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Hotel La Playa

3.0 of 5
6 Calle Amapola, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
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Ranked #8 of 14 hotels in Isla Verde
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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My husband was in PR for work in February. He was working at the Ritz so we needed to find a hotel nearby. I did a lot of research and based on price and location we selected La Playa, but I was pretty apprehensive. When we got to PR we went to the Ritz first. We had lunch there that... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I stayed here with my boyfriend, but I used to come to this hotel's restaurant as a child. It's a really nice place. The best part about it is the restaurant is right on the ocean with a built in deck. The menu is a bit pricey but it's worth the view you're getting. They have a special drink called... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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57 reviews 57 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Location, location, location ..... 5 mins from the airport (but I never heard a plane) Isla Verde beach is the best in San Juan. Famous expensive resorts sit to the right and left of this small, older inn and patio bar/restaurant on the water (I mean over the water; the patio is literally on pylons over the surf). To the... More

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Connecticut & NewJersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

I wanted a getaway for my birthday again and I was glad that I was given a good rate for being a return guest this year. My boyfriend and I stayed longer this time and it was really amazing. The hospitality here is 5 star worthy. The overall friendlyness of this island makes it our new fav getaway. Forget other... More

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Surprise, Arizona
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This was a quick one night stay, as we were heading out on a cruise. We checked in around 2 or so, but our room was not quite ready. We went down the way to the open air bar/restaurant. We enjoyed the sea breeze, views and great food. We were heading to Fajardo to Kayak that evening, and the waiter... More

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Indianapolis
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I stayed at La Playa for five nights in January. It was an easy cab ride from the airport. It's location (right on the ocean , between two beautiful beaches) was very good. The appearance is that of a beach motel. I had a large room facing the ocean from the second floor. The room was spacious, with basic furniture... More

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Eastham, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

If you want an alternative in San Juan to the big hotel casinos, Hotel La Playa is a great choice. It's a friendly boutique hotel, right on the ocean, with a small island feel. Friendly staff, great bar and restaurant (many come over from the big hotel casinos for a more authentic experience).

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Burlington, Vermont
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

On the plus side, the hotel is located next to two beaches, and has a restaurant on the water with a great view. On the negative side, they use overpowering air 'freshener' that reeks of coconut oil, and leaves one smelling like a public bus bathroom. The window looks out onto a garbage heap next to the hotel. I asked... More

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Waltham, Massachusetts
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96 reviews 96 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We stayed at Hotel La Playa for a week. The location is great. Just steps from the beach and within walking distance to nearby hotels, casinos, and restaurants. I really wanted to love this property, but it fell short of my expectations. The room was very basic and furnishings were worn. The room was very clean. The staff wasn't really... More

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Longmeadow
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Not only was this our first stay at the Hotel La Playa, it was our first trip to Puerto Rico. The hotel is very small, only 15 rooms, but makes up for it with a staff that is out of this world. And we mean ALL of the staff. Starting with Alberto, the owner, who is on site daily, who... More

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Additional Information about Hotel La Playa

Also Known As:
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Carolina
Hotel La Playa Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Address: 6 Calle Amapola, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
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Region: Caribbean > Puerto Rico > Carolina > Isla Verde
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Romantic Hotels in Isla Verde
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Isla Verde
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Newly renovated 15-room motel-style hotel, restaurant and bar in Isla Verde - only 5 minutes from San Juan's airport. Only 10 steps to the best beach in San Juan from our front door. La Playita restaurant and bar on ocean-front deck for fantastic views. New 'Miami-style' design and decor feature new beds, flat-panel cable TV, air conditioning, new bathrooms and complementary continental breakfast every morning. ... more   less 
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