TORONTO, Ontario — The newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is now open with an enhanced program of experiences that connect guests with the natural beauty and culture of the island.
Already a favorite destination for sunseekers, the resort now showcases comprehensive enhancements and refurbishments, including a redesign of all guest rooms and suites and refreshed interiors at the Lobby Lounge and Casa Grande, the inviting arrival space with an oceanfront terrace.
The resort also has also debuted new culinary concepts, an expanded racquet center and a host of new experiences focused on natural discovery and cultural exploration. Additionally, the property offers over 28,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 4,600-square-foot ballroom.
Ten dining and bar concepts include El Bembe, a lively lobby lounge that celebrates Puerto Rico’s finest rums and tropical cocktails served up with live music and chef’s interpretations of local street snack favorites. International flavors come to shore at Paros, where Mediterranean cuisine is perfected with local seafood, fresh produce from the on-site organic garden, and Caribbean herbs and spices. Additional culinary highlights include Seagrapes, an open-air restaurant serving the freshest catches of the day, the relaxed Turtle’s Nest bar and private beachfront dining at Sand Dollar.
“In Puerto Rico, we’ve truly found an exceptional setting – surrounded by vast natural beauty and conveniently located for travelers eager to explore the best of the island with Four Seasons,” said Rainer Stampfer, Four Seasons president, global operations, hotels and resorts.
The sprawling resort, located a half hour from the airport in San Juan, is set within its own 483- acre private nature reserve and is surrounded by two protected sanctuaries. Guests can explore more than 7 miles of hiking trails, bike paths and waterways, either on their own or with expert guides who will introduce the island’s unique flora and fauna, including more than 50 species of birds, plus the leatherback sea turtles that nest here each spring and summer. The resort’s commitment to conservation and sustainability includes community education initiatives, an on-site animal sanctuary and a pet shelter.
Hugging the resort’s shoreline is the Bahia Beach Golf Club — an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary — which includes an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course, driving range with simulator and other practice facilities, pro shop for gear and rentals, and the full support of a team of golf professionals. The newly expanded Racquet Center encompasses courts for tennis, pickleball and paddleball, with rental equipment and expert coaching available.
The Boat House, perched on the edge of one of several private lakes on the property, is the best place to begin exploration of the resort’s network of canals and ponds or to just have a blast on the inflatable waterpark. There’s also a beachside watersports center for kitesurfing and windsurfing, and anglers have the opportunity to catch and release fish on the resort’s lakes. The resort also offers two fully equipped fitness centers.
At Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico, guests can choose between the beach and two resort pools, each dotted with private cabanas and lounge chairs. Or guests may opt for a leisurely stroll through natural trails, perhaps with a stop in the hammock garden, or a walk or horseback ride along the beach followed by a lazy waterside lunch.
The spa offers 10 treatment rooms, relaxation areas, a sauna, a steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, and more.
The resort offers guided food and walking tours through Old San Juan, and the concierge team can also recommend off-the-beaten-path restaurants and bars across the island’s picturesque villages and beach communities.
“Our goal is to create something that goes beyond a typical luxury resort to an experience that truly reflects the spirit of Puerto Rico — its warmth, stories, flavors, history and culture,” General Manager Pablo Molinari said.
The Villa & Residential Rentals program is also a great option groups seeking more space, privacy and in-suite features, such as kitchens that can be stocked in advance, private ocean view terraces and pools, as well as the services of a Residence Host for anything from booking tee times to arranging an in-villa spa treatment or chef-prepared dinner.
For more information, visit fourseasons.com.
