Large-scale hotels had the highest operational availability, while boutique hotels showed variations depending on the destination.
SANTO DOMINGO. – La Romana, Bayahíbe, Bávaro, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata were among the destinations with the highest hotel occupancy during 2025, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) and the records of the Tourism Intelligence System (Situr).
The report presented by Mitur states that 2025 ended with a national average hotel occupancy rate of over 71%, according to data consolidated by Situr.
During the press conference on January 8, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, presented the official results for the year and noted that "the Dominican Republic closed the best tourism year in its history, with more than 11 million visitors between air and sea," referring to the figures reported by the institution, which include the behavior of hotel occupancy.
Destinations with the highest occupancy
According to data from Situr, La Romana–Bayahíbe registered the highest percentage of hotel occupancy in the country in 2025, with an annual average of 85%.
Likewise, the report published on its website details that Bávaro–Punta Cana, in the province of La Altagracia, reached an occupancy of 79%, placing it among the destinations with the highest level of occupied rooms.
In the northern region, Puerto Plata closed the year with 58% hotel occupancy, while Samaná–Las Terrenas reached 59% and Boca Chica–Juan Dolio reached 57%, according to figures included in the annual report.
Greater Santo Domingo registered 52% during 2025, according to the consolidated report of the Ministry of Tourism.
Furthermore, the data available on the statistical portal indicate that Santiago closed with 47%, while Sosúa–Cabarete reached 53%, both within the general behavior of the northern region.
Finally, among emerging destinations, Miches ended the year with 44%, Barahona with 35% and Jarabacoa–Constanza with 21%, according to official records of the tourism information system.
Hotel segments and availability
Data from the Tourism Information System (Situr) indicates that hotel occupancy in 2025 was concentrated primarily in large-scale establishments, grouped in the "Big Player" segment, which includes hotels with high capacity and continuous operation. This type of accommodation registered availability levels exceeding 90% in destinations such as Bávaro-Punta Cana (94.3%), Bayahibe (92.1%), and La Romana (91.8%).
In contrast, boutique hotels and smaller properties, classified as “Boutique Premium” and “Urban,” showed more variable occupancy rates, ranging from 75% to 85% depending on the destination. These segments are found in areas such as Samaná, Sosúa-Cabarete, Jarabacoa, and Barahona, where the supply is more limited and subject to seasonality.
The report also notes that occupancy rates combined short and long stays, with a higher concentration on weekends and during peak seasons. These patterns are reflected in Situr's monthly reports, which segment performance by establishment type, tourist destination, and operational availability.
