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Meliá Century Hotel Ponce

3.5 star property
Hotel in Ponce with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Meliá Century Hotel Ponce, in the heart of Ponce Centro, offers a welcoming atmosphere and daily manager's reception. Baleares Restaurant serves meals all day, and a coffee shop provides casual refreshments. After exploring nearby attractions, relax by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Two Full Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Two Full Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Historic Zone) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Historic Zone)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Zone Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Two Queens | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Two Queens

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
#75 Calle Cristina, Ponce, 00733

What's nearby

  • Parque de Bombas - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plaza of Delights - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Teatro la Perla - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Museo Castillo Serralles - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Guancha - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Bohío - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dominguez Rest & Sport Bsr - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Birriola | Tapas & Barriles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New York Style Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Meliá Century Hotel Ponce

Hotel located in Ponce Centro
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, an outdoor entertainment area, and a bar at Meliá Century Hotel Ponce. The on-site restaurant, Jota, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), wedding services, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 70 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 6 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jota
  • Jota
  • Lemon

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1915
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 6 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Meliá Ponce
Melia Hotel Ponce
Melia Ponce
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Meliá Century Hotel Ponce
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Frequently asked questions

Does Meliá Century Hotel Ponce have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Meliá Century Hotel Ponce pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Meliá Century Hotel Ponce?

Self parking is available for USD 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Meliá Century Hotel Ponce?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Meliá Century Hotel Ponce?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Meliá Century Hotel Ponce located?

Located in Ponce Centro, this hotel is steps from Parque de Bombas, Museum of the History of Ponce, and Casa Armstrong-Poventud. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Plaza of Delights are just steps away.

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Reviews

Meliá Century Hotel Ponce Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 210 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well kept property. Feels like you walked into a beautiful & antique hotel . Definitely will book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the parking and the oportunity to stay in one of their original rooms with balcony overlooking a quieter plaza street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melva

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic beautiful hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Historic place, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its unique charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaint, i love thra hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Efrén

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Boris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible room it was nosiey and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dayanara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sabanas y toallas sucias. La empleada del front desk fue muy amable, me dio lastima que estaba sola tratando de resolver y aun asi lo hizo de buena manera y con la mejor actitud. Deberian renovar habitaciones o minimo tener personal suficiente para mantenerlas limpias
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien localizado con lugares para comer. Sugiero que arreglen el desague que queda en el frente del hotel. Por lo demás excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acogedor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful. Thr property could use with a few minor renovations but nothing that affected our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angel R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aracelis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La limpieza era muy pobre en todo el Hotel y el baño esta muy sucio y nunca llego el agua caliente. Demasiado pequenos los cuartos para el precio que cobran
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Small rooms. Noise inside room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Muy lindo hotel muy amable front desk lo uni que la Cana del cuarto era super incomoda un mattress horrible de malo tiene q Cambrialos .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in terrible condition and should not even be open to guests. The building is extremely old, dirty, and clearly neglected. The pool was filthy, cloudy, and clearly not cleaned in days. Staff didn’t care at all. Total waste of money — never staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mildred

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In chek in the staff didn't told me that on Saturday they had an event and that we couldn't use the pool. That was really unrespectfull
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms does not have blackout. We had to request to change to another room due to issues with noise on the air conditioner. Bathtub dirty, no hot water available, offered breakfast and then cancelled. It is sad such a historical property not being taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing, we were issue a single full bed, after paying for a double bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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