Pet-Friendly Family Hotels in Santo Domingo

With a dog and children in Santo Domingo, the main question is where you want to walk. The Colonial Zone offers short distances between the cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón and the Malecón, while Piantini is a modern district of towers and malls. A kitchen helps families who prefer not to leave a pet alone at mealtimes, and a pool keeps children busy in the heat.

Boutique Hotel Casa Grande is the main pet-friendly option in the Colonial Zone, with four units listed on this page. The Mandala Suite is a one-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, a separate living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace or balcony, 600 metres from the Catedral Primada de América. Guests share the property's year-round outdoor pool, sun terrace and lounge. For families, two bathrooms and a separate living room make a real difference on a longer stay, and the kitchen lets everyone eat in rather than leave a dog alone in the room.

The other Casa Grande units suit smaller families. The Divas Suite has a full kitchen, both a balcony and a terrace, and access to a concierge and tour desk, an eight-minute walk from Montesinos street and a kilometre from Puerto Santo Domingo. The Chocolate Paradise studio is a seven-minute walk from the cathedral and thirteen minutes on foot from the Alcázar de Colón, with a fully equipped kitchen and balcony. The Banana Chica studio has a kitchenette and a balcony or terrace facing the pool, and the property lists an airport shuttle. All accept pets and share the outdoor pool.

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG is the best hotel-style choice with a pet. It sits less than a kilometre from Montesinos street, with family rooms that include balconies and city views, a year-round outdoor pool, a garden terrace and a fitness centre. The Italian restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, which helps families with different diets, and pets are welcome throughout the hotel. Rated 9.0 from 201 reviews, it suits families who want full hotel service, a pool for the children and an easy walk towards the seafront with a dog in the evening.

Aloft by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini is the option in the modern city centre. It has a rooftop swimming pool and terrace bar, a fitness room and a billiards table for downtime between excursions, and rooms with city views, a work desk and tea and coffee making. Pets are welcome, and the hotel is sixteen kilometres from La Isabela International Airport. Rated 9.0 from 291 reviews, it suits families combining Piantini's malls with day trips to the Colonial Zone. Whichever stay you choose, ask about size limits and cleaning fees before booking, as these rules are not published.