Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach ResortvsFairmont El San Juan Hotel
Both Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort and El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks significantly better than Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton comes in at #3 in San Juan with accolades from 8 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 Boca de Cangrejos Ave, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 260-room Courtyard by Marriot Isla Verde Beach Resort is about as close as you can be to an airport without being on a runway." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Not 10 minutes from the San Juan airport, the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort meets all the requirements for an easy Caribbean getaway." Full review
Fodor's
"This 12-story resort tries to be all things to all people—and succeeds to a great degree." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A melting pot for business travelers bound for the nearby convention center and cruise passengers heading for the piers, it’s a straightforward, upright sort of place with efficient staff." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Great long board/SUP surf break right off the beach, quick access to Old San Juan, and a relaxed vibe make for a family/couple-friendly escape from NYC. " Full review
Frommer's
"A large property close to the airport, Courtyard by Marriot is right on the beach at Pine Grove, a spot favored for beach lovers for its fine white sand and gentle blue water" Full review
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The El San Juan Hotel was designed to remind wealthy travelers of the pleasure palaces of Havana, and it's still turning heads."
Oyster
Luxury
"The vibe at the 382-room El San Juan Hotel & Casino is that of a fun, self-contained, relaxed party." Full review
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Just make sure you're happy staying put: There's not much to do nearby, and Old San Juan is at least a $20 cab ride away.
DK Eyewitness
"Considered San Juan's signature beachfront hotel, the facilities at this elegant high-rise include three swimming pools, a casino, a bar, a spa, and nine restaurants."
Gayot
"Situated on fifteen acres in the upscale Isla Verde district of San Juan, this pretty resort offers plenty for those seeking activity from dawn throughout the day and into the midnight hour."
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A perfect marriage of quality and convenience." Full review
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Fodor's
"Much of the classical appeal remains at this don't-miss destination in Isla Verde: the intricately hand-carved mahogany walls and ceiling in the lobby date back to 1955." Full review
Frommer's
"Despite formidable competition by the Ritz-Carlton for elite and sophisticated travelers, this posh resort still has the power to dazzle." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The lobby of El San Juan is a theatrical backdrop for the veritable fashion parade of folks prancing in for the legendary nightly entertainment." Full review