Casino Hispaniola
Casino Hispaniola is another major casino property on the Malecón with full gaming floor, bars, and restaurants. Standard Santo Domingo casino format with the standard mix of locals and tourists.
Where to stay near Casino Hispaniola
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A Malecón casino with 24-hour gaming, multiple bars, and restaurants.
Standard Caribbean casino with full gaming floor.
Latin pop, salsa, merengue kept moderate
Smart casual
Casino enthusiasts, late-night gamblers, and Malecón visitors.
Cards, USD widely accepted, DOP
Price Range
Beer 250-450 DOP, cocktails 400-800 DOP, mains 800-2,000 DOP
Beer ~$4-7/~3.50-6 EUR, cocktails ~$6.50-13/~6-12 EUR
Hours
Casino 24 hours, bars typically 5 PM to 2 AM
Insider Tip
Standard casino format with all the major table games. The bars within the property allow extended evening visits.
Full Review
Casino Hispaniola operates on the Malecón as one of the major casino properties competing with the Renaissance Jaragua and the other hotel-affiliated venues. The layout includes a full casino floor with table games (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker), slot machines, and the supporting bars and restaurants that allow patrons to extend their visit without leaving the property.
The gaming side runs 24 hours with the standard Caribbean casino atmosphere. The bars and restaurants operate on more limited schedules, typically running until 2 AM. Pricing follows Malecón casino rates: beer at 250-450 DOP, cocktails at 400-800 DOP. The drinks side accompanies the gaming rather than being the primary attraction.
The crowd is heavily Dominican locals, Caribbean visitors, and international gamblers. Service handles English, Spanish, and basic French. The smart casual dress code applies on the casino floor.
The Neighborhood
The Malecón is Santo Domingo's seafront boulevard running along the Caribbean coast, with hotels, casinos, restaurants, and nightclubs concentrated along the strip. The cooler ocean breeze and the open seafront views distinguish the district from the inland zones. Casino Hispaniola sits on the Malecón among the casino cluster.
Getting There
Uber from Zona Colonial takes 10-15 minutes at 200-400 DOP. From the airport, 30-45 minutes. Taxi from anywhere in central Santo Domingo costs 200-500 DOP.
Address
Av. Independencia esq. Av. Abraham Lincoln, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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