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8 Puerto Rico Resorts and Hotels Where You Can Show Your Support for the Island
Traveling is one of the best ways you can show your support for the island, so do your part and visit one of these eight Puerto Rico resorts and hotels.
Listening to salsa bounce off the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, sipping a mojito while the setting sun illuminates the pastel-hued homes that line the ancient city’s winding corridors is what initially made me fall in love with Puerto Rico. The milky white sand, cobalt water, and shaded groves of swaying palms on Condado’s wide beaches sealed the relationship.
I discovered on subsequent trips that the island truly was made for romance, tucking away with my husband at remote hotels on the islands’ secluded west coast, romping on beaches where we never encountered another tourist. Later in life, I brought my son and marked the years passing by with springtime visits to our Puerto Rican escape.
My heart trembled after the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
But resilient Puerto Rico is welcoming travelers once again with new luxe properties and renovated favorites all ready to take in visitors old and new alike.
“Visiting is the best way to show your support for the island,” proclaims the local tourist board. So show your support by booking a stay at one of these eight resorts in Puerto Rico.
If the Carmelite nuns who made this historic monastery their home in the 17th Century could see El Convento now, they would probably be scandalized at the romantic hideaway it’s become. Hopefully, after the initial shock, they’d grab a mojito and sink into the luxurious bed at one of the most romantic spots in the Caribbean. The rooms with their Spanish antique beds, vaulted ceilings, and tile floors feel like you’ve been transported to another era. Stepping out onto the Juliet balcony brings you face-to-face with the oldest church in the Caribbean and a welcoming, bench-lined park.
Carved wood doors open onto corridors that look down into a plant-filled courtyard where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served. Early evening brings complimentary wine and cheese on the upper terrace along with sunset views. There are a small rooftop pool and hot tub on the roof, too, and the hotel has arrangements with a beachside resort where you can spend the day on the sand with full guest privileges. Perhaps best of all is the central location. It’s easy to explore the historic sights of the old city from here, especially the castle walls of El Morro fort, and the nightlife and restaurants of Calle Fortaleza are just a short walk away.
Hotel El Convento
Top rated
San Juan
8.6 Excellent (1712 reviews)
La Concha Renaissance San Juan is a stylish boutique hotel located next to La Ventana al Mar Park in the midst of the swanky shops and restaurants of San Juan’s stylish Condado neighborhood. The first thing you’ll notice about the resort is the giant white oyster shell (or “concha”) that forms the exterior of La Perla restaurant. The quirky design and upscale dishes (fennel-dusted diver scallops with truffle white-bean stew and baked Caribbean lobster with lobster beurre blanc) at the popular dining spot are an apt reflection of this stylish and fun hotel.
By day, soak up the sun on the picturesque beachfront or cool down at any one of the property’s three pools. For a lively scene, grab a lounge chair at the high-energy, multi-level infinity-edge Main Pool, or seek seclusion in the quieter infinity-edge Sereno Pool that faces the beach. When the sun goes down, the hotel’s lobby transforms into a glamorous lounge scene, buzzing with stylish locals sipping cocktails, nibbling sushi, and taking in the sounds of the resident DJs spinning tracks.
Feeling lucky? Test your luck at the property’s state-of-the-art Casino Del Mar. At the end of the day, retire to the contemporary rooms with ocean views; the junior suites have plenty of elbow room and small kitchenettes and balconies where you can spot La Perla and watch the water
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
Top rated
San Juan
8.6 Excellent (2994 reviews)
A nightclub pulsing to Latin tunes, groups of friends dressed to impress, couples salsa-ing until the wee hours–the iconic El San Juan on a pristine stretch of San Juan’s Isla Verde is synonymous with great entertainment, as it has been since it first opened in 1959 and hosted the world’s top entertainers, including Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. There’s a nightlife interest to suit every taste here, ranging from a rum bar to a cabaret and a nightclub, Brava, for late-night dance parties. The restaurants here also draw crowds, especially the upscale Puerto Rican cuisine at Caña featuring creamy mashed plantain mofongo, garlic-slicked shrimp, and churrasco steak with spicy green sauce.
Of course, none of this would matter much on a tropical island if you didn’t have a beach to dig your toes into, and the hotel delivers on that front in spades, located right on the widest part of the golden shores of Isla Verde. The El San Juan also has a mix of spacious hotel rooms and luxe poolside and oceanfront villas that all interweave modern tropical design with old world grandeur befitting of its 70-year history. Another plus: The Isla Verde location is just a 10-minute drive from the airport, so you can start your vacation almost as soon as you get your bags.
Location, location, location. The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort has an enviable perch on Isla Verde, the only Blue Flag beach in San Juan. It’s on the same stretch of beach as the swanky El San Juan, so you’ll have access to the silky sand and translucent surf, but without the big price tag, making it a prime choice for an affordable beach vacation in the San Juan area. The resort is also a great spot for families, since the water here is calm and shallow without any rip tides, plus there’s a separate children’s pool where they can splash all they want without bothering anyone in the large free form pool nearby.
All the rooms here have balconies, and more importantly, since it’s near the airport flight path, soundproof windows. The spacious one-bedroom suites include pullout couches and kitchenettes for about the same price as a regular room elsewhere. The Sirena Oceanfront Restaurant, with beachside seating, candlelight, and billowing curtains is a great date night option for tapas and paella for two, served with a view of the sea.
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
Carolina
8. 1 Very good (1839 reviews)
Set on 500 acres between the national forest and the sea, the Rio Mar Beach and Spa is about an hour’s drive south of San Juan and feels like you’re staying on a private nature reserve. Nearby is El Yunque Rainforest, the only rainforest in the U.S. National Park system. The park is still recovering from Hurricane Maria, but according to the National Park Service, it’s regenerating and is well on track to reopen soon, which is good news for anyone wanting to explore its cascading waterfalls and hiking paths. One natural attraction you can visit now: The Bioluminescent Bay located just south of the resort in Fajardo, where every evening small motorboats tend to the glowing waters filled with microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates that illuminate the sea with neon blue and green light.
There’s plenty to keep you busy outdoors on the property, too, including a full mile of golden beaches, two championship 18-hole golf courses, and the Caribbean’s largest tennis center. Indoors, the resort entices with a 7,000-square-foot spa and fitness center and the premier casino in the area. A complete multi-million dollar refurbishment after the hurricane made all of the 400 rooms here into plush hideaways with pillow-top beds and sleek styling.
Rio Mar Beach And Spa – A Wyndham Grand
Rio Grande
8.0 Very good (2826 reviews)
On the hidden southwest corner of the island in little known Guanica, Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa is a resort that feels like a secret getaway on the gentle Caribbean Sea (San Juan’s resorts face the more dynamic Atlantic Ocean). It’s a top pick for water activities, and with the only private dive shop in the area, you can snorkel or SCUBA among the vitrine Carribean waters without bumping into anyone. Even newbies can dive in with SCUBA classes and SNUBA, a cross of snorkeling and SCUBA that doesn’t require any experience but allows you to submerge up to 10 feet while connected to oxygen floating on a raft up above.
Another highlight: Gilligans’ Island, a small mangrove cay that feels like you’ve landed on a castaway island (although we haven’t spotted the Skipper or Mary Ann yet). The hotel runs small motorboats out to the sandy spot, or you can kayak or canoe to the scenic spot (note that it does get a little windy around the back of the dock, so take the motorized option if you’re not a strong paddler).
Rooms here run the gamut from a standard hotel layout to freestanding villas, all newly decorated in bright, fresh Caribbean colors. Copamarina is also one of the only properties in Puerto Rico to offer all-inclusive packages, which is helpful since the resort is a bit off the beaten path. Meal plans can be used at both of the resort’s restaurants: The casual beachfront Las Brisas and fine dining Restaurant Alexandra; the fresh fish specials at both, including red snapper and local lobster, are must orders.
Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa, BW Premier Collection
Top rated
Guanica
8. 5 Excellent (1530 reviews)
Sleepy Rincon, on the west coast of Puerto Rico, has a unique surfer town flare that draws wave aficionados from around the world. This is where to come for quiet beaches, hidden coves, and a laid back vacation where flip-flops are the only footwear you’ll need. The Rincon Beach Resort is one of the only full-service hotels in the area, with an infinity pool featuring an in-water bar and chairside service. Order one of their signature frozen mudslides as you sink into this private beachside location.
There’s also tennis and workout facilities, plus a casual restaurant, Las Brisas, that serves modern Caribbean dishes with local ingredients. Overnight options at the resort range from affordable basic rooms to stylish suites to spacious two-bedroom condo villas with kitchens. Although you won’t find the urban shopping and nightlife scene of San Juan, Tamboo is just a short drive from the resort where surfers congregate for strong rum drinks, fish tacos, and live music with views of the surf.
Rincon Beach Resort
Añasco
8.3 Very good (1614 reviews)
For decades, lodging options on Puerto Rico were relatively laid back and casual without any of the high-end destination properties that dot the Caribbean. That all changed with Dorado Beach, a unique luxury hotel that occupies the 1,400-acre former Laurance Rockefeller estate.
Although upscale, the property isn’t stuffy. In fact, it’s incredibly kid friendly with a state-of-the-art $12 million water play area and the Ambassadors of the Environment program where kids can explore the area’s natural highlights in and around the water in a camp setting. Another property highlight—three TPC golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Or you can simply unwind and relax at the Spa Botánico, a five-acre sanctuary built on a pineapple field that uses Puerto Rican ingredients and soothing indigenous traditions in holistic, whole body treatments.
The Reserve’s exquisite beachfront guestrooms and suites start at nearly 1,000 square feet and have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to expansive terraces with sweeping ocean views. All the rooms have outdoor showers and many feature private pools, too. And if you’d prefer a beachside home instead of a hotel suite, there are five-bedroom villas with infinity pools and hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens, and dedicated staff to cater to your every vacation desire.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Top rated
Dorado
9.1 Excellent (313 reviews)
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Puerto Rico is Open for Business & These Hotels Make It Even More Enticing
Where to Stay in San Juan
If you’re visiting Puerto Rico for the first time, I’m here to help! Here’s a mini guide to where to stay in Puerto Rico along with some of my favorite hotels and hot spots.
Quickly jump to each section:
- Neighborhood Guide: which area in San Juan is best for you?
- Best Hotels in Old San Juan: Old World Charm, right in the heart of Viejo San Juan
- Best Hotels in Condado: stay centrally located with both easy access to the beach and historic center
- Best Hotels in Isla Verde: you’ve come to Puerto Rico for the beach and you want to be right on it!
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Best Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Below I’ve listed some of my favorite hotels in San Juan, for different price points and budgets.
| Name | Location | Best For | Price |
| El Convento | Old San Juan | Romantics | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| Sheraton | Old San Juan | Cruisers | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| La Concha | Condado | All | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| Condado Vanderbilt | Condado | Business | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| Intercontinental | Isla Verde | All | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| Courtyard Marriott | Isla Verde | Family | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
| Water & Beach Club | Isla Verde | Trendy | Check rates: Booking. com, Hotels.com |
| TRYP by Wyndham | Isla Verde | Budget | Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com |
Not sure which location makes the most sense for your Puerto Rico vacation? Below is an overview of each neighborhood and what to expect.
Also, click on on each hotel name to read a full review of each hotel, with more info about why we recommend them! Below is more information about each neighborhood and why we love each of these hotels!
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The Best Area to Stay in Puerto Rico
Chances are, you’re headed to Puerto Rico’s capital of San Juan.
The entire island is quite compact, roughly the size of Rhode Island and can be driven in ~4 hours end to end. Despite its small size, Puerto Rico has incredibly diverse landscapes (think lakes, valleys, lagoons, mountains and even a rain forest)!
The main tourist areas of San Juan all line the Atlantic Ocean. From west to east, the neighborhoods are Old San Juan (called Viejo San Juan by the locals), Condado in the center and Isla Verde in the East.
- Old San Juan is the historic district, with cobblestone streets and colorful Old World architecture. If you’re looking for a charming Puerto Rico hotel, you’ll find them here – just note you won’t have beach access.
- Condado is centrally located, pedestrian friendly and home to some fantastic shopping, restaurants and bars. Some of the best Puerto Rico resorts here include the Conrad, La Concha and Marriott.
- Isla Verde has the nicest beaches in San Juan and many of the large hotel conglomerates here like the Intercontinental, Marriott Courtyard, The Ritz etc are right on the beach.
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Getting Around San Juan
It’s approximately a 15 minute drive from Old San Juan to Condado and about another 15 minutes to Isla Verde, assuming no traffic. We took taxis instead of renting a car and found them to be inexpensive and reliable.
All Inclusive Resorts in San Juan
There are hotels of all budgets in San Juan but few all inclusive hotels – it’s not really an all inclusive place like say, Cancun or Cabo. Instead, you’ll find trendy boutique hotels, family friendly properties and luxury waterfront hotels.
Where to Stay in Old San Juan
1. El Convento
El Convento is located in a beautiful square in Old San Juan in a building which once was a convent (hence the name). With a gorgeous interior courtyard restaurant, a rooftop lounge and pretty archways, this is a one of a kind hotel in Old San Juan with authentic charm.
El Convento makes for a perfect base if you plan to spend most of your time in the Old City, walking the cobblestone streets and nearby restaurants. The hotel also has a relationship with the Courtyard Marriott in Isla Verde so if you’re craving some beach time you can hop over to enjoy the pool and sun chairs.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
2. Sheraton Old San Juan
With spacious, clean rooms and beautiful bay views, the Sheraton is a luxury resort in Old San Juan. Choose this hotel if you’re extending your Caribbean cruise as it’s conveniently located right near the Carnival Cruise docks.
It’s also within walking distance to nearby attractions, great restaurants and lots of shopping.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
Where to Stay in Condado
3. La Concha Resort
The La Concha hotel is a Puerto Rico institution which was famous back in the day for its nightclubs and vibrant atmosphere. Today, the hotel is a wonderful indoor outdoor space with comfortable rooms, beach access and many on site restaurants.
Perhaps the best part is the inviting lobby, which is always bustling with locals and visitors alike. If you’re looking for a great location and lots of entertainment, La Concha is one of the best places to stay in Puerto Rico.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
4. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
A beautiful stately hotel in Condado, the Vanderbilt has a pool, beach access, buffet restaurant and gym on site. With ocean views and a gorgeous marble lobby, this is one of the few 5 star hotels in Condado that are open for business.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read Reviews: TripAdvisor
Where to Stay in Isla Verde
5. Intercontinental San Juan
Warm, friendly staff make the Intercontinental a must stay. Located near some of Isla Verde’s best beaches, the hotel grounds have hot tubs, lots of restaurants, pools and bars. Rooms are large with king size beds and fantastic ocean views!
We particularly enjoyed dinner at SAKI, the asian fusion restaurant on site.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read Reviews: TripAdvisor
6. Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde
This is a great family friendly hotel located on part of San Juan’s best beach strip. Soft white sand, soothing waves and no sharp rocks! The Courtyard Marriott has great hardworking staff and a delicious breakfast bar.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
7. Water & Beach Club San Juan
If you prefer boutique hotels, Water & Beach Club is the perfect choice. A trendy white lobby, rooftop pools with brilliant daylight views of the city and a hip terrace restaurant are all part of Water & Beach Club’s recent renovation. The hotel is right on the beach too!
Make sure to have dinner at Zest, the first floor restaurant. The cocktails and food were amazing.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
8. TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde
This funky chic hotel is close to the airport and near the beach. A great budget hotel in Puerto Rico, TRYP by Wyndham has small but clean rooms with an on site pool and lots to recommend nearby, including grocery stores, casinos, shopping and restaurants.
Check rates: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Read reviews: TripAdvisor
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Have a great vacation in Puerto Rico!
Visiting Puerto Rico – Travel Checklist
Many U.S. airlines offer daily, direct flights from select US cities. We flew Jet Blue from New York City’s JFK airport. Puerto Rico is offering cheap flights to encourage visitors to the island – you can set an alert flight deals here.
Traveling to Puerto Rico as an American citizen is incredibly convenient. All you need is your license, no passport required, as the island is a U.S. territory. Likewise, no need to bring a travel adapter, exchange currency or purchase a SIM card. American phones, dollars and plugs work just fine throughout the island.
As a result of Hurricane Maria, life in Puerto Rico has changed. We visited in mid January 2018 and found that electricity was up and running throughout the capital of San Juan. Select hotels and restaurants are open; we’ve listed the hotels we visited and used here. Check here for great deals on accommodation.
Lastly, be sure to visit Puerto Rico with travel insurance. Whether you get injured and need to be hospitalized, your phone gets stolen, or a flight delay leaves you with nothing but the clothes on your back, travel insurance will help when you need it most. Get a quote for your trip here.
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90,000 cubic meters, Varadero on February 23 – 94 595 ₽ with direct flight – Cheaptrip – Carpe Diem
Departure from Moscow – 17 February 17
Hotels and prices for 8/10 nights:
8 / 10 nights – whole trip including flight
7 / 9 nights – hotel
Gran Caribe SunBeach, Varadero, 3⭐
Hotel Guarantee – the place will be yours and you won’t have to look for a replacement. 70 m from the beach and within walking distance from all kinds of entertainment in the city. nine0007 94 595 ₽ / 96 542* ₽ — a place in a double room. No food.
99 183 ₽ / 102 441 ₽ – single. No food.
Further in all hotels – the price for a place in a double room.
Cubanacan Brisas del Caribe, Varadero, 4⭐
Warranty. 200 m to the beach, evening entertainment shows, 2 pools in the North area, 1 pool in the South area, kids mini club and more.
102 867 ₽ / 107 177 ₽, all inclusive.
★ Sirenis Tropical Varadero, Varadero, 4⭐
Warranty. Directly on the beach in the resort area of Varadero. On the territory of the hotel there is a Cuban town, which reproduces Varadero in 1887 on a small scale. Live music, show program, daytime entertainment, nightclub, 2 outdoor pools, kids mini club and more. nine0007 109 316 ₽ / 115 468 ₽, all inclusive.
★ Starfish Varadero, Varadero, 3⭐
Warranty. 1 ocean line, animation, 2 swimming pools, children’s mini club and more.
111 279 ₽ / 117 992 ₽, all inclusive.
☆ StarFish Cuatro Palmas (Adults Only), Varadero, 4⭐
Guaranteed. Tripadvisor Award Winner – Travelers’ Choice 2022. Located on the beach, near Varadero entertainment, animation, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi.
115 816 ₽ / 123 825 ₽, all inclusive.
★ Grand Memories Varadero, Varadero, 5⭐
Warranty. 1 ocean line, evening entertainment, 2 pools, kids mini club and more.
118 569 ₽ / 127 365 ₽, all inclusive.
★ Melia Peninsula Varadero, Varadero, 5⭐
Warranty. Located on the beach in an ecologically clean protected area. There are daytime and evening entertainment programs, an outdoor pool for adults, 2 children’s outdoor pools, a children’s mini club and more.
122 831 ₽ / 132 845 ₽, all inclusive.
★ Sol Palmeras, Varadero, 4⭐
Warranty. On the 1st line of the ocean, evening entertainment shows, live music, 2 outdoor pools, a children’s mini club and more.
135 602 ₽ / 149 265 ₽, all inclusive.
Luxurious & cheap
☆ Melia Las Americas (Adults Only), Varadero, 5⭐
Guaranteed. Tripadvisor Award Winner – Travelers’ Choice 2022. On the very shore of the ocean, evening entertainment, outdoor pool.
146 786 ₽ / 163 644 ₽, all inclusive.
☆ Melia Internacional, Varadero, 5⭐
Warranty. Located on the first line of the ocean. The hotel has an entire floor, turned into a real boulevard with a variety of entertainment for both families and adults, as well as more than 20 bars and restaurants. 6 fresh water pools: relaxation pool with jacuzzi, activity pool, children’s pool, splash pool miniclub pool, adult-only The Level pool, sea view pool at SPA (only spa paying customers have access to the pool) . Live music, show programs, animation, children’s mini-club. Yhi SPA (extra charge) with great views, infinity pool and spa for teenagers. nine0007 148 507 ₽ / 165 856 ₽, all inclusive.
☆ Iberostar Selection Varadero, Varadero, 5⭐
Warranty. Tripadvisor Award Winner – Travelers’ Choice 2022. On the very shore of the ocean, daytime and evening entertainment programs, morning dance lessons from animators (salsa and merengue), 3 outdoor pools, jacuzzi (adults only), children’s mini, maxi and teen clubs and more.
150 514 ₽ / 168 437 ₽, all inclusive.
* Tour price includes: direct flight (hand luggage 10 kg and luggage 10 kg included), accommodation, indicated meals, medical insurance, transfers airport – hotel – airport – per person with double occupancy .
❗️The price may differ on the day of booking as it is pegged to EUR/USD!
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Flight time: ~ 13.5 hours
Weather forecast*: daytime air +26…+29 °С, at night +18…+21 °С, water +26 °С
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Visa: not required.