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Santo Domingo

Located on :Calle Arzobispo Nouel # 402 Zona Colonia Santo Domingo, 10210 Dominican Republic

Any good experienced. I am arriving after midnight and did not want to spend a lot on hotel for just some hours. I can move to a better one next day. Is this one ok?
Any other hotels you recommend if this is not a good one?

I am going alone in June to SD just to practice Spanish and meet some people. I want to lie on the beach but don't want to travel far from the city. I am thinking of staying at Buca Chica for 3 days and then to Zona Colonal for another 3 nights. Does that sound good? Any idea of good reasonable hotels ($80 max) that you recommend? I will arrive 11:30 pm, what's the best and cheapest way to make it to the hotel? I heard that it costs less thatn $5 for taxi from one side of town to the other. Why is it more expensive from the airport to the city? IS it safe to meet people on the street and make friends or there is a lot of scam people trying to get into your pocket?
Also, if I book in all inclusive hotel, does that mean three meal and drinks (Dominican food)?
Thanks for the help in advance.

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I am looking at different hotels within Samana, but don't know which side is better. Closer to Los pescadores.? Les Terrenas ? This will be our first time in Samana, we are an older couple, looking for a good beach. Thanks for your previous replies

Hi, We are planning to go from Santo Domingo to Samana next month , and would like to know if there are expressways to Samana Thanks for your reply

Greetings: I hope you can help me. I booked Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel&Casino (Marriot.) It is WATERFRONT, but I doubt it is a SWIMABLE beach. I was in Julio Melia area years ago (and now it became so expensive that I had to opt for something else.) I remember that most beaches in the CITY AREA are not swimable. Could anybody clarify that for me? I saw it on the map and photos, and it is WATER front, but I wonder what KIND of water. I love the Caribbean and being there without a beach seems crazy. Could we get to a decent beach from this hotel? Taxi, guagua (bus)? how much if taxi?? Thank you much.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for hotels, not looking for luxury hotels, looking to really experience the culture and staying in a eco-friendly type of place, surrounded by nature. I would appreciate any help, thanks!

Hello, We are heading to Santo Domingo on 2/20/2012 and will be staying in the city for two nights (2/20 and 2/21). We will be checking in to a resort in Punta Cana on 2/23 so we'll have 2/22 free to travel close by to Santo Domingo. Does anyone have any recommendation as to where to go? We are debating whether we should stay outside Santo Domingo on the night of 2/22 and come back next morning to take the bus to Punta Cana, or stay the third night in the city and take day trip to nearby areas. We would prefer not to go to Boca Chica or Juan Dolio since we will be spending 5 days at the beach in Punta Cana. Many thanks.

Hello, I will be visiting Santo Domingo for my birthday in February (Yay!!). I love bachata (my fav) and salsa dancing. Can anyone recommend a few clubs? A few authentic restaurants? Also, what is a good hotel? Last time I stayed at the Hilton on George Washington but needed to take a cab everywhere and felt isolated from the people of Santo Domingo.

I will be traveling to DR in the near future. I decided to stay in Santo Domingo for a couple of days before going to the resort I have booked in Punta cana . Does anybody know of a good way of transporatation to Punta Cana from Santo Domingo that is also cost effective. I was looking at some sites but most of them seem to be offering very high prices which seem to be for tourists " only". Can somebody help me out?Are there any buses that travel regularly?Thank you!!!!

I will like to have information about renting an apartment at the Capital, For two persons. Tx

Hi guys my name is Gisela and Im a 22 yr old college student who just moved to old boring Knoxville Tn. I have been dying to go to RD since like forever lol. And finally I'm getting the guts to actually do it in May. The only thing is that I'm probably going by myself since my friends are pretty much broke. I was planning on going to Santo Domingo. My only thing is that I'm kinda worried that it might not be as safe there as I imagined before after looking at news on youtube of the crime there and it's pretty scary , I am looking at some apartments on Malecon (Ocean Blvd.), Miramar Sector. Is that a safe neighborhood? I mean any advice is good advice jaja. I want to stay there for 1-2 weeks perhaps so I was thinking of renting a car but tell me if it's a good idea?. Im a native spanish speaker so I'm not afraid of wondering around the city I just want advice on what's the best way to do it. But please ! help me

I'll be there over new years is this a good time to come to dr? I'll be alone and i'm a guy

Hi does anyone knows how to go cheap from this airports to town. Maybe a taxi to the main highway or nearby petrol station with bus stop ? Prices ?

CAN I GET A BUS FROM SANTA DOMINGO AIRPORT TO PUNTA CANA AIRPORT? COST AND DEPARTURE TIMES AND HOW LONG IS THE TRIP?

Dear All, Are there reliable, comfortable and trustworthy/safe private car companies that can drive one from Sto. Dom to Port-au-Prince, Haiti? How long is such a trip, in terms of hours? Any idea on the cost? Is this recomended? I don't know if there are airlines to PAP that will accept me and my three birds! Advice much appreciated. Ileene

Are there any dancing clubs anyone recommends while in Santo Domingo or Juan Dolio? My hotel is in Juan Dolio and I don't want the average tourist club although I will go there too. I wanted to be somewhere that has latin music to dance too.

I will be traveling to Santo Domingo SDQ airport next week and I have been having problems with booking shuttle to hotel though a company. Can someone please tell me what company can I book through onlilne ahead of time?

Hi guys. I have only a few days to figure this out, and I'm really wondering how to pull this off as cheap as possible. Here's the situation. I have a house in Miami I can stay in. I live in NJ. I want to fly to Miami and stay in that house for a few days .. relax a bit. That would be around the 6th of July. On the 9th I need to get to Santo Domingo where I have family. Then on the 16th of July I need to get to Aruba. I'm wondering if there are any decently priced boats going from Miami to DR, and then DR to Aruba. I figured it may be difficult to get those, so I was also thinking if I found a cruise that went from Miami to DR (stayed in DR a few days) and then to Aruba, I would do that (shortening my DR trip but thats ok). Then I would most likely fly from Aruba to NJ. It's a mess right now, I need help! Thanks

How far from Apart- Hotel plaza colonial to bus station from Haiti?

I don't like bus because too much cold air conditioning,which means of transport can I take? Thanks

We reach Santo Domingo around 4 PM and have to leave immediately to Punta Cana can some one give us a good tip on how do we get the bus? the name the address, etc? Also on the way back we have to get the flight around noon so we have to be in Santo Domingo around noon. Thanks Massi

Hey guys, I'm visiting Santo Domingo this Aug, and i was hoping i could take a quick trip to Punta Cana while i'm there. Are there any local airlines that fly to punta cana from Santo Domingo? Any info will be helpful.thanks

Hello i am traveling to Dr and i would like to know where can i find a driving map i am not going to rent a car i am borrowing one but will need a map. Thank You

Hi I was hoping someone could please help me. My parents have recently brought me and my wife back from their trip to Santo Domingo a great product called Pure Dominican Sulphur Cream to use. They brought it off a lone trader with a stall when they were out there. Try as I may I cannot find this item on the internet for sale, I have searched and searched but with no joy. Has anyone any idea who sells this out there? It had product of The Secret Garden Inn on the front but I cannot find this company on the internet. Many thanks in advance. Kind regards

i am coming to dc next month to Santo Domingo i need the following advice The best beach with white sand and clear water The best resort which is close to the city and not credit crunching expensive Should i rent a car or taxi to get around as i like to stay on the beach during the day and party in the city by night (is there GPS?) anyone want to meet up with a couple i am from london and my other half is from Atlanta, and the more the merrier, we have a clash because i am a city type of guy and she is the beach type so we trying to find a balance I know if you know locals they can find you the best deals as everything on the internet is expensive, and site that don't come up on Google top 10 with cracking deal would be nice. if you want to contact me directly then please do so mrsoul_2004@hotmail.com i will be in town from 9th June till the 15th June

My friends and I (3 females and 1 male) are going to stay in Punta Cana but are flying into Santo Domingo (flight straight-to was booked at the time). We need an economic and clean hotel to stay in for one night that is near to the Las Americas airport and also transportation tips on getting from the hotel to Punta Cana (and back to the airport from punta cana if possible). Thank you all so much for your help!!