Ponce
The 153-room Hilton stands within a gated area 6km south of town, near the La Guancha boardwalk. It’s Ponce's most deluxe option, with well-manicured…
Must-see hotels in Puerto Rico
Rincón
Sandwiched between Rincón’s upscale southern resorts lies this unpretentious guesthouse in a residential neighborhood just off Hwy 115. The Coconut’s best…
Rincón
The social cornerstone of Sandy Beach, this guesthouse has a lively (and noisy) bar and restaurant, rooms that are outfitted like small apartments, and…
North Coast
A classic Caribbean-style beach hotel situated on a tempestuous stretch of sand popularly regarded by aficionados as being surfer heaven. The Ocean Front…
North Coast
A charming stop on any karst-country driving or cycling tour, TJ Ranch is a little-known Eden that's the best place to stay in the entire region. It…
Rincón
Large, oh-so-quiet isolated apartments away from the downtown clamor, this gaggle of beach-abutting cottages are self-contained units with well-stocked…
Dos Angeles del Mar Guesthouse
Rincón
The hardworking hosts at the award-winning Dos Angeles del Mar strive to make your stay as wonderful as it could be. There are five immaculate rooms in a…
Rincón
Claiming the middle ground between high quality and high quirk, the Lazy Parrot is a venerable inn crammed with all kinds of parrots – real ones, carved…
North Coast
A gaggle of brightly painted beach huts lie scattered like bucolic homesteads along an attractive beach where offshore coral islets create bathing lagoons…
Courtyard by Marriot Aguadilla
Aguadilla
It's only worth staying here if flight arrivals/departures make other options inconvenient, but you could easily do worse in Aguadilla. It's an above…
San Juan
This SoFo hotel artfully mixes up old colonial and contemporary style. Five floors of rooms are decked out in vibrant fabrics and decorated with original…
Culebra
Once an auto-parts shop, this rambling hostel offers two spacious dorms (including one female-only) with good bunk beds and air-con. There's a simple…
Culebra
Famous Playa Flamenco is the only place you can legally camp in Culebra. Campsites are in five zones: A is closest to the food kiosks while E is closest…
Puerto Rico
A bit of a rabbit-hutch feel pervades the 60 generic rooms here, piled on top of each other over three crowded stories in a building that has seen better…
Wyndham Grand Río Mar Golf & Beach Resort
El Yunque & East Coast
A mammoth resort spreading over 500 oceanfront acres west of Luquillo, with 400 rooms and suites, two golf courses, myriad dining options including the…
Rincón
There’s nothing too fancy at this expansive complex, but it's the most reasonable of Rincón's actual hotels, and constant upkeep makes it a pleasant place…
Puerto Rico
This hotel-and-casino combo is the plushest option in town. Located off Hwy 2 north of town, this 140-unit property, with tennis courts and a pool, stands…
San Juan
A completely renovated 1930s Spanish revival home, Casa Isabel has six cozy but contemporary rooms, all with private bathroom. Guests share several common…
Rincón
Here it is – the cheapest accommodation in the west shy of camping or sleeping on the beach. This is a slightly dim, but perfectly clean, little place…
San Juan
Opened in 1949, this iconic resort – the birthplace of the piña colada – has played host to numerous celebrities. Today its updated rooms are loaded with…
Vieques
Built from shipping containers, the two dorms (one female-only) at this convivial hostel have four bunks, each bed with a power strip and night-light…
El Yunque
On the forest's wild southern slopes, eco-conscious Casa Cubuy offers 11 simple rooms with five-star views, where you'll be lulled to sleep by a symphony…
San Juan
This architectural concrete beauty comes with ecofriendly features such as cross-breeze walls, solar panels and rainwater-collection bins. Units are…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort
North Coast
Close to town amid a phalanx of gated communities, the Embassy Suites has a Chi Chi Rodríguez–designed golf course, business center, gym, tennis courts…
Puerto Rico
A step up from usual student digs, the Universidad Interamericana offers adequate, clean accommodations for budget travelers. All rooms have private…
Howard Johnson Downtown Mayagüez
Puerto Rico
This mercifully central hotel was once a monastery but any piety has long been superseded by rampant commercialism: the hotel is firmly geared towards the…
Rincón
This modern resort with all the usual upscale touches is ensconced within beautifully landscaped grounds. Regular rooms go for less than $200 in summer,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
