Dorado Beach Resort

Dorado Beach Resort is a private luxury resort located on the coast of Dorado, Puerto Rico. It is owned and operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
== History ==
Dorado Beach Resort, then known as Dorado Beach, was first developed by Dr. Alfred Livingston in 1905. It was developed as a coconut and citrus plantation and consisted of 1,700 acres. 
Clara Livingston, the daughter of Dr. Alfred Livingston, took over the management of the property upon her father’s death. She went on to construct a house for herself, called Su Casa as well as a private airstrip. Su Casa is an 8,000 square foot beachside residence that features 5 bedrooms as well as its own complimentary concierge service. Guests are still welcome to stay at Su Casa as it represents the heritage of the property. Clara Livingston was a pilot herself and became friends with Amelia Earhart, an American female aviation pioneer. Su Casa is where Amelia Earhart stayed before beginning her attempt at a solo flight around the world. This was her last known stop before she disappeared crossing the Pacific Ocean. 
Laurance S. Rockefeller, son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., purchased the property in 1955 and began to transform it to what it is known as today. He wanted to transform the property into the Caribbean’s first eco-resort. The Dorado Beach Resort, as created by Rockefeller, held its official opening on December 1, 1958. The opening of the resort featured 150 of Rockefeller’s most influential and friends at the time, including famous athletes, actors, as well as politicians. Some of the hotel’s guests were Joe Namath, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Joan Crawford, and Presidents John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, and George Bush Sr
== Description ==
=== Accommodations ===
Dorado Beach Resort Features three different accommodation styles for hotel guests: suites, residences, and rooms. 
The suites are 1-2 bedroom accommodations with oceanfront views and are available on the first or second floors. They feature private plunge pools, furnished verandas or rooftops, a separate living room, a walk-in closet, as well as a soaking bathtub, and both indoor and outdoor showers. 
The residences are 2+ bedroom accommodations with oceanfront views. They are available as condo-style, penthouses, or separate villas. They have all of the features that are offered in the suites as well as can feature private pools, grills, kitchens, living and dining rooms, a laundry room, and a golf cart to be used for getting around the resort.
The rooms are one-room featuring one or two king beds as well as furnished terraces, indoor and outdoor showers, soaking bathtubs, and walk-in closets. 
=== Goodwinds Water Sports Center and Surf Boutique ===
Goodwinds is a family-owned watersports facility within Dorado Beach. They offer instruction for sailing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, and surfing. In addition to offering courses and lessons, members and guests can also snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard. Within the Goodwinds facility, there is also a boutique where patrons can purchase water sports equipment and apparel. 
=== The Watermill ===
The Watermill is a waterpark within the resort property. Its design is based on a traditional sugar plantation from Puerto Rico. The Watermill features a lazy river with a wave machine that runs throughout the park, two waterslides, bumper boats, several swimming pools, and playgrounds. 
=== Spa Botanico ===
Spa Botanico is the resort spa. It features a wide array of spa treatments and rituals. 
=== Dining ===
There is a wide range of dining options including indoor, outdoor, sit-down, lounges, bars, and quick-service. 
*Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill - Open-air, full-service restaurant, and bar featuring Mediterranean-style cuisine.
*COA - Full-service restaurant with an adjacent bar that can transform from indoor to open-air. 
*Posi+ivo Sand Bar - Open-air restaurant and bar featuring Asian-inspired and Latin fusion cuisine. 
*The Watermill Grill - Outdoor restaurant within the Watermill. 
*Panela - Full-service restaurant and bar with a balcony overlooking the golf course and driving range.
*Melao by Mario Pagán - Full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating featuring modern Caribbean cuisine. Menu designed by Chef Mario Pagán.
*La Cocina Gourmet - Quick-service restaurant, cafe, and small grocery with outdoor seating. Additionally, features a Fresh Market on Sundays and Saturday Morning breakfast. 
=== TPC Dorado Beach ===
When Dorado Beach Resort opened in 1958, the property featured two 9-hole golf courses, named the East Course and West Course. These courses were designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., a well-known golf course architect. In 1966, both courses added 9-holes, making them traditional 18-hole golf courses. Robert Trent Jones, Sr. also made sure to construct the courses while respecting the natural landscape around the courses. The courses run alongside a tropical forest, various fruit trees, as well as a lagoon. 
In 2015, the Dorado Beach Resort’s golf courses were added to the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Network. Now the resort’s golf club is regarded as TPC Dorado Beach, meaning that they are operated by the PGA tour and feature or have featured PGA Tour events.
Category:Resorts in Puerto Rico
Category:Luxury hotels