For many travelers, eating the local food is a vital part of a great vacation experience. Luckily, the Dominican Republic offers some rich and unique dining opportunities. No matter where you stay, you can try both traditional and modern takes on the local cuisine.
The properties included below are great options if you consider food as important as anything else. Many of these top choices have multiple outstanding restaurants, while some are situated in neighborhoods with tons of off-property options.
No matter how much you plan to try local restaurants, you will likely find yourself eating many meals at your hotel. This means comparing properties by how well their dining options match your vacation style. Eating on-site is simple, convenient, and the food at most hotels is of excellent quality, which attracts not just hotel guests but tourists from all over.
The properties below were ranked based on a few factors, such as room service, snack bars, and their on-site full service restaurants.
One of the most-loved properties when it comes to great dining available right on-site, is the Costa Caribe Coral by Hilton, meaning those who stay at or somewhere near the resort are in for a real treat. Costa Caribe Coral by Hilton offers several incredible restaurants featuring a bevy of culinary options that are sure to appeal to every type of traveler. Amber Restaurant is buffet style and features international cuisine. Santa Fe Grill Restaurant is also a buffet, though this restaurant appeals to guests who enjoy Tex-Mex. Those who are looking for a nice Italian meal must dress in their formal attire before they can enter Rigolette Pasta Club; formal attire is also required at Cooker, a restaurant featuring Caribbean fare. Guests looking for a snack to hold them over can hit Mango's BuffetSnack, an outdoor snack bar.
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For the full scoop on any of the accommodations listed above, just click its name to continue reading a multi-page guide about each property — because even if great dining is your priority, there are many other on-site amenities to discover.
You may also want to consider the number of restaurants in close proximity to your hotel. Even if you love the food at your hotel, you may also want to try some of the Dominican Republic's local dining spots, particularly if your vacation lasts more than a few days.
Listed below are properties chosen by how closely they're located to clusters of local restaurants.
| Property | Location |
|---|---|
| Clarion Hotel Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo |
| Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino | Santo Domingo |
| Barceló Santo Domingo formerly Barceló Lina | Santo Domingo |
| Sofitel Frances Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo |
| Courtyard Santo Domingo Downtown | Santo Domingo |
| Hotel Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo |
| ClubHotel Riu Mambo | Puerto Plata and Vicinity |
| ClubHotel Riu Merengue | Puerto Plata and Vicinity |
| Hacienda Tropical | Puerto Plata |
| Sun Village Resort & Spa | Puerto Plata |
| Puerto Plata Village Caribbean Resort and Beach Club | Puerto Plata |
| Melia Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo |
| Melia Caribe Tropical | Punta Cana and Vicinity |
| Occidental Grand Punta Cana | Punta Cana and Vicinity |
| ClubHotel Riu Bambu | El Cortesito |
Regardless of where you stay, keep in mind that some of the Dominican Republic's most popular restaurants are located inside hotels, so who knows? You may have a chance to expand your palette if you eat at a hotel you overlooked. By clicking the name of any hotel on this page, you will be able to see photos and detailed info about each property, in addition to all the food and beverage details you need to know.
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