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The Beach House

3 stars
Isla Verde Avenue #4851, San Juan, 00979
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.8
out of 5
66 reviews
CONVENIENT LODGING

Nice stopover the night before our flight out of Puerto Rico. See full review

  • dixbarn
  • Jan 18, 2013
Can't beat the beach

Myself and 3 friends stayed at this hotel for a 2 night weekend stay to get away from the big city.... See full review

  • Always Sunny
  • Dec 17, 2012
San Juan hotel offers character and comfort on Isla Verde Beach

Few Isla Verde hotels have the personality of the Beach House. On the beach behind the boutique hotel sit huge canopy beds for lounging. Entrance to the hotel's beach club comes with the use of towels and lounge chairs, massage therapists (fees apply), and attendants who dispense sunblock, gelato and frosty drinks. The hotel's Cafe la Plage spills out onto a palm tree-shaded patio, which opens seamlessly to the sand. When the sun goes down, the patio becomes a nighttime hot spot lit warmly with candles and tiki torches.

Highlights
  • Located on Isla Verde Beach
  • Private beach canopy beds
  • Beach attendants
  • On-site restaurant
Rooms

The cozy rooms at the Beach House have a bright, contemporary look that mimics the coastline outside their windows, with thick drapes and duvets the color of dunes and seagrape leaves. Leather headboards and stainless steel lamps give the rooms a European feel. High-speed wireless Internet access is available in every room. Each bathroom has a shower. All of the rooms have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod docking stations and L'occitane products.

Dining

Cafe La Plage is an on-site brasserie serving lunch and dinner. Specialties such as seafood ceviche are served either in the breezy indoor dining room or an outdoor patio. Guests can request a table on the beach surrounded by tiki torches. The cafe at the Beach House is closed on Mondays.

Entertainment

On weekend nights, the patio lights are dimmed, a movie screen is raised and independent films are shown. Thursdays are the nights for "Jazz Under the Stars" at Café la Plage.

Recreation

Step out the back of the Beach House and onto Isla Verde Beach. The hotel's 90-foot-long yacht, the Bateau la Plage, is available for charter (fees apply). The Beach House also offers a "boot camp beach workout," every Saturday for a fee.

Transportation
  • Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
Attractions
  • Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (3.1 mi/5 km)
  • Condado District (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Old San Juan Historic District (6.2 mi/ 10 km)
  • El Morro Fortress (6.8 mi/11 km)
Business
  • Printing, copying, faxing
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Banquet space
  • Full catering for events
  • High-speed Internet access

The Beach House Rooms

Standard
Room with one full size bed includes great tropical contemporary decor, air-conditioning, TV with Cable, DVD player and flat screen. Complimentary daily continental breakfast.
Superior
Room with two full size bed includes great tropical contemporary decor, air-conditioning, TV with Cable, DVD player and flat screen. Complimentary daily continental breakfast.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

18.4446 -66.0269
Area served
San Juan, Isla Verde, Carolina, Condado, Old San Juan, Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Bayamon, Guaynabo.
Nearby airports
The Luis Munoz International Airport (SJU) - 5 minutes, The Pan American Pier and Old San Juan Piers - Approximately 15 minutes.
Area description
The Beach House is ideally located on the beach, in posh Isla Verde also ideal for pleasure, honeymooners, business or all. There is a lot to do nearby, with convenient access to the best restaurants and famous hotels.

Nearby points of interest

  • Port of San Juan: 5.6 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 5.7 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 6.2 mi
  • Arecibo Observatory: 48.1 mi

Dining

Cafe La Plage
San Juan's trend setter hangout, a pulsating destination that defines the essence of Puerto Rico's night life. Bar is open 7 days and the restaurant is open from tuesday to thursday for dinner only and weekends for Lunch and Dinner. Atmosphere: Bar, Setting: Live DJ on weekends.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

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 (66)

Ratings and reviews for The Beach House

Overall score

2.8 / 5
66 out of 66
Amenities:
2.4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
4
Value:
2.9

53% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Rita the visita
Texas
Apr 3, 2013

It was cute...

It's like a motel but better.. Has a cute bar and restaraunt on the beach... Very Spacious

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

Reviewer score

3
Boom01
Chicago, Il
Mar 26, 2013

Getaway

This was a fine place for a quick getaway. Right on the Beach. Great, Friendly Staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

4
dixbarn
CT
Jan 18, 2013

CONVENIENT LODGING

Nice stopover the night before our flight out of Puerto Rico.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

3
kelly2133
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jan 2, 2013

great location

It had a really good location, right in front of the beach and with lots of places to eat in the surroundings. The staff was ok, the price was ok too. The room was pretty clean, but don't expect a TV or any technological devices of that sort. The parking is $10 bucks a night plus taxes. Its not very quiet either. However, if you don't want to stay in a big hotel chain, this one is ok.

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

Reviewer score

4
Always Sunny
Philadelphia, PA
Dec 17, 2012

Can't beat the beach

Myself and 3 friends stayed at this hotel for a 2 night weekend stay to get away from the big city. We are in our mid to late 20s. The hotel location was great. Near all the other hotels and a cab ride away from any attraction. The best part about this hotel is the beach, the beach furniture and the bar/restaurant beach service. The food was average but good. We wanted a beach and some beach side service and thats what we got. It was great. The rooms we OK. They had a nice make over at some point recently. It seemed clean but has pretty dingy lighting. The windows didn't open easily for natural light. But the AC worked well and who really spends time in the room when you have the beach? We got in on a friday, went out to a great dinner and actually wanted to go to sleep early instead of party. There happend to be a graduation party going on at the hotel with a live band. The room offered NO buffer for the sound. Thankfully I was tired and had earplugs but it was NOT a quiet room. I doubt any of their rooms are. The weekend social scene there is also weirdly kid friendly but I saw kids everyone in San Juan so maybe its just the culture. At one point a kid ran in-between our towels as we laid on the beach... It was like an upgraded hostel with a beautiful beach and bar. We really enjoyed it though as I get older and want some more quiet and cleanliness, I will stay somewhere else.

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

Reviewer score

1
davesch
saginaw,mi
Oct 1, 2012

beware

you get what you pay for...it was cheap.motel 6 would be an upgrade.nothing around in walking distance except a walgreens and a restaurant across the street.didn't deal with the staff except when they congregated loudly outside our window every morning before 7am.good luck..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
3
Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

3
TonyaRum
Palm springs, ca
Aug 16, 2012

Family vacation

Our trip to Puerto Rico was as a whole fabulous. The hotel was not the best. I definitely felt like we were roughing it. The staff was awesome and super friendly. The location is gorgeous. Couldn't find a prettier beach front. However the rooms are very old, outdated, and barely functional. The water went off for 36 hours while we were there. We couldnt shower of use the toilet. Which was a major drag! The hotel has a nightclub an a bar which is fun for adults. If I take my kids again we would stay somewhere a little more kid friendly.

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

Snorkeling excursion on the spread eagle well worth the money spent!

Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

1
bruce the truth
new jersey
Jul 18, 2012

WAR ZONE

This place was a mess , no running water, but if the shower worked the tiles in the shower were broke out. contruction outside. Could NOT find a hotel rep. for hours. We had 2 rooms and left the first night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

3
Pirate Ralph
Florida
Jul 3, 2012

Beach vacation

This hotel in the Isla Verde area is not easy to find. Look for the Burger King on the opposite side of the street in order to locate the small entrance/parking lot. The hotel is small, but the staff are helpful and the location on the beach is amazing. The rooms are small but they get the job done. The bathroom was nice and the full-size bed was comfortable.

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

There is a restaurant at the hotel and two restaurants right across the street. If you are willing to take a long walk/short drive there are plenty of more upscale restaurants (i.e. Ruth Chris) nearby.

Review of The Beach House

Reviewer score

1
Repulsed
New York
May 22, 2012

blah

Staff have attitudes, but will listen to you then decide their own thing. If you complain about anything, they just try to buy you off with drink coupons at the bar. I kept finding hair all over my room - on the bed, floor, shower, sink, hair everywhere. It was weird nasty. When I complained, I got 4 drink coupons and nothing else. Bathroom toilet holder was broken, windows do not let in light or open. AC is a window unit - not Central Air. Room was not the cleaniest at all..

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