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    4.4 (39 reviews)
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    Partial view of Fort from SeaGate
    Marc Aka Max H.

    OK, before going into the nitty gritty of my review, I must provide disclosure: I've been a guest at SeGate Hotel since the mid 1980's, and for a period of about 15 years, stayed at the property at least a dozen times. My stay of 17 nights, prior to Christmas 2015 and through January 5, 2016, was a visit after a 10 year absence. My last stay in 2005 was when I was seriously considering retiring to Vieques, and was looking at properties. PHYSICAL PLANT - Much has been enhanced since 2005, which added to the positive aspects of this visit. All rooms are now air conditioned, and while ceiling fans and floor fans are also present, the AC certainly helps when it is humid and there is little air circulation. Modems now provide wi-fi access, in the past, we literally ran a wire from guest room 6 to the office! SeaGate's long-time owner, Penny Miller, is an animal lover, and was one of the key people involved with the establishment of the Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue back in the last 1970's. In the past, many of Penny's rescue animals roamed the property freely, so it was not unusual for guests, like myself, to befriend a pure bred sato* while a guest. To our disappointment, there was only one dog roaming freely during this stay, and that was Miss Fuzzi. Miss Fuzzi is a rescue of Penny's, and is actually quite famous. She has a book written about her, for sale at SeaGate and on-line, and is very sweet. In fact, after consultation with Penny, David, the book's author [who happened to be a guest while we were there], and Miss Fuzzi, we had Miss Fuzzi paw print a bunch of books, which I purchased and gifted when home. SeaGate is maintained in an immaculate manner, but don't expect any of the linens, pillow cases, towels or furntiure coverings or pillows in the efficiency rooms to match one another. It's not that kind of place. Everything is clean, spotless, maintained by daily diligent maids, but no match-matchy stuff. The mattress was incredibly comfortable, as were the pillows, which is critical for any stay, anywhere in the world. Buffet breakfast is served daily in the office, with fresh strong Puerto Rican coffee, juices, local baked breads, cheeses, and locally laid eggs, along with fresh fruit which might have been picked from trees a few hours earlier. A few tables are on a terrace near the office, for dining al fresco, but you'll be joined by many flies, so be prepared. Or, bring the food back to your room. Never got sick from any of the food, and its communal setting provides an opportunity to meet other guests, many foreign. MANAGEMENT- Penny Miller is the owner, and has been on the island since the mid 1980's full-time. I am biased, but anyone who has visited SeaGate would agree: Penny is a charming, loving, caring person. She goes out of her way to make sure her guests are comfortable, informed, and taken care of during their stay. She used to mange the property with her parents, Ruthye and John Miller, incredible pioneers and leaders in the development of Vieques as unique get away over the years. After their deaths, Penny was joined by her niece Kelly Lennon. Kelly is exceedingly business-like, can be abrupt to the point of being outright rude. I would recommend you deal with Penny on all matters during your stay, it will be that much more pleasant. Hopefully, Kelly will soften her attitude as time passes, or move on to another venture which is more suited to her personality. [Kelly, did you fix the shower yet?] HORSES: As part of Penny's long-time love affair with horses, she maintains land and stables for about 18 horses, almost all of them available for supervised trail rides. All of the horses are rescues, many of them were born on the property. Most are calm, some are a bit more spunky than others. They are all exceedingly well cared for. If you really don't like horses, and the odor of manure, and the sightings of the horses being led from the compound on the rides, consider staying someone else. Reuben heads up the horse riding, cares for the horses with love and care, and has been at SeaGate since the 1980's. He is a awesome guy, full of incredible stories, always with a smile on his face. He is #beyondcool. LOCATION: SeaGate is located at the top of a steep hill, about a 15 minute walk from the plaza in Isabella II. Your rooms will likely look over the Fort, mainlined by the Historic Trust, which you should not miss rising during your stay. Most of the rooms had spectacular views of the ocean, and there was not a day when we did not have rainbows to look at. Note, the road which leads up to SeaGate is, literally, a #hotmess. It is littered with garbage, has abandoned cars without wheels parked on one side. Many dogs roam all of the streets in Vieques (I'll cover this in another review), and this street is no exception. It is safe to walk or drive. The municipalty should be ashamed of the condition of this road, but don't take it out on Seagate!

    Eren M.

    This is not a luxurious or fancy hotel, but more of a place that feels like home. Penny, the owner, and Kelly her niece, were wonderful during our stay. Kelly sent me a text the night prior to our arrival and offered to pick us up from the dock where the ferry would be dropping us off. I was plesantly surprised at her kindness and felt like we made a new friend upon meeting her. The hotel sits on top of a hill, while not walking distance from the beach, you still get a nice glimpse of the water from the balcony. Our room was clean and cozy with artsy touches here and there. The outside of the hotel has a rustic colorful look. Kelly gave us a map and cirlced all the cool spots on the island for us. We had planned on renting scooters, but she offered us a great deal on an old car that got the job done, and made us blend in with the locals. They have horses on the property, many were rescued by Penny herself. I came to find out she also helped to start the Vieques Humane Society & Animal Rescue. You can book horseback tours with them as well. We decided to take a kayak tour of the biobay and they set us up with a reservation and took care of that while we were out at the beach. Customer service alone gets five stars! For a budget friendly hotel this is a diamond in the rough!

    Rescued horses - beautiful
    Marc M.

    Nothing but great things to say about the management - all very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are homely, bathrooms are super tidy with soaps and candles etc. and they've obviously gone to every effort to make sure there are fridges, microwaves and air conditioners. Fans in both rooms too. BUT - if you are value your sleep, make sure to bring ear plugs. We'd lost ours on the plane, and had to suffer through literally the most excruciating rooster and chicken cacophony... It was actually laughable at one point. Penny was super awesome - I'd really like to recommend her to provide ear plugs to those that need it, because this place truly rocks otherwise. The roosters are the only reason I took away a star. One other thing, I'd recommend avoiding the biobay package, it's managed outside of SeaGate by a guy called DinDin. He overbooked his own tour, and sure enough the police prevented half of us from kayaking. We had to wait an hour and a half in a dark swamp full of Mosquitos to get our turn. And on the drive back our driver had a bottle of rum in one hand and was texting with the other. There are a lot of things we happily deal with, but this kind of pushed our limits and when he stopped to pick up more booze on our 10 minute drive, I almost lost it. Sorry for the rant, but please book with another kayak operator. DinDin doesn't have a TripAdvisor account, and for good reason. Oh and the horse ride with SeaGate was one of the coolest things I've done in my life!

    Melanie Q.

    Sea Gate Hotel gives u the feeling like at home. Penny picked us up at Ferry terminal, gave us nice trip advices and helped us arrange time correctly. You can hear the frogs singing at night. We stayed for two nights, and at the end, Penny helped us find the lost sunglass that we left in Bili restaurant when we are rushing to catch the ferry. Definitely recommend this hotel!!

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    nice view! The owner is nice. The room is big and also we ha be the living room.

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    Decent place to stay, clean sheets, and washrooms. Close to biobay, and other market place. Good breakfast and welcoming host

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    Loved staying here!!! Penny and her staff were so friendly and accommodating to all your needs!! Definitely staying here next time!!

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    Review Highlights - SeaGate Hotel

    I would recommend you deal with Penny on all matters during your stay, it will be that much more pleasant.

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    Hacienda Tamarindo - Hotel room. We got a room with a balcony and ocean view

    Hacienda Tamarindo

    (39 reviews)

    $$$

    So relaxing Accommodating staff…read moreGood food Private pool I went blind into this bed and breakfast; first time to Puerto Rico. As always, I conducted a bunch of research, some say too much but they always ask me to find things for them... The name for the Hacienda Tamarindo is derived from Tamarindo trees on the property. If you go to Vieques there is a ferry they run all day. Ticket was two dollars. Vieques is a nature preserve so expect to see horses everywhere on the island. Oh yeah, roosters too. You need a rental car on the island. Well, at least I would recommend one and am glad I had one. There is no way to see the beaches without a vehicle. Hacienda Tamarindo will reserve your rental for you if you ask. Be aware that you may not want to arrive on the island before the rental company opens. If I'm ever on Vieques I will stay at the Hacienda Tamarindo.

    This was a great place to stay. It's a little older but most the hotels in Vieques are older…read more The room was clean and comfy with great views of the ocean and wild horses. Lots of kind kitties everywhere Hacienda Tamarindo had some great amenities. - the hotel booked our rental car so it was waiting for us when we got to the hotel - you can request they make lunch for you. When we woke up they had it ready to go in a cooler for us - breakfast is included, it not a buffet either, it's a nice sit down breakfast and they serve you - the pool is open 24/7. It has a cute fountain and again great views of the beach - each room comes with a hard side cooler you can take to the beach. - there is an honor bar where you can make your own drinks - you can rent snorkeling gear, beach chairs and umbrellas from them.

    Blue Horizon Boutique Resort - Mermaid

    Blue Horizon Boutique Resort

    (60 reviews)

    $$$

    Such a beautiful place approx a mile from Esperanza. They were so helpful, they have a webpage…read morewhich has many links on their FAQs - this so helped us. But regardless they offered to help arrange a taxi from the airport which was so nice, and then watched over our luggage while we explored the island until checkin (4pm). I have to highlight, when they say "unplugged" it means it - there is no tv in the room, wifi/cell is spotty and temperamental outlets, apparently common to the island, little nuances we hadn't expected, but dealt with. Our king room with lanai ocean views was exactly that! Once we got used to being "unplugged" we throughly enjoyed our stay. The brunch and dinner restaurant are very convenient. The bar is highly recommended/known by locals, as is the resort. A fabulous pool and beach access - the facility provided beach towels and chairs you can carry to the beach. After a long day exploring we'd either shut the curtains and cool off or sit on the lanai enjoying the views, warm breeze and watching the wild horses. The property is just absolutely beautiful and the staff so very nice.

    It's a beautiful hotel right on the water, there's wild horses that roam the grounds, mongooses,…read morelizards, and birds. There's a bar and restaurant there too. The pool is accessible 24/7 which great too as most hotels close the pools at 10 pm. I also love the fact that there aren't any children taking over the pool as it's an adult only hotel. The guest services were polite and helpful. Couple downsides was we're having issues with the WiFi. And I also didn't like that there was no bathroom door. Unfortunately when we went there was a ton of seaweed on the black sand beach so it didn't look to nice but again that's not something they can control. But other than that. The food is good the bar service is nice but they do close at 9. And everything else about the experience was great!

    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!

    Finca Victoria

    Finca Victoria

    (14 reviews)

    This magical place deserves more than 5 stars!…read more La Finca is a hidden gem in the hills of Vieques created to disconnect from everything and reconnect with yourself, at least that's how I feel every time I come here. Surrounded by nature this place offers you a space to restart, refresh and rejuvenate your body and soul. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility accompanied with the most amazing and attentive staff. The rooms are stunning with a rustic cozy vibe. I've stayed in different cabins but my favorite is the Invisible House. It has the most beautiful sunlight coming thru the windows in the mornings and afternoons. The outside shower might be one of my favorite things. The beds are so confortable. If you are one of those who wake up active like me, you can start your morning by stretching and moving your body with a yoga class designed for all levels in the most beautiful space. The class leaves you vitalized for the rest of the day. Then my favorite part of the day while staying at La Finca, the Ayurvedic breakfast. The breakfast not only looks beautiful to the eye but also the flavors are delicious and healthy. Very nourishing. There is tea and cafe available for you all day. After that, you can spend the day at La Finca spa that offers a variety of Ayurvedic treatments, massages, acupuncture and different rituals. Or go the the pool area at the Pavilion where you can relax, read and sunbathe. But if you feel more adventurous you could dedicate the afternoon to exploring the stunningly varied landscapes of Vieques. By renting a golf cart you can go beach hooping around the island. Vieques has some of the most beautiful and crystal clear beaches in the Caribbean. I try to come here once a year so Im always looking forward to coming back.

    I was not fortunate enough to stay at Finca Victoria, as they were fully booked for the dates that…read moreI needed - but it was still amazing to get the chance to visit and join a morning vinyasa yoga class!! It was exactly what I was hoping for. An hour of intentionality, breath work practice, body strengthening and much more. The class was $20, and well worth it. After the yoga class, my sister and I decided to have brunch at Finca Victoria. The Ayurvedic brunch was something that I was really intrigued by. This intrigue quickly turned to enamour, because I was really impressed by how delicious the meal was, while eating clean and healing the body. I've since seen that they offer a three day Ayurvedic Reset retreat! This would definitely be something that I would like to do in the future.

    Casa De Amistad - at night from the street

    Casa De Amistad

    (33 reviews)

    This is a great guesthouse for anyone looking for lodging on the island. Each guest room is unique…read more(I've stayed in two one different occasions) and the shared areas are all lovely. During the day, Mike and/or John are available to troubleshoot anything for you and give wonderful advice on local attractions. I tried some that were not on the list and they are as follows: -Tin Box: If you're craving sushi on the island, this is a great place to check out. -Green beach: Rumored to have conch shells but I guess I wasn't that lucky. We had also gone post light rain, so the long road there was covered in puddles of unknown depths. Would highly recommend a generous application of bug repellent if you go. We were swarmed by a little cloud of gnats and I got little non-itchy polka dots on my arms by the time I was through -Seagate Horseback Riding: Only a good idea if you're intermediate to advance in horseback riding. The horses are not lead or strung together. There were also parts of the ride where the horses seemed to be trained to go a a trot. At these speeds, I almost slid off the horse! Definitely not the romantic walk along the beach on horses that I was envisioning. Hope you enjoy your Vieques stay!

    I'll be so happy to come back again. Vieques is magical. I have so many good things to say. Thank…read moreyou John and Mike for having such a great place. I stayed for 10 nights and it was great. In addition to fun rooms seating areas everywhere, I loved the plunge pool, garden orchids, cheerful colors and seating, The location is great with the best restaurants as close as the corner. Casa De Amistad is a rare find. Here is privacy, community, refuge, and celebration. It's inclusive and fun and a fresh pot of coffee in the lounge. Solo traveler, Couples, Honeymooners, to people celebrating their 50th anniversary. All present. Great Place to come.

    SeaGate Hotel - hotels - Updated May 2026

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