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Caribe Hotel Ponce

3.5 star property
Hotel in Ponce with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Gym
Daily full breakfast (USD 16.10 per person)
Exterior
Caribe Hotel Ponce offers relaxation and convenience with its peaceful garden. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff and practical amenities like in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, an on-site gym, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Business Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Double Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Business Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
103 Turpo Industrial Park, Ponce, 00715

What's nearby

  • Teatro la Perla - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Parque de Bombas - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Plaza of Delights - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • El Museo Castillo Serralles - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • La Guancha - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ponce (PSE-Mercedita) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪wxyz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Ponce - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Chef - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coctelera Criolla - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Caribe Hotel Ponce

Hotel near the airport
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Caribe Hotel Ponce. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a vending machine
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 75 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 25-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.10 for adults and USD 16.10 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 7 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from April 22 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.10 for adults and USD 16.10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hotel Ponce
Caribe Hotel Ponce
Howard Johnson Ponce Pr Hotel Ponce
Howard Johnson Ponce Hotel
Ponce Howard Johnson
Caribe Hotel Ponce Hotel
Caribe Hotel Ponce Ponce
Caribe Hotel Ponce Hotel Ponce

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribe Hotel Ponce have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from October 7 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is Caribe Hotel Ponce pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Caribe Hotel Ponce?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caribe Hotel Ponce?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Caribe Hotel Ponce?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Caribe Hotel Ponce located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Parque de la Ceiba, Museum of the Ponce Massacre, and Museo de la Musica Puertorriquena. Teatro la Perla and Ponce History Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Caribe Hotel Ponce Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1619 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, good for business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in reconstruction, but still a good spot for a quiet pool and tourism.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel on renovation friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has been our default place when events happen on the south of the island. Staff has been always helpful and cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Affordable. Easy and good location. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place lovely staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great alternative for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Caribe Hotel was amazing experience, also my kids love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUBY

A good place to spend the night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very good. Good location. Pool area was fairly good. I gave 4 stars because they’re under construction right now. Awesome and friendly staff, easy check in, easy parking, easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though the property is going through renovations, it was still clean and quiet. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It's right off the highway. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean everything close to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
For being under renovation it was a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

edowilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was extremly cold. But the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service, good location, nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loumar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They are in constructions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent place for reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly people and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were renovating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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