Reviews of Alegria Hostal
Calle Alegria, No. 3, 51000 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Review Score
Based on 166 hotel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
8.0
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Caroline
United Kingdom22 Reviews3 helpful votes3.0“Not pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cockroaches in bedroom, WiFi/TV in and out, neighbourhood not very safe, tried to check in for 20 minutes before someone answered after the neighbors had to yell up and down the street for owner, also very loud bedroom lacking soundproof
Modern rooms
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 4, 2023
Jay
United States9 Reviews1 helpful vote10“It’s was excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ice cold air conditioner
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: May 14, 2023
Hernandez
United States7 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: April 12, 2023
Ruben
United States17 Reviews5 helpful votes5.0“Doing renovation with guests in the Hostal (especially a small house) is not a good idea.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 30 nights
The owner is doing renovations on Alegria Hostal as I am writing these words. The noises of drilling machines and the hammering are not good for the mind. People travel for business, vacations, and personal issues. Noise and peace of mind do not mix.
Mr. Leandro is an excellent person. He made sure to make me feel better than my own home. The laundry, and buying food and beverages, were things Mr. Leandro help me with to ensure I got everything done right.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 1, 2023
Chase
United States2 Reviews5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the location was terrible with the noise of outside. it was as if the windows were wide open and there were sounds of honking and barking late into the night.
room itself was fine and clean
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 1, 2023
Jose
Dominican Republic1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: March 7, 2023
Sebastian
United States5 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thank you for the hospitality, very clean, great host, Thank you Rolando!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Nathaniel
United States50 Reviews6 helpful votes10“Excelente ubicacion. Cerca de todo, y muy tranquila ☺”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Leandro was great. Hard working and professional. Gracias por todo.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 28, 2023
John
Bahamas1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like everything
The staff were very nice and also the place was very clean I have no complaints at all. I would recommended it to my friend.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Adam
United States2 Reviews10“a great place to explore the city of Santiago De Los Caballeros.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no parking. we got lucky, but parking could be a complication here. also, very tight roads.
a great little spot in the heart of Santiago De Los Caballeros
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 18, 2022
Mackenson
Dominican Republic1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I liked everything
Perfect location, great view and closed to Monumento!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 4, 2022
Giulia
Italy25 Reviews4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked a large room on the first floor, then they told us it wasn't available anymore and they put us in an extremely small room to the second floor (very steep stairs with heavy luggage) . The host didn't look very happy to welcome us.
Good location and nice lights
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: October 10, 2022
Marga
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote1.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really bad customer service, (Leandro) room disgusting 🤮🤮🤮🤮 please please even if the location is good don't make bookings in this place.no idea about customer service the only person was there name Leandro was really horrible with us🤮🤮🤮 the room was really disgusting 🤮🤮🤮 . Qq
Location
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: September 8, 2022
Edgardo
United States11 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Right in the center of town, close restaurants , Stores, monument of heroes is close by I would say 5 to 7 minutes walking, Main City Street Calle Del Sol a Commercial Strip is 1 to 3 minutes away walking, other important Street corridor Las Carreras Is right next to This hostal
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 21, 2022
Jaime
United States20 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
clean and safety
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 19, 2022
Haynes
Jamaica3 Reviews10“Enjoyable and comfortable, with excellent wifi and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This is one of the best small hotels I have stayed at. The rooms were super clean and neat and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is not perfect, but the ammenities and comfort make it all worthwhile and I highly recommend this place.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: May 29, 2022
Natalia
United States2 Reviews1 helpful vote1.0“absolutely disgusting, I got what I pay for. Went there thinking of staying longer , I just wanted to leave since day 1.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I understand this is not a 5 star hotel but it was filthy, the bed was full of hair, all kinds, ants , found a cockroach and the covers were so nasty I put them on the floor.
To start there’s a high stair to get to the second floor, I only had a suitcase which the host told me he couldn’t help me with so it was a struggle from the beginning.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: May 6, 2022
Lauren
Colombia5 Reviews6.0“Not exactly what I expected...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
The main issue with this place is the NOISE. My room had a mini balcony so it was the closest one to the street. You could hear the neighbor's dog bark for HOURS on end, music blasting from the downstairs neighbors, and the property owner yelling at construction workers and other guests during the early morning hours. This place is also not suited for people who cannot get up a narrow (I'm talking less than 2ft) wide stairway with rungs. You have to be careful going up and down. The property owner does not always respond to you via Whatsapp, but he did help me arrange a driver during my stay. I should also mention that the toilets are not very strong, so I would NOT suggest taking a dump here at any time during your stay.
The location was great being only a short walk to ATMs, pharmacies, restaurants, and even the bus stop that I went to upon departure. The bed was a nice size and the refrigerator was very cold. The property left 3 bottles of water in there as well which I really appreciated once I arrived. The water was hot as well, as stated in the description. I always felt safe and ordering takeout was pretty easy. The air conditioner was a God sent.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: November 6, 2022
Anonymous
Dominican Republic1 review10Exceptional- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the room was very cleaned and nice
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: October 28, 2022
Anonymous
Dominican Republic1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Found a couple cockroaches in the kitchen.
Location was great.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Maddy
Dominican Republic3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Juliana
Australia10 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: December 3, 2024
Jorge
United States3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Julio
United States1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
