El Portal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

AU$124
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

AU$99
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

AU$29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana

AU$132
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

AU$96
per adult
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee
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Our pick of the best El Portal Hotel Deals

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$154 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$154
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

4.5 out of 5
Presidente Gonzalez #10 Esq Tiradentes Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$134 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$134
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews)
"Good location, spacious room, quiet, good service, recommended."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$192 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$192
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,005 reviews)
"The view"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

4.5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington 367 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$232 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$232
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"We loved it"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Barceló Santo Domingo

Barceló Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Maximo Gomez-Esq 27 de Febrero Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$150 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$150
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,489 reviews)
"Service and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

5 out of 5
Ave Sarasota 65 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$245 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$245
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,458 reviews)
"Terrible management staff"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in El Portal

Find the best El Portal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone archway with a flagpole and a clear blue sky.

Zona Colonial

Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.

A densely built urban area with numerous high-rise buildings, a large body of water in the background, and some green spaces.

Piantini

Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.

Downtown Santo Domingo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Acropolis Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with arched entrances and a flagpole.

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí are top sights worth seeing.

A large, classical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and tropical plants.
Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Open Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic

Gascue

The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

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