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RIG Colonial Experience

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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118 C. Espaillat, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle El Conde
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbus Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Room, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

RIG Colonial Experience

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a poolside bar are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area.
RIG Colonial Experience offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run films and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Santo Domingo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at RIG Colonial Experience, you're just a quick walk from Malecon. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Malecon and a 3-minute drive from Sambil Santo Domingo
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly RIG Colonial Experience. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santo Domingo hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
RIG Colonial Experience has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 5 per night)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at RIG Colonial Experience

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
RIG Colonial Experience offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

RIG Colonial Experience Hotel
RIG Colonial Experience Santo Domingo
RIG Colonial Experience Hotel Santo Domingo

RIG Colonial Experience Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location is good, and staff was friendly and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin Enriquez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
During my stay, the Wi-Fi signal was consistently weak, and there was no hot water available for showering. On my final night, I had an unpleasant interaction with the front desk receptionist, who was rude and argumentative when I inquired about a guest visiting me. He also refused to provide his name when requested. Despite this negative encounter, I want to acknowledge that the rest of the staff were very friendly, professional, and helpful throughout my stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohanny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La estancia fue maravillosa desde el checking Zeus nos recibió y nos dio todas las informaciones que teníamos que saber para que nuestra estancia sea placentera, un 10 de 10 para el y en el desayuno Nancy nos atendió de maravilla además de que todo estaba riquísimo y una variedad excelente. En general buen servicio de todos incluyendo a Joseph también en recepción y las habitaciones muy lindas, limpias y espaciosas, lo único es que agregaría un espejo en la habitación además de eso todo desde inicio hasta fin 10/10.
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rohan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the colonial park was able to enjoy the nightlife, the area is very safe ...breakfast was good. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Almudena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ha sido una experiencia muy lamentable, el lugar para desayunar esta en la azotea sin ventanas,llovia mucho y todo estaba lleno de agua incluida la comida, las bebidas, las tazas los platos todo estaba inundado, la persona encargada no hizo nada para ofrecer ni tan siquiera un cafe solo sonreia, agradecemos mucho al joven del dia anterior de nacionalidad haitina que fue muy amable, nos subio las 4 maletas a la habitacion y la habitacion estaba limpia y comoda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefanie M

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good price, Tremendous potential but needs work

Positive aspects: excellent location. Walking distance to Malecon and Colonial highlights. Staff at reception was friendly and very helpful. Wonderful rooftop pool with nice view. Breakfast is surprisingly good. We received a bottle of wine. That was super nice. On the not so good side this hotel’s renovation is clearly not finished. There are exposed breaker boxes next to water pipes. Air conditioning dripping water above electrical plugs. USB plugs not working. Overall pretty bad condition and I believe unsafe in terms of the electrical/water hazards. I think this little hotel has tremendous potential but needs work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

albertina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Volveria nuevamente, un excelente personal, todo limpio y cerca de los puntos de interés, lo recomiendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel except for the bedside tables. They are Bluetooth enabled and would not stop beeping all night long. The room is too smart, the fridge and everything else turns off to save power when you leave the room with the card which means nothing in the fridge stays cold and your phone won’t charge when you leave… but it’s a beautiful hotel with an awesome terrace. We would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Analis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo!

Hotel próximo ao centro histórico, casa antiga que foi reformada e transformada num hotel com quartos bem modernos. Limpeza impecável, café da manhã excelente, atendimento ótimo. Voltaria com certeza!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super polite and were very flexible with prepping for my wedding. The hotel is cute and they keep it very clean. Breakfast was surprisingly good and had a beautiful view. It was at a walking distance from everything in the zona colonial and in a quiet safe area. The doors are locked at night for extra safety too. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable stay while exploring the beautiful Santo Domingo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s walking distance to the historical sites in Zona Colonial. It’s very clean. Breakfast buffet with fruit, coffee, juice, breads, and cooked eggs, The internet is intermittent and didn’t work often.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, once you figured out how to get the hot water to work in the shower, i chose this area because i lived in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nardia, Negril PO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the area was in reach of everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property with a lot of character and good choice of amenities. Staff was bilingual and very accommodating. Close to the Malecon, and many shops and restaurants. At least 2 Banks near by and plenty of ATM's. A good choice depending on what you are looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wen Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO WIFI AT ALL

WiFI NOT WORKING AT ALL and I had no hot water in my shower... and the cleaning lady plays super loud morning in the hallway while I was sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay near
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

SEBASTIEN

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique level hotel. Much better than the area around it. But ok area. I used taxis for transport in the evening. Staff were extremely helpful. Cleanliness as top as it can be .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025