The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
View from room
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, swim-up bar, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

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5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Balneario de Carolina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View (Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Ocean View (Mobility Accesible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Club)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Club)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility, Bathtub)

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Junior)

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 99 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View (Junior)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta San Juan

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Isla Verde Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Royal Sonesta San Juan's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
The Royal Sonesta San Juan offers 398 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open selected days.
The Royal Sonesta San Juan's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Isla Verde Beach. Features include 4 restaurants, 2 beach bars and a full-service spa.
  • For dining with pool views, stop by Aleli Restaurant, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the pool
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Isla Verde Beach and 6 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta San Juan such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Carolina resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to noon.
Aleli Restaurant – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Karaya – This bar only serves dinner. Open daily.
La Bodeguita – Overlooking the garden, this coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Akua Bar – This poolside bar serves lunch and light fare. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 33 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Akua Bar
  • Aleli Restaurant
  • Karaya
  • La Bodeguita
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 12 August 2024 to 28 February 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: 22 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 33.00 for adults and from USD 19.99 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

InterContinental Hotel San Juan
InterContinental San Juan
San Juan InterContinental
Intercontinental San Juan Hotel Isla Verde
InterContinental San Juan Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Intercontinental San Juan Resort And Casino
InterContinental San Juan Hotel
InterContinental San Juan Resort Carolina
InterContinental San Juan Resort
InterContinental San Juan Carolina
InterContinental Juan Carolin

The Royal Sonesta San Juan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1149 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1687 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a wonderful time....the food although expensive was really delicious and service was impeccable...a few small thing to watch out for .... low water pressure in the shower and really thin pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vacation; has security at night friendly warm staff. Have cash for tips the back of house staff greatly appreciated it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrell

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best service
We received some of the best service from any resort hotel that we have stayed in, which we have experienced a countless amount of hotel and resort services. The entire state was so relaxing and the amenities were top-notch and very convenient! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tess

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the hotel seemed to be perfect however a few things went wrong we were overcharged for our breakfast for our children the pool hours were limited they closed every night at 9:00 p.m. and we were harassed by the security to get out even though it wasn't 9:00 p.m. yet my children were quiet and just wanted to hang out in the pool the hot tub was broken from the moment we got there until the very last day. We got stuck in the elevator for a moment our fridge in the hotel room Froze all of the food and drinks that we had so everything we had in there was frozen we couldn't eat it or drink it there for wasting. I will say the staff was excellent everyone seemed very accommodating hotel room was very clean and the maid service was very attentive bed and linens very very comfortable very easy to fall asleep at night I will say that the walls are thin not enough insulation definitely not sound proof not sure that we would choose this place again with our children.

10/10 Excellent

JULIO C

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 1st time in Puerto Rico and staying at this resort. It was beautifully decorated clean and packed with amenities ... I will definitely be staying here again SOON!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible music playing by the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldontae

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Gurabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful. The pool, food and beach are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
the hotel was very nice. for the money a continental breakfast would have been nice rather than the $33.00 per person breakfast buffet. We ate dinner and lunch and both were pricey and the food wasn’t hot. Ruth’s Chris steakhouse however is very good and is attached to the hotel. Entrevinos across the street was also a nicer restaurant. we were charged 86 dollars a day resort fees that i was not aware of. perhaps i missed it when booking on expedia. i would stay again, the staff were great, but wouldn’t eat there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful. Only went for the weekend but wish i could have stayed for a week .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jayson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The original room had a smell embedd d in the carpet and was dated except for the bathroom. Changed to a suite at additional costs that was more suitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Estelle

Travelled with partner
Once we got there we all the sudden had to pay 600$ in taxes and fees and we were unaware of all those charges! Also nothing came with the stay, we were unaware that we had to pay for breakfast and all those types of things. We were under the impression it was an all inclusive resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
there staff members were fablous
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the only thing i’d have to was the hot tub heater wasn’t working at all the whole stay, beside that the resort was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phiilp

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive been there before.....service staff clean Everything excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Hialeah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludny

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. I will go back there in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again! Rooms were comfortable and updated. Great gym facility overlooking the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JOY A, East Hartford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024