Picolo recommends · Hotel in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
El Conquistador Resort
A resort perched on a cliff over the Caribbean, with water slides for the children and a boat to a private island beach for everyone.
From the top of the cliff the Caribbean spreads out in every direction, with sailing boats coming and going below. El Conquistador fills this headland on the east coast with boats in the marina, golf, water slides and a private beach.
The real draw is Palomino Island. Boats leave the marina for a beach reserved for hotel guests, and with eight restaurants back on the main site, you rarely have to plan where to eat.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose El Conquistador Resort
This is the resort we suggest to families. Children get water slides, parents get the sea view and a beach, and the trip to Palomino turns an ordinary day into a small adventure.
It is a very large place. Getting from your room to the pool or the marina can mean a long walk or a shuttle, so it suits those who want everything on site more than those who like small hotels.
What you get
- Water park with slides
- Marina with boats to Palomino Island
- Island beach for hotel guests
- Eight restaurants
- Golf course
A day at El Conquistador Resort
- Morning
- Breakfast with the whole coastline spread out below the cliff.
- Midday
- The boat across to Palomino and a lazy stretch on the island beach.
- Afternoon
- The water slides, while the grown-ups watch from a lounger.
- Evening
- A kayak on Laguna Grande after dark, when the water lights up around the paddle.
Location
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Open in MapsQuestions about El Conquistador Resort
Is El Conquistador Resort good for children?
Yes. It has a water park with slides, a beach and plenty of space, which is why families tend to choose it on the east coast.
How do you get to Palomino Island from El Conquistador Resort?
Boats run from the resort marina out to Palomino Island, where the beach is kept for hotel guests.
What is there to do near El Conquistador Resort?
Laguna Grande, a bioluminescent lagoon where the water glows at night, is close by. Evening kayak tours are the classic way to see it.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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