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I loved this place so much, I have no doubt in my mind that we will be coming back here. We stayed in the coqui villa, which is about 1500 square feet with a huge covered porch with gorgeous mountain views. A perfect place to lay on the hammock and drink your coffee in the morning. This place may not be for everyone, it's really "do it yourself". You are the one to cook, clean and make your bed. I don't mind that at all, but some people might. The location is perfect though, out of the way, but not far from rt 3 which will take you to many, many Purto Rico attractions. Ask your hosts Mitchell and Jeff for help with just about anything, planning and booking trips, resturant recommendations, ect. Jeff wasn't there when we visted, but Mitchell was incredibly helpful.
We found it so relaxing here. It's very quiet, save the sounds of roosters and coqui frogs, and maybe the occasional car going far too fast up the windy mountain road! We could have just stayed at the villa the entire time and been happy. The grounds have all sorts of fruit trees (the bananas are the best I had ever tasted!) flowers, including many types of haliconia and orchids. There is a pool and a spot to barbeque as well.
The road leading to the villa is very steep and windy, and the driveway is even steeper! It's a bit daunting at first, but you will soon get used to it.
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 sitting area by PA2AKgirl
I don't even know where to begin. The whole place is unique. I'll just list some of the features:
The building is 300 years old
There are exotic birds, mostly parrots everywhere in the courtyard
Fountains, plants, sculptures...
A room with a 9 foot grand Steinway piano.
There's terraces and courtyards, an open air lobby...
You have your choice of rooms: the artists room is $145, The colonial rooms are $195, Vista Rooms are $270 and the Topside Suite is $350. A night. You can understand why I didn't stay here. Theme: InnPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 204-206 Norzagaray StreetPhone: 787.722.1808Directions: Right across from the Fort in Old San Juan, on the hillWebsite: www.thegalleryinn.com
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I stayed here my first night in town for 2 reasons: 1) I didn't know anyplace BUT old San Juan and 2) I found a really great price on their website. The hotel is BEAUTIFUL. My room was okay, it was nothing special, but that's because I didn't pay for anything special. I'm not a 4 star hotel kind of girl--if anything, I prefer tents to hotels if given the choice, but I don't think there's too much in the way of campsites in Old San Juan and I'd be a little skeptical if there was:) Anyway, like I said, it's a great hotel...the people are very nice, it's located next to everything you might want to see in Old San Juan.
It has a great rooftop pool and bar that overlooks the water and the whole city:) Everything I've read about it considers it a luxury hotel...perhaps it was.
I need to tell you to look on their own website for deals. I paid $99 a night and someone I talked to much later in the week paid $350 a night for the same kind of room. So, I'll put the price range somewhere in the middle
I really wish I had a picture, but there's lots of them on their own website.
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 by PA2AKgirl
Well, the fact it's RIGHT on the ocean is a decent quality. I walked out of my room, onto the terrace and out to the beach. Also, it has an internet kiosk for $1.00 per half hour which, by far is the best price I found ($3.00 for 1/2 hour in Vieques) and the breakfast is okay. Also, there's a good Italian restaurant at the hotel called Freddo's. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 4851 Isla Verde Avenue, CarolinaPhone: 787.728.9779Directions: Main road in Isla Verde, if you can find the water, you can find this hotel. It's across from a 7-11 and near the brewery.
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 A villa by pabertra
Some of the most outstanding things about the properties are the stunning balcony views, the private beach that we walked along for hours and saw no one, the nightly sounds of the Coqui...believe me if you can find someone to rent a villa from GO FOR IT!
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 The view of Casa Cubuy from
the waterfalls by CulturalCompetence
The hotel rooms overlook a large waterfall that is on the property. You can swim in the pools underneath the waterfall. There are also several hikes that the hotel staff can give you directions for (one is short and easy; the other is longer and more difficult). The jungle is breathtaking! Our room had hammocks outside where we could relax and watch the waterfall while listening to the jungle noises. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: El Yunque (Rio Blanco)Phone: 787-874-6221Directions: Directions are available online at http://www.casacubuy.com/rates.html . We highly recommend taking the scenic route (route #2)! See our note under "transportation"...Website: http://www.casacubuy.com
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 Tamarindo Estates - Culebra by CulturalCompetence
Clean pool. Quiet, private beach. Clean facilities. Hot water. Hotel rate included the car rental.
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 View from the Villa by pabertra |
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 by irinakats
There are some very nice hotels in every price range on Isla Verde. ESJ towers was around $130 a night- off season (summer)- and it's got a beautiful view and a private beach. Also includes: gym, suana, indoor and outdoor pool, bar, pool/billiards room, rastaurant, etc. Theme: HotelComparison: about averageAddress: Isla Verde, San Juan
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