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On the beach
With a stay at this Higuillar resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dorado Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Balneario Manuel Morales. Dorado Beach East Golf Course and Playa de los Tocones are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Poolside dining
This smoke-free resort features free water park access, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with beach cabanas and sun loungers. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, children's pool, and kid-friendly dining.
Oct 29, 2019 by Dulce Ardon
Good morning Anonymous, Greetings from Dorado! Thank you so much for choosing our beloved sanctuary for your vacation and for taking the time to write the review. I will make sure my colleague is aware he was mentioned in your review. We look forward to have you with us in the near future. Warm regards,
Aug 6, 2019 by Dulce Ardon
Good afternoon Anonymous, Greetings from Dorado! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about our beloved sanctuary. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards,
Aug 6, 2019 by Dulce Ardon
Good afternoon Anonymous, Greetings from Dorado! Thank you so much your wonderful review. We are thankful you took the time to share your experience at our resort and hope to see you in the near future. Warm regards,
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary water park, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee. This 5-star Dorado resort is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed
Free self parking , Free valet parking
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Signature - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Encanto Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Positivo Sand Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
5 outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a complimentary water park are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Spa Botanico has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.