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.

The hotel has a nice location. A beautiful view and Bay and the bridge. Room is good size has a…read morerefrigerator and a balcony, which is nice. However, day three so far of my vacation here I have received no room service no clean towels. I have gone down multiple times to the reception desk when there is a person they write it down say OK but nothing happens. You have to go downstairs in person because the phone has not worked since I got here and this is day three

Don't waste your time or your money on this Disgusting Dirty Hotel! Had a very early check in and…read morewhen we arrived no one was at the Front Desk, had to wait 10 - 15 minutes for someone to show up. Walked down to our room, the smell of Mold and the Rusty walls almost made us turn around and look for something else. Walked into room, again smell was awful, the bed had 1 flat sheet and 1 very old and stinky blanket, we froze that night. The air conditioner was way to cold and we could not get it adjusted. I took my shoes off and walked around in my white socks when I went to take them off they were nauseating, disgusting BLACK! I don't know when the last time or if ever they have shampooed their carpet. We asked the Front desk numerous times for another top sheet and pillow and never received. I finally found a housekeeper and they gave us the sheets and pillows. This place only cares about the $$, they have no intentions of making it comfortable for their Customers.

Very beautiful & serene. The grounds are large, so vacationers, families & groups have plenty of…read moreroom for separate activities. The bar area overlooks the Caribbean. Dinner for a group of 25 was delicious, especially ice cream & sorbet!

Decided to come for a quick getaway with my son. We got a room quickly and headed to the beach,…read moreeverything was nice. The food was good and they have a good kiddie pool. Definitely will return

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!

While it is a great location and for the most part clean my main complaint is that the onsite…read morerestaurant was not open while we were there. That could have been communicated prior or explained on the post.. in addition part of it under construction. The price should ah w reflected this. When I brought it to the attention of the staff there was no manager to address my complaint and a discount was not offered

OFF THE GRID Unplug…read moreyour laptop and enjoy the tropical breeze at this oceanside motel in southwestern Puerto Rico. As we made our way around the island, we needed a single night stay on 1/3/19 and Nichole C found this place. Although I had my doubts (especially based on how it looks from the outside), it turned out to be sort of charming. Upon checking in, we were given a sealed plastic pouch with a TV remote control and our room key--an actual, honest to goodness metal KEY attached to a cute painted wooden turtle! The front desk even has those retro cubbies for mail and packages, something you never see these days. Our room was quaint, a far cry from the Hyatt Regency's and Embassy Suites of the world. The bathroom was small and the water pressure in the shower wasn't great, plus the ceiling tiles were pretty beat up. No bugs though (thank god). Don't bother asking for the Wi-Fi password.....there isn't one. In fact, there was no internet connection *at all* in our room, nor in the common areas. Parador Villa Parguera is located in Lajas, a fairly remote part of the island that will really test your phone's 4G LTE coverage. There was a pool, in addition to a courtyard area with a waterfall and some very nice landscaping. My girl joked that it'd be perfect for weddings, I told her "mmmmm, we could do better". PVP has their own restaurant and backs right up to the waterfront. The motel seemed to have some pretty strict rules regarding check out: they'll charge you $25 if you don't check out by 11am, and after 12pm the cost turns into an entire night's stay! Don't forget to return the remote control, or they'll ding you a separate $25 fee. * TL;DR * I would advise setting multiple wake-up alarms and NOT missing the 11am check-out time, otherwise you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. The beds are comfy enough and the motel is close to the downtown area. Pool seemed nice. If you can survive without hi-speed internet connections for a night or two, then I'd have no problem recommending Parador Villa Parguera.

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!

Only come here if you plan to eat your meals out , and the town is far away . The food is not…read moregood, they choices are v slim , they serve leftovers and are out of things on an already v limited menu. . Even when there are only 3 entrees at dinner. they are out of one , this happened two nights in a row . Nothing is offered from 11- 6 . One day not even a juice , 3 day old chia pudding that had been there as long as I . The restaurant service is bad at best , I got shouted at for requesting multiple times to sit at an empty table , the waitress said was too far for her, even though it was back to back w a table she was serving . She had no intention of letting me sit where I Preferred . it was bizarre . this location is amazing , the rooms are clean the yoga and massage is good . the food and service spoiled the whole trip. wow , what ever happened to customer service ! Where are the owners ?

THIS PLACE SHOULD BE BOOKED YEAR ROUND. Although it is a trek to get here, it was worth all of it…read more This retreat was peaceful, wholesome, and just breathtaking. Every morning you'd wake up to the birds chirping outside and then head downstairs to the tastiest healthy breakfast. If you're looking for a rest and relaxation place to regroup yourself - this is it!

My bf is a regular annual guest at Villa Tropical and made a reservation here for a week for us…read morebefore Christmas this year. Although he'd reserved a studio, when we arrived, we found we had been upgraded to a one-bedroom unit, as the studio's door was being repaired. Late check in was very easy. The property's deck is large and has a gorgeous view of the beach directly below. You really cannot beat the location of Villa Tropical on Shacks. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the deck whilst watching the sun rise in the mornings before grabbing our gear and walking down the short flight of steps to the sand. The gift shop within the office is a major time saver, too, when you need a drink or snack but don't want to drive. The Econo supermarket is only about an 8-minute drive away, though, when you do want to do a grocery run. It was awesome having a fully stocked kitchen and being able to cook and eat in most meals. We loved grilling on the deck at sunset! The Ola Lola restaurant is a cute spot a short walk away for food or drinks when one would rather skip cooking, too, and in each room, there is a very thorough guide compiled by the management with information on where to find all kinds of things in the area, from film development to entertainment. It was extremely convenient to be able to do laundry on the premises also. The staff are super helpful and maintain VT very well. Our unit (1B) was clean and comfortable, and by the end of our stay, we had fallen into a nice, homey routine. I was sad to leave and understand why Shacks is a place so many return to every year. The beach is clean, the big waves break far from the shore, there are interesting reefs for snorkeling, many days have adequate wind for kitesurfing, and there is a friendly surfer community among those who stay in the area both longer term and seasonally.

This is the best vacation spot ever! Super great accommodations and very helpful and friendly…read morestaff. The views are incredible and the resort is in a great location to get to jobos beach.