Well you sure as heck wouldn't know it when you pull up to the resort, but this place is paradise in Antigua.
You drive up on the cobblestone streets of Antigua and everything is kind of the same off white color and there isn't a lot of greenery and then you step into Casa Santo Domingo. You are welcomed with lush greenery, flowing fountains and aquaducts, and piped in hyms/chants of old. This converted monestary is something to be seen. Beautiful ruins cover the landscape and various artifacts and art line the walls. The pool is heated. Ugh, its just fabulous.
The service is top notch. They are very accomodating to any of your needs. All you have to do is ask.
The ice and water at the hotel are supposedly safe, but I opted for bottled just to be safe. As well I steered clear of lettuce, tomato, etc. as per instructions from people who had been here before (water-born disease which grows into fruits/veggies without peels...)
I have noticed a few people talking about the noise of the rooms. I can speak clearly to that. While they close off the gate to the property at night and you have to show your room key to get in, it can still be loud at night depending on which part of the property you are staying. We stayed in room 254 (I believe) which has a wonderful balcony but it...Well you sure as heck wouldn't know it when you pull up to the resort, but this place is paradise in Antigua.
You drive up on the cobblestone streets of Antigua and everything is kind of the same off white color and there isn't a lot of greenery and then you step into Casa Santo Domingo. You are welcomed with lush greenery, flowing fountains and aquaducts, and piped in hyms/chants of old. This converted monestary is something to be seen. Beautiful ruins cover the landscape and various artifacts and art line the walls. The pool is heated. Ugh, its just fabulous.
The service is top notch. They are very accomodating to any of your needs. All you have to do is ask.
The ice and water at the hotel are supposedly safe, but I opted for bottled just to be safe. As well I steered clear of lettuce, tomato, etc. as per instructions from people who had been here before (water-born disease which grows into fruits/veggies without peels...)
I have noticed a few people talking about the noise of the rooms. I can speak clearly to that. While they close off the gate to the property at night and you have to show your room key to get in, it can still be loud at night depending on which part of the property you are staying. We stayed in room 254 (I believe) which has a wonderful balcony but it faces the entry corridor. With the size of the property, there is always a wedding or big family dinner happening and with it comes noise. A couple nights I was woken up by loud chatter in the entry corridor. I was able to quickly fall back asleep, but its there. I would suggest the rooms that are off behind the pool as there isnt much traffic late at night and the pool closes at 10.
Other than that, I had a blast here and would recommend Casa Santo Domingo to anyone looking for 5 star treatment at a very reasonable cost.More
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