Puerto Rico accommodation
Although many people's idea of Puerto Rico accommodation starts and ends with one of the big hotels, accommodation on the island ranges from small family-run guesthouses and hotels to massive all-inclusive spa resorts.
While the big hotels and resorts can make an ideal vacation for many people, those who are more adventurous want something different. Here we look at the different Puerto Rico accommodation options and what you can expect to find from them.
Small hotels and guesthouses
Wherever you look on the island you'll come across small hotels and guesthouses, many of them family run affairs. Although they don't offer the same kind of facilities as the big hotels, they can more than make up for in terms of service and comfort.
If you're planning on traveling the island then it's likely that you'll
stay in one of these places, but be warned - always book in advance to
ensure you have a bed for the night as they are very popular with both
tourists and Puerto Ricans.
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Mamacita's guesthouse on Culebra
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| Paradors in Puerto Rico Paradores offer great value accommodation, often in picturesque locations. Here you can mix with the locals and get to know Puerto Rico's traditional cuisine. |
International hotels
At the other end of the spectrum of Puerto Rico accommodation are the
big hotels owned by the international hotel groups. The hotels in Isla
Verde fall into this category.
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Hotels
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Hotels in San Juan
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Isla Verde
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Wyndham Hotels
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Normandie Hotel
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Ponce Hotels
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Ponce Hilton
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House rental
One option for Puerto Rico accommodation that is often overlooked is house rental. Often surprisingly well priced, house rental allows you much more freedom that staying in a hotel, although you'll need to stock up on groceries yourself and you have to provide your own room service and cleaning.
One feature of many houses in Puerto Rico is that they don't have glass
in the windows. Because of the heat and humidity, many houses have bug
screens and storm shutters - the latter particularly useful during hurricane
season (June-November).
House rental
All-inclusive resorts
All-inclusive resorts are an ideal Puerto Rico accommodation option for those who are looking to enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle without the drawback of traveling the island and seeking it out. It's like all the best bits of Puerto Rico are brought to you.
While not for everybody, the resorts do allow you to enjoy your vacation
without having to worry about any of the details of normal day-to-day
life.
All-inclusive resorts
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