Puerto Rico Luxury Fact Sheet
Puerto Rico has always been known for its beautiful white beaches and vibrant nightlife, yet the Island
has even more to offer discerning travelers seeking an exceptional vacation. Between the Island’s
unique golf courses, lush spas and multi-culturally infused cuisine, Puerto Rico defines luxury.
Resorts:
Throughout the Island there are numerous resorts that match any personality perfectly. Each location is
unique and has qualities that separate it from others which range from an exciting nightlife, a gourmet
restaurant or a challenging golf course. There’s a luxurious resort and perfect match for everyone in
Puerto Rico.
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
One of the newest locations on the Island, the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is an image of luxury. The
Spanish Revival architecture is reminiscent of the glamorous 1920s, the time in which it was first built.
The Vanderbilt’s suites consist of three bedrooms, an extravagant living area and impressive terrace
with sweeping panoramic views of the city and ocean. All suites include butler service available 24-hours
a day to cater to any guest request.
 Location: 1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
787-721-5500
El San Juan Resort & Casino, A Hilton Hotel
Located right in front of the pristine beaches of Isla Verde, San Juan Resort & Casino greets guests with
its contemporary design and dimly lit rooms. It is the perfect blend of tropical splendor and Old World
Sophistication.
 Location: 6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
787-791-1000
El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The El Conquistador is a large resort that provides guests with a number of activities and outstanding
facilities to keep active and entertained. From golf to snorkeling, this resort has a private beach, a worldclass spa and seven relaxing pools.
 Location: 1000 El Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo
787-863-1000
Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel
The Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, which caters only to guests aged 18 and
older, is a great location to unplug and enjoy the beauty of Puerto Rico.
Hidden on a secluded beach, the hotel promotes the art of relaxation and
disconnecting with no phones, televisions or radios in the guest rooms.
 Location: Apartado 1132, Route 429 Km. 3.0, Barrio Barrero, Rincón
800-633-1857
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The Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
The Dorado is a hidden retreat that features beautiful beachfront accommodations just steps from the
sea. Located in a natural environment, the Ritz Carlton Reserve offers three gourmet restaurants and a
poolside bar where guests can enjoy appetizers, al fresco lunches and refreshing drinks. It is one of only
three Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels in the world.
 Location: 100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado
787-626-1100
W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
The W Retreat & Spa stands out as a prime location for relaxation, fun and dining. Located eight miles
off the southeast coast of Puerto Rico on the island of Vieques, the resort is within a short drive of both
the fishing village of Esperanza and the Bahía de la Chiva beach. From private patios or balconies, guests
can view the Atlantic and nearby Culebra. The resort also features the restaurant Sorce, which boasts
ocean views and a selection of dishes influenced by Puerto Rican heritage.
 Location: State Road 200 Km. 3.2, Vieques
787-741-4100
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
For a glamorous San Juan getaway, travelers should consider The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, which pairs
dazzling nightlife with great restaurants and amazing suites. Visitors can take advantage of the exclusive
casino, the state-of-the-art Caribbean spa or dine at the hip Sushi Bar.
 Location: 6961 Gobernadores Avenue, Carolina
787-253-1700
Royal Isabela
The Royal Isabela is where luxury and nature maintain perfect balance. The property is
made up of casitas, or little houses. Each has an indoor and outdoor space and is situated
to best view the stunning ocean vistas with minimal impact to the environment. Guests
can retreat to their private pool, a luxurious amenity offered in the Casitas.
 Location: 396 Ave Noel Estrada, Isabela
787-609-5888
The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
The St. Regis Bahía Resort, Puerto Rico is on the property of a coconut plantation between a national
forest and the nearby ocean. Guests can relax at the spa, lounge by the pool, hike, try a water sport or
even take a cooking class. This location has numerous amenities and provides the beauty of Puerto Rico
as the backdrop.
 Location: State Road 187 Km. 4.2, Rio Grande
787-809-8000
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Golf Courses:
With more than 20 courses, Puerto Rico boasts some of the finest golf in the Caribbean. All locations are
guaranteed to be scenic and offer varying levels of difficulty.
Bahía Beach Resort and Golf Club
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., a world renowned golf course architect, the Bahía Beach Resort and
Golf Club features 18-holes, scenic lakes, impressive greens, ocean views and smooth fairways for
players at all levels. Audubon International certified the course as a Silver Signature Sanctuary.
 Location: State Road 187 Km. 4.2, Rio Grande
866-529-3996
Arthur Hills Golf Course
Arthur Hills Golf Course is located at the El Conquistador Resort. The 6,662-yard has a rolling layout with
dunes, water hazards and palmettos to challenge even the most advanced golf players. Another well
regarded feature of the course is the ten holes that lie within a network of winding lagoons.
 Location: 1000 El Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo
787-863-1000
Royal Isabela
This 18-hole golf course is on its way to being named in the “Worldwide
Top 100.” This private golf course is only open to residents of the Costa
Isabela community, members, villa and hotel guests.
 Location: 396 Ave Noel Estrada, Isabela
787-609-5888
Spas:
Surround by a tropical paradise and equipped with the most advanced facilities, staff, and services,
Puerto Rico’s spas treat guests to experiences found nowhere else. From facials to full body massages,
the spas on the Island are certain to make travelers feel pampered and refreshed.
Dorado Beach Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Discover the art of relaxing at the Dorado Beach Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve which offers the ultimate
relaxation through personalized treatments. The spa sanctuary sits on five acres filled with lush natural
landscaping and a pineapple garden. Guests are truly emerged in the beautiful natural surroundings
with outdoor showers, plunge pools and two treehouse treatment rooms.
 Location: 100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado, PR 00646
787-626-1100
Waldorf Astoria Spa at El Conqistador Resort
At this luxurious branch of the El Conquistador guests receive customized spa and wellness services
designed to help restore and strengthen energy and physical health. The spa features treatments the
whole family can partake in. Parents can receive in traditional spa treatments while their children enjoy
treatments specifically designed for them, including the “My Time,” a 25 minute massage, and “I Am
Glowing,” a mini-version of the resort’s coconut sugar scrub.
 Location: 1000 El Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo
787-863-1000
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Remède Spa at the St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
Reméde offers an exclusive selection of treatments designed with indigenous and cultural influence
using organic native ingredients such as coconut and sugar cane. In the tradition of “Fiestas Patronales,”
each service is inspired by Puerto Rico’s Queen Loiza and celebrates the Island’s African, Taino Indian,
and Spanish heritage.
 Location: State Road 187 Km 4.2, Rio Grande
787-809-8000
Fine Dining:
Puerto Rican cuisine is a unique blend of flavors from many different cultures including Spanish, Cuban,
Mexican, African and American – and the only way to get authentic Puerto Rican cuisine is directly from
the source.
Santaella
Santaella is mere steps from Santurce’s Famer’s Market,”La Placita.” Chef
Santaella celebrates the roots of the island by offering comida criolla,
dishes with influence from Spain, India and Africa. $$$
 Top Tastes: Baby octopus casserole with chorizo and chickpeas in
sherry is a unique and flavorful dish. For a twist on a favorite dish,
try the goat cheese quesadilla with honey and white truffle oil
served with fresh arugula.
 Location: 219 Calle Canals, Plaza del Mercado, Santurce, San Juan
787-725-1611
Cocina Abierta
Chef Martin Louzao is the culinary mastermind behind Concina Abierta. Chef Louzao has worked in
kitchens around the world, the influence of which is seen in his dishes. The restaurant creates a unique
atmosphere as the kitchen space is open; there are no walls between chef and customer. $$$
 Top Tastes: Mushrooms duxelle stuffed pacific salmon over a bed of beet and smoked corn
risotto topped with grated fresh tomatoes. Duck tacos with an orange-grape pico de gallo,
grilled corn and chipotle crema.
 Location: #58 Caribe Street, Condado, San Juan
787-946-1333
El Picoteo
Overlooking the open-air courtyard of Hotel El Convento, El Picoteo tempts its diners with a diverse
Spanish tapas menu. $$$
 Top Tastes: The paella is the top dish to try at El Picoteo which was voted the best on the
Island. An array of hot or cold tapas is available for tasting including, the empanadillas which
are turnovers with Spanish sausage, cheese, meat or lobster.
 Location: 100 Calle del Cristo, Hotel El Convento, Old San Juan
787-723-9202
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Laurel Kitchen | Art Bar
Located at the Puerto Rico Museum of Art, Laurel is a concept by Chef Mario Pagán. The “Nuevo Caribe
Cuisine” takes inspiration from all of the foods and flavors that the island provides. $$$
 Top Tastes: The Chilean sea bass served with yucca puree and a port wine and foie gras
reduction. Also, the lumchaine pasta mixed with veal cheeks, roasted yam and tomatoes.
 Location: 299 de Diego Avenue, Puerto Rico Museum of Art, Santurce, San Juan
787-522-6444
Pikayo
At Pikayo, Chef Wilo Benet brings together Eastern European, African and traditional Puerto Rican
flavors into what he calls nu + global mix cuisine. The creative culinary dishes have given this restaurant
international acclaim. $$$$
 Top Tastes: The cheese soufflé paired with guava sauce and the foie gras with ripe plantains
and black truffle honey are customer favorites.
 Location: 990 Avenida Ashford, The Condado Plaza Hilton, Condado, San Juan
787-721-6194
Shopping Attractions:
Puerto Rico is the true home for shopping in the Caribbean. With a vast variety of options, guests can
shop familiar names such as Armani, Gucci, Cartier and Louie Vuitton, and unique finds at local
boutiques and designers.
The Mall of San Juan
The Island’s newest and first upscale mall, The Mall of San Juan,
is the epitome of luxury and convenience, located just two miles
from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The commercial
resort offers two levels of world-class retailers, and features fine
dining and entertainment options. It is home to numerous stores
that cannot be found anywhere else in the Caribbean, including
Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
 Location: Puerto Rico 8, San Juan
787-759-6310
Plaza Las Americas
With more than 300 stores, Plaza Las Americas is the Caribbean’s largest indoor mall. The mall is often
referred to as “The Plaza” and is located in the neighborhood of Hato Rey.
 Location: 525 F.D. Roosevelt Ave. San Juan
787-767-5202
Condado
Puerto Rico’s luxury district, Condado, is a mecca for travelers seeking high-end brands, including
Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo. Guests can shop for unique fashion finds and art
at several boutiques. For a full list of shops in the area visit CondadoInsider.com.
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Old San Juan
Known to many taxi drivers as “the shopping street,” Calle del Cristo, near the streets of Fortaleza and
San Francisco, offers visitors a world of history in addition to designer outlets. Shoppers can snag local
trinkets and souvenirs, including exquisite handmade hammocks, colorful vejigante masks, wood-carved
santos (traditional wooden figurines representing saints) and wall-hanging reproductions of Old San
Juan buildings. Stores also carry panama hats, hand-rolled cigars and guayabera shirts.
Lisa Cappalli
Lisa Cappalli has a Hollywood boutique feel as it specializes in producing its own designers as well as
many from Puerto Rico. Every piece in the store is handmade, including the jeans. The store is located in
downtown Puerto Rico.
 Location: 206 O'Donnell Street, Ave José De Diego, San Juan
787-289-6565
David Antonio
David Antonio is a fashion designer born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico and has a boutique in San Juan. His
pieces are known for being free spirited and unique as he reinvents his clothing every season.
 Location: Calle Barboasa #1875, San Juan
787-728-6636
Stella Nolasco
Stella Nolasco is a fashion designer living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She founded her eponymous brand in
2001, which is known for its femininity, vibrant colors and prints, intricate detailing, exquisite lace and
fine tailoring. Her designs have graced many inspiring celebrity women including Beyoncé, Cote De
Pablo, Kelly Reilly and Leigh Lezark.
 Location: Cond. Plaza de Diego, 310 Ave. de Diego, Suite 101, Santurce, San Juan
787-723-2897
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