The Royal Sonesta San Juan

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6 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served - The Royal Sonesta San Juan (Carolina)
A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, seating, and a bar area visible through a glass partition. - The Royal Sonesta San Juan (Carolina)
A spacious lobby with large windows, a blue sofa, and a chandelier. - The Royal Sonesta San Juan (Carolina)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, cabanas (surcharge) - The Royal Sonesta San Juan (Carolina)
A beach view with clear skies, turquoise water, and palm trees. - The Royal Sonesta San Juan (Carolina)
A short walk from Isla Verde Beach, The Royal Sonesta San Juan provides 2 beach bars, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Caribbean cuisine. In addition to a terrace and a firepit, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Club - King - Pool View - Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe - King - City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe - King - City View - Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Club)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Club)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(163 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mobility Accesible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View (Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Junior)

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 99 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Junior)

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Royal Sonesta San Juan is in Isla Verde, a walkable area 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and ecotours. Visit our Carolina travel guide
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5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and the ocean.
    Isla Verde Beach
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cruise ship docked near a coastal city with buildings and palm trees.
    Port of San Juan
    10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Pine Grove Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balneario de Carolina
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Laguna Los Corozos
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mi Casita Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina
    3 min walk
  • Lifeguards Of The Reef
    4 min walk
  • La Bodeguita
    1 min walk
  • ocean breeze
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 36 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Akua Bar
  • Aleli Restaurant
  • Karaya
  • La Bodeguita
  • Ocean Breeze

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
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
Children up to the age of 17 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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: 22 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta San Juan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 AM.

Is The Royal Sonesta San Juan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 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?

Self parking is available for USD 27 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta San Juan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta San Juan?

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

Where is The Royal Sonesta San Juan located?

Located in Isla Verde, this spa resort is within a 15-minute walk of Isla Verde Beach and Pine Grove Beach. Balneario de Carolina and Barbosa Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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The Royal Sonesta San Juan Reviews

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9.4

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Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1933 out of 2720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 2720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 2720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 2720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 2720 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joel

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Great hotel very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana Diaz

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We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

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Excellent service, facilities and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Great staff great hotel and amenities will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Idiana Cueto

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Great service, Wonderful beach!!! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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Amazing pool. Breeze beachside food is great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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It’s a good place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

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Excellent room cleanliness and property, room was cleaned daily, great location, great beach, good restaurants not a wild party place, which is good for us. We will stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable stay.. the staff were very friendly welcoming… very clean… the restaurants all amazing the food delicious… looking forward to visiting again and soon…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia maria

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10 out of 10 amazing the people are very helpful. The rooms are nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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I really enjoyed my stay here! The room was very clean and comfortable, and I especially loved having access to the swim-up bar. The beach access was also a huge plus and made it easy to enjoy the beautiful surroundings without having to travel far. Overall, it was a great place to stay and I would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right on the beach with an open air beachfront restaurant. Breakfast is a bit pricey but offers a great selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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We absolutely loved the hotel! They made our stay a wonderful experience. Everything was very clean and well organized, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frida Daniela

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Super friendly staff, always accommodating always smiling
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

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Love this hotel, has everything in one place and the personel staff so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

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Amazing stay and beautiful pool. Restaurants were delicious and tasted authentic - some of the best food we had during our time in PR! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

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I had an amazing stay no complaints. Everybody was wonderful. Staff was wonderful overall 10 out of 10 experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noemi

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Amazing stay. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay at the Royal Sonesta again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

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Nestor was amazing with upgrades to our room and provide us with the best experience ever for our anniversary!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

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Welcome to Luxury! Start your trip off right by staying here. Rooms are big, clean and the hotel is centrally located near many eateries (local and fine dining) and highways. Pool was big and the property is right on the beach with smooth sand and calm waters. Friendly staff always eager to help and very accommodating. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cintya

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I went to this hotel for the birthday long weekend with my girlfriends. We had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly and the breakfast Buffet was amazing. I will recommend this hotel and come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Richard

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The property was clean , the pool area was great and the beach area was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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Clean rooms friendly staff Great pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yasira

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Rooms well clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Leialoha

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Valet parking excellent from desk ladies not for you pool bars excellent housekeeping service excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026