Gran Melia Puerto Rico
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Gran Meliá Puerto Rico features a central cluster of open-air, high-ceilinged pavilions housing restaurants, lounges, and public areas bordered by fountain ponds.
Amenity highlights: Amenity highlights: Measuring 102 m (335 feet), a lagoon-style pool extends along the oceanfront and includes jetted sections and a swimup bar. A children's pool is adjacent. Royal Service guests have their own adults-only pool. Pool sundecks feature Balinese-style platform lounge beds with wood-shingle roofs available for rent (surcharge). An adjacent country club with two 18-hole Tom Kite championship courses offers discounts to guests.
Insider tip: José Hernández Poster Museum in Río Grande, 5 km (3 mi) from the resort, showcases works of Puerto Rican artists.
Property Amenities
Gran Melia Puerto Rico is on Coco Beach, 5 km (3 mi)from downtown Río Grande. Featuring a courtyard splash pool surrounded by Balinese-style platform lounging beds, open-air massage cabanas, and padded lounge chairs, the resort’s spa includes men's and women's saunas, steam rooms, and spa tubs in private courtyards (surcharges apply for facilities without spa treatment). Treatments include the Vanilla Wrap, the Rainforest Mud Scrub, and the Fresh Herbs Eco-facial. The spa also offers waxing, hair/nail care, and wellness training.
Guests of the Gran Meliá Puerto Rico have complimentary use of a fitness center.
Open until 3 AM, the resort's casino offers blackjack, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, and slot machines. Slots are available from 10 AM and table games are available from noon; schedules are subject to change.
A business center contains computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge desk
- Technology helpdesk
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Nightclub
- Self parking
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 462
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Express check- in
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Tour assistance
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Dry cleaning service
- Arcade/game room
- Casino
- Umbrella
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Room Descriptions
Gran Meliá Puerto Rico offers 462 junior suites with furnished balconies or ground-floor terraces. The suites are in 20 two-story buildings (no elevators).
Decor includes mahogany furniture, marble flooring with rugs, and red-and-tan marble bathrooms.
Beds feature triple sheeting and pillowtop mattresses. Sitting areas with chandeliers are set off by archways and furnished with sofa beds, coffee tables, and two-chair dining sets. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in some rooms (guests must bring their own cables or purchase them from the resort). Compact refrigerators are stocked with water and soft drinks (surcharge).
Royal Service suites include turndown service; early-morning to late-night butler service, e.g., unpacking/packing, pillow menu, ironing, newspaper, restaurant reservations; access to an exclusive Royal Service adults-only pool; and access to an exclusive check-in/concierge lounge with computers providing complimentary high-speed Internet access and food-and-drink service (Continental breakfast; all-day coffee and tea, bar drinks, and appetizers; evening hot and cold appetizers).
Smoking and nonsmoking rooms available.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Voice mail
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Makeup mirror
- Bathroom scale
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Area Attractions
Río Grande - 5 km (3 mi)
José Hernández Poster Museum - 5 km (3 mi)
El Yunque (Caribbean National Forest) - 13 km (8 mi)
Piñones forest (bicycling, hiking, surfing) - 35 km (22 mi)
Fajardo Bioluminescent Bay - 35 km (22 mi)
Old San Juan - 44 km (27.5 mi)
Cruise-ship piers - 44 km (27.5 mi)
Arecibo Observatory - 120 km (75 mi)
Rio Camuy Cave Park & Mine - 130 km (81.25 mi)
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 33.5 km (21 mi) to the Gran Meliá Puerto Rico.
Driving directions from car-rental agencies near Luis Muñoz Marín International AirportDriving directions from car-rental agencies near Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport:
- Take Hwy 26 Este (east).
- Merge onto Hwy 3 Este (east) toward Río Grande.
- Approaching Río Grande, move into left lane.
- Turn left onto Rte 955-Int at sign pointing to Coco Beach/Gran Meliá. (Do not turn at first sign for Rte 955. Look for 955-Int sign.)
- Follow signs to Coco Beach Resort entrance. Check with guard at entrance, and follow Gran Meliá signs to resort.
Getting there: Gran Meliá buses are stationed outside the baggage-claim area from 6 AM to 7 PM. A one-way ticket to the resort is $30. (Hours and price subject to change.) A taxi costs $26–$35 per person.
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Taxis are stationed at the resort.
Activities
Guests can enjoy an array of activities at Gran Melia Puerto Rico. Daytime activities include darts, tennis, ping-pong, board games, bingo, water aerobics, volleyball, and merengue and salsa lessons. Non-motorized water sports, such as kayaking, windsurfing and paddle boating, are available (surcharge).
A 1.5 km (1 mile) beach fringes the peninsula, with about 800 m (875 yds) in front of the resort. The pebbly beach is bordered by small boulders protecting sunbathing areas. Offshore reefs block ocean swells, leaving water calm in most weather.
Adjacent to the resort, the Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico features two championship courses designed by Tom Kite. Resort guests receive a discount for play.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Sailing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Swimming on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Volleyball on site
- Aerobics on site
- Tennis on site
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground on site
Restaurants & Bars
Nami - Asian Bistro which offers three theme restaurants in one. A full sushi bar, teppanyaki restaurant, and Pan-Asian style menu infused with Latin influences.
Tempo - Sophisticated, yet comfortable dining specializing in Italian cuisine. Slacks and collar shirt required. Reservations required.
Café Soleil - Breakfast and lunch dishes featuring diverse menus with a local influence as well as a variety of international dishes in a tropical ambiance. In the evenings, this restaurant features a variety of international tapas and various types of paellas.
Avenue Bar - Tropical, yet chic setting offering a variety of cocktails and appetizers.
Martini Bar - Lounge. Pre-dinner cocktails or after-dinner cordial or cognac.
Wet Pool Bar and Grill - Dine al fresco at this casual poolside restaurant, serving a full lunch menu, snacks, and tropical drinks. Casual dress or beachwear suggested.
Royal Service Exclusive Pool Bar - Al-fresco bar located at the adults-only swimming pool.
Location
1000 Coco Beach Blvd
Rio Grande, 00745
Puerto Rico
Nearest major airport:
San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin)
Area:
Puerto Rico Island, Puerto Rico
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
