El Beaterio Casa Museo

Dominican Republic , Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Calle Duarte Numero 8
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Margaret

Beautiful historic hotel with friendly staff and fresh breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Carol

The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and the air conditioning was amazing! I loved the patio outside of our room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Joanne

This is an interesting and well appointed little boutique hotel at the quiet end of the Colonial District, comfortably furnished and with very pleasant staff. The garden is especially delightful. While the square opposite is quite busy and even noisy during the daytime, it is relatively quiet at night.

From the point of view of security, we never felt uncomfortable walking in our neighborhood.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

leslie

Clean, comfortable, quiet room in a charmimg 16th century Beaterio located perfectly in the Colonial Zone. The staff was very accommodating and the breakfast good. Will stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Joseph Adam

Great atmosphere for those who want something different than the cookie-cutter, hotel chain room. Very comfortable, loads of atmosphere, and friendly staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Edgardo

A great stay in a spiritual space built in 1525.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Benigno

Habitacion muy limpia y comoda. El personal fue muy atento.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Rachel

This hotel was great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The room and sitting area were beautiful and quiet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Angel Mendez de la

Todo el equipo de trabajo muy atento y servicial. Habitación comoda y limpia. Regresaria.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Pamela

Es un hermoso hotel. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Evgeniy

El Beaterio is my Go-To hotel whenever i stay in Zona colonial. Centrally located, walk to all the main attractions in the Old town: upscale restaurant literally in the same block! Tons of other dining options, bars, nice park where locals gather in the evening right across the street.
Receptionist Pierre is super friendly and nice! Shows you everything, makes sure you know where everything is, what hours breakfast is etc.
Hotel itself is such a historical jewel! You feel like you enter the Time Machine: lobby, breakfast area, staircase and room itself!
I’m a history buff, so i also love how they have pictures everywhere and a little history written about the old times!
The only thing I’d mention is to be careful when walking up to the second floor, it’s a bit slipper on top when it rains. Maybe owners will see this review and put a rubber mat or something else there as i almost slipped and fall, especially in the evening coming back after a few drinks :)
Otherwise, don’t think twice and book this hotel because you won’t find better value in the area for your money!

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Carlos

Only good is historic architecture at hotel. No restaurant, no bar, nothing in the hotel... if you want to sleep with fan and air conditioner that doesn't work, stay here...they gave us an option of another room second night, but air conditioner also didn't get cold... we have to take cold shower to sleep!!! never again!!!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Luis

Staff members are the best. Thanks to Jose and Pier at the front desk my vacation was amazing. I’m coming back for Carnival season. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2025

Marilyn

Beautiful building but disappointed with stay.

Beautiful colonial property in the city center. Quiet location, good for a couple of nights.

We like staying at these small boutique style hotels, as the staff tends to interact with the guests. They ask they typical questions, where we are from, what are our plans for the day, make recommendations, etc... That never happened here. Staff did their job, but they were cold. They did their best to answer any questions we may have had, but did not engage otherwise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Julia

Magical little place perfect for a romantic getaway. Good breakfast included and lovely terrace for happy hour

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Todd

Historic building in the heart of old-town!

Great experience in the heart of old-town! Friendly place, and quiet location on a small side street. Shower was a bit cramped but worked fine.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Emilie

The location is great - the building beautiful. However my room was the closest to the kitchen and reception desk and the sound proofing almost inexistant. I coule hear all the kitchen noise from my bed. Quite unpleasant especially the bed was soooo comfy - too bad i couldnt enjoy it to the fullest

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Natalie

Unique atmosphere; very beautiful rooms and courtyard.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2025

CLAUDIA

There is a Road construction in front of the hotel. They never said that until the day I came, because they send me instructions and I had to walk a few meters. It is fine but I would like to know it before.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Sabrina

A peaceful escape

José made our stay more comfortable, as we asked to change rooms since our original room had some mold and I was having a hard time sleeping. Jose accommodated us to a different room and I slept great. It’s a really old building (like 300+ years old) so it was not surprising that there was some moisture, since Santo Domingo is so humid. The Beaterio has a fascinating history and is quite peaceful and quiet.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Cai

amazing location right in colonial zone. room is small but full of charm! might need to watch out for mosquitos if you stay on the ground floor,
;) super friendly staff - would recommend to anyone visiting Santo Domingo!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Gerard

It's located in a colonial building surrounded other buildings and churches of the same era. The hotel is in a perfect location, staff are friendly and the patio and rooftop lounge were very inviting.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2025

maritza

El hotel tiene demasiada humedad, no hay parqueo, el desayuno es bien limitado y no tiene parqueo ni cerca.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Cassandra

Great customer service. Beautiful Spanish style hotel & rooms. The only thing is constant construction outside.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Susan

Always enjoy staying at this unique property. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. At the moment road is still under construction but was very manageable by foot. Hotel was making upgrades to inside patio and umbrellas. Would always choose to stay there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Massiel

This property was very cute and quaint, the staff was very friendly and accommodating but the hotel needs some updating and renovations.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

hajir

The roads were under construction

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Ceily

Lovely historical property. 10 out of 10.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Necrisha

Charming hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Michael

Great hotel in the heart of the colonial zone

The property is an old nunnery converted into a very cute boutique hotel. And my AC worked quite well! I really enjoyed this stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2024

RUBEN

Nice place to sleep one night

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2024

Liliana

The hotel is surrounded with history, perfectly complementing the charm of the area. The Colonial Zone itself is vibrant and full of culture, and staying at Beatereo felt like stepping back in time while still enjoying modern comforts.

The rooms were clean and well-maintained, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Recommended.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2024

Daphne

No generator supporting AC during power cut. For this price it’s highway robbery

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2024

Martín

Las habitaciones podrian mejorar mucho

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Julissa

Convenient location. Safe and easy accessibility

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Priscill

This is a lovely, small, historic hotel. It is also a museum. The breakfast was hearty and beautifully presented. The neighborhood is going through major restoration, but it was not noisy or inconvenient for us. We stayed there twice during our time in the DR and enjoyed both visits.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Cylvia

Excellent, Beautiful romantically Historic

Checking into \"El Beaterio Casa Museo\". It was like stepping back in time. I was shocked by the beauty and all the historical details provide on plaques in the walls.The walls were built of coral and many details restored to the original state. The internal courtyard is detailed with spanish tile and full of tropical plants. The room were beautifully reminisent of the old world. Bkfast was dominican with a delicious homemade papaya marmalade included with the room. The service was wonderful & helpfull. I would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Steve

Return guest, excellent breakfast and front desk (Jose & Marvin) very helpful.

Thank You!

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

We loved the rustic charm, ambiance and amazing Colonial history associated with this hotel. Breakfast was a nice touch with fruits, eggs, juice, pastries and homemade beads.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Juan

Great ambience. Nice staff. Breakfast was ok. But it is a very good option on that price range.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Ezrah

It’s a historic property so the room wasn’t large, but clean and very convenient location. I would recommend.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2024

Jose

Con la lluvia la habitation el 4 y 5 de julio de 2024 se inundo y el olor humedad era horrible. Solicite un reembolso de las noches del 6 al 8 de julio de 2024 pues me tuve que ir a otro hotel. El olor humedad era horrible y me produjo asma. Al dia de hoy no he recibido respuesta.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2024

carol

The staff were helpful and friendly.The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast more than adequate very tasty!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2024

Javier

Many problems with bathroom, breakfast not great at all...
Dissappointed

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Perry

Absolutely gorgeous place.

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2024

Jose

Great stay, great location. A little humidity smell in the room. Breakfast is very good, staff is great and helpful. Location is great. It was in general a good stay.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Yuri

Nice hotel with historical sentiment.

Super friendly staff. Love the historical aspect of this hotel. Room was good enough. Breakfast was awesome. Beautiful rooftop with amazing views.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Tamera

This is a very historical property and has been lovingly restored and furnished. I felt like a was sleeping in a piece of history. The breakfast was great and the staff made was feel at home and were extremely friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Steve

Excellent staff (Thank You Ms. Damaze & Mr. Jose) and customer service. :)

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Janelly

Very friendly staff. A nice cozy spot

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Steve

Excellent staff!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

herve

just love the place the staff and its location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2024

Allan

Thank you for the attention

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Joel

Beautiful quaint hotel in great location.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2024

scott

Best place to stay in santo domingo zona colonial.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Lee

Historic property with gorgeous spacious rooms and tropical garden.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

Frank

I loved this hotel. The style is beautiful. Courtyard was very nice. The staff were nice and breakfast was pretty good.
My only complaint was that my a/c was not working in my room. I complained but they didn’t do anything about it.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Cesarina

Good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Sasha

This property has amazing history and energy and the warmest staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Michael

Colonial Santo Domingo Hotel

Very friendly staff. Front desk is fluent in English. Very attentive to my needs. Great interior decorations.., it’s like staying in a museum.
Highly recommend if you are looking to stay in the historic district

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2024

Julia

Lovely setting.

Great location and history. Excellent breakfast and beautiful setting with a lovely courtyard. The shower in my room did not have a working drain. I asked for this to be fixed (showered in 4 inches of standing water and tiles was slippery from all the soap build up) but sadly it wasn't.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

RORY

We loved the quaint old-world charm that the property exudes in La Zona Colonial while being walking distance from many shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and nightlife.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2023

Edgar

Charming hotel in the colonial area, very close to good restaurants. We stayed for 7 nights with the family and discovered something new every day in this charming part of the city. The service was excellent, the breakfast was freshly prepared every morning. I understand this is a very old building so amenities are limited but regardless we had a great time and highly recommend this hotel. Worth noting there are quite a few tourism security guards making sure the area is safe for tourist to walk even late in the evening, se we felt safe the entire time we were there

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2023

Eric

Decent hotel in nice location.

Great location in heart of colonial old city. The rooms are very rustic. Only thing is that the bed is a bit old and sunk in a lot. But still comfortable. A solid 4 out of 5. But staff wasn’t able to help with luggage. Breakfast okay but wasn’t out of this world like other reviews had said.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

peter

An absolutely beautiful setting. Beautiful room. Great breakfast. Wonderful linens on the bed. Polite and professional staff. You can’t ask for more

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Vinessa

A quaint hotel located in a safe and walkable area. My only negative was that to access rooms on the second floor you are required to walk up in areas that are not covered, which if raining (as it was heavily during my stay) will cause you to get very wet.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Steve

Excellent customer service, breakfast and location.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

ADILKA

Boutique museum house

Great place, friendly stuff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Alexander

Felt welcome!!
Great place, quiet, walkable, everything is within 10 minutes walk:

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2023

John

The property was convenient and beautiful. This place has historical value which was very interesting. I did pay for the nicer room my last night and did not receive the deluxe that is my only real complaint.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Amrita Devi

would more likely to recommend this hotel to my friends. Very friendly staff and comfortable environment.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Very historic and charming

Everything was really quite nice and pleasant. It’s a unique experience in a old world building. For us the rooms are nice for a short stay but perhaps a little small for a long stay. The roof top seating is an excellent feature. The atrium and overall decor as well as historic information was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

herve

Good location and quiet. bedding could get an upgrade

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Maria

Their customer services, is very clean, and knowing how old the building is it history i would go back

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Kayla

Loved this place. It was quiet, peaceful, and friendly. Importantly, it is close to Columbus Square and many, many historic sites. There's a grocery store about a 1 minute walk away, as well as several artisan shops and restaurants about a 5 minute walk away. You really couldn't beat that! The bed was comfortable, the A/C was cold, the shower had very good pressure and hot water. We stayed in a second floor room that was just so cute. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

sheila

It is very beautiful and cozy

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2023

Erica

The hotel had a very cool, historical feel, but they didn’t come clean the room after the first day. There was construction going on early in the morning.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel and helpful reception

Hotel was beautiful, room was comfortable and clean. The young man at the front desk helped us to arrange an early morning taxi to the airport. The rooftop terrace was also a nice spot to hang out. Our only negative was the night club around the corner had loud music well after midnight, so if you’re a light sleeper it might bother you. We were there on a Friday so may not be an issue during the week. Would still stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2023

Ronnie

A Gem

What a lovely place, like stepping back several centuries, with the comfort of today. We loved our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2023

Catherine

El Beaterio is charming property and the staff are very friendly. The location is safe and walkable to many restaurants, which is good because on-site dining is not available beyond breakfast.

As other reviewers have said, the breakfast is really lacking. I have never been to a hotel that has so few options at breakfast. Unfortunately during my stay they ran out of pineapple several times because two guests took the entirety of that day's pineapple allowance for themselves. I did see another guest complain and the kitchen staff couldn't do anything about it. This is something management should review, as the lack of options at breakfast is a trend among feedback. The only beverage options at breakfast are juice (if they have it) and coffee. The kitchen staff are perfectly lovely and making the best of the limited options management has given them.

The rooms are comfortable, though not ideal if you're keen on having a lot of natural light. I did like that I didn't have to use the AC in the 30C heat as the rooms keep cool. The shower had good water pressure and enough hot water for me to use.

The hotel is very safe and you have to buzz to be let on the property, which added an extra layer of security. I appreciated that.

Communication in arranging an airport transfer prior to my stay was excellent. Overall, I would recommend this to someone who doesn't need a pool or many options at breakfast and appreciates having security and a good location while in SD.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2023

Andre

Excellent stay. Staff were all very friendly. Ver safe area and only a few short blocks El Conde, restaurants and many historical sites.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2023

Grace

The staff was very friendly and the hotel is beautiful and quiet

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2023

Daniel Frias

Great location! Walking distance to the Calle Conde and historic spots in the city.
Free breakfast but it’s the same thing everyday.
Historical building but no pool, gym, etc. or other resort style amenities.
Small rooms but the staff keep it clean.
Staff is nice but the young receptionists need better customer service. The highlight were the kitchen staff during the week and “Daimas” a Haitian Receptionist that works 3 to 10 pm. Super friendly and helpful.
Rooftop terrace is awesome!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2023

Wayne

Everything was great but I would recommend not taking room 1, the noise from the lobby and people constantly walking past was a lot.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2023

Laura

This property is in a colonial building. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and spacious. Really intimate and small great for a good night's rest.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2023

Vianka

Great boutique and would recommend to anyone visiting.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2023

CARLOS

The staff is awesome, thank you to everyone. Clean, comfortable and well ventilated rooms with a lot of natural light. Delicious 😋 breakfast. Very quiet neighborhood. 5 minutes walk to all the historical places. All the building is extremely beautiful.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2022

Gaylene

Bed was comfortable and bathroom were ok. Floors were old stone but very dirty. Feet were black just from walking around. Did not receive an upgrade, there was nicer newer upgrades rooms across from us that we were never offered. Had to make sure rooms were ready still at 500pm? We were told not to park on the street because of security; so had to park in a public lot 2 blocks away and walk to get car at 400am to get to airport. Had to make special areangements w parking co as they are not normally open by then. Risking whether they would really be there to open and the fact that we might get robbed walking there at those hours. As there were many many ?? people hanging out in park during that hour which was scary. Probably won’t return back to that location. Liked the historical district though. Breakfast was ok nothing over the top! Staff was friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Great location, cute space, excellent choice

Overall a great stay. The whole building was lovely and the room well-appointed. The stone cut down on noise. The bed was fairly comfortable (two twins pushed together to form a king). The staff members were friendly though I never met the owners or saw consistent staff from day to day. The breakfast was decent though nothing too special—eggs made to order and then a spread with fruit, cereal, one type of cheese, etc. The location was great—easy to get to all the spots in the colonial area quickly and on foot. I would definitely stay again if back in the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2022

Gabriel

Good place!

Business Self

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2022

ADESH

Although I showed them my VIP gold status they changed me for a 45 minutes later check out .

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2022

Elena F

It was a very pleasant accommodation, I love the historical vibe. Very friendly staff, this place is so my vibe. Returning that’s for sure 🇩🇴♥️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

Milena

The hotel is coniently located in walking distance to most sites of attration.
Its clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was delicious.
I will recoment this stablishment.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2022

YLEANA

I absolutely loved this hotel
I will definitely go back

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2022

EDNA PAYANO

Family oriented or and solo travelers

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Breakfast was great!
Overall great!
Amazing view form the top!
Lots of history
Very walkable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Juan

Staff were great and super friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2022

alfonso

Relaxing historic quiet hotel

I like staying here and have the last four times ive stayed. The location is very safe snd relaxing across from a plaza in the centro histórico and very walkable with tons of restaurants near by the hotel serves a breakfast with eggs cooked to order and i enjoy it very much. The staff is very nice with a creole touch. There is a rooftop sitting area. There is no pool nor do i require one but have on occasion gone to nicolas de ovando nearby and enjoyed the pool pool bar and had lunch in a french sophisticated environment. The hotel is very historic though small having been part of an old convent. And the living room lobby is very nice to sit in if you dont want to be in your room

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Sarah

El Beaterio is the perfect location for visiting Santo Domingo, an easy walking distance for all sites in the colonial area including access to the sea. It is so quiet, a refuge from the din of the city. There is a lovely rooftop to hang out on. The breakfast was lovely. Highly recommended!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2022

KELLY

Parking total Chaos

The hotel staff was amazing. The parking was horrendous and needs to be corrected. There was no parking within a two block radius when we arrived.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2022

Mara

Nice hotel in Old City. Walkable and restaurants all over. Room were nice, clean and comfortable. Our room was a bit noisy during the night, so if you have light sleep ask for a room on the 2nd floor.

Leisure Partner