Best Hotels in the Dominican Republic for Entertainment and Nightlife

Best Dominican Republic Hotels for Entertainment and Nightlife

 

If you're looking to drink, dance, or gamble the night away, you may have a little trouble finding what you want since the Dominican Republic is known more for its peace and quiet than for its nightclub scene. And yet, if you find the right place to stay, you should have some good options for enjoying your evenings in the Dominican Republic.

The hotels included in these tables are some of the best options if you want some lively evenings mixed in with some relaxing days.

The Dominican Republic Hotels Offering Night Life On Site

All of the hotels listed below have bars; the ones at the top offer more drinking venues than the ones toward the bottom. Hotels are ranked in the following table by the number of on site bars and by the number of rooms per per bar or nightclub.


On Site Entertainment/ Nightlife
Hotel NameCity/
Location
No.
of
Bars
Rooms
Per
Bar
Live
Ent.
Live Ent.
Frequency
Sun Village Resort & Spa Puerto Plata 8 39.7 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Allegro Punta Cana by Occidental Higuey 8 67.5 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Grand Palladium B�varo Resort & Spa El Cortecito 8 79.5 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Bah�a Pr�ncipe San Juan Rio San Juan 8 117.6 check 1 to 2 days a week
Caribbean Village Playa Dorada Puerto Plata 7 72.7 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Jack Tar Village Puerto Plata Puerto Plata 6 48.3 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Allegro Playa Grande by Occidental Rio San Juan 6 50.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Fun Royale and Fun Tropicale All-Inclusive Resorts Puerto Plata 6 58.7 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Secrets Excellence Punta Cana Punta Cana 6 74.3 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Grand Paradise B�varo Punta Cana 6 84.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Grand Flamenco Puerto Plata by Occidental Puerto Plata 6 97.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Grand Flamenco Punta Cana by Occidental Punta Cana 6 155.6 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Melia Caribe Tropical Punta Cana 6 214.7 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Barcel� B�varo Golf Punta Cana 5 30.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
El Portillo Beach Resort Samana 5 43.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Barcel� B�varo Casino Punta Cana 5 49.8 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino Santo Domingo 5 62.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Sunscape Punta Cana Grand Punta Cana 5 69.5 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Punta Cana Resort & Club Punta Cana 5 74.7 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Barcel� B�varo Caribe Beach Punta Cana 5 80.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Riu Palace Macao Punta Cana 5 81.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Hamaca Coral by Hilton Santo Domingo 5 88.6 check Every Day (7 days a week)
ClubHotel Riu Merengue Puerto Plata 5 108.8 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Costa Caribe Coral by Hilton Juan Dolio 5 109.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Barcel� B�varo Palace Punta Cana 5 113.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Breezes Punta Cana Resort Spa & Casino Punta Cana 5 148.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort Punta Cana 5 153.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Hotel Catalonia B�varo Resort Higuey 5 170.6 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Victorian House Sosua 4 13.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Azzurro Club Estrella Cabarete 4 41.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)

While the number of watering holes and night spots is a key consideration, the availability of live entertainment is actually more important to some travelers. Hence, the typical frequency of live entertainment at each hotel is also listed. However, hotels in the Dominican Republic tend to provide more entertainment during the tourist season than during the off season, so if entertainment is important to you, call or email the hotel in order to obtain its entertainment schedule for the time period when you will be visiting.

By clicking the name of a hotel you'll be led to a page filled with information about that specific property. Each hotel in the Dominican Republichas its own style and unique set of amenities; these detailed hotel pages can help you choose the one that will suit you best.

The Dominican Republic Hotels With Nearby Entertainment

For some vacationers, its important to have plenty to do without leaving their hotel, but for others, having nightlife and entertainment nearby is more than satisfactory. If the band at your hotel quits too soon, or your hotel doesn't offer live entertainment, a nearby hotel may offer the perfect solution when you're in the mood to dance. So you might want to stay in a neighborhood that includes other hotels where live entertainment is offered. Hotels are ranked in the following table by the number of nearby hotels providing live entertainment. The hotels were ranked first based upon walking distance and second based on a short driving radius.


Nearby Hotels Offering Live Entertainment
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort Punta Cana 5 2
Sun Village Resort & Spa Puerto Plata 4 8
Hacienda Tropical Puerto Plata 4 8
Hacienda Villas Del Mar Puerto Plata 4 8
Barcel� Punta Goleta Cabarete 4 8
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo 3 5
Plaza Hotel Santo Domingo 3 5
Hotel Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 3 5
ClubHotel Riu Merengue Puerto Plata 3 9
ClubHotel Riu Mambo Puerto Plata 3 10
Fun Royale and Fun Tropicale All-Inclusive Resorts Puerto Plata 3 10
Casa Marina Beach Puerto Plata 2 7
Riu Naiboa - All Inclusive Punta Cana 2 2
Riu Palace Macao - All Inclusive Punta Cana 2 2
Hotel Villas Dorados Puerto Plata 2 12
Riu Melao - All Inclusive Punta Cana 2 2
El Portillo Beach Resort Samana 2 N.A.
Clarion Hotel Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 2 6
Courtyard Santo Domingo Downtown Santo Domingo 2 5
Casa Marina Reef Sosua, Puerto Plata 2 7
Barcel� B�varo Casino Punta Cana 2 6
Jack Tar Village Puerto Plata Puerto Plata 2 12
Azzuro Club Estrella Cabarete 2 9
Sofitel Frances Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 2 6
Barcel� B�varo Palace Punta Cana 2 6
Paraiso Del Sol Resort Puerto Plata, Cabarete 2 3
Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino Santo Domingo 2 6
Tropical Goleta Beach Club Cabarete, Puerto Plata 2 3
Casa Marina Bay Samana 2 N.A.
Riu Taino - All Inclusive Punta Cana 2 2

The Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort, for instance, offers 5 entertainment options within walking distance, as well as 2 that can be reached with a 20 minute taxi ride.

The Dominican Republic Hotels With Nearby Nightclubs and Bars

If you become tired of the bars at your hotel, or you're ready to go out dancing, your options will be greater if you're staying in a neighborhood that includes other hotels. Since bars are offered at most hotels in the Dominican Republic, the hotels listed below are ranked by the number of bars and nightclubs at hotels nearby. Once again, the rankings are based on a 10 minute walk and a 20 minute drive.


Nearby Hotels with Bars
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort Punta Cana 17.0 9.0
Barcel� Punta Goleta Cabarete 15.0 36.0
Casa Marina Reef Sosua, Puerto Plata 15.0 21.0
Fun Royale and Fun Tropicale All-Inclusive Resorts Puerto Plata 15.0 40.0
ClubHotel Riu Merengue Puerto Plata 15.0 36.0
ClubHotel Riu Mambo Puerto Plata 15.0 40.0
Casa Marina Beach Puerto Plata 15.0 21.0
Hacienda Villas Del Mar Puerto Plata 15.0 36.0
Hacienda Tropical Puerto Plata 15.0 36.0
Sun Village Resort & Spa Puerto Plata 15.0 36.0
Azzuro Club Estrella Cabarete 15.0 31.0
El Portillo Beach Resort Samana 11.0 N.A.
Barcel� B�varo Casino Punta Cana 10.0 29.0
Riu Palace Macao - All Inclusive Punta Cana 10.0 9.0
Barcel� B�varo Palace Punta Cana 10.0 29.0
Casa Marina Bay Samana 9.0 2.0
Jack Tar Village Puerto Plata Puerto Plata 8.0 58.0
Riu Taino - All Inclusive Punta Cana 8.0 9.0
Hotel Villas Dorados Puerto Plata 8.0 58.0
Occidental Gran Bahia Santa Barbara 7.0 4.0
Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino Santo Domingo 7.0 11.0
Sofitel Frances Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 7.0 11.0
Riu Melao - All Inclusive Punta Cana 7.0 9.0
Riu Naiboa - All Inclusive Punta Cana 7.0 9.0
Clarion Hotel Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 7.0 11.0
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo 6.0 12.0
Plaza Hotel Santo Domingo 6.0 12.0
Hotel Santo Domingo Santo Domingo 5.0 12.0
Courtyard Santo Domingo Downtown Santo Domingo 4.0 12.0
Tropical Goleta Beach Club Cabarete, Puerto Plata 3.0 16.0

Hotels located farther away from other hotels, like the Tropical Goleta Beach Club, are ranked at the bottom of the chart.

However, the perfect vacation includes more than just drinking and dancing the night away. You'll want to pick a hotel that offers the best mix of amenities that matter to you, and offers the right balance between price and quality.

Clicking any hotel name on these lists will take you to a page showing detailed information about everything from the star rating of the hotel and a list of on-property and in-room amenities to the names and cuisine of the closest nearby restaurants. Or you can visit another section of our site to learn more about the best time to visit the Dominican Republic and other topics.


Enjoying a night or two out on the town is easier when you're staying at or near a hotel that features plenty of nightlife and live entertainment. However, a vacation is made up of more than just a few nights out. Choosing a hotel that offers everything you'd like to experience during your vacation in Aruba is also important.

Travelers interested in experiencing some of the incredible cuisine of Aruba can stay at a hotel known for its fine dining, while others can pick and choose a hotel because of its watersports. The lists located on the bottom of this page link to other pages like this one to help you continue planning the perfect stay at a hotel in Aruba.