Friday July 04, 2008
Best Hotels in Puerto Rico for Entertainment and Nightlife

If bar hopping or dancing until dawn is one of your top priorities, you might have a bit of difficulty finding what you want since Puerto Rico is known for its serene starlit nights and not its nightclub scene. However, if you pick the right hotel, you should have some good options for enjoying the evening hours in Puerto Rico.

The hotels included in these tables are worth considering if you like going out at night after an intense day of vacationing.

Puerto Rico Hotels With Night Life On Site

All of the hotels in the following list have bars; the ones at the top offer more than the ones toward the bottom of the list. Hotels are ranked in the following table by the number of different bars they offer and by the number of rooms per per bar or nightclub.


On Site Entertainment/ Nightlife
Hotel NameCity/
Location
No.
of
Bars
Rooms
Per
Bar
Live
Ent.
Live Ent.
Frequency
Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino Carolina, Puerto Rico 14 31.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Paradisus Puerto Rico San Juan 4 118.8 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Golf Club Rio Grande 4 153.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door� Spa Fajardo 4 315.2 check 1 to 2 days a week
Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resort Dorado 3 84.0 check 1 to 2 days a week
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino San Juan 3 142.8 check 1 to 2 days a week
Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa, & Casino Carolina 3 143.1 check 5 to 6 days a week
Water Club Carolina 2 42.5 check 1 to 2 days a week
San Juan Beach Hotel San Juan 2 48.1 check 1 to 2 days a week
Rinc�n of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel Rincon 2 56.3 check 1 to 2 days a week
Holiday Inn Ponce & Tropical Casino Ponce 2 58.6 check 3 to 4 days a week
Diamond Palace Hotel & Casino San Juan 2 69.9 check 5 to 6 days a week
Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort Ponce 2 76.5 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan San Juan 2 125.2 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan 2 318.0 check 3 to 4 days a week
Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort Carolina 1 63.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Hyatt Hacienda Del Mar Dorado 1 64.0 check 1 to 2 days a week
Hotel el Tuque Ponce 1 77.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Copamarina Beach Resort Guanica 1 108.4 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Mayag�ez Resort & Casino Mayag�ez 1 116.6 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Holiday Inn Ponce & Tropical Casino Ponce 1 117.2 check 3 to 4 days a week
Rinc�n Beach Resort A�asco 1 123.2 check 1 to 2 days a week
Holiday Inn & El Tropical Casino Mayag�ez Mayag�ez 1 141.8 check 3 to 4 days a week
Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino - San Juan San Juan 1 358.8 check 3 to 4 days a week
Caribe Hilton San Juan 1 682.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Las Casitas Village & Golden Door� Spa Fajardo 1 921.2 check 1 to 2 days a week
Villa Monta�a Beach Resort Isabela 0 N.A. check 1 to 2 days a week
Parador Villas del Mar Hau Isabela 0 N.A. check 1 to 2 days a week
Parador Perichi's Cabo Rojo 0 N.A. check 1 to 2 days a week
Villa Parguera Lajas 0 N.A. check 1 to 2 days a week

Although the number of night spots and watering holes is one factor to consider, live entertainment is an important consideration for some travelers. Hence, the typical frequency of live entertainment at each hotel is also listed. Bear in mind, however, that hotels in Puerto Rico tend to provide less frequent entertainment during the off season, if entertainment is important to you, consider calling or emailing the hotel directly in order to obtain its entertainment schedule for the time period when you will be visiting.

Click on the name of each listed hotel and you'll be led to a page chock full of information about that property. Each of the hotels in Puerto Ricohas its own special ambiance and amenities; these detailed hotel pages can help you choose the one that will suit you best.

Puerto Rico Hotels With Nearby Entertainment

For some travelers, the top priority is having plenty to do without leaving their hotel, but for others, having nightlife and entertainment nearby is more than enough. If the band at your hotel quits too soon, or your hotel doesn't offer live entertainment, a nearby hotel may offer the ideal solution when you want to keep dancing. So you might want to stay in a neighborhood that includes other hotels offering live entertainment. Hotels in the following table are ranked by the number of other hotels providing entertainment nearby. The hotels were first ranked based on walking distance and second based on a short driving distance.


Nearby Hotels Offering Live Entertainment
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan San Juan 5 8
San Juan Beach Hotel San Juan 5 8
Hotel Miramar Miramar, San Juan 5 8
Hotel del Centro San Juan 5 8
Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan 5 8
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino San Juan 5 8
Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino - San Juan San Juan 5 8
Hotel Mayag�ez Plaza Mayag�ez 4 5
Parador Villas de Mar Hau Isabela 2 N.A.
Parador Boquemar Cabo Rojo 2 7
Villa Monta�a Beach Resort Isabela 2 N.A.
Diamond Palace Hotel & Casino San Juan 2 7
Hotel el Sol Mayag�ez 1 8
Tu Casa Boutique Hotel San Juan 1 10
Coral Princess Inn Condado 1 12
Casa Isle�a Inn Rinc�n 1 4
The Fajardo Inn Puerto Real 1 1
Casa del Caribe Condado 1 12
ESJ Towers Carolina 1 10
Casa de Playa Beach Hotel Carolina 1 10
Regency Hotel San Juan 1 12
Ceiba Country Inn Ceiba 1 1
El Canario Inn Condado 1 10
Coral by the Sea Hotel & Restaurant Isla Verde 1 10
Howard Johnson Ponce Mercedita 1 4
Holiday Inn Express San Juan San Juan 1 10
Best Western Hotel Pierre San Juan San Juan 1 10
Parador Highway Inn Cabo Rojo N.A. 6
Parador Villa del Mar San Juan N.A. 13
Hotel Parador el Guajataca Quebradillas N.A. 13

For instance, the Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan offers 5 options for entertainment within walking distance, and 8 that can be reached with a 20 minute taxi ride.

Puerto Rico Hotels With Nightclubs and Bars Nearby

If the bars at your hotel begin to become a bit too familiar, or you're ready to go out dancing, you'll have more choices if you're staying close to other hotels. Since bars are offered at most hotels in Puerto Rico, the hotels in the following table are ranked by the number of bars and nightclubs at other nearby hotels. Once again, the rankings first consider walking distance, then they consider a short driving radius.


Nearby Hotels with Bars
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
Holiday Inn Express San Juan San Juan 14.0 37.0
El Canario Inn Condado 14.0 37.0
Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino Carolina, Puerto Rico 14.0 37.0
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino San Juan 11.0 44.0
Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan San Juan 11.0 44.0
San Juan Beach Hotel San Juan 11.0 44.0
Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan 11.0 44.0
Hotel del Centro San Juan 11.0 44.0
Hotel Miramar Miramar, San Juan 11.0 44.0
Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino - San Juan San Juan 11.0 44.0
Casa de Playa Beach Hotel Carolina 9.0 42.0
ESJ Towers Carolina 9.0 42.0
Coral by the Sea Hotel & Restaurant Isla Verde 8.0 43.0
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa, & Casino Carolina 8.0 43.0
Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door� Spa Fajardo 6.0 8.0
Coqui Inn San Juan 5.0 46.0
The Fajardo Inn Puerto Real 5.0 4.0
Ceiba Country Inn Ceiba 5.0 4.0
The Water Club Carolina 4.0 51.0
Regency Hotel San Juan 4.0 51.0
Hotel Mayag�ez Plaza Mayag�ez 4.0 6.0
Howard Johnson Ponce Mercedita 3.0 9.0
Casa del Caribe Condado 3.0 52.0
Coral Princess Inn Condado 3.0 52.0
Parador Boquemar Cabo Rojo 3.0 7.0
Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan Carolina 3.0 52.0
Pichi's Hotel & Convention Center Guayanilla 2.0 9.0
Parador El Buen Caf� San Juan 2.0 53.0
Hotel Parador el Guajataca Quebradillas 2.0 53.0
Parador Villa del Mar San Juan 2.0 53.0

Hotels located farther away from other hotels, like the Parador Villa del Mar, are ranked at the bottom of the chart.

But of course, a vacation is made up of more than just dancing until the wee hours. You'll want to pick a hotel that offers all of the amenities that matter to you, and one that offers the right balance between quality and price.

Clicking any of these hotel names will take you to a page showing detailed information about everything from the size of the hotel and a list of in-room and on-property amenities to the names and cuisine of the closest nearby restaurants. Or you can visit another part of our site to discover more about the best way to get to Puerto Rico and other topics.


Enjoying a night or two out on the town is easier when you're staying at or near a hotel that features plenty of nightlife and live entertainment. However, a vacation is made up of more than just a few nights out. Choosing a hotel that offers everything you'd like to experience during your vacation in Aruba is also important.

Travelers interested in experiencing some of the incredible cuisine of Aruba can stay at a hotel known for its fine dining, while others can pick and choose a hotel because of its watersports. The lists located on the bottom of this page link to other pages like this one to help you continue planning the perfect stay at a hotel in Aruba.