The popular NYC restaurant group Serafina brings Serafina Beach Hotel to San Juan, Puerto Rico, in March 2018. It’s the island’s first planned hotel opening of next year. The property is located in the Condado district, near Old Town San Juan.

The 96 guestrooms boast a modern, beach-themed interior, with views of either the ocean or Laguna del Condado. Unique art pieces are found throughout, created by local artists. Beyond the premium guestrooms is a selection of penthouses and two ocean terrace rooms, with indoor/outdoor living spaces. Penthouses and ocean terrace rooms offer special amenities such as welcome bottles of Prosecco, farewell gifts and the hotel’s exclusive “start the evening” amuse.

The signature restaurant is aMare, serving Italian seafood with Puerto Rican flair. Between the lobby and pool deck is PiñaCo, an espresso bar by day (with light breakfast and pressed juice) and Piña Colada bar at night. The property additionally features an infinity pool with poolside cabanas and an outdoor bar, aptly named By the Pool.

Meeting and event space includes 9,487 square feet of indoor and outdoor options, and the staff caters to meetings, product launches, fashion shows, photo shoots, private dinners and more. Venues range from boardrooms to a ballroom and terrace.

A luxury concierge service provides guests with cultural and adventure experiences, such as kayak trips through bioluminescent waters, private helicopter tours, zip lining through the rainforest and privately chartered snorkel trips, among others.

Rates start at $225 per night during the low season and $345 per night during the high season.