El 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.
El Conquistador Resort
Fajardo, Puerto Ricohotels/el-conquistador-resort-1.jpgOverview
A sprawling cliffside resort with a private island, marina, waterpark and the most dramatic hillside course in Puerto Rico.
Best for: Families and groups mixing golf, boats and beaches.
Golf at El Conquistador Resort
El Conquistador
Eastcourses/el-conquistador-1.jpgEl Conquistador Golf Course
18-Hole Arthur Hills Course — Fajardo
More courses within reach
- Wyndham Grand Rio Mar — Ocean & River Courses — about 9 miles away (Río Grande, resort / stay-and-play)
- Grand Reserve Golf Club — about 11 miles away (Río Grande, resort / stay-and-play)
- Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club — about 13 miles away (Río Grande, resort / stay-and-play)
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does El Conquistador Resort have a golf course?
Yes. Golf is on site: El Conquistador Golf Course (18 holes, Arthur Hills). Confirm tee times and guest access with the resort before you book.
Can non-guests play the golf at El Conquistador Resort?
El Conquistador: Resort guests first; public when tee sheet allows. Policies change, so confirm with the club.
How many rooms does El Conquistador Resort have?
El Conquistador Resort has about 677 rooms and is classed as 4-star cliffside resort. Counts are as reported by the resort or major travel sites and may change.
How far is El Conquistador Resort from San Juan airport?
About 25 miles in a straight line from San Juan airport (SJU). Driving time depends on traffic, so allow extra time at rush hour.
How much does a stay at El Conquistador Resort cost?
Price tier $$$. 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).
Facts on this page come from the resort’s official site, major travel sites and tourism boards, reviewed September 2026. Room counts, rates and access policies change: confirm with the resort before you book. PuertoGolf.com is an independent guide and cannot make reservations.