San Juan
Perched romantically between two forts, this 27-room hotel will make you feel as if you’ve wandered into the home of a retired, and very successful,…
Must-see hotels in Puerto Rico
El Yunque & East Coast
Sitting on the long sweep of Playa Lucía, the Parador Palmas de Lucía is an aging but comfortable place to stay. Rooms are dated but have good beds and…
El Yunque & East Coast
A pebble's throw from the ocean, this simple, family-run hotel comes with its own small swimming pool and strip of beach, with a pool table and wide…
San Juan
With an enviable beachside location, this whitewashed guesthouse is quiet, intimate and unmistakably Caribbean. There’s no pool, but there is a good…
Vieques
Five airy apartments are housed in a three-story building on a rise above Esperanza’s beachside strip. Units are simply decorated but all have comfortable…
Vieques
Set in a whitewashed three-story building that resembles an old plantation house, 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments and the one-bedroom cabana come with…
San Juan
This old-school inn is one of the best budget deals on the beach. Rooms may be dated but they're spotlessly clean with good beds, strong air-con and…
Vieques
Esperanza’s original budget guesthouse and restaurant and its five rooms have a casual nautical feel. Rooms have air-con and screened-in private terrace…
San Juan
The 24 rooms in this boutique hotel are set in two 18th-century buildings combined into one. Most have gorgeous talavera tile floors, impressive high…
El Yunque & East Coast
Like its sister paradors, Costa del Mar fits the midrange bracket. It's distinguished by its position on a grassy bluff overlooking the ocean and by its…
San Juan
Within striking distance of Ocean Park’s restaurants and beaches, this comfortable guesthouse makes you feel like you’re part of the neighborhood. Its 11…
San Juan
Steps from the beach, this restored villa-turned-hotel offers eclectic decor (from toucans to Buddhas), neutral-toned rooms with rattan furnishings (some…
El Yunque & East Coast
Set on a hill above the bay, the four bright rooms come with comfortable beds and colorful decor. The Puerto Rican and Californian hosts serve a tasty…
Culebra
Unashamedly turquoise and pink, unfussy Villa Fulladoza offers seven, spacious fan-cooled studio apartments with ocean breezes, right on Ensenada Honda…
San Juan
A decent, central option with 15 smart rooms, some with French balcony; interior rooms have no windows. The owners operate the jewelry store below, which…
El Yunque & East Coast
One of Tropical Inn's paradors, the 52 colorful cabins have a retro vibe, but it boasts an infinity pool and a spacious restaurant and bar serving up…
Vieques
This Spanish-style charmer boasts a tranquil roof deck and pleasant bougainvillea-fringed front veranda. Set in a quiet residential area a few minutes’…
Vieques
Set just off of Esperanza's main drag, rooms at this longtime guesthouse may lack design flair, but they're comfortable and spotlessly clean. There's a…
Puerto Rico
Located on the popular Playa Buyé beach north of Boquerón, this clean and basic operation has 16 recently rebuilt cinder-block-and-tile cabins on the…
El Yunque
High in the rainforest, the suites have distant views over the Atlantic from picture windows or balconies, and all have a loft – perfect if you're…
El Yunque & East Coast
Nine, straightforward, tidy apartments, each with space for four adults and a child. They come with kitchen, TV, fan in the living room and air-con in the…
San Juan
This boho hotel is one of Old San Juan's best bargains, with boutique-style rooms kitted out with chic furnishings and eye-catching contemporary art, with…
Vieques
Sitting on a big grassy lot surrounded by trees and tropical flowers, spotless modern apartments come with fully equipped kitchens spread over two large…
San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel
San Juan
Light, bright and minimalist, this trendy boutique has elevators that sport glassed-in waterfalls and hallways with black lights and neon signage. The…
Ponce & South Coast
Just across from the church, this two-story hotel with 63 bedrooms is a longtime favorite of tour groups. The neat external looks continue inside with…
North Coast
This hit-or-miss hotel garners mixed reviews. Rooms are modern and common areas colorful, though the whole setup is similar to a quality highway hotel in…
Puerto Rico
If you want luxury, you’ve come to the right place – the catch is you’re several decades too late. Hidden under the cobwebs of this lackluster spot is the…
Vieques
On a hill high above the town, this long-standing family-run guesthouse is a 15-minute hike from the ferry dock. The garden is lush, horses roam freely in…
Culebra
Four, family-run apartments with well-equipped kitchenette (studios have little more than a hot plate and minifridge). Service is friendly and the owner's…
