Are there any all-inclusive resorts in San Juan, Puerto Rico?
Unlike other Caribbean destinations, Puerto Rico does not currently have traditional all-inclusive resorts, where unlimited food, beverages and activities are included in one set price.
However, several resorts in and around San Juan can provide an “all-inclusive” experience thanks to multiple on-site restaurants, bars and activities. In some cases, guests can purchase optional food and beverage packages or meal plans to mimic the carefree feeling of an all-inclusive vacation.
If you're looking for an all-inclusive stay on the Island of Enchantment, these properties should be on your list.
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This sprawling beachfront property is just minutes from Old San Juan and comprises 388 guest rooms, suites and villas.
Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted by a chandelier with 7,000 crystals, an iconic fixture since the hotel opened in 1958. Although part of a post-Hurricane Maria renovation included a contemporary and beachy update of the furnishings, the hotel still retains its classic vibe.
Airy accommodations span from 445-square-foot guest rooms to the plush 2,051-square-foot presidential suite. Guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek granite bathrooms and two complimentary refillable water bottles (water stations are located throughout the resort). Suite amenities include terraces, private whirlpools and a separate parlor. Villa stays include free breakfast, and guests enjoy access to the Well & Being Spa pool via private balconies.
With four expansive pools (with private cabanas), five restaurants, five bars and a luxurious spa and well-equipped fitness center, you won’t have to go far for just about anything you might need.
The hotel’s three-level fitness center boasts massive windows with spectacular views that can help distract you from your grueling cardio set. Reward yourself with a Blue Eucalyptus massage treatment, a must for keeping postworkout aches at bay.
Guests can take advantage of other included perks like daily tropical cocktail classes, one fitness class per guest per stay and the use of bicycles and paddleboarding equipment.
To create a more all-inclusive component to their stay, guests can add dining (like daily breakfast) to their booking or prebook reservations for the on-site restaurants. The hotel is part of the Accor family, so Accor Live Limitless members can receive additional perks like a $25 spa credit, an internet upgrade and discounts in the hotel’s shops.
Rates at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel start at $352 per night.
When we say there’s something for everyone here, we mean it. All of the 513 rooms and 14 suites at this property feature a private balcony with ocean or city views. A third of the rooms are adjoining — ideal for families and larger groups traveling together. Spacious Cabana rooms are also a good bet for your brood. All accommodations come with minifridges, bathrobes, coffee makers and large flat-screen TVs, among other amenities.
Guests have full access to many activities and classes like poolside yoga, salsa and merengue lessons, volleyball, beach tennis and pickleball courts. Bicycles are also on hand for guest use.
On-property lures like heated pools, a waterslide and a swim-up pool bar are popular with guests. Dining options are plentiful — savor scratch-made wood-fire pizzas at Terrazzo, tuck into Nikkei cuisine featuring fresh sashimi and ceviches at Sakana and enjoy traditional mofongo and sweeping ocean views at Cosecha. There’s also Cafe Mercado (coffee and local pastries), A La Carte (international fare), Azure Lounge (light bites and craft cocktails) and the pool bar (casual food and signature drinks).
The resort is conveniently situated in the Condado neighborhood, one of San Juan’s most walkable areas, so you’ll have many restaurant and shopping options if you venture beyond the resort.
To mirror an all-inclusive resort experience, the resort offers various packages that can include daily breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Rates at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino start at $390 or 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Hilton’s first property outside the U.S. mainland, Caribe Hilton, has been an icon in Puerto Rico since it opened in 1949. The storied property has hosted celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and is reportedly the birthplace of the pina colada.
There’s plenty of room to spread out here. The 652-key property sits on 17 beachfront acres with lush gardens, several pools and a secluded beach. All guest rooms and suites feature a balcony so that guests can enjoy the scenery.
Caribe Hilton offers an almost all-inclusive experience thanks to its nine restaurants, on-site Zen Spa Oceano, a fitness center, a massive ocean-front pool complex and beach dotted with private cabanas.
The dining scene ranges from poolside Bagua Swim-Up Bar & Grill for light, casual fare and unbroken ocean views to the island’s Morton’s outpost for signature steaks and an extensive wine selection. Sample various takes on the pina colada, including the original made with rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream, where it was invented in 1954, Caribar. The concoction pairs perfectly with Puerto Rican dishes like guava pork or chicken chicharron.
For an all-inclusive-style add-on, book a “Breakfast Included” package for daily breakfast during the length of your stay.
Breakfast Included package at Caribe Hilton from $275 or 65,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Conveniently situated within a few minutes' walk from the bustling Distrito T-Mobile, Puerto Rico’s premier entertainment complex, Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino is ideal for travelers who want to be in the middle of the action.
A $10 million glow-up of its 503 rooms and suites was completed in late 2020. A subtle palette of grays and blues replaced the hotel’s original orange and yellow color scheme. Spacious rooms have modern furnishings and feature marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light. The top floor also received a refresh and now features an infinity pool that overlooks Old San Juan and San Juan Bay.
Sheraton has five restaurants to enjoy. Whether you want to try Asian fusion flavors at Mutuo Sabor Nikkei or indulge in an upscale churrascaria experience at Texas de Brazil, you won’t go to bed hungry.
The property is also home to the island’s largest casino. Open 24/7, you can test your luck any time of the day or night.
The varied on-site dining options, a well-equipped fitness center, daily complimentary yoga classes, and a $35 food and beverage credit help create a more all-inclusive stay. Guests can also access the hotel’s free shuttle service to Escambron Beach and Old San Juan.
Rates at Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino start at $269 or 37,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points per night.
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All-inclusive resorts near San Juan
While not in the heart of San Juan, this property is close enough to the metro area to warrant a spot on our list.
Just about 22 miles from San Juan on Puerto Rico’s northeastern coast, Rio Grande is home to arguably one of the island’s best resorts. Outdoor lovers will appreciate St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort’s prime location between Espiritu Sando River State Reserve and El Yunque National Forest.
The resort’s airy and modern public spaces open onto 483 oceanfront acres, where a seemingly endless list of activities awaits guests. Among them are an inviting oceanside swimming pool, the sublime Iridium Spa, a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course and three highly touted restaurants. You're in luck if your stay coincides with sea turtle hatching season (April through July). The resort’s beach is a designated nesting site.
Choose from 139 luxurious rooms and suites outfitted with marble spa bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs, custom furniture and ridiculously comfortable pillow-top beds dressed in Frette linens.
Bahia Beach doesn’t currently offer specific food and beverage package add-ons. However, the $99 resort fee includes a plethora of offerings like welcome cocktails and Wi-Fi, as well as bikes to use, hard and clay tennis courts, kayaks, an inflatable water course and driving range access.
Rates at St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort start at $870 or 88,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Related: Caribbean comeback: A review of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico
Paradores
While the larger resorts and hotels in Puerto Rico may not fall in the “all-inclusive” category, the island’s selection of paradores, a network of locally-run inns and small hotels, offer perks that make a stay easy and affordable.
The government’s Paradores Puertorriquenos program was established in 1973 by the Puerto Rico Tourism Board. Some paradores offer an all-inclusive stay on a smaller scale than you’d find at a resort with a bar and restaurant featuring Puerto Rican cuisine.
All of the hotels in the network are outside San Juan. Here are some worth considering.
This 44-key boutique hotel is near the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Puerto Rico. The resort features a pool, basketball court, sand volleyball court and exclusive access to Combate Beach. A buffet-style breakfast can be added daily for $16 per adult.
Rates at Combate Beach Resort start around $119 per night.
Environmentally conscious travelers will appreciate Turtle Bay Inn, a relaxed retreat in a residential area. Nearly 90% of the 13-room property’s energy has been solar-produced since 2011. Your stay will also include daily breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking. While not included in the rate, guests can order refreshing drinks like housemade sangria from the hotel's small bar after going on an excursion to Isla Mata La Gata or kayaking in La Parguera, one of Puerto Rico's three bioluminescent bays.
Rates at Turtle Bay Inn start at $165, with breakfast included.
Tropical Inns Puerto Rico offers “the only all-inclusive hotel in Puerto Rico,” with offers available at its Parador MaunaCaribe property. In the beachfront town of Maunabo on Puerto Rico's southeast edge, the hotel has a restaurant serving traditional Puerto Rican cuisine and a bright blue swimming pool the same color as the Caribbean Sea.
Rates for the All Inclusive Family package at Tropical Inns Puerto Rico start at $419 for a two-night stay, with all meals and nonalcoholic drinks included.
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