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Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton ReservevsDreamcatcher by DW
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve ranks marginally better than The Dreamcatcher. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is ranked #17 in San Juan with approval from 4 sources such as 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."
Dreamcatcher by DW
Oyster Fodor's Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
2009 Calle Espana, Ocean Park, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico
From $343/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
OysterBudget
"The Dreamcatcher is an enchanting lower-middle-range hotel located in San Juan’s Ocean Park district." Full review
Fodor's "In the heart of Ocean Park the Dreamcatcher Guest House provides the escape you've been longing for." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Dream Catcher wows with its whimsical elegance: fine art and knick-knacks, luxurious linens and quirky wallpaper, designer furnishings and lazy hammocks, plants and sunlight everywhere, the outdoors brought in." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"High-end boho living at its best. Guests enjoy outdoor showers, quiet nooks for relaxing, common kitchens for socializing and a vegetarian restaurant serving some of the best breakfasts in town. " Full review
