Groovy people Beautiful views…read moreOcean front Beach directly accessible Central location with lots of food within 5 minutes Incredible ocean (** strong currents) I stayed at Pelican Reef apartments for 2 months; one day the ocean will claim it, and that will be a tragedy, but until that happens this place will be awesome. The ocean literally licks the side of the building at high tide, and the beach you have direct stairway access to is great for snorkeling and surfing. It also has some intense currents which will kill you, so dont be a clown; if you are not a strong swimmer, don't go in beyond your belly button. We saw a lot of weak swimmers need an intervention. Outside of that, the snorkeling in the cove blew me away and it was a delight to have daily access to that snorkeling environment. Tropical storms will clearly impact visibility, but failing that the snorkeling conditions are excellent.

We stayed at the Pelican Reef apartments 7/25-7/31 and paid $95 per night for an ocean front. The…read morepositives were, gorgeous view, centralized location, walk to shops, bars, restaurants, beach etc. also nice shower, clean and comfortable bed, you can swap your towels for clean ones every day, as someone is almost always in the office, and you get a parking spot, which can be very hard to find in that area. Also the people were extremely nice and helpful, especially the night guard. He was very friendly, although spoke very very little English, no worries, I was able to practice my broken Spanish ;-) and our AC worked well and the room stayed very cool and comfortable the entire stay. Now for the negatives, the room could use a good refresher. Nothing complicated, but a fresh coat of paint, some newer bedding and maybe some newer furniture. At first appearance it looked a little run down on the inside. I wasn't looking for luxury, in fact my husband and I were specifically looking for something quaint and "local" which definitely described the Pelican Reef apartments. I would return again. I miss that view I woke up to every morning!!

This hotel is a visionary display of vacation. It has the warmth and charm of the Caribbean and…read morecould be showcased in any magazine as a dream getaway in Puerto Rico. This is an adults only hotel. The rooms are modern in design and comfortable. Service is very good and responsive to concerns or issues. Parking is limited and the hotel is in the heart of activity. Each guest receives an armband that is used to access the room and other areas in the hotel. Love this, but a bit of a panic if you lose it as the replacement is not cheap. The area is slow Monday -Thursday and begins to pickup for the weekend. There is scuba diving, snorkeling, boat trips, restaurants and shops concentrated in the center of the area. What is not understood until you arrive, is the music. I listen to music all day, if I can. However, somewhere around 9 pm-10 Pm ,I'm ready to turn off the music. My spouse and I were there for 3 days and did road trips most of the day returning to the hotel late in the evening. The pool area is beautiful and there is a restaurant available. At midnight, the music continued to blare as well as the loud conversations. This made it difficult to sleep/rest after a long day of hiking and exploring the island. One night, the staff began to power wash the restaurant area with music playing. I give deference to workers always and know they work for very little for the work they are asked to do. As the conversation and laughter got louder, we did ask the front desk to speak to the workers. This did quiet the hotel a bit. The thing here is that if you like a lively place with music until the early hours in the morning, this is the place for you. I ate at the hotel and had a tapas: Montaditos de Langosta - Lobster in aioli sauce over fried plantains. The description was mouth watering and what came on the plate looked curious, but it was absent of flavor. The langosta was hidden. This is the crab cake dilemma: too many fillers that the delicate state of the langostino is lost and you have to rely on memory to know what it tastes like. Fried plantains are as good as anyplace, but less the reason for the tapas - though I love plantains. The last morning, I had French toast for breakfast. This was the most beautifully presented breakfast I have ever had. Typically, when french toast comes with whipped cream, it can overwhelm the plate but this was done well. I truly enjoyed the meal until I got to the center of the toast which was undercooked. This is also a moment I have experienced many times before: French toast not fully cooked with a soggy center. It reduces what would have been an A+ experience. Truth be told, I would have it again, but ask the chef to "make it a bit crispy" to see if that solves the problems. They do get an A+ for presentation and taste.

LOUD music engulfing property and in room until midnight…read moreRequested relief and was told no, it is a party hotel. Was worst night of our PR vacation Checked at night and seems their party had about four people attending In morning we discovered they had put disposable earplugs on nightstand They know how bad it is Response to criticism says they make sure their marketing informs of party atmosphere Simply not true Staff trying to make best of bad situation. I feel for them Room has plain cement floors- really? Ocean view is a little water behind buildings in front Horrible!!!!!

Very nice hotel first Time staying here rooms are super basic has air conditioning but NO wifi…read moreunless your in the lobby, tried to do some work online but gave up, besides that not a bad place to stay at. Close to many local amenities. I'm in room 216

Cool old hotel at a fair price. It's a step back to an earlier age of glamour and panache…read more Check-in was easy, friendly staff, and just a 10 minute car ride to Scuba Diving with Island Scuba. A supermarket is less than 3 minutes away by car, and the hotel has a nice pool with a shallow entrance for wheelchairs or young kids. Two nights were comfortable for $127/night.

Stayed here for three nights in January 2026. As a place to stay in La Parguera, I loved it and…read morewould definitely return if I were vacationing in the area. True to the name, there are hammocks everywhere, including one outside each room's entrance. Awesome pool area with a waterfall and tons of cute seating. And even though Puerto Rico as a whole never fails to delight me (a Minnesotan) with the kindness of the people, the staff of La Jamaca were endlessly thoughtful, friendly, and professional beyond my expectations. The food didn't impress me. I did actually like having breakfast each morning; the eggs, french toast, and coffee were all good. But the dinner entrees we tried were big on quantity, not so big on quality. And pretty high-priced as well. We had taco dinners and a mofongo - the latter was pretty good but quite salty, and the tacos were lacking in flavor. Also can't recommend the avocado toast. One more thing: the shower took 5+ minutes to get above room temperature, and infinity minutes to reach a temperature that could be reasonably described as "hot". But other than that, solid hotel. Clean place, comfortable beds, gated parking area, and again VERY nice staff. I sincerely hope I have a chance to return!

We did not stay at the hotel, but my friends and I came for drinks. It was completely empty when we…read morearrived in the early afternoon, but when we came, staff came out with us to greet us and serve us drinks. The frozen pina colada and passion fruit mojito were heavenly! The atmosphere was so wonderful and relaxing.

Beautiful and breathtaking, the view from the upstairs patio at night looking at the stars…read more It's worth it, there's not enough words to describe this place. We're here for a wedding, I'll even have my own wedding there, that's how much I love this place, it's an 11/2 hours from San Juan. If I can give this place more than 5 stars I would!!!

I went for a coffee and ended up staying for a while. Lovely people in a warm cozzy place. Pretty…read morebasic old school charm kind of a place. Best coffee ever. The owner came out and greet me kind of a place. Will be coming back and staying a dark moonless night!

Bancy's has rooms and apartments available for rent by the hosts Robert and Nancy. We booked last…read moreminute through Airbnb after the Airbnb we had originally planned fell through. We arrived around 8pm but Robert was extremely welcoming and accommodating. He gave us a full tour: there's a full sized kitchen, swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and tons of seating in the common areas. He also has kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, and snorkeling gear for his guests to borrow. In our private room we had a full sized bath, a queen bed, and an outdoor area with a hammock and view of the ocean. They keep the place in really great shape! The area felt very safe and the price was more than reasonable. Robert was so friendly to chat with and knowledgeable about the area. We had an amazing stay and would definitely come back.

Fantastic guesthouse. Bob and Nancy were lovely welcoming hosts. They are right next to Playa…read moreManglillo, a lovely beach with mangroves. Less than 200 ft walk! Bancy's has all the amenities of home. Each room is individually decorated. Very comfortable beds and terrific Air conditioning. Please note there are no TV's. We did not miss it and we're glad to get away from television. A fantastic kitchen for communal use. Viking gas stove, two dishwashers, full refrigerator. a very inviting swimming pool. Multiple places to sit outdoors, including a lovely gazebo. Views of the ocean from upstairs balcony. A very quiet neighborhood. A fabulous garden with walking paths. Bob and Nancy had lots of ideas of places to visit for other beaches and restaurants. There there is a supermarket 15 minutes away. They have approximately 11 unique units available to book. Simple bedrooms with private bath on up to elegant three bedroom units. I can't wait to come back. They even have kayaks, paddle boards, and all snorkel equipment for use. Can't say enough about. Bancy's!

We spent two nights at the Turtle Bay Inn. It's part of Puerto Rico's parador system -- small…read morehotels. The room was large. Could have used more electricity outlets. The bathroom has a trick shower where a fair amount of water runs across the floor. The staff was very helpful with one key exception: the woman who appeared to be the manager. Despite certificates from hospitality training school, she was literally the only person we encountered in 5 days in PR who was unhelpful. When we arrived at 3:30 pm after driving from San Juan, her first reaction was to tell us to go away and come back at 4:00. Seriously. She finally allowed us to wait on the terrace until our room was ready. Then she gave us tokens for "welcome" drinks after making us feel unwelcome. Dear manager, here's how you make guests feel welcome: "Oh my goodness, your room won't be ready for another 20-30 minutes. I invite you to wait in the bar/terrace and enjoy your welcome drinks until the room is ready."

Turtle Bay Inn is beautiful, charming, comfortable, and extremely clean. All the things you hope…read morefor when booking a place to stay on your vacation. What really set them apart though, was the people who run this inn. They were so lovely and welcoming, and seemed to genuinely care about us having a good time there. Not just at the inn, but the things we did while we were there as well. They talked to us about our plans, gave tips along the way. They made sure we knew of all the factors that could impact our trip to the airport on our final day. They were literally the best. We enjoyed them so much that we spent the end of our evenings at the inn bar, chatting with them because we really enjoyed their company. They also know how to make an excellent drink, with really fresh ingredients. That leads me into breakfast.... So fresh and tasty! They give you great options to choose from and you can even decide if you want to eat breakfast on the patio or have it delivered to your room. They really know how to enhance a vacation! This was the best part of our trip in Puerto Rico. The beauty on this side of the island is insane. It's a little bit cooler, which we loved! And swimming in the bioluminescence was unforgettable. 12 out of 10 recommend!