Frommer's Review
Thanks to rivers of money poured into its radical renovation, this deluxe hotel is one of the most up-to-date spa and convention hotels in San Juan. Because of an unusual configuration of natural barriers and legal maneuverings, the hotel has the only private beach on the island (and the only garden incorporating an antique naval installation: the semi-ruined colonial Fort San Gerónimo). Because this beachfront hotel was the first Hilton ever built outside the U.S. mainland (in 1949), the chain considers it its most historic property. The Caribe's size (17 acres/6.8 hectares of parks and gardens) and sprawling facilities often attract conventions and tour groups. Only the Condado Plaza and the El San Juan rival it for nonstop activity.
Rooms have been radically upgraded. Variations in price are related to the views outside and the amenities within. Each room has a larger-than-expected bathroom with a tub/shower combo as well as comfortable, tropical-inspired furniture. In the Caribe Terrace Bar, you can order the bartender's celebrated piña colada, which was once enjoyed by movie legends Joan Crawford and Errol Flynn. An oceanfront spa and fitness center is the only beachside spa in Puerto Rico. It features such tantalizing delights as couples massages, body wraps, hydrotherapy tub treatments, and soothing cucumber sun therapies.
The best place to stay here is in one of the 158 new luxury villas with more than 1,500 square feet (139 sq. m) of space, all part of the Condado Lagoon Villas. Up for grabs are studios or one- or two-bedroom luxury accommodations, each with spectacular views of the Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Each comes with a kitchen, private balcony, and a marble bathroom with Jacuzzi. Winter rates are $335 in a studio for two, rising to $445 in a one-bedroom suite, and topping at $545 in a two-bedroom suite. Off-season rates are $285 studio, $395 one-bedroom suite, and $495 two-bedroom suite. All the services of the Caribe Hilton?s main hotel are provided to guests of the villas.
Facilities:
6 restaurants; 3 bars; outdoor pool; 3 tennis courts; health club; spa; playground; business center (6am-3am); limited room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
