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Due to recent travel restrictions, almost every traveler to the Dominican Republic will now need either a PCR test or an Antigen test in order to return home.
Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom are all requiring citizens who are returning home from abroad to first show proof of a negative Covid test, before being allowed to board their flight.
Travelers shouldn’t worry – Hotels, clinics, labs and agencies all throughout the Dominican Republic are moving quickly to ensure they can provide tourists with test results within 72 hours.
Below we have very detailed information on exactly where you can get a test in the Dominican Republic.
We cover major cities throughout the D.R. where tests are available, incuding: Punta Cana, Santiago, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, La Romana and more.
Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic Offering Covid Tests
The easiest way to get a test performed is right inside the resort or hotel you are staying at. The Tourism Ministry is working alongside the Health Ministry to ensure that all major hotel chains in the country have enough Antigen tests to offer to their American and British guests, free of charge. Canadian tourists need the PCR type test, which is also available for a fee at some resorts.
Here are some of the brands and chains that have already made updates to their testing policies and availability.
RIU
The RIU is offering free antigen tests for guests starting on January 26, 2021.
If a guest does test positive, they are also offering a free 10-day quarantine stay on the property.
Royalton
The Royalton chain is offering guests:
Free antigen tests
PCR tests for $130 on-site
- Hideaway Punta Cana
- Royalton Punta Cana
- Royalton Bavaro
- Royalton Splash
Playa Resorts
- Complimentary Antigen testing January 22, 2021 through April 30, 2021
- Based on 3-Night Stay in the Dominican Republic
- Up to 50% discount on accommodations for quarantined guests
Hard Rock
Offering guests:
- Free antigen testing
- PCR tests available on-site for $99
Iberostar
Offering guests at their Puerto Plata Costa Dorada hotel on-site PCR tests for $200 with results in 24 hours
Excellence Resorts
Offering guests at Excellence El Carmen:
- free onsite tests until at least February 28, 2021
- Free antigen test for USA guests
- Free PCR test for Canadian guests
Bahia Principe
Offering guests $79 on site PCR testing with results available in 48 to 72 hours
- Fantasia
- Grand Aquamarine
- Grand Punta Cana
- Luxury Ambar
Grand Palladium
Offering guests PCR tests on-site for $140
- Bavaro Suites
- Palace
- Punta Cana Resort
TRS:
Offering guests PCR tests on-site for $140
- Cap Cana
- Turquesa
Clinics and Labs in the Dominican Republic Offering Covid Tests For Travel
If your hotel or resort does not offer covid testing, or if you are staying at a rental house or AirBnB, here is a list of clinics and labs that can facilitate your test within the required time frame.
Punta Cana
Centro Medico
Punta Cana: Avenida España No.1, Bavaro 23000
(809) 552-1506
PCR cost: $79
Results in: 24-72 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
Centro Medico wesbite
Hospiten Bavaro
Punta Cana: Carretera Verón, 23000
(809) 686-1414
PCR cost: $225
Antigen also available
Results in: 1-48 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
Hospiten Bavaro website
Laboratorio Referencia
Punta Cana: Av. Barceló esq. Carret Higuey-Miches, Downtown Bussiness (Cruce de Cocoloco), Región Este, Bávaro
(809) 466-1730
PCR cost: $74
Antigen also available
Results in: 24-72 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
Laboratorio Referencia website
They also have many drive-in locations to bring your car in order to perform a PCR test. Locations include Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana and more. A full list can be found here:
Punta Cana Doctors
Punta Cana: Blvd. 1ro. de Noviembre 303
(809) 959-4002
PCR cost: $100
Antigen also available for $70
Results in: 24-72 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
Punta Cana Doctors website
IMG Hospital
Punta Cana: Boulevard Turístico del Este Esq. Cocotal,
+ 1 849 261 6116 WhatsApp
PCR cost: $150
Antigen also available
Results in: 24-72 hours
IMG website
Puerto Plata
Centro Medico Dr. Bournigal
Puerto Plata: Calle Antera Mota 138, Puerto Plata 57000
(809) 586-2342
PCR cost: $79
Results in: 48-72 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
Dr.Bournigal website
Santo Domingo
Amadita
2 Locations in Santo Domingo, 1 in Santiago, and 1 drive-thru in Santo Domingo
+1 (809) 682-5414
Price unknown
La Romana
Centro Medico Romana
La Romana: Batey #1, Central Romana
(809) 723-1206
PCR cost: $109
Antigen also available
Results in: 1-48 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
s.rivera@crcltd.com.do
Centro Medico Dr. Canela
La Romana: Calle Benito Monción 22000
809 556 3135
PCR cost: $74
Antigen also available
Results in: 48-72 hours
Will come to hotel/house for an additional fee
We will keep adding hotels, resorts, clinics, and labs to this list as information becomes available. If you know of any options not listed, please comment them below.
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Lorri
Monday 17th of January 2022
Do you know where I can get at PCR in Sousa?
Stephen White
Thursday 21st of January 2021
Thank you, Kashlee! We are glad the hotels are stepping up like this, and thanks again for all that you and Trevor do to keep us in the loop!
Stephen White
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
In addition to the hotels mentioned in this article, AM Resorts (which owns several Dreams resorts in the DR) is also offering tests free of charge to guests staying 3 nights or more- 2 per guestroom).
Mike
Wednesday 26th of May 2021
@Kashlee Kucheran, I will need a PCR test for my return to Canada . Most sites are stating the results are available 48-72 hrs. This makes me nervous as the result may come through while we are on our way to the airport. Would the tester speed up the test results if given an explanation. This is very important.
Kashlee Kucheran
Thursday 21st of January 2021
Yes thank you! We included the AM resort info on our mexico guide and forgot they are including their DM resorts! :) We will add it today
Stephen White
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
Thank you for this article. As always, Traveloffpath has the breaking news faster (and more thoroughly) than anyplace else. We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to visit the DR later this year after having canceled a planned trip earlier this month due to COVID.
Kashlee Kucheran
Thursday 21st of January 2021
Thank you so much Stephen, glad we can help :)