Luxury hotels in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is home to 2 of the highest-rated luxury hotels in the Luxury Intel index, spanning 2 brands — Aman, St. Regis — with an average score of 5.2 out of 10. Rates range from $549 to $5,499 per night.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Category leaders
Rooms
9.7
Amanera
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic · Aman
Ambiance
9.4
Amanera
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic · Aman
Service
9.0
Amanera
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic · Aman
Food
4.5
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · St. Regis
Location
2.9
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · St. Regis
Value
2.9
Amanera
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic · Aman
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best luxury hotels in Dominican Republic?
Two luxury properties anchor the Dominican Republic. Amanera in Playa Grande scores 8.5/10 and delivers one of the Caribbean's most complete luxury experiences, with enormous casitas and service that justifies the Aman name, though the beach is rough and dining inconsistent. The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana scores 1.8/10; the design is the most beautiful in Cap Cana, but execution lags nearly a year after opening.
What is the cheapest luxury hotel in Dominican Republic?
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana starts at $549 per night, the lowest entry point for luxury in the country. The design is the most beautiful in Cap Cana, and the rooms, the Nina restaurant, and the bar are the strongest reasons to book. Temper expectations on the beach, butler service, and occasional maintenance issues.
What is the most expensive luxury hotel in Dominican Republic?
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana tops out at $5,499 per night. On its best days it delivers a genuine luxury experience, but execution still lags the design nearly a year after opening, and at these rates the gap matters. Book it for the rooms, Nina, and the bar — not the beach or butler service.
When is the best time to visit luxury hotels in Dominican Republic?
October is the cheapest month to book luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic, coinciding with the tail end of Atlantic hurricane season when demand drops. For drier weather and calmer seas, December through April is peak season with higher rates. Late April, May, and early November offer a middle ground — warm weather, lower crowds, and better pricing than the winter high season.
Which luxury hotel brands operate in Dominican Republic?
Two luxury brands operate in the Dominican Republic: Aman, with Amanera in Playa Grande, and St. Regis, with the Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana. Each brand has one property, splitting the country's luxury inventory between the north coast and the southeastern Punta Cana region.
How much does a luxury hotel in Dominican Republic cost?
Luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic range from $549 to $5,499 per night, with a median rate of $2,600. The entry point is the St. Regis Cap Cana at $549, while top suites at the same property reach $5,499. Amanera sits in the upper end of the range, with pricing the review notes demands a strong stomach.
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