The Best Hotel in The North Coast and the Cordillera Central, Puerto Rico

High-class resorts aren't limited exclusively to San Juan and the eastern coast; on the north coast, travelers who aren't constrained by a budget will find Dorado, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve sitting on 1,400 acres, many of them prime beachfront. But for the most part, paradores and other modest lodgings are the norm in the small towns, especially in the Cordillera. In this part of the island there are seldom more than two or three options in any given town. Sometimes there's one hotel—take it or leave it. You'd better take it, especially if you're traveling on a weekend. The best lodgings, rustic retreats set beside a river or on acres of lush forest, are often booked solid. Make sure to call ahead, as it's a long way between towns.