Hotel Casa Hemingway

This place is beautiful but I will never go back for one simple reason. They have a trash receptacle adjacent to the next door neighbor that should be refrigerated because they throw food in it and they don’t pick up the trash daily. This lack of maintenance has caused a large amount of rats, mosquitoes, and all sorts of things. The smell is so strong it reaches the common areas and the corner. When I was there I overheard a neighbor begging a Hemingway leader to remediate this health hazard but they simply dismissed this request. If they don’t care about the sanitary conditions of their property and community then they must not care about the cleanliness of their own kitchen which unlike this trash receptacle is not out in the open.

What a gem of a spot! This was our second time visiting Club Hemingway in Juan Dolio... but the first time we actually stayed at the hotel... and let me tell you, it won’t be the last. The place has a cozy charm and tasteful decor that makes you feel right at home. We stayed in a Junior Suite that came with its own kitchen (full size fridge, stove, microwave, etc), a washer and dryer (huge plus!)... and a sprawling balcony complete with an outdoor dining table and a comfy little sitting area to kick back and enjoy the breeze. The service? Top-notch. Hats off to Yaritza at the front desk... Felix at the restaurant... and Juan holding it down at the beach bar... they all went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and well cared for. Security across the whole Hemingway complex is buttoned up tight... so you can truly relax. The beach is just a quick five-minute stroll from the hotel... and it’s private... reserved just for Club Hemingway guests. There are five pools on the property (we only managed to stumble across three!)... plus horseback riding... fun activities... golf access... and even a charming little church on-site. The breakfast buffet hit the spot... good variety... hearty flavors... and made-to-order omelettes. I couldn’t resist the mangu and salchichón combo in the morning... absolute comfort food! Oh, and that bed? Like sleeping on a cloud...

We had a lovely time. We stayed at the hotel as it was close to the family we were visiting. It was a great choice. We barely left the hotel as the food and drink were delicious. Dining out on the water watching the sunset was so relaxing. And the staff were so kind and helpful.

We had a quiet and relaxing stay, and we feel so relaxed and safe at this resort. The staff and securities are very friendly and professional. With 4 pools and a good gym, and a clean and spacious beach, we were happy to be just at the resort, the food is also good. Close to the airport and the old town Santo Dominica, we enjoyed our stay.

We had a fantastic time at the Hotel Hemingway. Beautiful setting, very safe and friendly staff! We took an excursion to Santo Domingo that was arranged by the hotel and that was smooth as well. You can get groceries nearby or just eat at the five on site restaurants.