Four Seasons Resort Opens in Puerto Rico, Elevating Caribbean Luxury Tourism and Eco-Conscious Hospitality in Bahía Beach

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has officially launched its newest Caribbean property, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico, positioned within the exclusive Bahía Beach community on Puerto Rico’s northeastern coast. The official opening on November 20, 2025, marks a significant addition to the island’s luxury tourism landscape and strengthens Bahía Beach’s reputation as a premier coastal enclave. This four hundred eighty-three-acre oceanfront sanctuary, formerly operating as the St. Regis Bahia Beach, now positions itself as a leader in sustainable, eco-conscious luxury hospitality, combining world-class amenities with extensive environmental conservation initiatives supporting Caribbean tourism development.

Prime Location and Environmental Significance

The resort occupies a strategic position between Río Grande and Luquillo, approximately thirty minutes east of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s capital. The property’s expansive four hundred eighty-three-acre site, once a coconut plantation, has been transformed into a protected nature reserve with more than sixty percent of land dedicated to conservation, including forests, wetlands, freshwater lakes, and a two-mile beach stretch.

The resort holds the distinction of being the only Caribbean property with Certified Silver Audubon International Signature Sanctuary status, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism practices, increasingly important differentiators in luxury hospitality markets.

Comprehensive Accommodation Portfolio

The resort features one hundred thirty-six accommodations spanning diverse categories to serve multiple traveler segments:

• Garden-View Rooms: Entry-level options with private terraces overlooking tropical foliage
• Deluxe Garden-View Rooms: Enhanced space with balconies
• Oceanfront Rooms: Atlantic views with marble bathrooms and furnished terraces
• Suites: Expanded living and dining areas, including the Governor Oceanfront Suite with private elevator and full-width terrace
• Multi-Bedroom Residences: Three-bedroom Oceanfront Residences with private pools and beach access, plus the Villa Santuario four-bedroom option featuring full kitchens and panoramic views

Design emphasizes connection to surrounding landscapes through open layouts, natural materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces reflectingCaribbean tourismexpectations for environmental integration.

World-Class Dining and Culinary Experiences

Dining offerings span multiple restaurants and venues emphasizingPuerto Rican and international flavors. Theoceanfront all-day restaurantserves coastal cuisine with Mediterranean influences, whilepoolside and bar venuesfocus on lighter fare and tropical cocktails. This diverse dining portfolio supports varied guest preferences and encourages extended onsite spending, boosting overall resort economics and regionaltourismrevenue.

Golf, Spa, and Wellness Offerings

The resort features the Bahía Beach Golf Course, an eighteen-hole championship layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., offering tropical forest and ocean vistas. The Four Seasons Spa specializes in treatments utilizing local botanicals including coconut and coffee, while wellness programming encompasses outdoor yoga, movement classes, and personalized health initiatives.

These premium amenities appeal to affluent travelers seeking comprehensive leisure experiences, supporting higher-valuetourismmarket segments.

Nature-Based Recreation and Experiences

The property facilitates extensive outdoor engagement through:

• Seven miles of walking and biking trails
• Kayaking on Espíritu Santo River
• On-site Nature Centre and Boathouse offering paddleboarding, fishing, and guided birdwatching
• Kids For All Seasons program featuring wildlife education and outdoor activities

Additionally, curated experiences connect guests to Puerto Rico’s broader tourism assets, includingguided hikes in El Yunque National Forest(nine miles away) revealing waterfalls and endemic plant species, plusOld San Juanday trips exploring colonial history, architecture, and local cuisine.

This experiential focus supportsPuerto Rico’s tourismsector by encouraging destination exploration beyond resort boundaries.

Caribbean Expansion Strategy

TheFour Seasons Puerto Ricorepresents thefourth Caribbean propertyin the brand’s regional portfolio, joining:

• Four Seasons Resort Nevis (original Caribbean resort)
• Four Seasons Anguilla
• Ocean Club Resort, The Bahamas

An additional property is planned forCartagena, Colombia, though the debut has been postponed to 2026. This measured Caribbean expansion reflects Four Seasons’ strategic focus on premium markets supporting sustainable luxury development.

Pricing and Accessibility

Room rates for stays beginning November 20 commence at approximately dollar fourteen hundred ninety per night for garden-view accommodations, with oceanfront rooms at dollar sixteen hundred ninety nightly and one-bedroom oceanfront suites at dollar twenty-one hundred ninety. This premium positioning targets affluent international travelers and luxury market segments.

Ground transportation is available through Four Seasons arrangements or local private car services, with convenient access from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, approximately  thirty minutes away. Direct highway access via PR-66 to State Road 187 enables convenient guest arrival.

Puerto Rico Tourism Sector Impact

The Four Seasons opening represents significant economic stimulus for Puerto Rico’s tourism industry, generating:

• Direct employment in hospitality, culinary, and service sectors
• Ancillary business opportunities for local suppliers and transportation providers
• Enhanced destination perception and international marketing visibility
• Increased visitor spending across multiple sectors

Premium resort additions strengthenPuerto Rico’s competitive positioningwithin Caribbean luxury tourism markets, attracting high-value international travelers and supporting sustained economic development.

Sustainable Tourism Leadership

The resort’s environmental certification and conservation initiatives position it as a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality, aligning with growing traveler preferences for eco-conscious tourism. This positioning differentiatesFour Seasons Puerto Ricowithin competitive Caribbean markets while supportingPuerto Rico’sbroader sustainability goals.

Four Seasons Puerto Rico Elevates Caribbean Luxury Tourism

The opening of theFour Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Ricorepresents a landmark addition toCaribbean tourisminfrastructure, combining world-class luxury accommodations with innovative environmental stewardship and experiential tourism programming. Located within the exclusiveBahía Beachenclave and featuring comprehensive amenities from championship golf to wilderness exploration, the resort positionsPuerto Ricoas a premier global luxury destination.

This strategic addition strengthens the island’s tourism economy while demonstrating Four Seasons’ commitment to sustainable, high-value hospitality development across the Caribbean region.

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