Which of the best luxury hotels in Puerto Rico are part of the Hilton group? All but one Hilton in Puerto Rico are in San Juan and they include Caribe Hilton, Condado Plaza Hilton, Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, and San Juan Hotel & Casino.
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island packed full of nature. Explore rainforests, coral reefs, and beautiful bays. San Juan is renowned for its historic walled center, museums, and casinos, but once you leave the city, you can hike through tropical rainforests and dive among coral reefs off Mona Island, home of sunken Spanish galleons. On a moonless night, tour the phosphorescent bays at Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve or Vieques’ Mosquito Bay, where tiny organisms illuminate the waters.
As a major hub for small planes to the rest of the islands, many travelers know more about the San Juan airport than the adventures awaiting on this beautiful island a thousand miles southeast of Miami, FL. Puerto Rico is almost the 51st state, as it is under the U.S. customs jurisdiction but retains local government and populace proud of its autonomy. Puerto Rico runs on the U.S. dollar and English is widely spoken, plus many U.S. mobile phone carriers offer service without extra fees so a vacation here can be a home away from home.
1. Caribe Hilton
Admire ocean and tropical garden views from Caribe Hilton, one of the most famous hotels in Puerto Rico. Set on a secluded peninsula with 17 acres of lush foliage, this San Juan resort is situated between historic Old San Juan and the culturally rich Condado area of San Juan. With no passport required for U.S. citizens, Caribe Hilton is an easy Caribbean getaway.
Celebrating 70 years and extensive restoration after a 15-month closure, you can enjoy a secluded beach, pools, tennis courts, spa & hammock garden, nine restaurants, and bars, including Caribar and Morton’s The Steakhouse and there’s a Conference Center. Usefully, the hotel is also located adjacent to Paseo Caribe with dining, shopping & entertainment.
This is a complete resort hotel in Puerto Rico’s historic capital, with beautiful pools, a private beach, tennis courts, tropical gardens, the Zen Spa Oceano, and a swim-up bar, among others.
2. The Condado Plaza Hilton
The Condado Plaza Hilton has a breathtaking oceanfront location near Old San Juan. In fact, it’s the only hotel in San Juan overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Condado Lagoon.
The Condado Plaza Hilton offers direct beach access from an excellent location on Ashford Avenue. It has four pools and the only saltwater pool in San Juan. The pool grounds are nice, with plenty of staff serving drinks and food and good towel service. There’s a very small public beach which is adjacent to the larger pool, but it can be crowded. From here you can go kayaking, paddling, underwater reef snorkeling. It’s worth noting that there’s no executive club lounge at this hotel.
3. Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort offers a beachside location with a view of the Caribbean sea and yet is only 10 minutes from Mercedita Airport and 5 minutes from downtown Ponce. The hotel has elegant rooms and suites, and first-class dining and facilities for business, relaxation, and recreation. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is just 90 minutes from this resort.
4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort offers over 150 spacious two-room suites with ocean or mountain views from your balcony. All suites have internet access, refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, and two televisions and the whole resort, complete with freeform pools is located directly on a sandy beach.
Choose between delicious meals at the Blue Seahorse Pool Bar & Grill and Paradise Café or enjoy room service. Start your day with a custom omelet from the complimentary made-to-order breakfast. Unwind at the complimentary Evening Reception, with light snacks and beverages. Stop by the E’terie for food to go like pastries, sandwiches, or that afternoon cup of mocha.
5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino is located in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico. This all-suite hotel is located in the Carolina area of San Juan, just two blocks from Isla Verde Beach, and features a tropical free-form outdoor pool and a waterfall surrounded by lush foliage.
The spacious two-room suites have a private bedroom and separate living room with a dining and work area. The living room features a refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, a sofa bed, and a TV in every room.
Embassy Suites San Juan offers great value with a free made-to-order breakfast each morning and complimentary Evening Reception. Meet with friends and enjoy a relaxing coffee in the tropical atrium. Arrange a tour of nearby Old San Juan or spend the day relaxing with a spa service. In the evenings, sip cocktails at the Oasis Casino and Lounge with live entertainment on weekends.
6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan is located in the popular Condado area of Puerto Rico’s capital city. This modern, full-service hotel offers a wonderful balance of relaxed comfort and warm hospitality conveyed by a signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie on arrival.
Stay within walking distance of sandy Puerto Rico beaches and casinos. The hotel’s location is ideal, just three miles from the historic district of Old San Juan and only five miles from San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Martin International Airport (SJU).
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