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RIG Colonial Experience

3.0 star property
Escape to a haven of colonial charm where you can lounge by the pool, sip cocktails at sunset and plan your adventures.

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Step into RIG Colonial Experience, where warm hospitality and vibrant colonial charm await. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, grab a drink at the poolside bar or coffee shop/cafe, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. Unwind with laundry facilities on site or get assistance from multilingual staff for local experiences.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Local meal delivery service
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, City View

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

Junior Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Zona Colonial, a neighborhood in Santo Domingo, RIG Colonial Experience is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. House of Tostado (La Casa de Tostado) and Museo de la Familia Dominicana are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trampolin Children's Museum and Caribbean Cinemas Acrópolis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, or consider a night out at Hard Rock Live. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Santo Domingo travel guide
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10210, Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo, 118 C. Espaillat

What's nearby

  • Dominican Republic featuring cruising, tropical scenes and a sunset
    Malecon
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicharrón y Casabe....crispy pork belly with wasakaka sauce. Absolute treat! #trovember
    Calle El Conde
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beautiful cathedral in Santo Domingo 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴😍😍😍
    Columbus Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Templo De San Ignacio De Loyola Iglesia De La Compania De Jesus (Pateon De La Patria) photo 2
    Calle Las Damas
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Amin Abel Station
    4 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand's Paco's Cafeteria & Bar
    5 min walk
  • La Tradición
    2 min walk
  • Foxy's Stripclub
    5 min walk
  • Exquisiteces Virginia
    2 min walk
  • Skull & Basic's Coffee Shop

About this property

RIG Colonial Experience

Hotel near Malecon
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at RIG Colonial Experience. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), multilingual staff, and bicycle tour information
  • Local meal delivery service, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at RIG Colonial Experience feature perks such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • First-run movies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 movies
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does RIG Colonial Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is RIG Colonial Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RIG Colonial Experience?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIG Colonial Experience?

Check-out is at noon.

Does RIG Colonial Experience provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is RIG Colonial Experience located?

Located in Zona Colonial, this hotel is steps from Puerta de la Misericordia and Malecon. Calle El Conde and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

RIG Colonial Experience Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Raisa from housekeeping she is amazing with the cleaning of the rooms and nancy from the breakfast she is very attentive the hotel in general is nice clean good location all staff is very helpfull so i will definetly would stay again there
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Adrian

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the tourist zone. Staff very friendly and helpful. But the room had just one window that looked out into a corridor, the light in the room was way too bright while the light in the bathroom was too dim. Hot water was only available intermittently and the Wifi was very slow in the morning and then again in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thanks Maikel for your service! The hotel is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and warm hearted Staff, clean room, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very friendly staff and newly decorated clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good Quiet and bed very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nardia

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice water pressure and plenty of warm water for the shower. Very friendly staff who can communicate in English.

8/10 Good

Janeth

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, updated and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great the property very clean the only issue i have was the breakfast was no good couldn't eat it need to do better i went out and have breakfast instead.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and hospitable. The rooms are very clean. I didn't like that the property is five stories high and has no elevator; you have to walk up with your luggage. They have free breakfast, but personally, I was not impressed, other than the fresh fruits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

FRANCISCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is really great. The staff is amazing. They went above and beyond to accommodate all my needs. The rooms are new and have lots of outlets you can use to plug in your electronics. This location has 4 floors but they do not have elevators so be prepared if you are traveling with lots of luggage. The only downside for my stay was the Wi-Fi that was not stable on the 4th floor. Hopefully they can find a way to make it stronger throughout the hotel. The area had construction on the street which would cause the power to go off several times a day and at night. The hotel does have a generator, but it was annoying to deal with especially at night. I still believe that this location deserves a 5 star since the construction was not something they can control and because their staff was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mikel at the front desk was very helpful. Loved the rooftop area was wonderful. Room was small and no real closet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jean Marie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Missing a restaurant in the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rohan

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025