Apartment #1
Vacation rentals in Dorado, Puerto Rico A beach town, and a place to stay in it.
We are located in a beach town close to restaurants, cafes, hotels and parks!
4.96
Airbnb rating
900+
Airbnb reviews
4
Studio apartments
9 yrs
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The studios Four apartments, each with its own character.
Every studio is air conditioned, has hot water, wifi and a kitchen, and sits a short walk from the sand. Named after the birds and the frog you will hear while you are here.
Apartment #1
Apartment #2Marlin
Golf course view, fast wifi and backup power
Our most-reviewed studio: one open room with a view of the golf course, 400+ Mbps wifi, and solar power with a generator for when the grid goes down.
- 3 guests
- Studio
- Queen bed + futon
- 1 bath
- Golf course view
- 400+ Mbps wifi
- Solar power & generator
What's included The things that actually matter on a trip.
Not a long list of features — the handful of things that decide whether a stay works. All of them are here.
Air conditioning
Every studio is air conditioned, and Gaviota has two units.
Fast wifi
Marlin's wifi reaches 400+ Mbps, depending on your device. Every unit has wifi and a dedicated workspace.
Solar power & generator
Every studio has solar power, backup power and an electric generator, so an island power cut will not end your trip.
Smart TV & streaming
Internet-connected smart TVs with Netflix, YouTube and Roku.
Kitchen
Kitchenettes and full kitchens with fridge, microwave and coffee.
Free parking
No limit on cars. Coquí and Marlin park right at the door; Pelican and Gaviota across the street, by the golf course.
Beach access
A short walk to the sand, with three different Dorado beaches minutes away.
Golf course views
Fairways, palms and a lagoon right across the road.
Dorado del Mar · Mameyal Close to everything, quiet at night.
Dorado is a real beach town on the north coast, about half an hour west of San Juan. You can walk to dinner, drive to the rainforest, and be back before dark.
- Restaurants, cafes, hotels and parks within walking distance
- A short walk to the beach, with the balneario and La Pocita de Mameyal close by
- The Dorado del Mar golf course sits directly across the road
- Views of the Embassy Suites, the Ritz-Carlton and the Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar
- Close to the main highways that connect the whole island
- A clean, safe residential street with free parking on site
Coming soonCasa Dorado, a 171-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel, is being built next to Los Paseos de Dorado.
How to get here On Calle Kennedy, across from the golf course.
Dorado is on the north coast, about 35 minutes west of San Juan's airport. We're directly across the street from the Dorado del Mar golf course, with a view of the Embassy Suites resort on the far side of it. La Pocita de Mameyal is a short walk north.
Calle Kennedy, Dorado, PR 00646
- Dorado del Mar golf courseDirectly across the street
- Embassy Suites Dorado del MarIn view, on the far side of the golf course
- La Pocita de MameyalA short walk north
- Downtown Dorado (Plaza Pública)About 6 minutes by car, 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
Open directions in
Coming from the airport (SJU)?
It's about 35 minutes and 24 miles (39 km) in light traffic. Take PR-22 West to exit 22A, then PR-165 into Dorado. Turn left onto Calle Méndez Vigo, pass the town square on your right, and continue from step 2 of the route from the town square.
PR-22 is a toll road. Ask your rental car company how tolls are paid.
Your Airbnb confirmation also includes the full address and check-in details.
Step by step from the town square
- Start at Plaza Pública, Dorado's town square, by the San Antonio de Padua church. Take Calle Méndez Vigo (PR-693), the street along the south side of the plaza, heading away from the church.
- After about 800 m, turn right onto Av. Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos (PR-698). If you pass McDonald's on your right, you've gone a little too far.
- Stay on PR-698 for about 900 m, past Boston Scientific on your right. Where the road curves right, take the first left, Calle Central, then after 60 m turn left again onto Calle Kennedy.
- Follow Calle Kennedy as it curves right and continue about 0.6 mi (1 km), with the golf course on your left. Dorado Beach Studios is on your right.
- Driving route from the town square
- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Short walk to La Pocita
- View of the resort
Nearby essentials
Groceries, a pharmacy, gas and a doctor, all a few minutes away. Times are from the studios, from Google Maps; each link opens directions on your phone.
- Corner store
Rayting Minimarket
On Calle Central, the closest shop for basics
- Supermarket
SuperMaxOpen 24 hours
On PR-693, at the turn onto PR-698
- Pharmacy
WalgreensOpen 24 hours
On PR-693, a little west of SuperMax
- Local pharmacy
Farmacia Caridad
On PR-696, near SuperMax
- Gas station
Mobil
On Calle Méndez Vigo, just past the PR-698 turn toward town
- Bank and ATM
Banco Popular
Plaza Dorada shopping center, on PR-693
- Medical center
Dorado Community Health
On PR-698, on the way into town
- Hospital
Doctors' Center Hospital
Orlando Health – Dorado, 900 PR-696
In an emergency, call 911.
Beaches in Dorado Five beaches, each its own kind of day.
Dorado's coast changes every few minutes, and you're close to all of it: a calm swimming beach, surf breaks, a quiet little beach and a wild corner for photos.
Swimming · Families
Balneario Manuel "Nolo" Morales
Dorado's public beach, and the easy choice with children. A roped-off swimming area, lifeguards, showers, bathrooms and gated parking, with water quality monitored. Juan's favorite stretch is by the fishermen's villas, with plenty of restaurants nearby.
Surf · Windsurf
Playa Sardinera
The open stretch beside the balneario. No facilities and a stronger tide, which is exactly why the surfers and windsurfers go there instead.
Surf · Relaxing
Kikita Beach
Very close to the studios. Great for surfing, and just as good for a quiet, relaxing afternoon.
Calm · Quiet
La Pocita de Mameyal
A small, beautiful beach a short walk from the studios, with a gazebo. Cozy, peaceful and rarely crowded.
Walking · Photos
Ojo del Buey
The "ox's eye", named for the famous rock formation where the river meets the sea. Spectacular views, trails along the riverbank and a small hidden natural pool. Better for photos and walks than for swimming in the open sea.
All in Dorado, minutes from the studios. The access gate for La Pocita and Kikita closes at 6:00 PM. Ask us which one suits the day.
Beach guide: getting there, history and tips →Where to eat in Dorado Juan's picks.
The places Juan, your host, sends guests to, and why.
Seafood
Katrina Restaurant
Juan says: the best rice in Puerto Rico, and the most posted about.
Seafood
Villa Dorada D'Alberto
Juan says: the best seafood rice in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rican
La Villa De Lester
Juan says: the best lobster, stuffed lobster and carrucho (conch) in Puerto Rico.
Caribbean
El Ladrillo
Juan says: one of the three oldest restaurants in Dorado. Very good.
Caribbean
La Terraza
Italian
Grappa
Bakery & bistro
Al Pan Pan, Bread & Bistro
Bakery & bistro
KGB Kitchen Gallery Bistro
There are more. Ask Juan on WhatsApp for his latest favorites.
Inside Small, bright and looked after.
Good to know Before you book.
- Check-in
- From 3:00 PM. When the guest before you lets us know they're leaving early, our cleaning team gets the studio ready sooner, so you can check in early at no extra cost.
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Getting in
- Keyless entry with a door code. It's easy to use.
- Parking
- Coquí (#1) and Marlin (#2): right in front of the door. Pelican (#4) and Gaviota (#5): across the street, by the golf course. No limit on cars.
- Upstairs
- Pelican (#4) and Gaviota (#5) are on the second floor.
- Beach gear
- Beach chairs, coolers and an umbrella are under the staircase on the left. Beach towels too: ask ahead and they'll be waiting in your studio.
- Laundry
- Upstairs, by the staircase on the right, with a guide to how much fits in each load. Detergent is under the kitchen sink. Please don't wash towels or bed linens: the cleaning staff will bring fresh ones at no extra cost.
- Smoking
- Strictly no smoking indoors. There is an outdoor smoking area.
- Getting here
- On Calle Kennedy, across from the Dorado del Mar golf course, close to the main highwaysMap and directions
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