Best five-star hotels in Puerto Rico

1. O:Live Boutique Hotel

Not far from the Laguna de Joyuda Nature Reserve in San Juan is the luxurious five-star O:Live Boutique Hotel, A Small Luxury Hotel of the World. It is one of the best places in Puerto Rico for a wedding ceremony, honeymoon or family vacation. It offers travelers spacious, cozy Mediterranean-style suites. You can enjoy the view of the famous lagoon not only from the room window, but also on the terrace, being right in the pool. The most unusual service, which this hotel offers, is a romantic dinner on a floating deck in the Caribbean Sea. Keep in mind that the O:Live Boutique Hotel, A Small Luxury Hotel of the World is exclusively for adults.

On-site facilities:

• Sage Steak Loft restaurant (a la carte service), snack bar, rooftop bar (wine/champagne - $), pool bar.
• Massage ($), conference/banquet hall ($), kayaking ($), paddleboarding ($).
• Outdoor heated pool, mini-pool on the roof.  

Hotel location:

• The distance to Condado Beach - 0,1 mi.
• The distance to Ocean Park Beach - 0,7 mi.
• The distance to Escambron Beach - 1,05 mi.

• Distance to airport: 5 mi.
• Distance to city center: 2,7 mi.

2. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

The best place for a perfect vacation in Rio Grande is the five-star St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico. Picturesque nature, clean beaches of Rio Grande and Punta Uvero, comfortable rooms with views of the Atlantic Ocean, several pools, SPA, massage, jacuzzi, as well as a lot of entertainment for children and adults will contribute to the hotel guests not only have a good vacation, but also remember it for many years.

On-site facilities:

• 4 restaurants (cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, local, Caribbean, international), bar/lounge. 
• SPA & Wellness Center, massage, hot tub, jacuzzi, fitness center, bicycle rental ($), conference/banquet room ($), water park, snorkeling ($), squash, windsurfing ($), fishing, golf course ($), tennis court.
• Outdoor heated pool, pool with beautiful views.

For children:

• Outdoor playground for children.
• Children's play complex.
• Children's play area indoors.
• Books for children, DVDs, music for children.
• Children's club.
• High chairs in restaurants.
• Babysitting services ($).

Hotel location:

• The distance to Rio Grande Beach - 0,4 mi.
• The distance to Punta Uvero Beach - 1,6 mi.

• Distance to airport: 12 mi.
• Distance to city center: 2 mi.

3. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a five-star hotel located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The resort is great for families with children, friends and honeymooners. The beautiful rooms of the hotel are made in a modern style, some have a small individual pool. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has three restaurants: COA, Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill, Posi-ivo Sand Bar, where in a refined atmosphere hotel guests can enjoy delicious dishes, including the popular Dorado ceviche and oysters. The hotel also offers a spa and wellness center, yoga and aqua aerobics classes, jacuzzi, steam room, fitness center, as well as the necessary equipment for water sports, golf and tennis.

On-site facilities:

• 3 restaurants (American, Asian and international cuisine), sushi, snack bar, bar/lounge.
• SPA and wellness center, massage ($), hot tub, jacuzzi, fitness center, outdoor bathing ($), steam room, cooking classes ($), mountain bike rental ($), snorkeling ($), diving ($), canoeing ($), snorkeling ($), windsurfing ($), tennis court, golf course ($), conference/banquet room ($).
• Panoramic pool overlooking the ocean, heated outdoor pool.

For children:

• Children's club.
• Babysitting services ($).

Hotel location:

• Distance to Sardinera Beach - 0,7 mi.
• The distance to Ojo del Buey Beach - 0,9 mi.
• El Gran Parque Agroturistico Ecologico de Dorado - 2,2 mi.

• Distance to airport: 18 mi.
• Distance to city center: 3,1 mi.

4. Esperanza Inn Guesthouse

If you are looking for a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life, get away from the city and feel in harmony with nature, then the five-star Esperanza Inn Guesthouse is just what you need. Not far from the hotel you will find the sandy beach Esperanza, where you can sunbathe and bask in the warm sea water. For those who prefer to try something new, there are plenty of opportunities outside the resort: snorkeling, diving, horseback riding, mountain biking excursions, etc.

On-site facilities:

• Coffee shop, snack bar, buffet, barbecue, 3 restaurants within walking distance (off-site): Trade Winds - 0.02 mi, Belly Buttons - 0.06 mi , Lazy Jack's - 0.06 miles.
• Cosmetic services ($), business center, outside the hotel ($): snorkeling, horseback riding, cycling, diving, canoeing, fishing.
• Outdoor pool (adults only).

For children:

• Board games, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles.

Hotel location:

• Distance to Esperanza beach - 0,09 mi.
• The distance to Coconut Beach - 0,2 mi.
• The distance to Sun Bay Beach - 0,5 mi.

• Distance to airport: 3 mi.
• Distance to city center: 3,7 mi.

5. Royal Isabela

Royal Isabela is one of the best five-star hotels in Puerto Rico. It is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and offers tourists spacious comfortable cottages with beautiful views. The resort has an on-site restaurant that delivers food and drinks directly to your room (on request). Caribbean cuisine can also be enjoyed at The Restaurant at La Casa by making a reservation and arriving on time. Royal Isabela offers guided walking tours and local attractions such as the Bosque Estado de Guajataca, Ermita San Antonio De Padua De La Tuna and more. Don't doubt, a stay at the hotel will leave only positive impressions. 

On-site facilities:

• 1 restaurant (Caribbean cuisine), bar/lounge, minibar.
• SPA treatments, massage ($), body peeling, body wraps, terrace-solarium, happy hours ($), business center ($), conference/banquet room ($), walking tours ($), tennis equipment, water sports equipment rental ($), tennis court, golf course ($).
• Outdoor pool, heated pool with a gradual increase in depth (no age limit).

For children:

• Board games, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles.
• Children's channels.
• High chairs in the restaurant.
• Children's adapted menu.
• Nanny, child care services ($).

Hotel location:

• The distance to Shore Island Beach - 2,6 mi.

• Distance to airport: 9,3 mi.
• Distance to city center: 3 mi.

6. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is among the best five-star hotels in the city of San Juan. The resort welcomes tourists from all over the world every year, as it is great for both family vacations with children and honeymoons. The proximity of Condado Beach, short distance to the city center, free parking for guests with a private car, various sports, excursions and workshops - all this for a comfortable and unforgettable vacation in Puerto Rico on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. 

On-site facilities:

• 3 restaurants (American, Latin American and Mexican cuisine), bar/lounge, poolside minibar (wine/champagne, fruit - $).
• SPA and Wellness Center ($), massage ($), Turkish bath ($), Jacuzzi, hot tub, beauty salon ($), fitness center, wraps, steam room, business center, conference/banquet room ($), mountain bike rental ($), aerobics ($), cooking classes ($), happy hours ($), presentations about local culture ($), walking tours ($), fishing ($).
• Panoramic pool, adult pool, outdoor heated pool (no age limit).

For children:

• Adapted children's menu ($).
• Nanny, child care services ($).

Hotel location:

• The distance to Condado Beach - 0,09 mi.
• The distance to Ocean Park Beach - 0,7 mi.
• Fort San Felipe del Moro - 3,1 mi.

• Distance to airport: 5 mi.
• Distance to city center: 3 mi.

7. O:LV Fifty Five Hotel

The five-star O:Lv Fifty Five Hotel - Adults Only is located in Puerto Rico near Condado Lagoon. The resort is perfect for tourists who prefer a relaxing and measured vacation instead of an active one. Two of the most popular beaches in San Juan are located near the hotel: Condado and Ocean Park. The O:Lv Fifty Five Hotel - Adults Only offers a solarium, sunbathing terrace, jacuzzi, two swimming pools (one of which is right on the roof), and restaurants serving delicious Asian and international cuisine.

On-site facilities:

• 2 restaurants (international and Asian cuisine), minibar on the roof, bar/lounge.
• Massage ($), couples massage, solarium, jacuzzi, hot tub, conference/banquet room ($).
• Outdoor pool for adults, rooftop pool.

Hotel location:

The distance to Condado Beach - 0,2 mi.

• Distance to airport: 5 mi.
• Distance to city center: 2,7 mi.

8. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is an elegant five-star hotel located in the middle of tropical greenery near Isla Verde beach. Here tourists have an excellent opportunity to engage in all kinds of outdoor activities: water skiing, parasailing, canoeing, snorkeling, tennis and more. The hotel has several restaurants, where you can taste traditional dishes, as well as dishes from different cuisines of the world: Catalan, Spanish, Italian, and American. In the evening all guests of the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel can enjoy the enchanting shows and a fiery DJ in the BRAVA nightclub, which is located right on the territory of the resort. 

On-site facilities:

• 4 restaurants (local, Spanish, Catalan, American and Italian cuisine), coffee shop, snack bar, pool bar (fruit, champagne, wine - $).
• SPA center ($), SPA lounge, relaxation area, fitness center, yoga, massage ($), Jacuzzi, hot tub, conference/banquet room ($), business center ($), theme dinner ($), movie nights, evening program, billiards, casino, tennis court, tennis equipment ($), equipment for water sports ($).
• 4 pools (heated outdoor pool, mini-pool, pool with beautiful views, pool without age restrictions with a gradual increase in depth).

For children:

• Children's playground in the open air.
• A game room on the hotel premises.
• Availability of various board games and puzzles.
• Children's animation.
• Adapted children's menu ($).
• High chairs in restaurants.
• Babysitting services ($).

Hotel location:

• The distance to Isla Verde - 0,1 mi.
• The distance to Pine Grove Beach - 0,3 mi.
• The distance to Carolina Beach - 0,7 mi.

• Distance to airport: 6,2 mi.
• Distance to city center: 1,2 mi.

9. Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico

One of the most popular and beautiful five-star hotels in the Rio Grande is the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. This resort is chosen not only by couples, families with children, but also by tourists traveling alone or with friends. The hotel is equipped with several types of rooms, aimed at different budgets: family rooms, suites, with views of the mountains or the ocean, for non-smokers. The resort has a SPA, beauty salon, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, several types of pools, and five restaurants. There is a small pool with toys for children, and animation staff works in the morning and evening hours. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico will bring you real pleasure.

On-site facilities:

• 5 restaurants (Asian, American, international, local, American and Latin American cuisine), sushi, steakhouse, coffee house, snack bar, bar/lounge, pool bar (wine, champagne, fruit - $), pool bar.
• SPA & Wellness Center ($),hot tub, Jacuzzi, massage ($), Turkish bath ($), sauna, hairdresser/beauty salon ($), fitness center, yoga, aerobics, conference/banquet hall, tennis court, bicycle rental ($), bingo game, live music/performance, snorkeling ($), golf course ($), water sports equipment ($).
• Swimming pool with a beautiful view, outdoor pool, children's pool.

For children:

• Outdoor playground for children.
• Children's club.
• Restaurant feeding chairs.
• Animation staff.
• TV channels for children, board games, puzzles.
• Children's buffet, adapted children's menu ($).

Hotel location:

• The distance to Rio Grande Beach - 0,9 mi.
• Distance to the beach Playa las Picuas - 1,8 mi.

• Distance to airport: 13,6 mi.
• Distance to city center: 3,1 mi.

10. Rincon Inn

In Rincon, you can easily find a resort that is suitable not only for a family vacation, but also for a vacation with friends. The five-star Rincon Inn is a great option for accommodations. It is located close to Puerto Rico's most popular attractions: Punta Higuera Light House, El Faro Lighthouse, Rincon Marina. The Rincon Inn has everything you need to have a good time: sandy beach, outdoor pool, gourmet Mexican cuisine, cozy atmosphere and top-notch service.

On-site facilities:

• Nacho Libre restaurant (Mexican cuisine), bar, barbecue.
• Sunbathing terrace.
• Outdoor pool without age restrictions.

Hotel location:

• The distance to Dona Lala Beach - 0,8 mi.
• The distance to Los Almendros Beach - 1,1 mi.
• The distance to Rincon Lighthouse Park - 2,9 mi.
• The distance to Parque Nacional Balneario Tres Hermanos - 3,7 mi.
• The distance to Parque Infantil de Aguada - 4,9 mi.

• Distance to airport: 8 mi.
• Distance to city center: 1,1 mi.