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Gran Meliá Puerto Rico

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • beautiful setting
  • lovely pool area
  • short walk to the beach

    Cons

  • parking spots are scarce
  • facade is blank and uninviting
  • though Wi-Fi is free in the lobby, in-room Internet is $14/day

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Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Review

This massive resort, on an enviable stretch of pristine coastline, has an open-air lobby with elegant floral displays that resemble a Japanese garden, and the swimming pool's columns call to mind ancient Greece. Although the mishmash of styles doesn't quite come together in a coherent way, the resort does a decent job of being all things to all people. The oversize suites, many of which have hot tubs, are spread among two-story bungalows, while the property's RedLevel suites add features such as an adults-only pool, private check-in/out, and complimentary breakfast. For diversion, a huge Yhi Spa offers a menu of rain-forest-inspired treatments, while a small casino begs a round of blackjack or roulette come evening.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 363 junior suites, 123 RedLevel suites, 5 oceanfront villas, 1 two-bedroom Oceanfront Presidential Villa.
  • Restaurants, bars, golf course, pool, tennis courts, gym, spa, beach, water sports, children's programs, parking.
  • Rooms have: a/c, safe, Internet.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • Asshan, from Ohio
    9/25/08

    Just returned from the resort and Fodor's needs to change it's write up because it is no longer an all inclusive resort. We knew this before we went, but we were there for a business meeting. The physical structure and atmosphere is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and eager to please. The problem is the resort is 45 min from San Juan, very secluded and the resort lacks the services (mainly food) to accomodate the guests. There is a main cafe where you will get your continental breakfast for $22.00 and then a gourmet italian and an asian restaurant. There is no where to even get a cup of coffee or soda during the day, unless you want to get it through room service, which is very expensive. If you want to leave the property then you must go through the company who has the exclusive contract for transportation and activities. They charge $80.00, one way, to take you to San Juan. You cannot even get a ride, or a cab to leave the property to go to a fast food restaurant since you must use this company. We were fine since we rented a car and so we travelled to San Juan to sight see 2 days. We met people who were going to be there for a week and they were already complaining on day 2 of the lack of food choices, pricing etc.
    The only way the resort will make it is to change these issues because this was the topic of conversation by all guests at the pool

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 4 | Value: 2
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