Caribe Hilton
Resort hotel · San Juan
1 C. San Gerónimo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Highlights
Birthplace of the piña colada with lush gardens & pools
Birthplace of the piña colada with lush gardens & pools
"A historic San Juan institution credited as the birthplace of the piña colada, this tropical yet cosmopolitan 17-acre property blends lush gardens and multiple pools with direct beach access. Its lively bar scene—especially the famed Caribar—paired with hammock-lined palms and classic midcentury resort energy makes it an enduring, obligatory stop for visitors seeking both heritage and relaxed beachfront lounging." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set across 17 acres that touch some of the city's best beaches, this long-running luxury resort has been a glamorous home-away-from-home for stars since 1949. Recently renovated rooms favor calm Caribbean tones, and the sprawling grounds include nine different dining concepts, multiple swimming pools (including a swim-up bar) and ocean views from nearly every angle. The property also houses a bar celebrating the original recipe of the piña colada, served alongside a new tapas menu and panoramic ocean views." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Book the iconic Caribe Hilton — credited with creating the piña colada — to enjoy easy beach access close to the city’s main attractions." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The hotel whose Beachcomber Bar is credited with inventing the modern piña colada in 1954 (created by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero) and where that drink was later declared the island’s official cocktail in 1978; visitors are cautioned against slushy-machine imitators and are told the classic preparation uses coconut cream and fresh pineapple juice mixed with rum." - AFAR
"Opened in 1949, this was the first Hilton hotel outside of the mainland United States. Though a more raucous culture has been replaced by family-friendliness, the Caribe retains its glam-trop energy, attracting everyone from Gloria Swanson to Elizabeth Taylor to Johnny Depp over the years. Today, it’s the setting for San Juan’s latest comeback story, reopening after a 15-month closure following Hurricane Maria. At 652 rooms, it’s one of San Juan’s largest hotels, yet it feels more intimate than its capacity would suggest." - Kathleen Squires
