Caribbean view hotel with pool and restaurant on el malecn party on el malecn hilton santo domingo is on el malecn a palm lined boulevard that runs along the caribbean shore the avenue is where you can take in santo domingos major events carnival is the highlight of late february and early march while august brings a merengue festival walk to entertainment bistros and bars as well as a movie theater are less than 1 km away for a night on the town you are a short drive about 3 km