Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve
Location
- Located directly on the beach
- Dorado Beach
- 6 km from Parque Nacional Balenario Cerro Gordo
Address
Hotel description
Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carlton Reserve is an intimate refuge, infused with references to the surrounding natural landscape and diverse culture. This luxurious sanctuary boasts one-of-a-kind lifestyle activities that are sure to please even the most discerning travellers. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers two extraordinary golf courses (both 18-holes), a family friendly waterpark, on-site dining, and more!
Meal and beverage plans
European Plan (No Meals)
- No meals or beverages included
Additional inclusions
- Morning coffee and tea at Livingston Library (7am –11am)
- Offer daily rum tasting complimentary for all guests in COA bar from 4pm to 6pm
- Complimentary use of snorkeling gear and kayaking equipment
- Bicycles for adults and children
- Daily Ambassador of The Environment activity
- WiFi
- Full access to Dorado Beach Resort
- Complimentary use of golf course driving range
- Flip flops, beach bags and sandals
Best For...
Earn more with Aeroplan
Spa
Wedding & honeymoons
Promotions
Complimentary Daily Breakfast
$200 Resort Credit
Important Notes
The Resort Fee is included and guests will receive the following (subject to change without prior notice):
- Rums of Puerto Rico Tasting (Daily 4:00pm - 6:00pm)
- Morning coffee, tea, and pastries at Livingston Library (Daily 7:00 am - 9:00am)
- Resort Bicycles provided through Front Desk for adults and children
- Flip flops, beach bag, hats, and sandals available in guestroom
- Complimentary Ambassadors of the Environment activities (a rotating, pre-determined selection available each week)
- Complimentary use of snorkeling gear and kayaking equipment available at Positivo Beach Pool through your Embajador
- Dorado Beach Full Access
- Watermill Water Park Weekend Access
- Encanto Beach Club Access
- Dorado Beach Reserve Fitness and Sports Hub Center Access
- Complimentary use of driving range
Effective for new bookings as of April 25, 2025 the Resort Fee inclusions will be as follows: (Subject to change)
- Toll free and local phone calls
- In room coffee and tea presentation
- Beach and pool services including beach umbrellas and daily fruits offering
- Morning coffee tea and pastries at Livingston Library. (Daily 7am-10am)
- Usage of Business Center computers
- Children five (5) years of age and under eat free
- Use of the Dorado Beach and Hotel Fitness Center; daily fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba and Pilates.
- Watermill access: Two thrilling 30-foot water slides - Lazy River channel with wave machine - Multiple pools for adults, kids and toddlers - (Available on weekends, holidays and festive Season only)
- Rockefeller Trail - Whether walking, jogging, biking or riding a golf cart, there’s no better way to immerse in the diversity of Dorado Beach
- Rums of Puerto Rico Tasting (Daily 4-6pm)
- Flip Flops, Beach Bag, Hats and Sandals in guestroom
- Dorado Beach Full Access (Watermill Park Weekend Access, Encanto Beach Club Access, Dorado Beach Resort Fitness and Sports Hub Center including Racquet Sport Center, complimentary use of Golf driving range.
- Complimentary use of snorkeling gear and paddleboard equipment available at Positivo Beach Pool through your Embajador, Resort bicycles provided through Front Desk for adults and children
Incidentals will be paid on an individual basis and must be paid upon check-out by the guest. Acceptable forms of payment for consumer/guest incidentals are all major credit cards and cash in US dollars.
Smoking is not permitted at the Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carleton Reserve.
East Beach Ocean Reserve
East Beach Plunge Reserve
West Beach Ocean Reserve
West Beach Plunge Reserve
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants
- COA - À la carte - Grill
- Positivo - À la carte - Asian and Latin fusion
- Omakase - À la carte - Japanese
- Flor De Sal - À la carte - International
- La Cocina Gourmet - Snack bar - Cafe
- Culinary Centre - Learning experience - Gourmet - Cooking classes and demonstration
Bars
- Wine Cellar
- Pool Bar
- Beach Bar
- Lounge Bar
Activities
Pools
- Outdoor pool
Motorized and non-motorized water sports
- Kayak
- Catamaran
- Sailing ($)
- Paddle board
- Snorkeling
- Surfing ($)
- Kitesurfing ($)
Land activities
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Bicycle
- Wine tasting
- Hiking
- Horseback riding ($)
- Ziplining ($)
- Cave exploration
- Rum tasting
- Daily Ambassador of the Environment activity
- Pickleball
Golf
Health and Relaxation
- Fitness centre
- Spa ($)
- Yoga
- Fitness class
- Spa treatments ($)
Other facilities & services
- Wedding packages and services ($)
- Valet parking
- Luggage storage
- Convention centre
- Photo market
- Beauty salon
- Library
- Meeting facilities
- Tour desk
Resort Fee Inclusions
The Resort Fee is included and guests will receive the following (subject to change without prior notice):
- Rums of Puerto Rico Tasting (Daily 4:00pm - 6:00pm)
- Morning coffee, tea, and pastries at Livingston Library (Daily 7:00 am - 9:00am)
- Resort Bicycles provided through Front Desk for adults and children
- Flip flops, beach bag, hats, and sandals available in guestroom
- Complimentary Ambassadors of the Environment activities (a rotating, pre-determined selection available each week)
- Complimentary use of snorkeling gear and kayaking equipment available at Positivo Beach Pool through your Embajador
- Dorado Beach Full Access
- Watermill Water Park Weekend Access
- Encanto Beach Club Access
- Dorado Beach Reserve Fitness and Sports Hub Center Access
- Complimentary use of driving range
Effective for new bookings as of April 25, 2025 the Resort Fee inclusions will be as follows: (Subject to change)
- Toll free and local phone calls
- In room coffee and tea presentation
- Beach and pool services including beach umbrellas and daily fruits offering
- Morning coffee tea and pastries at Livingston Library. (Daily 7am-10am)
- Usage of Business Center computers
- Children five (5) years of age and under eat free
- Use of the Dorado Beach and Hotel Fitness Center; daily fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba and Pilates.
- Watermill access: Two thrilling 30-foot water slides - Lazy River channel with wave machine - Multiple pools for adults, kids and toddlers - (Available on weekends, holidays and festive Season only)
- Rockefeller Trail - Whether walking, jogging, biking or riding a golf cart, there’s no better way to immerse in the diversity of Dorado Beach
- Rums of Puerto Rico Tasting (Daily 4-6pm)
- Flip Flops, Beach Bag, Hats and Sandals in guestroom
- Dorado Beach Full Access (Watermill Park Weekend Access, Encanto Beach Club Access, Dorado Beach Resort Fitness and Sports Hub Center including Racquet Sport Center, complimentary use of Golf driving range.
- Complimentary use of snorkeling gear and paddleboard equipment available at Positivo Beach Pool through your Embajador, Resort bicycles provided through Front Desk for adults and children
Incidental Charges
Incidentals will be paid on an individual basis and must be paid upon check-out by the guest. Acceptable forms of payment for consumer/guest incidentals are all major credit cards and cash in US dollars.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted at the Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carleton Reserve.
Earn more with Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn extra Aeroplan® points on packages to this resort/hotel.
- A minimum 7-night stay is required on the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, London, Lisbon and Rome; a minimum 4-night stay is required on Las Vegas, San Francisco and Portland.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Valid for travel completed by December 31, 2025
Spa

Focus on mind, body and soul at this resort with spa facilities, fitness centre and various daily physical activities.
Wedding & honeymoons

This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.
To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.
Complimentary Daily Breakfast
Book now and receive complimentary breakfast for 2 daily. It's valid at COA for full american breakfast.
Booing window: Now - April 30, 2024
Travel window: Now - April 30, 2024 and October 1 - December 31, 2024
- Applies to new booking only
- 3 night minimum stay required
- Not combinable with other promotions
- Blackout dates: Feb 15-20; Mar 8-15; Mar 18-30; Apr 12-13; May 2-4; May 6-9; May 13-16; Jun 17-19; Oct 7-8; Dec 7-10; Dec 19, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025
- Additional blackout dates may apply
- Offer is subject to availability
- Offer is subject to change without prior notice
$200 Resort Credit
Book now for a minimum of 3 night or more and receive a $200.00 USD resort credit per room per stay.
Booking Window: Now – July 1, 2024
Travel Window: November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
- For new bookings only
- Minimum lenght of stay is 3 nights
- Not combinable with other promotions
- Blackout dates: December 19, 2024 – January 4, 2025; February 13-21, 2025; April 14-25, 2025
- Additional blackout dates may apply
- Offer is subject to availability and may be changed or closed at any time