Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

5.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
On the beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, Turkish bath, body treatments
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, pay movies

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado, 00646-2000
  • Dorado Beach
    2 min walk
  • Dorado Beach East Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Balneario Manuel Morales
    11 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Beachfront

  • 940 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

East Beach Ocean Reserve

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Beachfront

  • 940 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beachfront (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Beachfront (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

East Beach Ground Suite, Ground Floor One Bedroom

  • 1700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Beachfront (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Beachfront

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

West Beach Rooftop Suite, One Bedroom

  • 1700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

West Beach Ocean Reserve, Two King Bedroom

  • 940 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

West Beach Rooftop Floor, Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

West Beach Ground Floor, Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

West Beach Plunge (Accessible upon request)

  • 940 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

East Beach Rooftop Suite, One Bedroom Suite

  • 1700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

West Beach Ground Suite, Ground Floor One Bedroom

  • 1700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

5-star resort in Higuillar
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

5 outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a complimentary water park are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Botanico has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary water park, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Signature - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Encanto Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Positivo Sand Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 33 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 50 to 150 for adults and USD 50 to 150 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Encanto Beach Club
  • Positivo Sand Bar
  • Signature

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Parasailing
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis lessons
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 22 2024 to November 11 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 163.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 50 to 150 for adults, and USD 50 to 150 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 33 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 213 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property, everything you could need to enjoy Puerto Rico. Loved it and the service was top notch, not to mention dining options! Perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

usama

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating!! l went for a birthday celebration and we were treated very well. Upgraded to a floor room when the original booked room was a balcony. Amazing views and calm scenery. Kayaking tour was fun!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clayton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing in all aspects!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall loved this resort. Beautiful people and property. Could have used a little more food options but otherwise amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

DIANA, Laredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Todo perfecto solo tienen problemas con ratas. Everything was perfect just they have problems with rats , if you are outside your room therw will be rats trying to eat your food outside your room but the service was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfeito
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paolo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. I enjoyed my stay. I wish there was a little more shopping on the premises.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with excellent service. We really enjoyed our treehouse dinner and omakase experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelica Oliveira Dos, FRANKLIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was amazing. the staff were great. they make sure we were welcome and happy threw the whole time. all our requests were made. have nothing but the best to say about them
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALICIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chukwuemeka

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh, Chatham

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
5 star experience all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023