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Setup Hotels

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near National Aquarium

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Standard A, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Standard A, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle Central # 1, casi Esquina de la Av. España, Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo
  • Place, National Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colon Lighthouse and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard B, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard B, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard A, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santo Domingo Este

Seaside stay .With a stay at this La Isabelita hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of National Aquarium and 2 miles (3 km) of Three Eyes National Park. Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • National Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Three Eyes National Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Colon Lighthouse and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Eduardo Brito Station - 8 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zutros - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Pesca Restaurant y Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪MIXER - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lit Up - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sabor Criollo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Setup Hotels

3-star hotel near National Aquarium
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Setup Hotels.

This 3-star Santo Domingo Este hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Setup Hotels offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Setup Hotels

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Setup Hotels to the airport?

Setup Hotels is 15.8 mi (41-min drive) away from the Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Setup Hotels?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Setup Hotels on Nov 5, 2025 start from $22.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Setup Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Setup Hotels.

How close is Setup Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (3-min drive) from Playa Punta Torrecillas and 4.1 mi (12-min drive) from Playa Montesinos. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Setup Hotels offer free breakfast?

Setup Hotels offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Setup Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Diamante (8-min drive) and Grand Casino Jaragua (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Setup Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Setup Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Setup Hotels have a pool?

Setup Hotels does not have a pool.

Does Setup Hotels have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Setup Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Setup Hotels to downtown Santo Domingo Este?

Setup Hotels is 4 mi away from Santo Domingo Este.

Reviews

Setup Hotels Reviews

6.6

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stward Leonardo

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisaury

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisaury

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel stuff listening private conversations, they get close to your room door then start know about your business
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dauris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look for somewhere else and save your money

If you want a decent place to stay, avoid this place. Everything about it is in a horrible/inhabitable condition and the maintenance of the place is just insanely poor. Molds and moisture everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience

The room didn’t match the actual size it was very small no internet connection I couldn’t take a shower because the shower head was rusty and moldy horrible went to book another hotel the next day
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ludwing

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilets not flushing, bedsheets and room dirty. Door to balcony had lock broken.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ileana V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the water
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very bad / sub-standard hotel

My wife stayed at this hotel for one night, the room was below average, clean enough to say the least, there was no soap in the bathroom, used toilet paper, the attendant does not know anything about anything, she offered to bring a bottle of water for the room, never came back, the hotel advertise a free breakfast, it was a lie, there is no breakfast, the customer service is non existing, I would never recommend or stay in this hotel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balwinder

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Syed

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An Average hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Watson Raulis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First at all, this hotel was difficult to find as has not even its name displayed outside. Extremely poor customer service, room had no toilet paper, no tv program, no free minibar (as advertised), cold shower, no internet, and the manager was never available to address these issues. Next day there was no electricity and then no air conditioning in an 80 F degrees environment. A total nightmare that made me leave to a more decent place. A gave 1 star because there is no 1/4 of a star.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose D.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is not the same that the showing on the pictures is dirty, in the rooms the ac not working, the bathrooms are dirty and the toiles not working well.

10/10 Excellent

Shannakay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice employees very helpful, cold AC, and great location with many restaurants that's close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt check-in left inmediatly. Stay away from that place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Eunice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not have a great experience at this hotel. 1/5 experience. I pulled the sheets off my bed and the sheet covering the mattress was dirty. The hotel staff was kind and helpful though they missed informed me on what time breakfast was and when I went down I was told breakfast was over. The following day when I received breakfast it was poor. I was served a salami and cheese sandwich and the person across from me was served mashed potatoes with eggs and salami. So I believe they serve you what they have and it’s not a universal breakfast for everybody. There was no menu to choose from. I had a bad Wi-Fi connection in my room on the fifth floor room 18. The sink water would not run and the toilet seat was cracked in many places. The shower had good water pressure but the water went everywhere on the ground. The room includes a mini fridge with nothing in it and a dim lamp. Positive: The lighting in the room was good and I had a great view of the waterfront. The best thing about this hotel is the location but your stay may vary from person to person depending on the room and service they give you

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I want you to give me a refund because i was staying 2 days instead of 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Martine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staffs excellent customer service 👏 👌 👍 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023