Hard Rock confirms plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan – G3 Newswire

Summary

Hard Rock International has announced a partnership with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel &Casino San Juan, a new-build resort pegged at $850m. Construction is due to start mid-2026 with an opening targeted for 2029. The project — designed by Klai Juba Wald and CMA Architects — will celebrate Puerto Rico’s musical and cultural heritage, incorporate artwork from local artists and introduce the island’s first integrated casino resort.

Key Points

$850 million new-build resort planned for San Juan, Puerto Rico; construction begins mid-2026 and opening targeted in 2029.
Development partners: Hard Rock International, Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management and The Interfin Companies.
Property will feature ~415 rooms, 58 suites and 186 branded residences, plus event venues, a recording studio and local memorabilia.
First integrated casino in Puerto Rico offering a full travel-entertainment experience.
Projected economic impact: more than 2,500 direct construction jobs and about 1,250 permanent positions once open.
Designed by Klai Juba Wald and CMA Architects with emphasis on cultural preservation, environmental responsibility and community engagement.
Amenities include multiple dining options, three terrace-level pools, Rock Spa®, fitness centre, kids’ club, kids’ arcade and teen spaces.
Strategically located near Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, adjacent to Old San Juan and close to cruise ports.

Content Summary

Hard Rock’s San Juan resort aims to be a music-focused destination that blends international Hard Rock standards with Puerto Rico’s cultural identity. The build will incorporate community art, a recording studio and event spaces intended to attract both tourists and international-calibre events. The resort offers a mix of hotel rooms, suites and branded residences, plus family-friendly facilities and high-end leisure amenities.

Officials highlight the project as a major investment for Puerto Rico’s tourism economy. Government and tourism leaders welcomed the development for its potential to increase hotel capacity, support the cruise sector, diversify the culinary scene and lift the island’s profile for conventions and events.

Context and Relevance

This is a significant development for Caribbean hospitality and the gaming sector: it represents Hard Rock’s first hotel, casino and residential complex in Puerto Rico and signals continued investor confidence in the island’s tourism recovery. The resort strengthens lodging inventory near Old San Juan and cruise terminals, which could shift visitor patterns and boost convention and event hosting capabilities. For local stakeholders it promises job creation, supply-chain opportunities and cultural promotion through partnerships with local artists and community initiatives.

Why should I read this?

Short version: big money, big jobs, and the first integrated casino in Puerto Rico. If you care about Caribbean tourism, hotel development, gaming or regional economic shifts, this is worth a skim — we’ve done the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.