El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Santo Domingo resort in Bella Vista with 2 restaurants
VIP Access

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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Ambassador Executive Junior Suite | Executive lounge
Royal Suite (Ambassador) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Overview of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Ave Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10110
  • Popular LocationJardin del Embajador1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAcropolis Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJuan Pablo Duarte Station14 min drive
  • AirportSanto Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)38 min drive
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Room options

Royal Suite (Ambassador)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Royal Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santo Domingo

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is located in Bella Vista, a neighborhood in Santo Domingo, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Blue Mall and Agora Mall. Happyland and Funtastico are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mall - 3 min drive
  • Malecon - 3 min drive
  • Agora Mall - 4 min drive
  • Centro Olimpico - 6 min drive
  • Guibia Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Heroes Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Viralata - 5 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Albert's licores - 12 min walk
  • Meson de la Cava - 14 min walk
  • Jardin del Embajador - 1 min walk

About this property

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Luxury resort in Bella Vista, rejuvenated in 2017
Take advantage of a casino, a poolside bar, and a terrace at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. For those looking to try their luck, this resort boasts a casino VIP room, 10 casino gaming tables, and 30 slot machines. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has designer stores on site, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 298 rooms feature comforts such as private indoor spa tubs and 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Art supplies and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 48-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cru Tapas & Wine Bar
  • El Jardin del Embajador
  • Las Cotorras Garden Bar
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 10 gaming tables
  • 30 slot machines
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Casino (5,382 square feet of space)
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 26,307 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Embajador
Embajador
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
Occidental El Embajador Hotel
Occidental El Embajador Hotel Santo Domingo
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo
Occidental Embajador
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel
El Embajador Royal Hideaway Santo Domingo
El Embajador Royal Hideaway
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Hotel
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway Santo Domingo
RENOVATED El Embajador Royal Hideaway
RENOVATED El Embajador a Royal Hideaway Hotel
El Embajador a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Occidental El Embajador
Occidental El Embajador Santo Domingo
El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Resort
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Santo Domingo
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Resort Santo Domingo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–7:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel on May 19, 2024 start from $103.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?

Check-out is at 1 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel located?

Located in Bella Vista, this luxury resort is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bella Vista Mall and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Malecon. Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia and House of Gargoyles are also within 1 mi (2 km). Heroes Center Station is 20 minutes by foot and Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station is 24 minutes.

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1120 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nixon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love everything in that place This is only one place I like to stay in Dominican Republic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Coral

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have “clean rooms” I had to wait for a complete hour in the front desk waiting, also my car was outside and it was completely covered in bird popo all around and none didn’t anything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest services Yara, made sure I received my upgrade and gave me restaurant suggestions and driving directions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
EXCELENTE COMODIDAD Y ATENCIONES
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arialdy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Augusto

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good bars and restaurant, great room , Did not like the gym at all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoint! Best Hotel of the city I stayed 10 times this year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean, great room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
1:00 PM
Star Rating
5.0