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Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton ReservevsCoral Princess Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is the choice of most writers compared to Coral Princess Hotel. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 4 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Fodor's.
Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Fodor's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado 00646-2000, Puerto Rico
From $1,047/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Following a renovation, this resort's big draws include a restaurant from Fodor's Tastemaker Chef Jose Andres and an incredible setting along 3 miles of Puerto Rican coastline."
Gayot "Luxury re-imagined on a historic beachfront estate that once belonged to the Rockefellers."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"With a staff of personal embajadores ready to fulfill any request and a secluded stretch of swimmable beaches, it delivers on the brand’s vision of a hyper-luxurious boutique resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just west of San Juan is the sprawling Dorado Beach resort, which sits on 1,400 acres and has two pools, three golf courses, a water park, and a spa and fitness center"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There's some wealthy types coming to Dorado, clearly, because the dreamy 1000-sq-ft-average Ocean Reserve rooms, with walk-in wardrobes and private balconies, are the modest accommodation option at this, Puerto Rico's most lavish place to stay" Full review
Lonely Planet "Decked out in expensive marble and embellished with Alhambra-esque lions that line the path to the swimming pool, this is San Juan at its swankiest and is a favorite hangout of visiting celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You’ll find plenty of water sports, pools, sandy beaches, and activities like bike tours through endangered Pterocarpus wetlands...kids can learn Taíno arts and crafts "
Travel + Leisure "Known for its championship golf courses and the sanctuary-esque Spa Botánico with treehouse treatment rooms, it offers the bespoke luxury experience you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property."
Coral Princess Hotel
Star Service Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet
1159 Magdalena Street, Condado, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Considering the hotel's comfortable facilities and its proximity to Condado's fine dining, shopping, and beach, Coral Princess makes a good choice for those seeking an intimate escape." Full review
Fodor's "We love the attention to detail: fruit and cheese plates, jetted bathtubs, pillow-top beds, blackout shades, and even—shockingly—an affordable minibar." Full review
OysterBudget
"This boutique hotel feels more like a cozy bed & breakfast, with 28 rooms spread out in a colonial house (that includes an elevator)." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It offers all the luxuries of the fancy resorts but with enough intimacy and Latin flavor to remind you that you’re still in Puerto Rico." Full review
