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Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Traditional Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Contemporary Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Standard With View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Standard With View

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Luxury

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Deluxe With Street View

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Santo Domingo

With a stay at Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando in Santo Domingo (Zona Colonial), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Malecon and Calle Las Damas. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from House of Bastidas (Casa de Bastidas) and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Calle El Conde.

What's nearby

  • Calle Las Damas - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calle El Conde - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbus Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malecon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Station - 4 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Conde de Peñalba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Mosquito Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzarelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Barista - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando offers 94 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at 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.
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando has a restaurant on site.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1502
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 ahead of time 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

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. 750 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very few times will you have the opportunity to stay in a hotel property that's 500+ years old. The building and grounds are beautiful, the bar and restaurant are very good, and the staff is fantastic. The rooms are rudimentary in keeping with the colonial decor. You are essentially staying in a 500 year old structure, after all. But they are clean and comfortable. The bathrooms are late 80s/early 90s style luxury, but well maintained and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel i will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice place .. friendly hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

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

Amazing stay!

My stay at Hotel Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando was absolutely fantastic! The service was excellent, the staff was attentive, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure my comfort. The hotel itself is a stunning blend of historic and modern elements, with the architecture truly standing out. The colonial-style design adds so much character, and it's a privilege to stay in such a beautifully preserved, centuries-old building. The atmosphere is both elegant and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Santo Domingo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel conveniently located. Great hospitality repeat guest 3rd time stay. Breakfast well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Always a good choice

Super hotel. Close to everything. Parking. Excellent service and history! So charming we had a balcony and the view is great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kaiwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area near the hotel is very safe, and easy to get to by Uber. Only downside is that I found some ants in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel !!! Breakfast was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denaira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would ABSOLUTELY STAY HERE! We loved the hotel. It was super clean and affordable! It is in a perfect walking distance from everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos h

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

EXCELENTE

La esta estadía fue increíble, excelente. El restaurant excelente menú y atención Respecto a la habitación excelente, la comodidad de la cama, las almohadas. El servicio de bar muy completo y excelente atención
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in great area. Big room that was quite comfortable. A bit musty sometimes in the room but old buildings often are.. Overall pleased and nice little pool area/drink service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with partner
We were extremely disappointed with our stay at Kimpton Las Mercedes. The hotel is advertised as luxury, but the surrounding area felt unsafe and nothing like the photos, more like a rundown neighborhood. Our room was much smaller than described and located right across from the elevator, making it very noisy with no privacy. The view from both the room and pool area was of deteriorated buildings, not the city view shown online. Customer service was also not up to par. We checked out after one night even though we had planned to stay longer. This property is misleading and not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thelma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property antique looking but unfortunately has a very musty and humid smell it was very unpleasant and I was not able to rest during my stay do to the unpleasant smell. I made the front desk aware of the issue but nothing was done about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025