Where to stay in Dominican Republic

There is a good selection of hotels in the Dominican Republic. The county boasts the largest room supply in the entire region, much of it focused on the southeast coast, noted for its modern hotels and beautiful beaches. The resort of Cap Cana (www.capcana.com), under construction at time of writing, is tipped to become the largest in the Caribbean, with 10,000 new holiday properties. In the capital, the hotel choice ranges from plush to basic to shabby.

Note: At resort hotels winter prices are higher and, in summer, prices drop by up to 10%. Hotels outside Santo Domingo and La Romana are considerably less expensive, whatever the season. A service charge of 10% and a 12% sales tax will be added to all bills.

Grading: There is a 5-star grading system, but visitors should note that the highest grade is not always as strong in standard as is usual in the Caribbean.