About El Conquistador Resort
El Conquistador Resort sits on a clifftop in Fajardo, on Puerto Rico’s east coast, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. It is a large independent resort, formerly run by Waldorf Astoria and Wyndham, with rooms spread across several buildings and a hillside village of casitas.
What sets it apart is the variety: a seaside water park, a private island beach reached by the resort’s ferry, golf, a marina and more than 20 restaurants and bars. It suits families who want plenty to do without leaving the resort.
At a glance
Highlights
- Seaside water park free for guests
- Private island beach by ferry
- Clifftop views over the Atlantic and Caribbean
- More than 20 places to eat and drink
- Gateway to Fajardo boat trips
Amenities
Rooms and suites
Rooms are in the main hotel and in separate villages on the hillside, many with ocean views. The resort is still adding renovated rooms.
- Ocean-view rooms in the main hotel
- Suites and village accommodations for families and groups
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. It has more than 20 places to eat and drink across the main resort, the marina and Palomino Island.
- BoNo: Spanish tapas, paella and seafood
- Cutz Steakhouse: modern steakhouse with seafood
- Okinawa: grill meats and seafood at your table
- Ventanas: Puerto Rican and international dishes
- Ballyhoo: seafood and cocktails at the marina
- Hightide Rooftop Bar: drinks over the pools and the sea
- Palomino Bar and Restaurant: island bar and grill on Palomino Island
Beach, pools and spa
The main resort is on a cliff and has no beach of its own. Instead, guests take the resort’s ferry to Palomino Island, a private island with a calm white-sand beach, water sports and a bar and grill.
At the resort there are four outdoor pools and a children’s pool, and the Coquí Water Park, with a lazy river and water slides, is free for resort guests. A full-service spa offers treatments at extra cost.
Activities and entertainment
The resort has an 18-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills, three tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and a private marina. The Casa Blanca lounge offers adults-only cocktails and live entertainment in the evening.
Puerto Rico is warm all year. December to April is the drier, busier high season, while May to October brings more rain. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
Beyond the resort, Fajardo is the main departure point for catamaran trips to the offshore cays and for kayak tours of the bioluminescent lagoon, and El Yunque rainforest is about 30 minutes away.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: families who want a water park, island beach days and a long list of activities.
- Consider another resort if: you want to walk from your room onto the sand, or stay close to San Juan.
Getting there from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is about 34 miles west of the resort. The drive takes 55 to 70 minutes depending on traffic.
Taxis are available at the airport, but most guests book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets them at arrivals.
Good to know
- A daily resort fee is charged on top of the room rate
- Coquí Water Park is free for resort guests
- The beach is on Palomino Island, reached by the resort’s ferry
- Self parking and valet parking cost extra per day
Location of El Conquistador Resort
FAQ about El Conquistador Resort
Is El Conquistador Resort all-inclusive?
No. Meals and drinks are paid separately at the resort's restaurants and bars.
Is El Conquistador adults only?
No. It is a family resort with a water park and a children's pool.
How far is El Conquistador from the airport?
It is about 34 miles from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), a 55 to 70 minute drive.
Does El Conquistador have a beach?
Not at the main resort. Guests take the resort's ferry to a private beach on Palomino Island.
Is the water park included?
Yes. The Coquí Water Park, with a lazy river and water slides, is free for resort guests.
How many restaurants does El Conquistador have?
There are more than 20 restaurants and bars across the resort, the marina and Palomino Island.
Is there golf at El Conquistador?
Yes. The resort has an 18-hole course designed by Arthur Hills.
Is El Conquistador still a Waldorf Astoria?
No. It has been an independent resort since 2019.
Is El Conquistador good for families?
Yes. The water park, island beach, pools and activities make it a strong family choice.
Is there a resort fee at El Conquistador?
Yes. A daily resort fee is added to the room rate, and parking costs extra.
