El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa Las Croabas - Puerto Rico - Caribbean
El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa is among
the Caribbean's most comprehensive destination resorts. Perched on a spectacular
300 foot bluff above the sea and spanning 500 acres of panoramic grounds,
the resort is located on the north-eastern tip of the island, where the
Atlantic meets the Caribbean. This Four-Diamond resort comprises luxury
accommodation distributed between several units as well as a host of facilities
including 22 restaurants and lounges, a fully serviced Marina, Palomino
private island, the much acclaimed Golden Door Spa and a spectacular Arthur
Hills championship golf course.
With an impressive architecture blending Moorish and Spanish colonial
influences, El Conquistador Resort showcases cobblestone streets, stucco
and terracotta buildings, open air plazas, fountains and archways framing
spectacular views. Accommodations at the resort range from the clifftop
Grand Hotel to the cliffside Las Olas Village and the waterfront La Marina
Village. Commanding an impressive location on the property's highest point,
The Grand Hotel is the gateway to the resort, hosting the Conference Centre,
Country Club and Tennis Centre. Accommodation is distributed between La
Vista and Las Brisas Wings, both enjoying panoramic views over the sea.
A funicular save the 300 foot drop down to Las Olas Village, a low rise
unit built in the side of the hill around a swimming pool, and La Marina
Village, a waterfront complex on the harbour quays.
The most exclusive address at the resort, the distinctive Four-Diamond
Las Casitas Village comprises luxurious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites.
All feature expansive terraces with breathtaking ocean views, fully equipped
kitchens and handsomely appointed living rooms. Situated atop an impressive
bluff overlooking the sea, the secluded, pastel-shaded casitas are connected
by flower lined paths and picturesque courtyards with fountains, all capturing
the ambience of an idyllic Spanish village. Guest indulge in a secluded
enclave setting reserved exclusively for them, while enjoying full access
to El Conquistador extensive leisure amenities.
Las Casitas Village also plays host to the famed Golden Door Spa, a three-level
plantation style spa offering a full range of treatments and services.
This Zen-like sanctuary with cascading fountains and natural sunlight
will pamper guest in one of the 25 private treatment rooms, wellness centre
and fitness studio. All treatments are specially designed using locally
grown herbs and plants blended exclusively for Golden Door Spa. Enjoy
a relaxing massage at the spa after a round of golf at Arthur Hills challenging
course.
Arthur Hills design at El Conquistador is a dramatic course that is both
technically challenging and visually attractive. Hills took full advantage
of the scenery and natural terrain but also employed strategic design,
making golfers manage their games off the tees - it is all about position
and not length here. The course travel through daunting hills with elevation
changes of more than 200 feet while the fairways run between palm trees,
lush island flora and fauna. Dramatic views reveal the majestic El Yunque
Rainforest and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Awards:
American Academy of Hospitality Sciences "4 Stars Diamond Award"
Seasons
All year (Hotel & Golf)
Climate
Tropical maritime, with little seasonal temperature variations
Location
NE tip of the island
31 mi. from San Juan and Luis Muñoz International Airport (SJU)
Airport Shuttle service
El Conquistador Resort
5 Star Resort
750 Rooms + 17 Suites
The Grand Hotel (Clifftop)
Las Olas Village (Cliffside)
La Marina Village (Waterfront)
Rates from 139 USD
Las Casitas Village
5 Star Resort
Clifftop location
167 One, two and three bedroom villas
Large living area, fully equipped kitchen, balcony and terrace with ocean
view + 24 Hour butler service
Rates from 229 USD
Amenities
24 Hour room service
Laundry/ Valet service
Concierge + Tour desk
Car, computer and cellular phone rental
High-speed internet
Leisure
22 Restaurants & Lounges + Casino
Fitness Centre
8 Outdoor pools with swim-up bars, Activity pool & Toddler's Pool
Whirlpool, sauna & jacuzzi
7 Tennis Courts (4 floodlit)
35-slip Marina
Business
Conference Centre (70,000 sq.ft. / 37 meeting rooms) + Business centre
Golden Door Spa
3-Level 26,000 sq.ft. luxury spa
Welcome Level
Vitality Level: Wellness Centre, Fitness Centre & Juice Bar
Tranquility Level: 25 Private treatment rooms with natural daylight offering
Massage, skin and body treatments
Palomino Island
100 acre private island and Caribbean tropical paradise with a choice
of water sports, fishing excursions and horseback riding
Water taxi from La Marina
El Conquistador Golf Club
Championship Course
Arthur Hills (1993)
18 holes - 6,746 yds - Par 72
1,100 foot driving range with 3 tiered hitting space + Putting green &
Chipping area