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Melao Lodge

Puerto Rico Island · Puerto Rico

75 Calle Betances Esquina IgaravidezView location

9.4/10Excellent72 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Melao Lodge

Situated in the heart of Vega Baja, Melao Lodge is a charming Art Deco hostel offering an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace with scenic views. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, each equipped with a microwave and iPod docking station.

A shared kitchen is available for meal preparation, and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Private bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Free self-parking and bike storage are also available. Nearby attractions include Balneario Puerto Nuevo and Parque Nacional Balenario Cerro Gordo, both within a 10-minute drive.

Dorado Beach and Dorado Beach East Golf Course are a short drive away.

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A stay at Melao Lodge - Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Vega Baja, within a 10-minute drive of Balneario Puerto Nuevo and Parque Nacional Balenario Cerro Gordo.

This hostel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Dorado Beach East Golf Course and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Playa Mar Chiquita. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 9 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 20 Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Cleaning fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
    • Mobile payment options include: PayPal and MobilePay
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 0909225825
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Ojo de Agua Spring 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
San Juan Artisan Distillers 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Balneario Puerto Nuevo 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Parque Nacional Balenario Cerro Gordo 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Balneario Cerro Gordo 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Carribbean Cinemas Vega Alta 9 km / 5.6 mi
Playa de los Tocones 10 km / 6.2 mi
Playa Los Tubos 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Dorado Beach 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Dorado Beach East Golf Course 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Brunet-Calaf Residence Ruins 13 km / 8.1 mi
Joaquín Rosa Gómez School of Fine Arts 13.1 km / 8.2 mi
Est Charco Azul Vega Baja 13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Balneario Manuel Morales 14 km / 8.7 mi
Carribbean Cinemas Dorado 14.5 km / 9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle storage
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDBL.AS-DB

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AS-DB

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Double or Twin CLASSICDouble or Twin • CLASSICDBT.AS

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    Double or Twin CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBT.AS

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • Double or Twin COMFORTDouble or Twin • COMFORTDBT.OM

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    Melao Lodge

    Double or Twin COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.OM

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  • Room ECONOMY NON SMOKINGRoom • ECONOMY NON SMOKINGROO.EY-NM

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    Room ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY-NM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Melao Lodge

9.4
Excellent
72 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
46 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Yosmar
It’s a cute cozy room, perfect for one person or a petite couple :) Clean and warm, decorative with beautiful colors and art. Love the rooftop area and gated parking. Heriberto was a pleasure to speak with, thank you for the warm welcoming.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2026
Jason
Me gusto mucho
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Airelyss
Super todo, 10/10. Todo limpio, incluía todo lo que indica la descripción y más. Es ideal para varios días, yo me quedé con mi mejor amiga y su madre para hacer un 5k en manatí y solo nos quedamos un día, y no pudimos disfrutar todo lo que incluía, de verdad que recomendable, lo guardamos para volver a repetirlo.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2026
Onam
A fine, clean, modern hotel, but the location is nuts! If you haven't rented a car, you are stuck with a $100 taxi ride from the airport! No apparent alternative way, no bus, no train, no shuttle.
Other than that, a very solid, albeit, kind of isolated hotel.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2026
David
They charge an extra \"cleaning fee\" of $35 AFTER you check in! Place is very noisy; has a community kitchen they ask that you clean your dishes if you dirty them (what's the \"cleaning fee\" for?) Place worked for one night in a pinch but wouldn't recommend it for a longer stay.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
julie
Yes to dogs! Mananger made sure i knew how to work all the doors.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Pedro
I was quite surprised at the upkeep of this facility clean peaceful monitored made us feel welcome attended to our needs
Would strongly recommend this place to my family without a second thought
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Sixdaira
Excellent services
Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Mar 2025
Sandra
safe clean ok to spend a few nights Property owner was very accommodating when she needed a larger bed property is above a gym and very loud music is played early in the morning and evening until it closes nearby church plays loud music as well very noisy street and construction took place next door while we were there so it was very impossible to sleep in bed matress still had the plastic which was very noisy and uncomfortable to sleep in along with bedding ok location to get to and from if your visiting the island but would not stay again beaches are very nice and close by along with supermarket and shopping kitchen full equipped wish they had tV's in the room parking was covinient along with local food vendors and restaurants we left a day before and stayed with family which was close to being home comfort wise not a terrible place tho area is safe and Police station is just a few feet away from location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
andrew
Remodeled modern, nice
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
Carlos Damian
I loved it
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
David
Excellent and clean facilities. Loved it
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Juan

Me gusto ...

La realidad es que, cuando hice la reservación, leí los reviews, pero de verdad que el lugar está súper limpio y bonito. Yo nunca me había quedado en un hostel, y este definitivamente fue una súper buena experiencia. Me quedaría nuevamente.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2025
columbus
I wasn't crazy about the surrounding area being over top of a gym
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Jeremy
Very nice location. I think I had the place to myself. Very friendly staff
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Omar
Muy buena experiencia.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
fred
The Melao Lodge is a state of the art property. Ultra modern and spotlessly clean. Very pleased with my stay!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Sandra
The stay was great! Beautiful and comfortable.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Edwin
This place is modern and extremely spacious in the common areas.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Angel D
Perfect for a pleasant stay. I rented for one day and the place was squeaky clean and comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Wayne
That we didn’t stay longer. But we will be back. Locals on the island loving the beach Playa Porta Nueva
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Victor
Very clean and beautiful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Julia
I had a great time staying at Melao Lodge. Heriberto was extremely friendly and one of the best hosts I had so far!
You can park the car in a gated area in front of the place. All in all great. Would stay again!
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2024
Paul
Very clean and newly renovated. Not the greatest of neighborhoods but was ok. Host spoke some English but not much.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Jessie
Free washer and dryer honestly helps out after being in the road for a while
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Lymaries
Absolutely beautiful, clean and amazing staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2024
Miguel
Heriberto was very courteous and available at all times.
Certainly will stay again and recommend this place .
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2023
Verified traveler

100% Recommended

Excellent!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Carol
Great service by owners!!. Really comfortable apartment and easy access to main road. I definitely recommend it!!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
Yahaira
The owner or the person who helped us is very nice and gentle, one of my best experiences
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
WILLIAM
Me encanta este lugar, esta bueno el precio. Good price, clean new place.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2023
Melvin
This is a nice place to be and its about 7 minutes driving from Marbella Beach. It has an excellent service. Mr. Mendez was outstanding.
Plase consider to put little trash can in every room.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2023
WILLIAM
Me encanto este lugar, definitivamente me quedo otra vez !!
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2026
Jencelamary
Un lugar espacioso, limpio, muy bonito y comodo. Estuvimos la casa solo para 2 personas. Al rededor no es de mucho ambiente a distancia caminando. Pero el lugar es muy acogedor
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Steve
Servicio excelente…lugar acogedor y bien limpio
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
Cyndie
J'ai bien aimé l'accueil du responsable, il a bien tout expliqué avec patience. Il m'a aussi recommandé un bon restaurant du cartier et j'ai bien apprécié. Cet hébergement est propre et il y a tout ce dont on a besoin, même une laveuse et une sécheuse. La climatisation fonctionne bien et tout est en très bon état. Si je devais retourner à Porto Rico, je prendrais probablement le même hébergement.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2025
José
It is a good place
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Juleysie
Encargado poco respetuoso y te toca la puerta y si no le contesta o abres te insinúa que abrirá la puerta.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2024
Evaristo
Tiene un gran espacio en el techo con picina para hacer actividades familiares al aire libre como bodas o cumpleaños.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Vanessa
Excelente
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Olga
Super
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2024
CLARA
Me gusto que tienen de todo en la cocina ( utensilios), la piscina de agua tibia en la azotea, el baño limpio, el cuarto con buen aire. Recomiendo llevarse una friza, el cuarto se pone muy frio.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2024
Yetchaya
El lugar por dentro bien bonito y acogedor, limpio y tiene estacionamiento privado. Solo 2 quejas, que queda en el mismo pueblo y el ruido, los carros y deben de poner en las habitaciones unas trizas más gruesas por q solo había una sábana finita y tuvimos que apagar el aire toda la noche por el frío. Llegue a mi estadía a las 10 de la noche más o menos y me fui a las 7 am para resolver una noche esta nice.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2023
Ricky
Extremely clean and very well done! Would stay here again and again, and recommend to all. Location is great if this is where you need to be always check before you book somewhere as some guests here were very unhappy with location. But that because they were expecting to be in San Juan. This place is totally fantastic!!!
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2023
Laurie
Nice place to stay with his friends.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2023
Diane
As a local you’ll know the area and feel comfortable in it - if you like the area. As a tourist, you’ll feel comfortable when you see every entrance way has a lock. From the front door, to the staircase to get into the area where the rooms are, to the rooms. Each lock has its own code. The parking also is gated and locked. The owner/security guy had me feel safe when he showed me he’s a retired police officer and had a firearm in his pants pocket - I assume loaded. The place was super clean and had hot water. I did actually get a good night sleep since the rooms are pitch black with no windows, so you don’t hear anything outside. The owner/security is such a nice guy and the place was decorated very well & astonishingly clean. I was fortunate and only 1 other room was occupied so it was quiet.

Location & surroundings

Melao Lodge
75 Calle Betances Esquina Igaravidez, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

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