Golf in East Puerto Rico: Fajardo & Humacao
East of Río Grande the coast turns hillier and quieter. El Conquistador’s Arthur Hills course in Fajardo has about 200 feet of elevation change, while Palmas del Mar in Humacao offers two courses inside a gated resort community with miles of shoreline. Together they make a natural two-stop golf week.
Last reviewed October 2026
Courses in this region
| Course | Holes | Longest tees | Typical fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Conquistador | 18 | 6,746 yd | $$$ | Resort / stay-and-play |
| Palmas Athletic Club | 36 | 7,117 yd | $$ – $$$ | Resort / stay-and-play |
El Conquistador
Eastcourses/el-conquistador-1.jpgEl Conquistador Golf Course
18-Hole Arthur Hills Course — Fajardo
Palmas Athletic Club
Southeastcourses/palmas-del-mar-1.jpgPalmas Athletic Club — Palmas del Mar
Flamboyán & Palm Courses — Humacao
Golf hotels here
El Conquistador Resort
Fajardo, Puerto Ricohotels/el-conquistador-resort-1.jpgEl Conquistador Resort
formerly branded as a Waldorf Astoria resort
A sprawling cliffside resort with a private island, marina, waterpark and the most dramatic hillside course in Puerto Rico.
Resort facts
- 677 rooms (growing to 750 in 2026); rates from about $349 per night (resort site)
- Private 100-acre Palomino Island reached by boat
- Coquí Waterpark (253-foot speed slide, lazy river) and Vita Spa
- Funicular linking the upper hotel to the marina and waterpark
- Villages: Las Vistas, Las Brisas, La Marina; Las Casitas Village
- Near Laguna Grande bioluminescent bay and El Yunque
- Rates & fees: Sample rates: about $404 (December) to $473 (March) per night; Las Casitas Village about $572. Amenity fee of about $100 per night (older listing) includes parking and Wi-Fi. AAA Pleasant Holidays: 4 nights from $838 per person (land only).
Best for: Families and groups mixing golf, boats and beaches. Older guides list it as a Waldorf Astoria; its own site no longer does.
Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort
Humacao, Puerto Ricohotels/wyndham-palmas-beach-golf-1.jpgWyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort
A 107-room boutique resort inside the gated Palmas del Mar community, a short drive from both Palmas Athletic Club courses.
Resort facts
- 107 rooms and suites, beachfront location
- 5 restaurants (incl. Trova) and 2 bars
- Marina, 2 pools and 15 tennis courts
- Complimentary beach shuttle; horseback riding and boat tours
- ≈ 67–72 minutes from San Juan airport; Palmas Athletic Club is about 1.5–2.5 miles away
- Rates & fees: Sample rates: about $275–$293 per night (late March). Stay-and-play packages include cart fees and breakfast.
Best for: A relaxed multi-day stay-and-play on the southeast coast.
Make a day of it
- Laguna Grande bioluminescent bay near Fajardo.
- El Conquistador’s private Palomino Island and Coquí waterpark.
- Fajardo is the usual starting point for ferries to Culebra and Vieques.
- Palmas del Mar’s marina, beaches, horseback riding and boat tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are there in East and Southeast?
2 of the courses in our directory are in this region: El Conquistador, Palmas Athletic Club.
How far is this region from San Juan airport?
El Conquistador: roughly 50–75 min. Palmas Athletic Club: roughly 60–80 min.
Compare other areas: North Coast · West · South · San Juan & Central. Or use the interactive map.