Must-see hotels in Puerto Rico

  • Full Moon

    Ponce & South Coast

    Located across the harbor from the Marina de Salinas, the recently renamed Full Moon is Playa Salinas' best, most reasonable accommodation though it can…

  • El Hotelito

    El Yunque

    This serene, seven-room bolt-hole is fresh from a post-hurricane makeover. Once a private home, there's art, heirlooms and books in the welcoming common…

  • Casa Ensenada

    Culebra

    This pleasant guesthouse just north of town on the waterfront at Ensenada Honda is in a handy spot. Three cheerful units (accommodating two, five and six…

  • La Concha Resort

    San Juan

    Popular La Concha boasts spacious and serene white rooms with pops of color and ocean views. Add in its three pools (one adults-only), expansive indoor…

  • Combate Beach Hotel & Restaurant

    Puerto Rico

    El Combate's most popular hideout lies just off the beach about 500yd from all the development in town. Many of the 47 rooms have recently received a…

  • Parador Villas de Sotomayor

    Central Mountains

    This campus of small cabins along a rock river is the best spot in the area for families, with an on-site horseback-riding stable, bright swimming pool,…

  • Caño Tiburones Guest House

    North Coast

    Adorned with images of the coastal scenery around town, this peaceful, sunny yellow residence – converted from a turn-of-the-century building – in central…

  • Carole's Rainforest Villas

    El Yunque

    Simple living is the order of the day at Carole's Rainforest Villas. Swing in your own hammock, pluck bananas and mangoes from the trees, and revel in…

  • Club Seabourne

    Culebra

    This Caribbean-chic hotel offers relaxed luxury in a garden setting. Individual rooms and villas are tucked into a lush hillside, all with private balcony…

  • Turtle Bay Inn

    Ponce & South Coast

    This welcoming hotel has a slightly inconvenient location a few blocks away from the waterside action, but the 12 color-splashed rooms here are very…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Puerto Rico

    These 29 rooms are an affordable option in Mayagüez city center. Rooms are a bit basic, but retain some shabby-chic 'colonial' dignity. It's less than…

  • Playa de Cerro Gordo Campground

    North Coast

    There’s space for 95 tents on this popular government-run beach campsite west of Dorado. Lifeguards are present daily, and the food kiosks sell the usual…

  • Centro Vacacional Punta Guilarte

    Ponce & South Coast

    About 3km east of Arroyo, this well-maintained government facility has rustic cabins (sleeping six) and slightly more refined villas (read: hot water and…

  • Hotel Brandemar

    Ponce & South Coast

    Following a twisting road through a residential neighborhood just outside of town, you’ll come to the Brandemar, the town's only hotel. It has no-frills…

  • La Rosa Inglesa/English Rose Inn B&B

    Rincón

    High up in the hills, this quaint B&B meets a high standard of cleanliness and comes with the best breakfast in town (you can get cheaper rates without…

  • Cofresí Beach Hotel

    Puerto Rico

    This art-deco apartment hotel is a great option for self-catering families. Each unit is fully equipped with a microwave and TV, and its position in a…

  • Numero Uno Beach House

    San Juan

    A whitewashed 1940s beachfront house has been turned into a chic boutique. Minimalist rooms come with stylish design details, smart TV and ceiling fan…

  • Casa Verde Hotel

    Rincón

    With a desirable location near Sandy and Pools beaches, this much-loved small-scale hotel offers attractive rooms spread over three floors next to a pool…

  • Hotel Costa de Oro Inn

    Puerto Rico

    A tiny pool and spotless rooms make this little guesthouse the best value for miles around. Don't expect luxury, just adequate comfort and a countryside…

  • Casa Condado Hotel

    San Juan

    Casa Condado is a small hotel about two blocks from the beach. Rooms are spread out over three floors; there's no elevator so prepare to exercise a little…

  • Rincón Surf Hostel

    Rincón

    This hostel is a particularly tempting option for surfers and beachgoers, one block back from the beach on the northwestern side of Rincón. Clean dorms…

  • Hotel Joyuda Beach

    Puerto Rico

    Up the road from the Joyuda Plaza, this recently revamped hotel is actually on a narrow strand of beach. The 40 rooms are now studies in 21st-century…

  • Canyon Boutique Hotel

    Central Mountains

    And the prize for Puerto Rico's strangest combination of business ventures goes to… this slickly finished, super-modern cluster of rooms and apartments,…

  • Casa Grande Mountain Retreat

    North Coast

    Unfortunately Casa Grande suffered serious damage during Hurricane Maria and is under renovation. When it reopens guests can once again enjoy the stunning…

  • Parador Perichi’s

    Puerto Rico

    Close to Joyuda Plaza, Perichi’s is a decent place to unpack despite having probably seen better days. The 41 rooms boast air-con, and there's a large…

  • Posada Jayuya

    Central Mountains

    Right in the town center, this 27-room hotel is a basic set of digs, good for a night or two. A bit of a relic, it's more for those used to backcountry…

  • Caribe Hotel

    Ponce

    While it doesn't have much personality, the Caribe is abundant in pristine chain-hotel comforts including chirpy wi-fi, an exercise room, a games room and…

  • Nautilus Hotel

    Ponce & South Coast

    Just about the best deal in town, the Nautilus lies a tad east of the town center, and has 18 well-appointed modern rooms with tile floors and a nautical…

  • Ranger Station

    Central Mountains

    This place fields inquiries about all things related to the Bosque Estatal de Guilarte, but for information about actually staying in the cabins here you…

  • Sun Bay Campgrounds

    Vieques

    Pitch your tent on one of the prettiest beaches on Vieques. Sun Bay campsites have individual grills and 24-hour access to bathrooms. Nighttime security…

  • Las Casas de la Selva & Tropic Ventures

    Central Mountains

    This reserve is on the south slope of the Sierra de Cayey. Once a coffee plantation, it became a sustainable-growth tree farm 20 years ago and continues…

  • Hotel El Cafetal

    Ponce & South Coast

    Unfortunately, this bizarre-looking, somber place is your sole option here. The approach is a steep, twisting drive on a hill outside town overlooking the…

  • Meliá

    Ponce

    To the east of Plaza Las Delicias, this independent historical hotel isn't much to look at from the outside, but inside, you'll find a grand lobby. The…

  • Casa de Kathy

    Vieques

    This cheerful guesthouse has two apartments at the top of a hill, just a few minutes' walk from Esperanza's malecón. Both are wonderfully cozy and decked…

  • Tamarindo Estates

    Culebra

    The Tamarindo is Culebra to the core: rustic, isolated and with a lovely Caribbean vista over Cayo Luis Peña. Spread over 60 acres, the dozen apartments…

  • Hotel Lucía Beach

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This two-story hotel has 26 spacious rooms that open onto a small pool, a manicured lawn and, beyond that, popular Playa Lucía. Each has a minifridge,…

  • Posada La Hamaca

    Culebra

    Don't be fooled by the dingy facade, centrally located La Hamaca has 12 good and comfortable rooms with remodeled bathroom. All have microwave and fridge,…

  • Culebra Beach Villas

    Culebra

    This is the only accommodations complex on Playa Flamenco. There are 33 self-catering apartments with kitchens for two to eight people. Each villa is…

  • Fajardo Inn

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Perched on a hill overlooking Fajardo, this hotel exudes an unhurried ambience. It has comfortable, if somewhat dated, rooms, some have balconies with…