Stay in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and beyond

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Spanish is the main language, and the country ranges from long resort beaches to historic city streets and mountain towns.

The Colonial City of Santo Domingo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stone façade of the National Pantheon in Santo Domingo's Colonial City — Illustrative image — location as described by the photographer, not independently confirmed.

Where to stay in Dominican Republic

Punta Cana and Bávaro
The eastern tip, with long beaches, holiday apartments and villas, and its own international airport.
Santo Domingo
The Zona Colonial for historic streets, and newer districts for modern apartments.
Puerto Plata and Cabarete
The Atlantic north coast, including the beach town of Cabarete.
Samaná and Las Terrenas
A northeastern peninsula with relaxed beach towns.

Types of accommodation

Apartments are plentiful in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, with villas and private rooms spread across the coast.

How stays will work on PiccoVilla

By the nightStays can be any run of nights that fits the host's minimum and maximum stay.
By the weekStays of 7 nights or more can qualify for a weekly discount when the host offers one.
By the monthStays of 28 nights or more can qualify for a monthly discount when the host offers one.

Only the single best eligible discount applies — discounts never stack. Hosts may add separate nightly charges for children aged 2–11 and infants under 2. The whole stay is paid once, in USD, with the 4.85% guest booking fee shown up front. Recurring month-to-month rentals are not offered.

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