Puerto Rico's comeback following Hurricane Maria in 2017 has been nothing short of outstanding. The island has already received over 4 million visitors this year and is on track to attain a record-breaking 2019. Puerto Rico's year-to-date tourism data shows both revenue and passenger arrivals are at all time highs, making the bounce back from Hurricane Maria's devastation a huge success.
In anticipation of a record-breaking year of tourism and with lodging demands at an all-time highs, Puerto Rico continues to expanding their hotel offerings with a huge range of soon to open hot new hotels (and a few re-openings) aimed to appeal to a range of budgets and diverse traveller preferences. Some of note include the following:
Nestled between vibrant San Juan and the majestic El Yunque rainforest, The Resort at Coco Beach inRio Grandereopened this past August in what was formerly know as the Gran Melia Puerto Rico Hotel. Although the transformed hotel was rebranded into a Hyatt Regency resort, the destination continues to be completely family friendly. The hotel itself is situated in a gated community and guests have 578 rooms and 93 upgraded suites to choose from, each with balconies or terraces offering garden, pool or ocean views. Further, guests can also take advantage of the two Tom Kite-designed golf courses on property as well as a spa, three swimming pools - including a lagoon pool - and five locally inspired dining destinations.
Opening soon in the coastal town of Guánica, Dreams Resort & Spa Puerto Rico is the ideal place to stay for adventurous groups looking for an unforgettable getaway. The hotel features 250 luxuriously equipped guest rooms, and is conveniently located 73 miles southwest of the Island's capital of San Juan. The stunning new resort is also minutes from GuánicaDry Forest, a UNESCO-designated world biosphere reserve which is home to a variety of exotic birds, limestone caves, and secluded beaches. Further, for those travellers who are snorkelling and diving enthusiasts, the hotel is situated offshore Gilligan's Island, a unique and pristine coastal destination that offers incredible diving.
For those coming to Puerto Rico on business or are looking to stay and experience Puerto Rico's capital city of San Juan, ALOFT Hotel at the Convention Centre at District San Juan is set to open in early 2020. Located in the heart of the Caribbean's most vibrant new entertainment centre, this ALOFT Hotel will offer 175 loft-like guest rooms and feature a rooftop infinity pool, a 1152 square-foot fitness centre and a range of open spaces which encapsulate the fun and festive atmosphere of District San Juan. The hotel promises to inject the local scene with a new sense of style, a buzzing social atmosphere and provide a personable experience at competitive rates for a new generation of travellers.
Following major renovation works, El Conquistador Waldorf Astoria, Puerto Rico's intimate tropical hideaway, is set to reopen in May of 2020. The revitalized stylish and modern resort not only boasts its own private 100-acre island (perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkelling) but also offers an eucalyptus steam room at the spa, 23 restaurants, cafes and bars offering both international fine fare and regional flavours. Further, in addition to guest rooms at the El Conquistador resort, guests can choose from secluded one, two or three-bedroom casitas in Las Casitas Villas. All casitas boast spacious rooms with ocean or tropical garden views, as well as private dining and living rooms, personalized grocery services and butler services.
The highly anticipated Four Seasons, Cayo Largo is set to open on 610 acres of beach-front property on the north east coast of Puerto Rico in late 2020. The Four Seasons Cayo Largo will offer guests five-star luxury in a lush tropical garden setting. The hotel itself will boast 136 villa-style guest rooms, with more than half of all rooms and suites featuring private plunge pools. The complex is said to include multiple swimming pools, a five-star spa and fitness centre, a kids-and-teen centre for families and numerous dining options and retail spaces set around its own intimate market square.
Zafira St Clair, Vieques, a luxury timeshare property in the heart of the Esperanza region is set to open in late 2020 and will offer guests 118 suites and villas to choose from, each with panoramic views of soft white sand, turquoise waters and lush landscapes dotted with palm trees. Features of the hotel are set to include infinity pools, exquisite dining options, a spa and its very own night club. Further, there is plenty for guests to explore around the island, which is located six miles southeast of the Puerto Rico mainland. Known for its world-renowned beaches and the world's brightest bioluminescent bay, Vieques is a pristine wildlife refuge and one of Puerto Rico's best kept secrets.
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