The Best Luxury Hotels in Puerto Rico

The champagne sabering ritual at the St Regis takes place daily, just as the sun starts to dip over the ocean – grab a flute of bubbly and sit out on the patio to truly soak in the moment. In addition to aperitifs, the resort’s comforts include suites with 400-thread-count bed linen and marble spa bathrooms, as well as two oceanfront restaurants, a golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, a pool resembling a lagoon and a spa that offers beachside massages.

Dating back to 1919, the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel’s Spanish Revival façade hints towards its interior grandeur. Its rooms and suites feature French windows, 300-thread-count Italian bed linen and bamboo towels; you’ll also find chaise lounges by the pool, beach access and a personal butler service.

With the El Yunque National Forest as its backdrop, the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico boasts a lagoon-style pool, two Tom Kite-designed 18-hole championship golf courses and plenty of dining options – from the poolside Pícalo Gallo Food Truck to the upscale seafood and steakhouse Prime 787. You can stay in one of the 579 suites, each with a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens, pool or ocean.

Imagine sipping a mojito while taking in 360-degree views of the Miramar neighborhood of San Juan – Ciqala Luxury Suites has just the spot for this at its Eter Rooftop & Lounge. The hotel’s studios and suites feel like a home away from home, some even boasting fully equipped kitchens. However, if you’re more inclined to have a lazy morning, don’t worry as you can always pick up the phone ask reception for a made-to-order breakfast.

For sleek, minimalist design, book one of the 233 guest rooms and suites at the AC Hotel by Marriott – all complete with marble bathrooms, private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. This property, in an urban San Juan setting, presents a plethora of dining options – our favorite of which is a tapas spot called Bar.C.Lona Rooftop. When it come time for rest and relaxation, head to the elevated pool where you can kick back and soak in the sun from the partially submerged chaise lounges.

At Royal Isabela, set along 2mi (3km) of beach on the island’s northwest coast, you can stay in one of 20 free-standing, villa-style casitas, each with a private plunge pool and terrace. Here, you can golf at a cliffside course 200ft (61m) above the ocean, paddleboard along the Guajataca River and dine at the farm-to-table Jota Restaurant, where ingredients are sourced from local farmers, fishers and cheesemakers.