The island of Puerto Rico offers the allure of an exotic vacation with the convenience of domestic travel. The United States territory features a temperate climate, miles of sandy beaches, tropical rain forests and historic sites. Whether visitors are staying on the island for business or pleasure, beach hotels near San Juan provide a picturesque setting along with convenient access to water sports, Old San Juan attractions and the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
Surrounded by two miles of scenic beachfront property, the upscale casino hotel is only 15 minutes from Old San Juan and just a few minutes from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary beach chairs and towels as well as the seaside trails and water sports of Isla Verde Beach. The property also offers a pool concierge, tennis courts, a fitness center and three pools, including an Olympic-size swimming pool and a luxury pool with a swim-up bar, a waterfall and whirlpools. All of the 382 guest rooms provide iHome docking stations, Wi-Fi connections, flat-screen televisions, a mini bar and upscale bath products. The luxury hotel also features a full-service spa, fragrant gardens, eight restaurants, nightly live entertainment, boutique shops and a 13,000-square-foot casino with blackjack, craps, mini baccarat, roulette and slots.
El San Juan Hotel & Casino
6063 Isla Verde Ave.
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
888-579-2632
elsanjuanhotel.com
The upscale resort is set amid eight acres of beachfront Isla Verde property, less than 15 minutes from San Juan. The property offers a 24-hour casino, a 12,000-square-foot spa, tennis courts, a 11,840 square-foot ballroom, a 24-hour business center and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The oceanfront pool is equipped with lounge chairs, pavilions, cabanas, towels and a Jacuzzi. Guests may also enjoy complimentary use of rafts and snorkel equipment. All of the 416 non-smoking rooms provide luxury Italian linens, flat-screen cable television, coffee and tea making facilities with gourmet supplies, high-speed Internet access, a refreshment bar and marble bathrooms with deluxe bath amenities. On-site dining options include the upscale Italian cuisine served in Il Mulino New York, the casual beachfront Ocean Bar and Grill as well as the classic American steakhouse, BLT Steak. Children between the ages of five and 12 are welcome to enroll in the supervised kids program and babysitting services can be arranged upon request.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
6961 Ave. of the Governors
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
787-253-1700
ritzcarlton.com
Situated between historic Old San Juan and Condado, the luxury hotel features a secluded beach as well as a world-class spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children's programs and a bird sanctuary. Surrounded by 17 acres of tropical gardens on an exclusive peninsula, the resort offers 646 guest rooms and suites as well as 264 villas. All of the accommodations provide high-speed Internet access, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, an executive desk, cable television, deluxe bath products and panoramic ocean or garden views. Guests are welcome to relax in secluded beachfront hammocks, lounge under complimentary beach umbrellas, swim in the oceanfront pools or relax in one of the whirlpools. Snorkeling equipment, rafts and bicycles are available for a small rental fee. Several dining options are available on the property, including the swim-up eatery, the Atlantico Pool Bar and Grill, International cuisine served in the Palmeras Restaurant, the traditional Italian dishes of the Rotisserie Il Giardino or cocktails, nightly live entertainment and dancing offered in the Oasis Bar. The hotel is only 15 minutes from Luis Munoz International Airport in San Juan.
Caribe Hilton
Los Rosales Street
San Geronimo Grounds
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
787-721-0303
hiltoncaribbean.com
