Must-see hotels in Puerto Rico

  • Hix Island House

    Vieques

    This hilltop ecoretreat takes its design cue from the elements, with 18 loft-style rooms spread over four stark yet beautiful concrete casas. At off-the…

  • O:LV Fifty Five

    San Juan

    The all-suite, adults-only sibling to O:live, just around the corner, blends contemporary architecture and art-deco opulence. All plush velvet furniture…

  • Casa Flamboyant

    El Yunque

    Tucked in to the mountains with panoramic views over El Yunque, adults-only Casa Flamboyant makes the most of its spectacular setting. Three well…

  • O:live Boutique Hotel

    San Juan

    At this luxe, Mediterranean-inspired boutique, each of the 15 rooms is unique, showcasing talavera tiled floors, heavy wooden doors and eclectic objet d…

  • Casa Sol

    San Juan

    This charming, ecofriendly B&B is set in a beautifully restored 18th-century house in the heart of the old town. Rooms are spacious and thoughtfully…

  • Malecón House

    Vieques

    At the western end of the malecón, travertine floors, luxe fabrics and uncluttered modern rooms make this 13-room upscale boutique a stylish choice. Three…

  • Dreamcatcher

    San Juan

    This boho-chic B&B artfully mixes up retro and contemporary furniture, modern art and vintage knick-knacks, indoor and outdoor space. There are quiet…

  • St Regis Bahia Beach Resort

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Set on an expanse of icing-sugar sand and surrounded by tropical greenery, this sophisticated resort’s rooms and suites are spacious, bright and…

  • Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

    San Juan

    One of the city's most opulent hotels when it opened in 1919, this iconic grande dame overlooking the Atlantic has been lavishly restored and expanded…

  • Tres Sirenas

    Rincón

    A stone's throw from two of the bigger, more luxurious hotels, Rincón's best B&B is certainly one of Puerto Rico's finest. True indulgence beckons at this…

  • Hacienda Pomarrosa

    Central Mountains

    Crickets chirrup as you wake up cocooned within an expansive working coffee estate replete with bananas and breadfruit, and rimmed by the pines that lend…

  • Royal Isabela

    North Coast

    The Royal Isabela marries luxury with a strong environmental ethos, as good as anything on the island. The vision of Stanley and Charlie Pasarell has…

  • Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach

    North Coast

    There's some wealthy types coming to Dorado, clearly, because the dreamy 1000-sq-ft-average Ocean Reserve rooms, with walk-in wardrobes and private…

  • Mary Lee’s by the Sea

    Ponce & South Coast

    This charismatic guesthouse run by Mary Lee Alverez is one of the island's most isolated, idiosyncratic places to stay. It's set on a steep hillside…

  • Hacienda Margarita

    Central Mountains

    Its destruction on several occasions is testimony to this hotel's lofty but exposed location on a hill crest 1.5 miles northeast of Barranquitas. Guests…

  • La Jamaca

    Ponce & South Coast

    Ah, imagine. Jamacas (hammocks) swinging in a breezy location on a verdant hill above town, amid a courtyard replete with plenty of plants and a pool. La…

  • Hotel Bélgica

    Ponce

    Just off the southwest corner of Plaza Las Delicias, this traveler-favorite has a creaking colonial-era ambience, with 15ft ceilings, parquet floors and…

  • Finca Victoria

    Vieques

    Perched on a breezy hilltop, this rustic-luxe retreat is an antidote to city living. Choose from spacious suites, a cool casa, tree houses on stilts and…

  • Rainforest Inn

    El Yunque

    In a gated community on the borders of El Yunque, three villas come with stunning forest views and romantic touches such as a hanging bed or twin tubs…

  • Casa de Amistad

    Vieques

    Everything a great guesthouse should be: welcoming, comfortable, well located and well priced. Nine mid-century-meets-Caribbean rooms come with air-con,…

  • Dos Aguas

    El Yunque

    Tucked behind a gas station off Hwy 3 is an unexpected oasis of greenery, and a family home turned ultrastylish B&B among a forest of towering bamboo…

  • Villa Flamenco Beach

    Culebra

    Gentle waves lull you to sleep and you wake up to one of the best beaches on the planet just outside your window: this six-unit home-away-from-home is an…

  • Aleli Cottages

    Culebra

    Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Luis Peña Channel, 11 rustic cottages come with five-star views. Named after tropical birds, the smallest have a…

  • El Navegante de Culebra

    Culebra

    This central lodging has eight units, all airy and simply furnished with a distinct marine theme. Many have gorgeous bay views and a deck makes enjoying…

  • Villa Tropical

    North Coast

    Sea views hit you vividly from all sides at the impeccably designed Villa Tropical, where accommodations in huge, light, airy apartments will make you…

  • Blue Boy Inn

    Rincón

    This elegant little inn near the Black Eagle Marina is an excellent option with very private rooms. This isn’t a good place for families (it suggests no…

  • Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn

    El Yunque & East Coast

    The 17 ocean-facing rooms at this friendly, family-run hotel are simple but light, bright and comfortable. Ask for an upper-floor room with balcony…

  • Barefoot Travelers Rooms & Adventures

    El Yunque & East Coast

    At this homey three-room guesthouse your hosts really do walk around shoeless – when they’re not leading snorkeling and kayaking tours. Amenities include…

  • Villa Boheme

    Culebra

    This small whitewashed hotel sits right on the waterfront with lovely views from its expansive patio. The 11 rooms are simple but stylish, with bright…

  • Coral Princess Hotel

    San Juan

    This 25-room boutique hotel sits firmly in Condado’s midrange bracket but offers most of the amenities of a fancy resort – spacious rooms, flat-screen TVs…

  • San Sebastián Bed & Breakfast

    Central Mountains

    Exquisite breakfasts with feisty local coffee are prepared at this centrally located residence; it's one of Puerto Rico's few B&Bs. The five rooms are…

  • Ritz-Carlton San Juan

    San Juan

    Decked out in expensive marble and embellished with Alhambra-esque lions that line the path to the swimming pool, this is San Juan at its swankiest and is…

  • Hotel El Convento

    San Juan

    In a prime spot in Old San Juan, El Convento is a historic monument-turned-luxe boutique hotel. Built in 1651 as the New World’s first Carmelite convent,…

  • Hacienda Tamarindo

    Vieques

    Perched on a hilltop, this gorgeous 17-room guesthouse mixes a relaxed island vibe with lashings of style. Rooms come with tropical wood furnishings,…

  • El Blok

    Vieques

    This adults-only, industrial-chic boutique sits on the eastern end of Esperanza's main drag. Built from exposed cement, its stunning organic design is…

  • Blue Horizon Boutique Resort

    Vieques

    One of the island's few beachside resorts, the Blue Horizon has only 10 rooms, each harbored in separate bungalows on a stunning oceanside bluff. The…

  • Yuquiyú Treehouses

    El Yunque

    At this one-of-a-kind retreat, four handcrafted wooden tree houses are wrapped in jungle greenery. Here, rustic means comfortable beds, hot showers and…

  • Vieques Guesthouse

    Vieques

    This lovely, laid-back, bright-blue guesthouse is just a pebble's throw from the malecón. Rooms come with air-con, minifridge and microwave – two have…

  • Parguera Plaza Hotel

    Ponce & South Coast

    The 25 comfortable rooms at La Parguera’s best hotel are set back along wide, quiet corridors and decked out in blue and white maritime hues. Its other…