Casa de Adobe Gallery and Luxury Boutique is a four-star boutique hotel in San Felipe del Agua, a leafy residential district on the hillside north of the historic centre. It combines a small art gallery with a resort-style setting, with an outdoor pool and a swim-up bar, a hot tub, a spa offering massage and nail treatments, and fitness facilities. Two restaurants serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and a bar offers drinks by the pool and in the evening. Rooms include a junior room with two queen beds that sleeps four, and a master suite with a king bed, all with air conditioning, rainfall showers, large televisions, coffee and tea makers and safes. Breakfast with local dishes is included, and there is free parking with valet service. The hotel is aimed at travellers who want to come back from a day of ruins and markets to a calm pool, a spa and a quiet night, rather than staying in the middle of the busy centre.
Location and getting around
San Felipe del Agua sits on the slope above the city, around five kilometres from the Zócalo and Santo Domingo, and it is a drive or taxi ride rather than a stroll to the main sights. The airport is about half an hour away. That distance is the trade-off, and it suits guests who plan to use taxis or a car, or who have booked day tours with pickup.
Some guests find the location too far from the centre for spontaneous evening wandering, so think about how you like to spend your evenings before you book. A few local restaurants are within a short walk.
Rooms and facilities
The room types are few and generous in size, with garden views in the junior rooms and a king bed in the master suite. The pool area is the centre of the hotel, with sunloungers, a swim-up bar and a hot tub, and the spa and gym give you options on a rainy day.
An art gallery on the property shows local work and adds to the boutique character. There is a hair salon, free wifi and daily housekeeping. Quiet hillside surroundings mean that nights are calm, and the temperature at this altitude is pleasant for lingering outdoors in the evening.
Good to know
Breakfast is included and focuses on local cuisine, though some guests have noted that it is served from a set start time and is not a buffet. Check the details with the hotel if you have an early tour. The pool is open during the day and into the evening, so plan a swim after sightseeing.
The hotel suits couples, honeymooners and families who want space and relaxation, and it is a good choice for a longer stay mixing city days with rest days. If you want to walk out of your door to galleries and restaurants, choose one of the central hotels in this guide instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Spa
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Art gallery and bar
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Free parking with valet
Good questions
How far is Casa de Adobe from the historic centre?+
It is in San Felipe del Agua, a few kilometres north of the Zócalo and Santo Domingo. Most guests take a taxi or a car to reach the main sights.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, breakfast with local dishes is included. Check the serving times with the hotel if you have an early tour.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and a hot tub, as well as a spa and fitness facilities.
