7 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico

This bed-and-breakfast is one of the best getaways in Cabo Rojo. Each of the four houses on the property are built to be eco-friendly and modern, with a small farm for fresh produce, horses, and goats. Breakfast served fresh every morning by the hosts and enjoyed with a stunning view of the mountains and Buyé Beach in the distance. There is a minimum two-night stay for up to four guests per house, and rates can vary. 

Located half an hour west of Salina is a recently built Aloft Hotel by Marriott, complete with an on-property Hard Rock Café and free parking for both guests and visitors.

Though its guest rooms are more subdued, this mountainside hotel—painted in eye-popping tropical hues and with an open lobby featuring colorful murals of its namesake bird—makes a statement without taking itself too seriously. Most rooms have balconies, but if you really want to enjoy the view, ask for a room upstairs (note that there's no elevator). There are two pet-friendly rooms so plan ahead if you're bringing your pets along. You can also browse through the "parrotphernalia" at the small gift shop.

Tucked away at the end of a palm-lined drive, this high-rise hotel feels as if it could be in Miami Beach: a gently curving facade and elegant balcony railings give it a vaguely art deco feel. The marble lobby and some of the suites echo this style with streamlined furnishings from India. The free-form pool has a swim-up bar where you can order drinks with umbrellas. The open-air lobby takes full advantage of the courtyard's lush foliage, and there is a botanical garden with a playground for children. Events are often held here, so crowds aren't unheard of. The building's U-shape design gives every room a wall of windows facing the ocean.

This hilltop hotel—the oldest on Vieques—overlooks the island's picturesque, historic fort and is about 10 minutes by foot (downhill) from Isabel Segunda. The homey property is tucked into its own leafy compound, a haven of peace and relaxation with grandstand views over the ocean and town. Charming rooms in a white three-story structure boast lively Caribbean decor and pastels. Each is an individually themed mini-museum of sea corals, old prints, and modern art. Families should opt for one of two freestanding villas, while backpackers can check into the dorm. An animal lover, the owner offers horseback rides and rescues injured horses, stray dogs, and other animals; be prepared to see these formerly orphaned creatures in common areas.

This cluster of villas, on a deserted stretch of beach between Isabela and Aguadilla, feels like its own little town, one where you can leave the car in your garage, and then head upstairs to an airy studio or one-, two-, or three-bedroom suite with hand-carved mahogany furniture and canopy beds. Studios have kitchenettes, while larger suites have full-size kitchens and laundry rooms. The Eclipse, the open-air bar and restaurant, serves contemporary Caribbean cuisine prepared with herbs from the hotel garden. Playa Shacks, a very popular beach for snorkeling, diving, kiteboarding, and surfing, is nearby.

One-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages—painted in cheery pastels—are the heart of this simple beachfront hotel. Built in 1960 as a getaway for the Hau family, the accommodations aren't luxurious, but if you're looking for an unpretentious atmosphere, you'll be hard-pressed to do better. Home cooks should consider one of the villas or cottages, all of which have full kitchens. At one end of the private beachfront boardwalk are three eco-lodges that utilize rainwater and solar energy. The open-air restaurant is known for its excellent fish and shellfish. The hotel also has outdoor grills, as well as basketball and volleyball courts reserved for guests. Prices start at $170 and go up to $250 per night, and pets can tag along for an additional fee.