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Coral by the Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Cyclists can explore Isla Verde Beach while others relax poolside at this beachfront hotel where the staff's helpfulness impresses guests

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cruise Only) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Coral by the Sea Hotel (Carolina)
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Coral by the Sea Hotel is beachfront, offering a tropical retreat with two restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Guests can rent bikes to explore or unwind by the outdoor pool. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Coral by the Sea Hotel is in Isla Verde, a neighborhood in Carolina with good airport proximity. Shoppers can check out Distrito T-Mobile, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Isla Verde Beach and Condado Beach. Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre and Museo del Mar are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining. Visit our Carolina travel guide
Map
Calle Rosa 2, Carolina, 00979

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Puerto Rico Sunset
    Carolina Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Juan Cruise Port, Puerto Rico
    Port of San Juan
    11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Pine Grove Beach
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Isla Verde Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balneario de Carolina
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Domenech Station
    8 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Casa Cuba
    5 min walk
  • Las Canarias
    2 min walk
  • Lobby Bar @ El San Juan
    5 min walk
  • Metropol Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Coral by the Sea Hotel

Hotel near Isla Verde Beach
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and 2 restaurants at Coral by the Sea Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Piu Bello
  • Platos Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number CORAL BY THE SEA HOTEL

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Coral Sea Carolina
Coral By The Sea Hotel Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Coral Sea Hotel Carolina
Hotel Coral By The Sea
Coral by the Sea Hotel Hotel
Coral by the Sea Hotel Carolina
Coral by the Sea Hotel Hotel Carolina

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral by the Sea Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–7 PM.

Is Coral by the Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Coral by the Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Coral by the Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Coral by the Sea Hotel located?

Located in Isla Verde, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pine Grove Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Carolina Beach and Balneario de Carolina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Coral by the Sea Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 2264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 2264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 453 out of 2264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 368 out of 2264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 497 out of 2264 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walkiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love it , the staff was excellent and pool was amazing , restaurant was nice and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and very prompt to any of my hotel needs. Very economical for the amazing area that it is located in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, location is unbeatable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not the cleanest; needed many repairs The positive is the attached bar/restaurant that had good food and friendly staff The attached diner/coffee shop was also good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

STAFF WAS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property for the money, great water pressure in the shower, kind of loud outside, very old property, pics a bit misleading, good over all property for the money with a location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, really not to worried about appearance since most of the time we wasn’t in the room just to come back and sleep bed was comfortable but come on who cares about the room your on vacation you going to be out most of the time but it was an amazing stay it’s a plus for the breakfast brunch restaurant they have below them amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittney

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We didn’t have a microwave or fridge like we were told we would, washing machine gets stuck on rinse. The staff was overall super friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tzarina Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice Good food with room and pool service Clean room/ great cleaning crew Only issue was the plumbing unfortunately. Location is great, close to the beach and airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly . And we were very grateful that they let us hav around after check out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakeisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, but they could use an upgrade...the 2 restaurants attached were very good...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

aliris

Great location, pool open late, very economical
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Friendly and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pleasant and clean . Very nice staff !
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and accommodating. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Viany

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is good to stay one night, if you need a place to sleep, but needs urgent renovations. Great location close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great location 4 minute walk to the beach restaurants, pharmacies and other stores all walking range from the hotel pool was great . Only thing was it's about 5 mins from the airport and you can hear all the planes taking off at the night .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Restaurant had great food and staff there was amazing. I was just expecting the room to be more updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes good view of pool. We didn’t use pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bibiana M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
"Coral by the Sea is a classic San Juan hotel with a prime location right on the beach. While the building itself is showing its age, the rooms the hotel are not very well maintained. Bring the repellent. Lots of mosquitoes
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok did not have WiFi and the pool was cold not heated diner restaurant was great and all staff and checking was great !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. The cafe downstairs had an amazing breakfast. Room was nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place was run down. It did the job for one night before an early flight, but I wouldn't want to stay there for an entire vacation. The pool and hot tub did look nice, but we didn't try them out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but outdated. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026