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The four addresses buyers ask about most, on the facts that decide between them. Every figure links to its source below; where sources disagree, we say so.
| Feature | Dorado Beach | Bahía Beach | Palmas del Mar | Condado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting | Gated resort community, north coast | Gated resort community between rainforest and river, northeast coast | Gated residential resort community, southeast coast | Urban oceanfront district of San Juan |
| Size | ≈1,400 acres | 483 acres | ≈2,500 acres (some sources ≈2,750) | District; lagoon 98.91 acres |
| Shoreline | ≈3 miles | ≈2 miles of beach | 6+ miles of Caribbean frontage | Atlantic beach along Ashford Avenue (≈1.77 mi) |
| To SJU airport | ≈26 mi, ≈35 min | ≈16 mi | ≈40 min to San Juan | A short drive; ≈2 mi to Old San Juan |
| Golf | TPC Dorado Beach; original courses by Robert Trent Jones Sr. | 18 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr. | Flamboyán (Rees Jones) and Palm (Gary Player) | None in district |
| Resort brand | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico (since Nov 2025) | Palmas Athletic Club, marina | Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (1919) and others |
| Water | East Beach (watersports), West Beach (calm) | Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary | Marina for yachts to 175 ft | Ocean and Condado Lagoon |
| Schools nearby | TASIS Dorado; Baldwin School in Guaynabo | Ask us | Palmas Academy on site (PK to 12) | San Juan and Guaynabo private schools |
| Typical property | Custom homes, Reserve residences, condominiums | Estate homes and branded residences | Villas, waterfront homes, condominiums | High rise condominiums |
| Best for | Space, golf, beach club life near the capital | Resort services, nature, privacy | Boating, golf, family life, more land | Walkable city living, lock and leave |
"Best for" is our editorial summary. Everything else comes from the sources below. HOA, club, and membership costs vary by enclave and change often; ask us for current figures on a specific property.
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