Sandy Beach Hotel

Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico Island
SAN JUAN, 4 Condado Avenue
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8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Joanne

No beach view from our suite, but it was clean and the staff were great and helpful and friendly. They let us check in almost two hours early because we arrived at 7am!
The room only has one garbage can in the bathroom and no glasses or cups for brushing teeth, also no coffee machine (for those of you who love your morning coffee!), but does have a hair dryer and iron. There are plenty of shops and restaurants just minutes away.
I found San Juan very expensive and will never return, but this hotel was worth the cost and I was not disappointed with the accomodation overall.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Awilda

Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel definitely needs updating and upkeep especially elevator. Room looks updated and is sufficient for a short stay. Location is key, beachfront and within walking distance to stores, restaurants and bars. Parking garage across the street on Marriott property.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Julius Watson

My tv never worked and my bathroom was dirty smells like piss when I walked in there.. just was unsatisfied with the whole experience…

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Tkeyah

I would first like to say that the staff was great. Very nice, helpful, and gave us a lot of tips and recommendations for our trip. The hotel itself is close to the beach and a lot of restaurants. Our biggest complaints were that there is no parking so if you’re planning on renting a car be prepared to pay to park at one of the surrounding parking garages. It was also not the cleanest. While maintenance cleaning was done throughout our trip the rooms needed a little TLC as we could see a lot of the grime from former visitors along the walls. If you’re just wanting a place to sleep it’s fine.

Friends

2/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Lori

Room was a dungeon

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Christopher

Room was clean! Staff very nice. Great location!
Thank you!

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

MICHAEL

Great Price for the Location and an accommodating staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Richard

Great location, room was clean and AC worked very well. Staff was helpful and very knowledgeable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Jamie

I had a good stay here. It’s a smaller run hotel, and not known for its fanciness, but you’re in Puerto Rico… How much time are you gonna spend in the room other than sleeping? It’s right on the beach, they have a little patio bar/sitting area that’s open on Friday through Monday. Would be nice if it was open every day but it’s enjoyable to sit out there and socialize with some of the other travelers and exchange ideas. Overall, the facilities are dated but clean and a friendly staff, you will become familiar with during your time.
I did hear that sometimes the elevator is out of service, so if that’s an issue make sure to consider that.
One other nice thing was that there’s a Walgreens and another drugstore right down the street within a couple hundred feet… They sell everything from sunblock to Bacardi. Very convenient. Countless bars and restaurants within walking distance as well. I would get a room here again.

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Michael

There is zero parking. Some search results say there is some parking. There is none. Then the hotel said we could park at the Hilton across the street for $25 a night. It was $97 for one night. The hotel is old, dirty and smells. Our room smelled so bad of chemicals (presumably some sort of insecticide) we had to leave all the windows open. Then the door wouldn’t unlock. The front desk attendants spent 10 minutes to get it unlocked (yes it has keys not key cards). Then later we got locked in the room at checkout time and had to spend 10 minutes trying to get out. The bathroom has holes in the walls. Parts of broken fixtures are still partially attached. The bed had some sort of a plastic liner under the cheap sheets. It had one small blanket and no comforter. The walls were so thin you could hear everything in the surrounding rooms and people walking down the hall. There is only one outlet in the room. This place is disgusting. The only upside is the access to the beach. Do not stay here!!! Gross

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Michael

Hands down the worst place O have ever stayed

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Taleeya

This hotel was absolutely HORRIBLE it’s old moldy and smelly, the beds are hard old spring mattresses that are extremely uncomfortable. I will never book here again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Julitza

Great and friendly staff. The hotel is basically 10 steps from the beach, would definitely stay again! It’s def not the Marriott but is affordable and great for the location!

Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2026

Joyce

The elevator was broken and we were booked on the 3rd floor. We could not carry our heavy suitcase up the narrow stairwell.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Chanel

It was absolutely amazing

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Colleen

Staff were all amazing and the location cannot be beat.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Raquel Puente

Room was clean. Staff was wonderful!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

John

Get ready for an adventure!!

Let's start with the good points. The room was cleanish… during our four days we didnt see any bugs or critters. Also the overnight security guard was super nice and was able to help us find a place to watch the Super Bowl. One or two front desk staff were very nice and helpful others ranged from uninterested to absolutely rude.
The AC was ice cold !!! Worked very well we had to shut it off it got so cold

The adventure!!

There is no parking expect to park at the Mariott next door and pay $27 per day if you have a rental the mariott vallet staff are very nice and know what’s up.

We lost water Completely to the whole hotel for about 10-12 hours. We heard “the plumber is coming many times.

Due to the water loss the toilet got clogged and it took several requests to even get them to bring us a plunger (we had to do it ourselves)

Even when back in service the water pressure is Terrible and tepidly warm as best of you like hot showers like I do you will be disappointed.

A puddle was in our hall outside our door we wiped it up because we kept tracking it into our room but it kept. Coming back.

The roof terrace is a joke. Go see it it’s worth a laugh. The adjacent building is twice as tall so all you can look at is a concrete wall no ocean view lol

The room was a little small there is no fridge no microwave, coffeemaker or anything you might expect.

TV was streaming only on a dated smart TV. And the WiFi in the hotel was slow.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Sherry

It’s ok

Leisure

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

Pierre

Old and neglected room. Contour sheet felt like sandpaper. There was no cover sheet just a light blanket. The A/C worked well and there was enough sand on the floor that it felt like walking on the beach.

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Mario

Cleaning could be improved

Business

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

james

Bed blanket had stains on it, not enough toilet paper, tv volume would not work from remote , shower head dripped all night. The staff was very nice though

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Sallie

Loved the location and the staffs friendliness.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Dylan

Diana, Rafael and Ivan were amazing support during my stay.

Came for a work trip and got stuck a few extra days due to ice storms back home. Staff made sure I could stay there and not have to move.

It is a safe, quite place.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

SANDRA

Nice

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2026

Eugen

Three stars is because of location.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Michael

The hotel is located right next to the Marriott. Although street parking may not be feasible if you park Valet with Marriott, currently it's $27. The location is walking distance to restaurants and for us, attending the festival was perfect. The location for beach and sunseekers is a plus. The room was comfortable and clean. We will return.
was perfect. Sanrecommend to use the Valet Parking inarriott. Currently it's $27.

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Mark

Front desk lady was very nice and helpful, but the very small lobby has a couch and a chair, nothing more, and there were 2 locals who were basically living in the lobby, they were there the whole time that we were, it was completely unacceptable. The rooms were avg. but the outlets were so worn out it was difficult just to charge a phone. The hotel is next to a night club and it was LOUD until 2 AM, and the street was loud until 330AM.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Crysel

Close to the beach, a block away! Loved that they have a small restaurant at the hotel. Staff was friendly. Would book again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Amber

The bed skirt, couch and curtains were stained. The bed covering were only sheets. There was a stained blanket

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Tanya

Friendly staff the accommodations did not meet expectations.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

TAHONNA

Ac kept room cool, beach was so close and beautiful! Staff very friendly!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jan 2026

Steven

One step above a dirt floor. Minimum everything was provided ,,,location was the only good thing ,,,no parking,,room key not working,,two electrical outlets. Tv volume so low hard to hear,,,staff friendly but unable to do anyth8ng

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Asbel

The building is really old.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

marjorie m

No service

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Katrina

While the property is great and the staff nice, I checked in to a flooded room, I called concerned and had to contact Expedia for someone to show up and help me. Shocked I was not offered a new room and was told to wait until tomorrow at 6am for maintenance. Very disappointed overall at how this was handled. While I get things happened, I don’t get why I was not offered a new room.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Garrett

This was not what was expected. The floor was sticky! There is an all night dance hall next door which blasted music ALL night. It was not beachfront.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

gary

Terrible hotel despite the great location. No maid service for our entire stay despite making repeated requests. The room was dirty and noisy, and the mattresses had stains that smelled urine. Terrible experience.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Roque

For the price I would not recommend it’s old and outdated, the pressure of water was horrible. Yes I would not be back

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Anoop

The room was basic with no beach view. There was no water coming out of the shower and had to request for a room change. They have a different room that was slightly better. But this place is a winner for its location.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 Dec 2025

Claudia

The place is hard to find. Very outdated and expensive. Dirty and poorly arranged. I had two more nights booked and had to cancel. Would not come back

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Dec 2025

Jose

The room was small dreamy and the shower head was leaking .one of the walls had a hole in it

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Dec 2025

Javier

Sincerely, we were there for less than 10 minutes. This place is total misrepresentation. Approaching the property, there are rats the size of a cat. The hotels walls are dirty, the elevator is rusty, old and dirty. The room furniture looks like picked-up out of the garbage. Even the poor front desk clerk seemed embarrassed to see us leave so quick. I have been a Hotels.com customer for many years and was surprised they would include this place in their website. Now, they don't want to give us our money either. Worse experience EVER.

Business Family

4/10

Poor

23 Dec 2025

Anna

Room did not look like the one online., Bathroom was for a small child not an adult,I was very disappointed

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Steven

Close to the beach

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Volodymyr

Room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2025

Sasha

It’s very dated but clean room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

maria guadalupe

Good service, clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Airleen

Todo super excelente, Buen servicio, buenas atenciones.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2025

Shauna

The staff were great, the hotel location is fantastic but the hotel itself is pretty dated. It was fine for my husband and I for a couple of nights after a cruise but it wouldn’t be at the top of my list to return to.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Nov 2025

Henry Sanchez

There is nowhere to park the car, there is no hot water for the bathroom, it was impossible to sleep with the outside light and then the sun in the morning.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2025

Daxx

It’s a local hotel in condado I’ve been staying at since 1999. It’s located on Ashford Ave in condado about 60 feet away from the beach! It’s close to Walgreens and walking distance many bars and restaurants. The staff is very friendly and accommodating!

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Belinda

In desperate need of renovations, especially the elevators (very rusty). However, the room was very clean and there was an additional bed that was a surprise to us.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

21 Nov 2025

Ana

Room

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Sydney

Clean room, paint the hotel, get rid of the ladies of the night, update furniture

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Rosalie

Property a bit outdated and could use some rennovations.

Business Family

2/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Adonis

This is WORSE than a motel …. One it is very HARD to find and two it is just out right dingy …. If you are staying here GOOD LUCK , the elevator looks and feels like it’s about to quit

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Elevator rull of rust, no parking, very old furniture, sheet fabric linen with hair, walls
Dirty with dirty stain, carpet old dirty. This property doesn't look nothing like it is right now.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2025

Ashley

We had to switch hotels due to A/C leaking, the door keypad wasn’t working and the luggage got inside. Waited hours to get the luggage out because the hotel didn’t have someone to open the door.

Business

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2025

Johanna

Close to beach, eating and shopping area

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Patrick

All good

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Lissette

The staff is friendly. The rooms were clean. The hotel is dated, the entrance is on a 2nd floor and there are no handrails.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2025

Deborah

Oh my! First off, the service was friendly and efficient. Thank you! However, the place needs work. Room 300 only no hot shower. Left it run for 15 min. COLD SHOWER! The air conditioner was not putting out super cold for setting on 62. Wouldn’t go lower. Only bath towels and a bath mat available. Said they were on order. Beds not really comfortable. Room 300 does have a separate room with a twin bed which was nice. One minute to the beach which was great. Two chairs umbrella $30. Parking is a pain on street. We watched from the beach and moved our car to the white line. $17 per 8 hours at garage!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Amy

The receptionist was amazing (Christine or something like that). The room was basic, but adequate. No phone in room. NO HOT WATER. The toilet had to be manually shut off after each flush to stop it from continually running water. No electrical outlet in the bathroom. Noise echoes throughout the hallways and is amplified acoustics and very early in the morning (before 8 am) there was someone doing work and it sounded like someone was literally banging on the wall right outside my bed. It was adequate lodging for my quick 2 day trip, but I wouldn't want to stay there on a nice vacation. I consider it a budget hotel for 1 or 2 night stays. It's right next to the beach so that would be a big plus for that purpose. There is no place to park so it would be nice if they had some kind of provision for that with one of the nearby parking vendors or garages.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Christian

Good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Luis

Denisse and Debora at the front desk were great! The room was clean and comfortable. Location is the best! Right next to the Condado beach. Not suggested for families for kids because there were many people smoking pot at the beach. The Marriot hotel next door has live music! Great restaurants at walking distance. The hotel needs to have its name more visible from the street. My room was close to the lobby and you could hear the noise from the lobby. All things considered, I would stay again, great value for the money!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2025

Zayda

The property itself is very run down, the walls are peeling, floors are dirty, my room door had a hole and elevator was falling apart. The location is excellent! The beach was right there as soon as hou step out. The people in the hotel get a 100 out of 10, the most welcoming staff, so kind and helpful.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2025

Yadira

The room cleaning can be improved, also the doors look.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2025

Lizmelia

No parking close by. Staff was

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2025

Xiomara

Great location, right next to the beach, restaurants, and a pharmacy. The hotel itself could use an urgent upgrade, especially the rooms. I stayed one night and it was fine since I mainly needed a place to sleep. Parking can be challenging in the area, but overall there are plenty of things to do around the hotel, and I had a good time

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Victor

I was told by the front desk to park in front of the hotel since their was limited parking on the day of check out I wake up and have a police ticket on my rental of $50 I went inside asked the staff to make this right and they refuse to pay for the ticket even after I asked the front desk they told me to deal with it very unfair and unprofessional do not book this place unless your prepared to get $50 ticker from the police each day or have $200 to park at multiple garages at least a mile from the hotel.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Ralph

Room on ground floor had NO window, the room door could not be opened or locked with the electronic nor the manual key. We had to leave the door unlocked day and night. We were told by the reception that its safe to do so. There were roaches in the washroom and the ceiling had holes. The blanket and floors were dirty. Only one towel was provided for 2 guests, with no toilet paper. We cancelled the 2nd booking for the 31st of August and booked another room

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Arelis

Hotel staff was excellent. Unfortunately, the facilities are dirty and deteriorating. Our room didn’t have any outlets in the bathroom. The room was not cleaned properly, found lids of fast food drinks in the corner of the bedroom. No hairdryer. No available mirrors to get ready, had to kneel on the bed to use the mirror over the headboard.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Virgen

It's gtreat that is in a great location, but it looks and smells dirty and old. Not even a full roll of tissue. Floor was dirty only to cheap pillows and bot even extras on hand. It could be good. Need renovations and room updates bad! Furniture from the 80's

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Alma

It was

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2025

Juan

Need to clean

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Preston

Elevator was not working. Staff was not friendly nor answered phone calls. Property needs a good remodel.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Lalena

Two ladies in our 40s stayed Memorial Day weekend this year, very disappointing. Rooms are very outdated and moldy smelling. Bathroom had mold in ceiling that had to make a special request to come clean. Beds thin and uncomfortable. Despite what it said on expedia listing, not all rooms have fridges- we only got one as it was taken from another room. Pictures on Expedia listing are greatly photo shopped.

Location is not great, and its very noisy. Yes its right by the beach but not the nicest part of Condado Beach, and view is partial. On weekends traffic is horrible. There is no parking provided, street parking very limited and we had to pay $40+ a day for a lot 3 blocks away. There is major construction for a new high rise 1 block over. We were hopeful it would stop over weekend/holiday- but nope, 730am every day it started.

If you're college aged just looking for a place to crash, this hotel works. Do not recommend for anyone else!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Davido

The property is centrally located

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Great place

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Juan

Property is poorly kept up.

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

Carmen

I felt like I was catfished. The Amount I paid for 1 night and the property did not match the pictures. It was disgusting. Stained linens, roach in the bathroom, filthy dirty curtains, bags of trash pilled up in front of the hotel steps, old and scratched up furniture. The elevator is old, dirty, and not leveled. Scary, dirty and you can hear every person on the street.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2025

Juan

The hotel needs

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2025

Diana

Overall unprofessional staff and outdated property

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Diana

Staff was unprofessional bickering all the time and if you’re on the first floor you will hear everything they say and argue about.the room was decently cleaned and had great working a/c which was the best part. The access to the beach was also a plus.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

Arianna

The spot is great it’s right by the beach there’s a cute shop next door for food, but it reeks of mold and the ac is good but yeah and need to update some stuff

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Edgar

Eso no es un hotel, es una ratonera la cual no limpian las camas solo las tienden y dejan las sábanas que ya utilizo otra persona me cambiaron tres veces de habitación y todas estabas sucias llenas de pelos y animales caminando por la cómo obvio no me quedé ni una noche en esa posilga y al mismo tiempo habían dos personas distintas en la misma situación y aparte te bloquean 200$ de seguridad y en la habitaciones no hay absolutamente nada solo mooo insectos y suciedad
That is not a hotel, it is a rat trap where they do not clean the beds, they only make them and leave the sheets that another person already used. They changed my room three times and all of them were dirty, full of hair and animals walking around. Obviously, I did not stay even one night in that place and at the same time there were two different people in the same situation. On top of that, they block $200 in security and in the rooms there is absolutely nothing, just grime, insects and dirt.

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2025

Michael

Room were pretty dated and AC was weak. Staff was very nice and area was excellent.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2025

Greg

Entire staff were very rude and unprofessional. Did not try to resolve any of our issues. We even got a parking ticket in front of the hotel. If this was the last place to stay in San Juan I would choose the beach instead. Please don’t waste your money at this establishment. Il never go back.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Alba

Average overall

The hotel was conveniently located near several restaurants and right by the beach. This was great as we didn’t have to rent a vehicle or Uber anywhere. However, the facility itself could really use a major upgrade. Paint chipping, old and uncomfortable beds. It was very hard to rest at night too due to the paper thin walls. Housekeeping could have done a better job in checking on the rooms (I did have to go to the front desk to inquire about this).

The staff was friendly and no complaints there but I think the place overall needs a little more TLC.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Melanie

Great experience

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2025

Gladis L

Sandy Beach Hotel needs to update their website, pictures are not same as building structure and amenities are up to request and have to returned right after use other than that i guess it’s pretty good friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Sra.

Very close to the beach

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2025

Rhett

No maid service. Everything else was passable.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2025

Wanda

Hotel was fantastic other than pay later hotel canceled reservation without notification of it, but the front desk was a wonderful experience they were able to accommodate me and my bestie

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Lorenza

I didn’t like that there was no parking! We parked like 2 or 3 blocks down.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Aida

Customer service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Eric

The he friendliness of the staff was amazing!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Lourdes

The location is great, but there is no parking in

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Vanessa

It’s just another hotel for people who like to party. Just room bed & bath nothing fancy just felt dirty leaving there since sand gets everywhere but expect that for a beach hotel.

Leisure Family