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La Playita

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
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Property grounds
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
La Playita in Isla Verde offers a quiet getaway with free continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Enjoy scenic terrace views, borrow beach towels for Carolina Beach, and get tour assistance and luggage storage from multilingual staff. Visitors praise it!

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
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On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the white sand beach. Popular nearby activities to consider include snorkeling and parasailing.

Exterior
Beach
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers easy access to two beaches and stunning ocean views from its patio area and rooms.

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Isla Verde, a neighborhood in Carolina, La Playita is near the airport and on the beach. Pan American Pier and Port of San Juan are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isla Verde Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum or Sixto Escobar Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Calle Amapola 6, Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balneario de Carolina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casa Cuba - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playita

Hotel near Isla Verde Beach
Close to Carolina Beach, La Playita provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Playita have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel La Playa
Hotel La Playa Carolina
La Playa Carolina
Playita Hotel Carolina
Playita Hotel
Playita Carolina
Playita
La Playita Hotel
La Playita Carolina
La Playita Hotel Carolina

Frequently asked questions

Is La Playita pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Playita?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Playita?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Playita?

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

Where is La Playita located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isla Verde hotel is within a 5-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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La Playita Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved how small and charming this hotel was, everything i needed from bar and food inside and also being right on the water, walking distance from great local restaurants and bars 10/10 recommend and would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Beach and Water Sport facilities near the Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
By the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how the beach was across the building and easy parking with everything I needed to land and start my trip in Puerto Rico after landing and very nice staff and complimentary breakfast with with a nice view in the back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is amazing the place tucked away and quiet love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach front
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very nice place to stay relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARSHALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The court yard has the most amazingly beautiful flowers
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yaline was very sweet and helpful, Carlos was also very welcoming and generous. The hotel itself was not for me,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aixa

Great staff. Kind people. Not super luxurious but comfortable, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this little gem. Second time starting here ! Conveniently located in between both side of the beaches and walking distance to everything! Great service and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff wss amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff,breakfast included and near at airport.
Back view
Front view
Dinning and bar area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay from start to finish all aspects where perfect only suggestion and ice maker and coin dryer for us to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem I had with this property is that I didn’t get to stay longer! It was amazing, very friendly staff, it’s walkable within the area and the best part is there’s beach area at every turn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute little hotel that sits next to the beach Just overall of the building just remind you that you are in Puerto Rico
View from our room
My husband enjoying the view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty, and comfortable. But the breakfast option is not adequate, is poor. Advice to do better on breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a great view of the beach. The parking area isn't the best. If you can't parallel park well it will be difficult to park. Also alot of the excursions will not pickup from this location. But if you want to just enjoy the beach this location is perfect for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I didn’t like the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Flores

Friendly staff, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just what we wanted. Quiet and close to the beach…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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