Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel
Route 429, kilometer 3.0, Barrero, Rincon, Puerto Rico
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“Nothing” is the motto here. There’s no tennis, no TV, not even a phone. Located on a strip of beach in nowhere, Puerto Rico, this four-acre haven is dedicated to the sweet, slothful life. It also happens to be one of the most elite spots in the Caribbean.
The Horned Dorset is tastefully Spanish colonial—all adobe and white with tiled floors—and all rooms but four have an ocean view. The new super-luxe Casa Escondadia suites are just that but somehow lack the charm of the old buildings. The best room, however, is Villa 19 which is original to the property and, like the Casa Escondadia suites, sports its own private plunge pool.
In the mornings tropical fruits and freshly baked breads are brought to your room. Days are spent on the beach or by the pool. In the evening the library is a popular spot and napping ranks among the most popular activities. Remember, there’s no phone, so there’s no room service. Leave a sign on the door if you want ice for your mini bar—for anything else, you’ll have to walk.
Do try to take someone. The same qualities that make Horned Dorset a perfect place for lovers can be devastating to those who come alone. People are not here to socialize, so your chances of making friends are few. In fact Meryl Streep, who came to be alone a la Greta Garbo, attracted so little attention that she became quite chatty after a few days—so unless you are the type who really relishes the solitary life, you may find yourself itchy after two days, insane after four.
The one social activity is dinner, when silver cutlery is laid on white tablecloths, and chef Aaron Ratten, of Daniel and Aureole, is allowed to star. Dress appropriately—after all, those who frequent Horned Dorset are the cream of jetsetters (with everyday social schedules so crammed that nothingness is the only luxury left). You might want to hurry, though, as the resort is adding rooms as we speak, and it’s already compromised itself by building a fitness center. Surely a golf course and scuba classes can’t be too far behind.
Please note: Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel does not allow children.
- 30 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Secluded
- 4 Guest Reviews
- Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel
- Route 429, kilometer 3.0, Barrero
- Rincon, Puerto Rico
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Library
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
- Yoga
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4 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Ines
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
That it's not just a room, it's a beach front villa, with a full kitchen a d plunge pool.
What the hotel could do better:
Service is a bit aloof. The reception personnel could be a bit more engaged and helpful.
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- Luis
- Stayed July 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
amazing room, bathroom, and private pool.
What the hotel could do better:
nothing
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- Bryce
- Stayed July 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The rooms and architecture were stunning; our suite had two floors and a private plunge pool, complemented with views of the Caribbean in the distance. The food in the dining room was among the best I've ever tasted at a hotel restaurant. The stretch of beach was wonderful, with waves constantly lapping the clean, pristine sand.
What the hotel could do better:
We wished the hotel had taken the time to come up with a unique drink list at the Library Bar. At the end of a long day spend roaming the beach and playing in the ocean, my partner and I retired to the library for a pre-dinner drink -- only to find there was no established drink list. Too tired to think of any spectacular cocktail, we simply took a glass of wine -- when what we really wanted was something tasty and mixed that would prepare us for the delights of the kitchen.
