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Hotel Description

Hostel near Malecon in Santo Domingo

Heart of Santo Domingo

With a stay at this Zona Colonial hostel, you'll be steps from Museo del Duarte and Amber World Museum. Museo del Ron y la Caña and Church of Saint Barbara are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free breakfast

This hostel features an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.

Twin Bed Private , Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$39* Per night/room Apr 24 - Apr 25

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Bed Bunk Beds Private Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Private, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Island Life Hostel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Island Life Hostel

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5
Great staff!

Posted by on Nov 13, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 2, 2022 by Chris

Thank you for the awesome review! It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to see you again soon.Cheers, Chris and the Island Life team

Property Features

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Island Life Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santo Domingo hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Island Life Hostel offers 9 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Front desk opens daily at 6 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at midnight
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Security system
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Cash deposit required
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Island Life Backpacker's Hostel Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Backpacker's Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Backpacker's
  • Island Life Hostel Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Backpacker's Hostel
  • Life Hostel Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Hostel Santo Domingo
  • Island Life Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Island Life Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santo Domingo

You should know

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.