As someone who’s half-Puerto Rican and returns to the island with fresh eyes every time, I’ve come to find there are always new layers to uncover in Puerto Rico. One getaway might be about chasing waterfalls in the central highlands; the next, losing track of time at a moody beach bar in the west. And lately, the stays themselves have become part of the story.
While there are plenty of Airbnb options to choose from, Puerto Rico has also been home to a hotel renaissance. Alongside luxury properties with beach access, you’ll find stylish, soulful, and refreshingly local boutiques popping up in fishing villages and surf towns. Design-forward restorations are bringing new life to colonial buildings. Even longtime resorts are leaning into their roots, weaving in native plants, Puerto Rican art, and farm-sourced food. Tourism has steadily climbed in recent years, fueling a wave of creativity across the hospitality scene. Filled with adults-only and family-friendly properties alike, Puerto Rico is a passport-free (for US citizens if you have your Real ID), easy-to-reach, and endlessly adventure-filled vacation spot for everyone.
Whether you’re coming for the flavor, the flora, the still-wild coastlines, or just to sit and reset near the sea, there’s a beachfront resort, boutique hotel, or somewhere in between with your name on it. From city stays with poolside DJs to lush mountain sanctuaries, these are the best hotels in Puerto Rico for your next Caribbean check-in.
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How we choose the best hotels in Puerto Rico
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.