The Royal Sonesta San Juan  

On Isla Verde Beach in Carolina — a beachfront hotel just steps from Isla Verde Beach and a short walk to Carolina Beach. Landmarks nearby include La Plazoleta de Isla Verde, Teatro Francisco Arriví, and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico, while Old San Juan and El Yunque are a short drive away. Address: 5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, PR 00979.

Bright, elegant rooms and suites offer ocean or city views and a relaxed island vibe. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, refrigerators, desks and private baths; some rooms feature iPod docking and private balconies.

Swim in a lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar or relax at outdoor pools and poolside/beach bars — perfect for wake-up-to-sea-breeze mornings. A full-service spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, a 24/7 fitness center, concierge, tour desk, ping-pong area, parking and 24-hour front desk round out the resort-style offerings.

Up to 24,000 sq ft of flexible event space with 16 meeting rooms and conference facilities. Wireless high-speed internet access is available to keep meetings and guests connected.

Choose from six on-site restaurants, multiple bars and a coffee shop, with buffet breakfast served for a fee and limited room service hours. Poolside and beach bars offer drinks and snacks between beach and pool time.