The 2026 UPMA National Convention

 Reservation Instructions

2026 UPMA National Convention

August 1 – 7, 2026

El Conquistador Resort

Puerto Rico

Every member wishing to attend must register. Registration is open.

About the El Conquistador Resort

Offering an authentic Puerto Rico getaway steeped in oceanfront beauty, El Conquistador Resort features world-class amenities, exhilarating activities, and personalized guest services. From the moment you arrive at our resort in Puerto Rico, we go above and beyond to exceed every expectation. Choose from a wide range of activities and facilities designed for guests of all ages. Tee off on our award-winning Arthur Hill golf course. Cool off at the exhilarating Coqui Water Park, Puerto Rico’s only seaside waterpark featuring a water slide, a lazy river, and a massive infinity pool.

IMPORTANT!

Carefully read the information below to familiarize yourself with the (3) different room types and locations at the El Conquistador Resort. Note: The room rates are the same for all rooms in the UPMA Block.

UPMA Room Rate

Room with 1 king bed - $219/night

Room with 2 queen beds - $219/night

There is no charge for children sixteen (16) years of age and under, sharing the same room as the parents and using existing bedding. There will be an additional charge of forty dollars ($40.00) for the third and forty dollars ($40.00) for the fourth adult seventeen (17) years of age or older in a room. The maximum number of persons per room is four (4).

UPMA rates are available until July 10, 2026 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. The group rate is offered 5 days before and 3 days after the event dates based on availability. To reserve extended dates, book your room for the event dates in the UPMA block first, then contact the El Conquistador Resort reservations department (reservations@elconresort.com) to request your extended dates.

Connecting Room Fee

The $125.00 connecting rooms fee will be waived for guests booking rooms in the UPMA room block.

Deposit Required

A one-night room and tax deposit is required upon booking. The deposit is refundable for cancellations received by April 1, 2026. Starting April 2, 2026, refunds are not available.

Mandatory Resort Charges

In addition to the room rate, the following fees will be assessed.

• Daily housekeeping fee of $3/day plus taxes (total fee $3.35 per day). There is no need to tip.
• One time bellman fee of $10/person (total fee $11.15 per person). Bellman fee includes round-trip luggage service upon arrival and departure from the resort. There is no need to tip. Be sure to use this service.
• Daily resort fee of $35/day plus taxes (total fee $38.15 per day); discounted from $65/day for guests booking in the UPMA room block. Resort fee includes wi-fi, local and (800) toll-free calls, access to Palomino Island, Coqui Water Park and pools.

Please note that the hotel reservations page may state something different, however UPMA has secured a discounted resort fee rate of $35/day which will be honored for guests booking in the UPMA block.

Room Locations at the El Conquistador Resort

View the El Conquistador Resort Property Map

La Marina

Located at La Marina Village, on the lower level, the renovated Marina Deluxe rooms offer guests a magnificent Mediterranean setting with amazing ocean vistas. These guest rooms are the furthest from the meeting space and require that you take the Funicular to reach the upper level.

Sample pictures of room

Las Brisas

Located on the upper level, adjacent to the lobby, the Las Brisas rooms offer ocean views that are among the most sought-after in Puerto Rico. Step out onto your private balcony and take in views of the Caribbean from 300 feet above the sea. These rooms have been refurbished, preserving their original charm while enhancing comfort. The bathrooms in these rooms have a sunken tub/shower combination with a significant step down and should not be selected by guests with any mobility challenges. These rooms are located in the same building as the meeting space.

Sample pictures of room

Picture of sunken tub/shower

Las Vistas

Located on our upper level adjacent to the Arrival Plaza, the renovated Las Vistas rooms offer magnificent ocean views or beautiful garden views from 300 feet above. These rooms are located near the resort entrance and are relatively close to the meeting space.

Sample pictures of room

Contact the El Conquistador Resort to book your hotel room.

Book your Hotel Room Online Now or call 787.863.1000 ext. 7376 or 7378.

Mention that you are attending UPMA National Convention.

El Conquistador Resort Reservations Email Address: reservations@elconresort.com

Hotel Cancellation Policy

After April 2, 2026, refunds are not available.

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Guests arriving before 4:00 PM will be accommodated as rooms become available.

The Bell Services staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guest attending functions on departure day.

Based on availability, you may extend your check out (for standard guest rooms):

• Late check-out until 2:00 PM is $65 plus applicable taxes
• Late check-out until 4:00 PM is $100 plus applicable taxes

For hotel reservation questions contact the El Conquistador reservations team.

• El Conquistador Resort Reservations Phone Number: 787.863.1000 ext. 7376 or 7378.
• El Conquistador Resort Reservations Email Address: reservations@elconresort.com

For questions about the event contact Crisp Meetings & Events at upma@crispevents.me,

Anthony Leonardi

National President

United Postmasters and Managers of America