The Morasol Suites is an upscale 88-apartment complex that reflects the chic and shimmering Puerto Rico marina it overlooks. Unlike many hotels in this resort area, the Morasol maintains a relaxed and refined vibe, even during the busy summer months. Apartments are clean and contemporary, and most have sea-view balconies. Location means easier beach access but without the stunning vistas of the hilltop hotels.

The four-pearl Servatur Casablanca Hotel is a chicly modern, all-suite, adults-only hotel a five- to 10-minute walk down stairs to the resort's commercial center (home to shops, nightlife, and restaurants) and in walking distance to the beach. The property has a small outdoor pool with a bar, a rooftop sundeck, a gym, and a full-service spa, though this costs an extra fee. Half-board options include a buffet breakfast and sit-down dinner with a set menu and live entertainment. The hotel's 97 suites are stylish and modern with fully equipped kitchenettes, spacious terraces, and beds with memory-foam mattresses -- upgraded suites feature terraces with lounge chairs and jacuzzi tubs. Travelers who want a livelier family-friendly option might consider the Revoli Aparthotel. 

The Revoli Aparthotel is an upper-mid-range, 181-apartment property built near the bottom of the mountainside that overlooks Puerto Rico Bay. Its bottom of the hill location means easy access to Puerto Rico's town center and the sandy beach, though this also means the views aren't as spectacular as they are from other hotels higher up. Most of the clean, modern apartments have balconies with views of the sea. They all come with kitchenettes -- but Wi-Fi and TV usage cost extra. While the Revoli is a decent choice, there are less-expensive hotels in the area with about the same level of services, so travelers might want to compare rates with the Hotel Riosol or ClubHotel Riu Vistamar.