Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado, Puerto Rico

Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado, Puerto Rico

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, seamlessly merges modern luxury with historic charm, offering a unique resort experience on Puerto Rico’s northern coast. Originally a 1905 coconut and grapefruit plantation, this property was transformed into a renowned resort in the 1950s by American conservationist Laurance Rockefeller. SB Architects has continued the legacy of preservation by blending modern architecture, landscape, and the ethos of the property.

Operator

Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Project Type

Destination Resorts

Project Size

118,770 Total SF

Components

  • 114 beachfront guestrooms and suites
  • 29 Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences
  • 8,000 square-foot fitness and wellness center for club members
  • Outdoor yoga studio
  • Fitness center and movement studio
  • Mi Casa restaurant and beachfront bar
  •  Botanico

THE ENVIRONMENT AND STRUCTURES ARE WARM AND INVITING, INFUSED WITH LAYERS OF REFERENCES TO THE SURROUNDING NATURAL WORLD AND TO THE MANY CULTURES THAT HAVE INFLUENCED LIFE ON THIS ISLAND.

Preserving the past, existing foundations have been repurposed, original materials from the plantation’s buildings were used to create new pathways and sidewalks, and iconic trees and paths from Rockefeller’s 1950s designs were preserved. This commitment to heritage is also reflected in the resort’s design, which elegantly combines mid-century modern vernacular style, intricate Spanish details, and indigenous Taino decorative elements. The result is a welcoming environment that pays homage to the island’s natural beauty and its diverse cultural influences.

Measuring at five acres, the property’s Spa Botánico is a true treasure trove for elevated wellness experiences for elevated wellness experiences, providing a wide array of treatments that incorporate native Puerto Rican botanicals. While the spa is a perfect location to rest and relax, guests seeking Caribbean sunshine have a wealth of outdoor options including, but not limited to: an on-property water park, two golf courses, and tennis courts scattered around the site.

Entering Spa Botánico, a five-acre sanctuary within Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, feels a bit like discovering a lost world where healing botanicals bloom wildly.

“Dorado Beach exemplifies the unique qualities of the Reserve brand, which is distinguished for its collection of locally-inspired properties that offer heartfelt care and transformative experiences in the most incredible corners of the world.”

Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader for Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

COLLABORATORS: Interior Design – Wilson Associates

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