Golf in North Puerto Rico: Dorado & Río Grande

Dorado · $$$$

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

A low-density, ultra-luxury resort on Laurance Rockefeller’s former estate — every room faces the ocean, and guests get first call on TPC Dorado Beach’s East and Sugarcane courses.

Resort facts

• 115 guest rooms, all oceanfront or ocean-view
• Spa Botánico — a five-acre botanical spa sanctuary
• Two pools (Positivo infinity pool and family-friendly Encanto Beach Club)
• Rockefeller Nature Trail with ~11 miles of trails
• Restaurants incl. Positivo Sand Bar, Omakase Bar, Encanto Beach Club, COA bar with 650+ wines
• Five tennis courts, surfing lessons, yoga and windsurfing
• Rates & fees: Luxury tier: expect about $1,000+ per night (Expedia’s Puerto Rico resort range tops out near $2,081). Resort fees apply: confirm.

Best for: Bucket-list luxury with the best golf access in the country.

Dorado · $$

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort

A more moderately priced all-suite option in the Dorado corridor, with the independent Dorado del Mar Golf Course next door and TPC Dorado Beach about five minutes away.

Resort facts

• 174 two-room suites with balconies (ocean, sunset or golf views)
• Free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception
• 3 pools, spa, casino, 5 restaurants/bars
• Dorado del Mar Golf Course is a one-minute walk
• TPC Dorado Beach East is ~4 km away
• Rates & fees: Mid-range all-suite tier; check current rates.

Best for: Dorado golf without Ritz-Carlton pricing. Reviewers describe the property as somewhat dated; check recent reviews.

Río Grande · $$$$

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico

formerly the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

The former St. Regis Bahia Beach reopened as Puerto Rico’s first Four Seasons after a ~$40 million refresh — a 483-acre nature reserve with two miles of beach, an Audubon-certified Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course and 10 places to eat and drink.

Resort facts

• 139 rooms and residences (some reports cite 136), including multi-bedroom oceanfront residences
• Nature reserve between El Yunque National Forest and Espíritu Santo River State Preserve
• Racquet Centre with tennis, pickleball and padel; beach horseback rides
• Restaurants include Paros (Greek & Mediterranean), Seagrapes and El Cocoteros golf grill
• Complimentary Tortuga Kids’ Club for ages 4–12
• About 35 minutes from San Juan airport
• Rates & fees: Sample listing near $1,700 per night in March; offers include 25% off advance purchase and a free fourth night. An older St. Regis listing showed a nightly amenity fee: confirm current fees.

Best for: Nature, beach and golf without the drive west. Rebranded November 2025 — older guides still call it the St. Regis.

Río Grande · $$ – $$$

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort

A big, family-friendly beach resort with 36 holes of golf, a casino and rainforest views — the stay-and-play sweet spot for groups.

Resort facts

• ≈ 400 rooms and suites on a mile of beachfront
• 7 restaurants, lounges and entertainment venues, casino and full-service spa
• Water park, dedicated family pool and supervised Xplorers Club
• Kayak the Mameyes River; leatherback turtles nest on the beach in season
• Ocean Course (Fazio) + River Course (Norman) on property
• Children under 12 stay free in existing bedding (per resort listing)
• Rates & fees: Sample rates: about $427 (December) to $669–$743 (March) per night. Self-parking $15–$18 + tax, valet $20–$25 + tax per night.

Best for: Families and multi-generational golf trips.

Río Grande · $$$

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico

An oceanfront, country-club-style resort at the foothills of El Yunque, connected to the Puerto Rico Open venue.

Resort facts

• ≈ 579 rooms, suites and villas incl. Regency Suites with private pools
• Four pools, including what Hyatt calls the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico
• Private beach with non-motorized water sports, tennis and pickleball
• Five restaurants and three bars at relaunch (a June 2026 deal summary cites 14 food & beverage outlets): steakhouse, hibachi and Puerto Rican cuisine
• About 21 miles (34.5 km) from San Juan airport
• Sold in June 2026 to Henderson Park and Pyramid Global Hospitality, which will operate it; check the current brand and booking details
• Sits beside the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open course
• Rates & fees: Sample rates: about $277 (December) to $500–$630 (March) per night. Parking about $15 per night in older listings; resort fees may apply.

Best for: Golfers who want tournament-level golf plus a big resort.