Pousadas in Hato Mayor

"We flew from JFK to Santo Domingo (SDQ), and the airport was a pleasant surprise—large, well-organized, and air-conditioned. The drive to the resort took about 50 minutes. The property is adults-only, a short walk from the larger Bahia La Romana, which is more family-oriented. Guests at Bouganville can access the facilities at La Romana if desired. The resort is peaceful and inviting with lush, beautifully maintained grounds. Dining options are plentiful, and we found the food to be excellent. As others have noted, early reservations can be hard to come by if you wait until arrival, but we were able to book Don Pablo and Takara—both were outstanding. There are two pools: a quiet pool for total relaxation, and a livelier pool near the beach with music, activities, and a busy swim-up bar. The beach itself is tranquil, though the water isn’t the typical turquoise and was a bit chilly. Disappointing but not a dealbreaker. Our room and bathroom were spacious, if a bit dated, but clean and comfortable. The beds are firm, the AC worked perfectly, and the fridge was restocked daily. One thing to note: the buildings are three stories with no elevators. We didn’t mind being on the top floor, but others did—something to be aware of when booking. Evening entertainment was fairly muted. The more lively nightlife takes place over at La Romana. The sun is intense, so five days felt like the perfect amount of time to relax and unwind. We would absolutely return to Bahia Principe. "

"AC good Hot water Good Staff Great Customer Service"

"The staff is really nice, this hotel is fine and low cost."

"Such an amazing time, great deal for price!"

"The parking was safe and easy. Food was delicious and a beautiful beach "

"Great hoapitality and service"

"Absolutely extraordinary venue with spectacular views from every corner. The hotel was very clean and well maintained. We took a room for 2 adults and 1 child. It was plenty large with freshly supplied towels everyday. I didn’t get the purpose of the small pool in our balcony as we barely used it. But we definitely enjoyed the main pool and the beach pool. The food was amazing. Definitely loved trying out the local food and the seafood. The wellness centre was also wonderful. Loved taking some of their sessions. Also tried out the spa and that was wonderful. A shout out to the wonderful staff serving and cleaning and advising guests of the facilities and events for each day and you definitely know this place caters to families as it has a good kids’ menu and a children’s activity centre - El Conuco - the lovely Yine does a lovely Cassava workshop. She went above and beyond keeping our little one occupied with activities schedule. Special mention to our ambassador Rafaela and Amstar Berny Green who organised our tours to Limon and Los Haitisses. "

"Si , pwro la bebida es mala barata."

"The beachfront location and views are definitely the highlight of this hotel. The balcony and ocean breeze made for a relaxing atmosphere, and the bed was very comfortable. That said, the property itself feels dated and in need of better upkeep. There were maintenance issues in the room, including a leaking ceiling during rain and a fire alarm that chirped for multiple days before being removed. The food was hit or miss—breakfast was decent, but other meals lacked variety and quality. Some aspects of the setup, like towel access and general convenience, could also be improved. While the staff were courteous, the overall experience felt inconsistent. With some upgrades and better attention to detail, this could be a much better stay."