Caribe Hilton
Resort hotel · San Juan ·
Iconic resort, birthplace of piña colada, private beach access
Iconic resort, birthplace of piña colada, private beach access
"Opened in 1949 as the first Hilton outside the U.S. mainland, the Caribe Hilton still projects a glam-trop energy even as it has leaned into family-friendliness; over the years it has attracted celebrities from Gloria Swanson and Elizabeth Taylor to Johnny Depp. With 652 rooms it is one of San Juan’s largest hotels yet the property manages to feel intimate, and it played a notable role in the city's recovery narrative when it reopened after a 15-month closure following Hurricane Maria." - Jessica Chapel
"Often attributed to the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, the Piña Colada originated in Puerto Rico as a creamy expression of pineapple, coconut, and Puerto Rican rum that delivers quintessential Caribbean flavors any time, anywhere." - Dylan Ettinger
"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
"A family-friendly retreat among the island’s best beachfront hotels in San Juan." - Jessica Puckett, Charlie Hobbs
"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