Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton ReservevsNumero Uno Beach House
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is preferred by most writers compared to Numero Uno Guest House. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve comes in at #17 in San Juan with endorsements from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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 Planet
Top 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."
Numero Uno Beach House
1 Santa Ana Street, Ocean Park, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico
From $84/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Concierge
"Numero Uno, one of a handful of beachfront guesthouses in San Juan, feels like a stylish friend's beach house."
Fodor's
"Although the name refers to the hotel's address, Numero Uno is how many guests rate this small hotel."
Travel + Leisure
"All have cable TV and high-speed Internet access. But you'd be a fool to stay inside and miss the sunsets from the library's terrace." Full review
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Room No. 12 has the best ocean view.
Frommer's
"The best guesthouse in Ocean Park has plush, stylish guestrooms with snazzy oversized bathrooms, handsome public areas, and an excellent on-site restaurant and bar" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A whitewashed 1940s beachfront house has been turned into a chic boutique. Minimalist rooms come with stylish design details, smart TV and ceiling fan. There's a pool, a feet-in-the-sand bistro" Full review