Best Luxury Hotels in Puerto Rico
Lyrics in the musical West Side Story describe Puerto Rico as ‘a lovely island of tropical breezes’ with ‘pineapples and coffee always growing’. Found in the Caribbean Sea between the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands, the self-governing commonwealth nation is a territory of the United States. Enjoying a tropical climate, it has mountains, waterfalls and rainforests, alongside Spanish colonial architecture, fortresses, castles and some lively nightlife. Colourful and unique, it’s evolved as a place of converging cultures and a leading producer of rum.
Puerto Rico, Dorado
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
(5 stars)Originally established as a reserve by tycoon Laurance Rockefeller, this stretch of land is now a gated community, owned by the Ritz-Carlton group. The resort received a full makeover at the end of the last decade, with two pools, three golf courses and extensive leisure facilities. Bedrooms are decorated in soft hues resembling sea, land and sky. All are equipped with indoor and outdoor rainforest showers and baths and receive butler service, with higher grade suites and villas adding private plunge pools, golf carts and personal chef services. There are three eateries; the Coa grill with its extensive wine cellar, Positivo for Asian seafood and the family-friendly Encanto.
Puerto Rico, Rio Grande
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
(5 stars)Stay in a seaside suite perched beside Coco Beach. The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve is in Rio Grande, close to the capital of San Juan for historic sightseeing, but backs onto the lush El Yunque rainforest for nature exploration. It’s a great choice for families, with villa accommodation options, watersports provided on the beach, multiple restaurants, a huge lagoon-style pool and four built-in hot tubs. Plus there are two Tom Kite-designed 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, a gym and a spa.
