Welcome to The Royal Sonesta San Juan – Carolina

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About the Hotel

5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00979

The Royal Sonesta San Juan is an elegant, four-star resort located on the beachfront in Isla Verde, a neighborhood in Carolina with great airport proximity. This splendid hotel offers stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean, a lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar, and a full-service spa.

Stylish Room Designs

The 398 rooms at Royal Sonesta feature amenities such as private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Clover-patterned headboards and pops of blue artwork add interest to the otherwise simple, conservative decor.

Diverse Dining Options

Aleli Restaurant serves breakfast while La Bodguita Café and Wine Bar becomes a lounge at night. The chic lobby bar, Q-Bar, spills out onto a terrace with pool and coastline views.

Resort-Style Leisure Facilities

The large, lagoon-style pool is surrounded with loungers and umbrellas set on a deck defined by landscaped gardens and palm trees. There's a swim-up bar, Akua, which also offers regular table seating and a free games room for kids, open daily upon request from 10:00-17:00.

Strategic Island Location

The Royal Sonesta San Juan is 10 km from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport. The colonial-era houses of Old San Juan are a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Mall of San Juan.

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26 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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24 m² 
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24 m² 
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Carolina 9.6 km
Airports
Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) 4.8 km
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (SIG) 10.0 km
Train
Sagrado Corazón 4.4 km
Hato Rey 4.6 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed (limited amount or weight)
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty treatment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00979
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5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00979
Nearby
5869 Av. Isla Verde
Coral Beach Apartments
250 m
6063 Ave Isla Verde El San Juan Resort & Casino
El San Juan Casino
330 m
Puerto Rico
Hobie Beach
510 m
El Alambique Beach
520 m
Beach
Playa Hobbie
510 m
Restaurants
SAK-I Asian Fusion
10 m
5961 Isla Verde Ave. InterContinental Hotel
Mi Casita
120 m
6150 Av. Plazoleta Isla Verde
Ciao Mediterranean
320 m
5961 Ave Isla Verde InterContinental San Juan Resort
Alambique Beach Lounge
350 m
5806 Calle Tartak Cond.Racquet Club Carolina PR
Marco's Pizza Isla Verde
90 m
Plazoleta de Isla Verde Shopping #12
Cana by Juliana Gonzalez
330 m
6063 Ave Isla Verde El San Juan Hotel
Popeye's
280 m
Av. 65 de Infanteria
Yamato Sushi and Teppan-Yaki Restaurant
310 m
6063 Ave Isla Verde
Chili's Bar & Grill
240 m
Avenida Isla Verde
Galeria Trattoria
260 m
6063 Ave Isla Verde
Lupi's Mexican grill & sports cantina
280 m
6369 Ave Isla Verde

Reviews and Ratings

Real comments from travelers who have already stayed
60%
said they enjoyed their stay and plan to return.
gorgeous location
friendly staff
room cleanliness issue
late room readiness
6.0/10
Guest rating
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.5
Service
7.0
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
6.0/10
based on 5 reviews
8.8
8.8/10 based on 1303 reviews
Tommy
United States, March  2024
6.8/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with a king-size bed facing the airport, but it does show signs of age. The service was a mix with some exceptionally nice staff members but also an incident involving false claims. The location is convenient to the airport and various dining options, although the beachside view is a highlight. The dining experience was a bit overpriced and occasionally delivered unordered items. Overall, a decent stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are comfortably sized and feature a king-size bed facing the airport.
Service
6.0
The service had a mix of exceptionally nice staff and an incident involving false claims about a discount.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient to the airport, various dining options, and a beach view.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit overpriced with occasional delivery of unordered items.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and on the beachfront.
Hugh
United Kingdom, August  2023
6.0/10

The hotel had minimal room appointments but provided everything needed for comfort. Upon arrival, the room wasn't very clean, and some issues like non-working outlets, brown water, and power outages occurred. The female staff members were unpleasant, and the spa was subpar. However, the hotel's location was decent, close to the airport, and the pool area had direct access to the beach. The price of $300 a night did not match the overall experience.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms had no barrier between the shower and bathroom floor, causing water leakage into the entire bathroom. They were minimally appointed but had the essentials for comfort. Initially not very clean, requiring additional cleaning upon arrival.
Service
5.0
The service staff were slow, and some were very unpleasant. However, a few members were friendly and extremely helpful. Various services like room service and car hire were available.
Location
7.0
The location was decent, close to the airport, fulfilling the need for proximity. Additionally, there was direct access from the pool area to the beach.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience wasn't very good overall, although the breakfast buffet was excellent. However, specific areas like a barbeque were of good quality.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities included housekeeping, valet parking, and tours/ticket assistance. However, there were reports of the spa being subpar.
Dick
United States, June  2023
8.0/10

The hotel's location was excellent, offering easy access to a small strip mall and a quick Uber ride to Old San Juan. The staff provided warm and friendly service, although there were some issues with the cleanliness of the room. The facilities, like the swim-up bar and beachfront restaurant, were impeccable, but some aspects like the room readiness after official check-in time were disappointing.

Rooms
6.0
The room was not clean upon arrival, and it wasn't ready until 3 hours after the official check-in time at 4 pm, which was disappointing.
Service
8.0
The staff was warm and friendly, providing service with happiness and peacefulness.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was good, with easy access to a small strip mall and a quick Uber ride to Old San Juan. The swim-up bar and beachfront restaurant were key assets.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was amazing every day but seemed above-and-beyond the price.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities, including the swim-up bar and beachfront restaurant, were impeccable.
gorgeous location
room cleanliness issue
Kenny
United States, May  2023
8.8/10

I had an amazing experience at the hotel! The ocean view room was stunning, impeccably clean, and had beautiful furnishings. The toiletries and towels were top-notch. The service was outstanding, from the doormen to the management, making us feel truly valued guests. The location right in front of Isla Verde Beach was perfect, close to everything we needed. The dining options were a bit overpriced, but the facilities were fantastic, especially enjoying the pool area. Definitely worth the stay.

Rooms
9.0
The ocean view room was gorgeous, clean, well-appointed, and furnished with high-quality amenities and large towels.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, from the welcoming doormen to the attentive management, they really knew how to make guests feel special.
Location
10.0
The prime location right in front of Isla Verde Beach was absolutely perfect, offering easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit overpriced, but the food quality was good. It would have been better if some basic breakfast items were complimentary.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were fantastic, especially the well-maintained pool area which we thoroughly enjoyed during our stay.
stunning view
overpriced dining
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