
| Eden Roc at Cap Cana | Punta Cana | Luxury Suite, Suite, Family Suite | Luxury Suite · 239 m² |
| Zemi Miches Punta Cana | Punta Cana | Deluxe Suite, Suite, Club Azure Suite | Deluxe Suite · 214 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the Dominican Republic
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 7 hotels | The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, Sanctuary Cap Cana, The Westin Puntacana Resort … |
| World of Hyatt | 4 hotels | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo Piantini … |
| IHG One Rewards | 2 hotels | Kimpton Las Mercedes Santo Domingo, InterContinental Santo Domingo |
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana, Casa de Campo Resort |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Zemi Miches Punta Cana |
More luxury destinations nearby
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic
How many luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic does suitespot offer?
23: twelve in Punta Cana and the east, six in Santo Domingo, four on the north coast and one in La Romana.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in the Dominican Republic cost?
Between 114 € at the Catalonia Santo Domingo and 1,909 € at Amanera.
Which resorts include all-inclusive?
The Paradisus Grand Cana Punta Cana, the Paradisus Palma Real, the Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana and Sanctuary Cap Cana.
Which hotel is in La Romana?
Casa de Campo Resort, from 1,119 €, with 200 US dollars for the spa or green fees.
Is there a minimum stay in the Dominican Republic?
At three hotels the benefits apply from two nights, at the other 20 from the first night.
Which hotel has the largest villa?
The Tortuga Bay Hotel Punta Cana: 537 m².
Can I earn hotel points in the Dominican Republic?
At twelve hotels, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors and in the Leaders Club.
When is the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
From December to April in the dry season; from January to March for the whales off Samaná.
Which is the most expensive hotel in the Dominican Republic?
The most expensive hotel in the Dominican Republic is Amanera, with rates from 1,908 € a night. Catalonia Santo Domingo has the lowest entry price at 114 €.
