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El Navegante de Culebra

3.7 (17 reviews)

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Lin C.

We stayed in this hotel during COVID. It is pretty inside and out. We can see the view in the room. No people in the front desk. We self check in. We called to extend our stay because it is so quiet and beautiful. We are evening to WFH here. We will recommend people to stay here.

Aaron E.

We stayed here this year on my birthday . They were pet friendly, made check in and check out easy , especially with all the requirements they have to follow , our room was clean and the ac worked good ,, we had our own bath room too ... the sun rise from thier bay side balconies mesmerized me while I had morning coffee ,. The Resturant on site was not open back up yet but it looks like they are almost ready

Skirt steak with mushroom risotto
Maggie G.

Here in Culebra visiting from Texas! We decided to eat here for dinner, and the view is amazing. The atmosphere and food is great, there's always a nice breeze going through the restaurant too. We ordered the sautéed shrimp, skirt steak, and lobster/mushroom risotto. I would recommend everything but the risotto meals... kinda bland. Will be back to El Navegante when visiting Culebra again.

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Wow I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. This was best Seafood I have ever had!

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Review Highlights - El Navegante de Culebra

The place has a beautiful view of the bay, food was delicious, and our waitress (Brenda) was extremely friendly and helpful.

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Posada La Hamaca - Outside - very close to ferry

Posada La Hamaca

(10 reviews)

$$

Reservations: I called "Posada La Hamaca" to make a reservation. The credit card you provide to…read morehold the reservation will be charged in full for the entire stay. I was not told of this when I made the reservation until I got the email confirmation stating that the credit card was already charged. Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 10:00am. Location: Located in town, it's a 7 to 10 minute walk from the ferry station. If you don't already have a map of Culebra, ask a local person as none of the streets have name markings. La Hamaca is conveniently located walking distance to town, restaurants, grocery stores and ferry station. Arrival: Ricardo, the reception desk clerk, had our room and key ready when we arrived in his very tiny reception area, which looks more like an overcrowded closet with shelves on top overflowing with boxes, toiletries, messy papers and the likes. He is very friendly and, while not forthcoming in providing information, once you ask him, he tells you everything you need to know. He was more interested in getting back to the computer to play his online games than to help and assist guests. Room / Cleanliness: Once we entered, Room #9 had a room deodorizer that smelled like caramel. The room had an' area with a microwave, a dorm-style refrigerator, and a couple of bar stools. Room had no carpet. I took my sandals off and I felt "things" under my feet. I had to put the sandals back on. We had a full size kitchen (no oven) with sketchy supplies and coffee maker. The sponges were dirty, an old and overused cleaning rag, and no basic necessities such as dish-soap provided. I ran hot water in the coffee pot a few times and then I poured the hot water over the coffee cups, spoons and plates. At least that would get supplies better cleaned and disinfected. We had two double beds in the room. The beds were partially made. The blanket was just laying under the pillows and you had to set up your own bed. The Posada offers housekeeping services every 3 days only. Beach towels are provided at the desk. They are old and overused. The one I was given had some stains in it and the other one was shredding away. There is a cooler in the room to take to the beach if you want to. The television was really high on top of the 'closet cabinet' which had no doors, a shelve on the floor (fell off and no one had fixed it) and no hangers. It was a science to figure out how the TV remote worked. It took me the 2-full days I was there to do so. Air-conditioning unit was located in the ceiling over the kitchenette and it was very rusty. We did not bother even touching it or turning it on. Bathroom: Shower had no light so when you close the curtain you could barely see anything, rusting rod, dirty shower curtain, sink that would 'wobble', not hot water pressure out of the sink and just yucky. The bathroom door did not close properly and made an awful noise every time you opened or closed it. Amenities: The hotel has a dock with a couple of tables and two chairs in the back facing the water which could use some sprucing up. No other amenities. There are city maps on a shelve in front of the 'reception' window and a few informational pamphlets hanging of the cork-board in the hallway. Overnight Experience: Since the Posada is next to "Mamacitas" bar, there is a constant flow of loud people walking by our windows, being noisy and obnoxious. Then, in the early morning hours, you do hear the roosters from across the street, trucks and traffic. We barely slept and most of my sleep I did while laying at the beach. If you cannot reserve a room facing the water or the back of the hotel, do not book here. The street noise will keep you up all night. Checkout: As we already pre-paid our stay, there was nothing to do than to give our room key. After seeing how this place is run, I think the 10:00 am check-out time is a little extreme, counting the fact that the place has a few rooms, housekeeping is offered every 3-days only and the cleaning job is minimal. However, the hotel offers a shower and 'lockers' to leave your bags while you enjoy your last day in Culebra. Final Score: Reservations: 2.5 out of 5.0 Location: 4.0 out of 5.0 Arrival Experience: 2.5 out of 5.0 Room/Cleanliness: 1.0 out of 5.0 Bathroom: 0.5 out of 5.0 Hotel Amenities: 1.5 out of 5.0 Overnight Experience: 0.0 out of 5.0 Checkout Experience: 2.0 out of 5.0 Final Score: 14 out of 40 / 35% or F Grade Final Comments: While the location is great, I would avoid staying here, unless you want to party all night and be in the middle of town. I recommend going to Bahia Marina or Sea Breeze Hotel. These are located a bit inland (probably need to rent a car or rely on the very unreliable taxi services) but the crowd is more upscale, views are panoramic and amazing, great hotel amenities such as restaurants, bar, pools, clean and modern rooms and friendlier staff.

So far in our Puerto Rico-travels-on-a-budget, I have been more than pleased with our simple…read moreaccommodations. Here in Culebra we met our first disappointment. Having heard good things, and at a rate of $109 for three people, we jumped at the availability, however...hope you don't get room 11. The Pros: The location is nice. A walk to the ferry and restaurants. The back sitting porch is right in the canal-a lovely quiet nook to drink a beer and watch the tarpon swim by. Relatively cheap. Fridge and cooler provided. The cons: The room smelled sickeningly sweet like pineapple coconut upside down cake. We had to remove the plug in air freshener and hide it in the fridge and open all the windows. The beds had no top sheets on them, just a blanket. The bedside light was falling apart and the lightbulb out. You can here all the car and street noise out the window. The sheets had crusty glue stains on them. The towels, while clean, we're stained and tattered. The plug on the far side if the room is being pulled out if the wall with wires everywhere, and gets stuck on the side if the bed. Hair was left on the bathroom floor and in the shower. I hope this was a fluke because he people that owned it were quite kind, but needless to stay we cancelled our second and third nights and moved elsewhere.

La Finca Caribe

La Finca Caribe

(11 reviews)

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Looking out my window now, at the concrete Philly jungle...i find i am mentally teleporting myself…read moreback to the real jungle thing...La Finca Caribe. I can't agree with the other reviewer more on the fact that it is quite possibly the awesome-est place to stay ever...and very difficult to describe the overwhelming amount of charm. time kinda stops (which is really nice if you are on vacation.) if you enjoy languid porch swings, fluffy clouds, beautiful views, sunkissed cheeks, peaceful hammocks, rum drinks, floating in water, watching lizards, carefree afternoons, sweet tropical fruits, beach glass, cat-naps + quiet-time this is the place for you! we didn't have to share a bathroom, because we rented the cabanita. it has it's own bathroom - a private outdoor shower. (oh bliss!) a tiny kitchenette...with fridge and two burner stove + it's own front porch. La Finca has many options for different types of travelers. The community house has shared bathrooms and kitchen and some little bed rooms like a hostel. It has a breezy open indoor/outdoor quality and plenty of perfect spots for a nap. There are larger more "luxury" cabins also that are secluded and less communal throughout the property... OR you and 49 of your closest friends could rent the entire place for a week! this option would be great for a big party, retreat, family re-union, wedding, yoga intensive, etc. -the salt water pool is amazing! it feels healing for your skin and doesn't stink like chlorine! but none of it is what you might be used to. the linens and towels don't match, there are no tvs, internets, newspapers, telephones, etc. no one wears shoes that much. they might rent you a convertible car without a top (and it might rain that day.) people are so completely laid back that there isn't even glass in any the windows! i felt really lucky to have landed in such a beautiful, down to earth place. The Inn Keepers are super kind and helpful and will make you feel right at home. Go when it isn't tourist season (late spring+summer) and you will find yourself totally alone on a crystal clear blue beach swimming with tropical fish for hours at a time. We felt so free, we got naked! La Finca and all of the island is really pretty rural -you'll have to be able to entertain yourself. bring books, instruments, crafts, bikes, rafts and bug spray! all we did the entire time we were there was: read, swim, drink, eat, drive around beach hopping and sleep. a real relaxing vacation!!! my only beware: the non-puerto rican transplants that have spent entirely too much time in the sun and burnt some of their brains off can talk/get/act/look really wacky. BUT: If you have never felt a trade wind, seen the stars without light pollution, taken a dip with glowing phytoplankton, photographed wild ponies or eaten a fresh tamarindo....you really have no idea what you are missing.

The ultimate getaway! Lounge in a hammock, gaze at the stars, indulge in outdoor showers, and meet…read morelovely people at this off-the-beaten path spot on Vieques. We went during Christmastime and were welcomed with open arms by hosts and fellow visitors. We had a potluck, shared rides, played music and went on adventures with the nice folks we met here. Of course, an easy place to get some r&r and do your own thing :) Take in the incredible view of the island from the hillside, and really feel you are indeed in the Caribbean. Relax!

SeaGate Hotel - Historical views.

SeaGate Hotel

(39 reviews)

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This is the best place to stay. The most beautiful and relaxing place. This is the island…read moreexperience of a lifetime. The moment you enter the property, you'll be amazed by its breathtaking beauty and the hospitality of everyone some of the nicest people I have ever met. Our room was gorgeous and comfortable. I had the best night of sleep in that bed. I love how friendly and knowledgeable everyone is and I love the horses and all the beautiful blooms. Be sure to pay attention to the map for getting around. There are some amazing beaches nearby and great places to eat as well.

How this place isn't booked year round is a mystery to me! Seagate Hotel is/was an awesome…read moreexperience! I stayed in numerous hotels and resorts around the main island and one other in Vieques, and when I factor in amenities, location, customer service and price, Seagate stays pretty close to the top! Don't judge a book by it's cover! I drove to the property to check it out a week before my stay and was a little concerned by the location, esthetics, and the (lower) cost. But once I actually went and checked in, I was freaking stoked!!! Penny (the Owner) greeted me upon arrival, was a wealth of information for the island, food, snorkeling, horseback riding etc. She showed me both my rooms and already had cold water waiting in the fridge. Penny and Kelly (manager) were so wonderful; they added so much value to my stay. The rooms were really good size, extremely clean and very, very comfortable. The views from both were amazing! I will definitely be back! (They also offer horseback riding)

Sea Gate Hotel

Sea Gate Hotel

(8 reviews)

This place is simply amazing and the hosts are fantastic. Very comfortable beds, plenty of hot…read morewater and the views are beyond belief. Now be prepared as from 2-3 am the local chickens are quite consistently vocal until a bit after 7. Quite common in the Caribbean but if you aren't prepared it can be an adjustment. There is no food or beverage service here but lots of good food options very close. I highly recommend renting a jeep rather than a golf cart as the terrain is quite hilly and many of the beaches are down unpaved gravel roads. The hotel has a small but quite pleasant pool. You also have to take a ferry from the main island to get here. Plan ahead. The ferry only sells 20% of the tickets ahead of time and only 2-3 weeks in advance. This is the main method of transportation for the majority of the local residents If you make the trip stay at least a couple nights. The beauty and serenity will awe you.

Hola! Ok so under normal standards this is not even close to a 5 Star Hotel! So you want a 5 Star…read morehotel go to the "W" and pay $600 per night! But! This is truly a gem on the little island of Viequea. Penny the owner and the charm of the property make it 5 Star. The hotel looks like it was built back in the 60 but it has been very well kept and the grounds, amenities and the views make it special. At $120 per night you get a kitchen with a frig, stove and microwave, sitting area with a table to eat and a huge balcony with a table, lounge chairs and a hammock and did I mention the view? Thank you Penny for the hospitality!

El Navegante de Culebra - hotels - Updated May 2026

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