These Are the Best Luxury Resorts on the Island of Puerto Rico

By: - November 28th, 2025
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The golf course at the Royal Isabela resort in Puerto Rico.

Royal Isabela
Royal Isabela offers one of Puerto Rico’s most atmospheric luxury experiences — a rugged, cliffside escape overlooking the Atlantic on the remote northwest coast. The resort’s freestanding casitas average over 1,500 square feet, each with a private plunge pool, garden patio, and indoor-outdoor living spaces that capture the breeze coming off the water.

The golf course follows the contours of the cliffs with dramatic elevation changes and sweeping views, while the surrounding 1,800 acres are defined by rolling dunes, native trees, and untouched coastal forest. Days unfold slowly here: long breakfasts overlooking the sea, quiet walks along the resort’s private trails, dinners built around ingredients sourced from the on-site farm. The experience feels unhurried and deeply local, a luxury stay shaped by the natural drama of the north coast rather than the structure of a traditional resort.

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Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
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