AMARIS Grace Bay, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Photo: © 2026 Hilton Hilton has surpassed 100 open hotels and properties in development across the Caribbean, marking another milestone in the company's regional expansion. The latest growth includes the opening of the first dual-brand Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton property in Puerto Rico, adding 257 rooms to the company's portfolio in San Juan.
The milestone reflects Hilton's strategy of expanding across established destinations such as Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos, while entering emerging markets including Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Beach Aerial Rendering. Photo: © 2026 HiltonHilton currently operates nearly 60 hotels across the Caribbean, with the remainder of its portfolio of more than 100 properties at various stages of development, including design and construction.
"The Caribbean is a strategic priority for Hilton, with a longstanding history dating back to the opening of Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, our first hotel outside of the Continental U.S.," said Kolin Pound, area president for Caribbean and Latin America at Hilton.
Pablo Maturana, Hilton's vice president of development for Caribbean and Latin America, said the company's expansion is supported by partnerships with hotel owners and the introduction of brands suited to different markets and traveler segments.
Hilton's recent openings include The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino and Ports of Call Resort Turks & Caicos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Through its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the company has also added West Bay Club in Turks and Caicos, ONE GT Grand Cayman and Paradise Beach Nevis in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The development pipeline includes several new destinations and brand debuts over the coming years.
In the Dominican Republic, DoubleTree by Hilton Punta Cana Downtown is expected to open by the end of 2026, followed by Tru by Hilton Punta Cana in 2027. DoubleTree by Hilton Curaçao is also scheduled for 2027.
Further developments planned for 2028 include Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the company's first hotel in Dominica, and Paradise Breeze Nassau, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will mark Hilton's return to the Bahamas.
Paradise Breeze Nassau, Curio Collection by Hilton - Exterior Rendering. Photo: © 2026 HiltonOther projects include Hilton Garden Inn Barbados Rockley Beach and Motto by Hilton San Juan Santurce, both expected in 2028.
In Trinidad and Tobago, Hampton by Hilton Trinidad Airport is planned for 2028, while Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is scheduled for 2030.
Hilton also has two major luxury developments planned for Turks and Caicos in 2030: Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay and AMARIS Grace Bay Turks and Caicos, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton San Juan. Photo: © 2026 Hilton
The latest addition to Hilton's Caribbean portfolio is the dual-brand development combining Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton in San Juan. The property brings 257 rooms to the Puerto Rico Convention District, near the Puerto Rico Convention Center and DISTRITO T-Mobile.
The opening marks the debut of Homewood Suites by Hilton in Puerto Rico and introduces Hilton's first dual-brand hotel development in the Caribbean. It also expands Hampton by Hilton's presence on the island beyond Isla Verde.
The project combines an extended-stay hotel with a midscale offering, allowing the two brands to serve different types of travelers while sharing facilities and operational resources. The location is intended to attract business and convention visitors as well as leisure travelers and guests staying for longer periods.
Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton San Juan. Photo: © 2026 HiltonHilton is also planning to expand its presence across Puerto Rico, with the goal of doubling its existing portfolio to nearly 25 hotels. Development projects are progressing in San Juan, Ponce, Fajardo, Dorado and Arecibo.
Among the planned properties are Hampton by Hilton Ponce, Tru by Hilton San Juan Condado and Motto by Hilton San Juan Santurce, adding further options across the island's hotel market.