4 Best Hotels in Rio Grande, El Yunque and the Northeast

Between El Yunque National Forest and the Río Espíritu Santo, this luxurious, environmentally aware property, with 3 km (2 miles) of pristine private beach, is an oasis of calm that hums with local wildlife. The former coconut plantation occupies 483 acres and has an oceanfront golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. that weaves through mangroves. Spacious rooms are in low-rise, plantation-style buildings that highlight natural materials and feature numerous amenities; massive suites include butler service. Hike, bird-watch, run, or kayak through the property if you're feeling active. If not, score a cabana at the pristine pool, or laze in a chaise and order cocktails on the beach. The weary can indulge in treatments in the 10,000-square-foot Iridium Spa.

This all-inclusive wellness retreat center features morning movement classes, nature outings, three organic meals a day prepared by an in-house chef, and additional services like team building and rapid transformation coaching. It is a restorative experience that helps people connect to themselves and nature to relieve stress, overwhelm, and anxiety.

This massive resort on a stretch of pristine coastline does a decent job of being all things to all people, with oversized suites, many of which have plunge pools or patio Jacuzzis, spread among two-story bungalows and even larger suites that have features like an adults-only pool and private check-in. For fun, play a round of golf on one of two Tom Kite–designed 18-hole courses, or find a partner and play a game of tennis on one of the three courts before relaxing at the on-site spa or participating in a session of yoga on the beach.

This sprawling resort offers a host of outdoor activities, including championship golf and tennis as well as hiking in the nearby rainforest. During turtle-nesting season, staff can arrange for guests to witness the gentle giants laying eggs on the beach. The property teems with large groups, from business travelers attending a meeting at the oceanfront convention center to package-tour groups. The seven-story hotel wraps around a bevy of gardens; the long beach offers escape from the hectic lobby; and multiple pools, including an adults-only haven, swirl around the property. Indoor fun for adults includes the hotel's casino. Views of both ocean and rainforest are lovely.