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ESJ Towers

3 stars
6165 Isla Verde Ave., Suite 2200, San Juan, 00979
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
40 reviews
Good place to relax

Very friendly people, great ocean view, Casino right down stairs,. See full review

  • Drzarkoff
  • Apr 10, 2013
Great trip

This was a last minute trip.. Great place.. great staff, great weather.. would stay there again in... See full review

  • brandi L
  • Apr 2, 2013
Fun and comfort at beachside resort on Isla Verde
Children and adults will revel in everything there is to do at the ESJ Towers. This oceanfront resort is located on beautiful Isla Verde Beach. The vast, seaside patio is lined with palm trees and has a huge pool and hot tub. There is a separate area where kids have a playground and pool of their own. There's a large game room with video games, ping-pong and pool tables. Drinks are served at the poolside bar and at Mano a Mano, a casual club. Rooms are bright and cozy, with ocean or garden views. All guests (adults only) enjoy the free American breakfast buffet daily.
Highlights
  • Located on stunning Isla Verde Beach
  • Complimentary American breakfast buffet
  • On-site mini-mart
  • Game room with pool tables and ping-pong
  • Kids pool and playground
Rooms

The ESJ Towers has 17 floors of roomy suites and apartments. All have private terraces with ocean or garden views. The rooms are homey with tropical décor including wicker nightstands and palm tree prints. There is Wi-Fi Internet access. Bathrooms have tiled vanities and baths. Studio suites include a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms and dining areas. Larger apartments have a washer and dryer.

 

Features

Garage parking is free for guests at ESJ Towers.

Dining

The family-friendly Happy Apple Restaurant at ESJ Towers serves a breakfast and lunch buffet, salads and sandwiches. The Pool Bar serves a bar menu and drinks. Kiosk is a snack bar offering hot dogs, yogurt and a la carte items. Mano a Mano is an informal cocktail lounge.

Recreation
In addition to the beach and the pools, there is also bingo, billiards, a game room, ping-pong and water aerobics on site. The fitness center at ESJ Towers is free of charge to hotel guests.
Transportation
  • Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
Attractions
  • Condado district (2.4 mi/3.8 km)
  • Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Plaza Las Américas (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • San Juan Marina (5.7 mi/9.1 km)
  • Fort San Cristóbal (5.8 mi/9.3 km)
  • Old San Juan Historical District (6.2 mi/10 km)
  • El Morro Fortress (6.2 mi/10 km)
Business
  • 24-hour business center with computers
  • Printing, copying, faxing
  • High-speed Internet

ESJ Towers Rooms

Efficiency 1 king or 2 Full
Our Studio Suites offer the best in beach front living. Guest rooms include one king size or two full size beds as well as a modern kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator/ice maker. Bathrooms offer fully tiled vanities and baths. Take advantage of our modern conveniences including wireless internet access and cable TV with premium channels. For added relaxation, select rooms enjoy gorgeous ocean views from the private terrace. Rates also include a full buffet American breakfast, daily housekeeping, free parking and wake-up calls. The ESJ Towers offers the best in beachfront living with spacious living and dining areas and fully equipped kitchens complete with microwave and refrigerator/ice maker.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Night club
Game room
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

18.4443 -66.0173
Area served
San Juan, Old San Juan - 5 miles Arecibo - 52 miles Caguas - 21 miles Ponce - 75 miles
Nearby airports
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Area description
Nestled on the finest beach in Puerto Rico, where beautiful palm trees sway gently in the warm Caribbean breeze, ESJ Towers resort offers a taste of leisure beach front living. Our contemporary resort hotel is located in the beautiful Isla Verde beach in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. Old San Juan and our neighbor, Waldorf Astoria El San Juan Hotel & Casino are just minutes away. Cruise ship passengers and corporate travelers will enjoy easy access to the Port of San Juan, the San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Int'l Airport and San Juan Convention Center. Guests of our resort will discover an array of cultural activities and attractions located near the ESJ Towers. Tour the Bacardi Rum Distillery to discover the island's long rum producing past, walk the narrow cobblestone paths of Old San Juan or explore the hidden passageways of the impressive Fort San Felipe del Morro. For an educational experience, head to the Fine Arts Center Luis A. Ferrer and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.

Nearby points of interest

  • Port of San Juan: 6.2 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 6.4 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 6.8 mi
  • Arecibo Observatory: 48.8 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The ESJ Towers is a popular pick for business meetings, conferences, weddings and receptions. Our San Juan resort offers meeting and event space as well as high-tech audio-visual support. Professional event catering is also available. For smaller groups, our contemporary meeting room offers the perfect amount of space with a salon for 35 people.

Dining

Local Restaurants
Koco, El San Juan Hotel, Caribbean/Mediterranean The Palm, El San Juan Hotel, Steak House La Piccola Fontana, El San Juan Hotel, Italian Yamato,El San Juan Hotel, Japanese Outback, Steak House, Embassy Suites, Steak House Ciao Mediterranean, Intercontinental, Greek Momoyama, Intercontinental, Japanese Ruth's Chris, Intercontinental, Steak House Ocean Bar and Grill, The Ritz, Snacks BLT Steak House, The Ritz, Steak House Wet, Water Club, Snacks
Happy Apple Restaurant
Enjoy a satisfying breakfast or lunch buffet at the family-friendly Happy Apple Restaurant. Enjoy local and continental cuisine as well as savory snacks, salads and sandwiches. Happy Apple Restaurant is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pool Bar & Kiosk
Our poolside bar is the hot spot for flavorful drinks and casual conversation. Order a speciality cocktail or traditional drink from our full bar menu or enjoy a hot dog, yogurt and other tasty snacks at the outdoor pool plaza snack bar open from 10:00 am -5:00 pm daily.
Mano A Mano Lounge
This cozy, informal cocktail lounge serves up daily drink specials and cocktails in a casual club setting. Or relax in our lounge area and sip on a tropical delight while watching you favorate spots game on large panal TV's. Mano a Mano is open from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (40)

Ratings and reviews for ESJ Towers

Overall score

3.2 / 5
40 out of 40
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.7

73% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
JPDUR
New York, NY, USA
Apr 9, 2012

Average Hotel

We found the room to be clean but the carpet looked like it hadnt been replaced or cleaned in 10 years. The room had a damp moldly smell so we kept the AC running all the time to help with the dampness. The advertisement said the hotel had WiFi but when we got there we found out you had to pay $13 a day for it. The complimentary breakfast was great and they gave us about $100 of coupons for drinks at the hotel that you could use at the main bar or at the pool bar. We found little ants in the kitchen and when I told the front desk, they sent maintenance right away to exterminate. It's an old hotel but it served its purpose which was

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

The hotel gives you about $100 worth of coupons for drinks at the main bar or pool bar.

Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

4
Drzarkoff
Chicago
Apr 10, 2013

Good place to relax

Very friendly people, great ocean view, Casino right down stairs,.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

4
brandi L
NY
Apr 2, 2013

Great trip

This was a last minute trip.. Great place.. great staff, great weather.. would stay there again in a minute

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

2
Jasmin 84
North Carolina
Mar 12, 2013

an "ok" stay

I expected much more for the price paid! Beach and pool access closed too early.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

4
Erick A.
Business
Atlanta, Ga.
Mar 5, 2013

business trip

Perfect location, close to all major roads, airport, staff is great. Great indoor parking, free full breakfast. Our bed was clean and comfortable, great room price...Safe, very safe place to stay. If you have been to Puerto Rico before you'll know what I'm talking about. OK, now for the not so good stuff...hotel room is from the 70's . Worn down and all the kitchen appliances had rust and porcelain chips missing. Bathroom door at some point must have been forced open, the repair looks like it was done by a man with a meat cleaver. All wire shelving was badly rusted. Heavy layers of old paint on walls and doors. The place in need of a redo. I have stayed here before and found other room to be ok. As always, driving here is wild west city, every man for himself. Folks here get behind the wheel of a car and turn into the ''Wolfman".

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

Old San Juan, lot's of nite life and very secure.. Police on duty at every turn.

Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

2
Little Lisa
South Windsor, CT
Feb 26, 2013

not as advertised

The ESJ Towers website is very misleading. Not only is this not a hotel, but most definitely not a resort hotel. It is a time-share-type residence that looks as though it was built in the 1950's and has never been updated. If you are looking for a bare-bones place to stay that happens to be on a beautiful beach, then this is the place for you! We stayed one night, and then switched to a true resort hotel a couple doors down. Thankfully, we had no trouble getting a refund for the last two nights of our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

2
Luis Emilio
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Feb 25, 2013

Slow Front desk

The supervisor during this weekend (Feb. 23) did not let my wife and my kids do the check in in spite i talk to him by telephone. referring to security issues. VERY POOR 1ST IMPRESSION

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Hotel El San Juan

Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

3
Misty BB
Beverly, MA
Feb 25, 2013

Hotel needs a little updating

The staff was very helpful and friendly, but the property itself is pretty tired. Our room wasn't bad, except the guest chair was embarrassingly filthy and the hall lighting is a little spooky. Fantastically hot shower, a rarity for many hotels in PR, and the indoor garage seemed quite secure. Pretty quiet considering proximity to airport. Would be helpful to point out that the property is behind the El San Juan Resort and not actually on Isla Verde.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

3
Kathy Nurse
Virginia
Feb 24, 2013

Beach Front Rooms

It was nice being right on the beach. The rooms haven't been updated in decades. Same with the bathroom, looks like it is still from the 70's. They close the gate to the beach access early. It was quite a long distance to go all the way around to get back to the hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Good Dining next door at the El San Juan Hotel and Casino

Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

4
Speedy's Mom
Naples,Fl
Feb 22, 2013

Fun time on Vday

I had a great timr in PR. The hotel location is on the beach and eithin walking distance to restaurants, public transportation and close to the airport. High security but nice people.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of ESJ Towers

Reviewer score

4
Speedy's Mom
Naples,Fl
Feb 19, 2013

Great Vday Getaway

Nice staff, good breakfast, close to beach, restaurants and public transportation. Good value. Safe, lots of security. Older crowd but nice people. Would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Take the bus into Old San Juan.

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