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The Emerald

Property class: 2.5

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A hammock hanging between two walls in a sunlit outdoor area with a wooden bench and a potted plant. - The Emerald (San Juan)
A kitchen with a wooden shelf holding plates and a wall-mounted utensil holder with pots and pans. - The Emerald (San Juan)
A modern kitchen with white subway tiles, a coffee machine, and two stools. - The Emerald (San Juan)
A small outdoor pool with clear water, surrounded by concrete walls and potted plants. - The Emerald (San Juan)
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink with a faucet, and a microwave. - The Emerald (San Juan)
Close to Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort, The Emerald provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A small, rectangular swimming pool with a drain hole and a circular drain cover, surrounded by a concrete edge.

Comfort Studio Suite (Diamond)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a green chair, a white wall, and a framed sign.

Design Studio (Ruby)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a bench, a ceiling fan, an air conditioner, and a wall-mounted light.

Deluxe Studio Suite (Topaz)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A small, rectangular swimming pool with a drain hole and a circular drain cover, surrounded by a concrete edge.

Family Quadruple Room (Pearl)

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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A small, single-bed room with a window and a door.

Basic Room (Opal)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan, is home to The Emerald. Distrito T-Mobile and Plaza las Americas are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, or consider a night out at Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Visit our San Juan travel guide
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McLeary Ave #2014, Ocean Park, San Juan, San Juan, 00911

What's nearby

  • A beach with a city skyline in the background during sunset.
    Playa Ocean Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico with a red-tiled roof, white columns, and palm trees.
    Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A glass of yellow drink with a straw and a plastic cup with 'BORON' written on it, in front of a blurred Christmas tree.
    Plaza del Mercado
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Calle Loiza
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Domenech Station
    5 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bebo's Cafe
    6 min walk
  • La Cueva del Mar
    4 min walk
  • La Pachanga
    6 min walk
  • Dulcesalado
    2 min walk
  • Sinaloa Marisqueria Mexicana
    6 min walk

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

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
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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 45 per day; may vary based on length of stay

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
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
Property Registration Number 098582237

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Emerald pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald?

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 The Emerald?

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

Where is The Emerald located?

Located in Santurce, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Calle Loiza and Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort. Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sacred Heart Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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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Reviews

The Emerald Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Impeccable location. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Clean, hot water, a beautiful kitchen, the air conditioner worked great and the bed was super comfortable! Price was affordable. The host was very good at keeping me updated and communication was 10/10. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean space. Has tv and good air conditioning. Close to La Placita and condado beach and another beach (idk the name of) even closer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay, we had our two year old so he loved the fish and always wanted to visit them short walk to the beach very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place if you're looking for a budget friendly find and will be out most of the time, however, it is located on a main street so it's quite noisy for light sleepers. The room itself was clean and spacious but would've appreciated to have more attention to detail such as having more bath towels as well as beach towels available for use. Functional seating and better lighting especially in the bathroom would be nice. The shared kitchen was nice to have but the utensils were rusty, the water dispenser was old, dirty with mineral build-up so buy your own water! I contacted the property manager hoping they could replace a bulb in the bathroom because it was very dim due to a bulb being out, but they didn't answer that message; they only answered when I inquired about parking our rental car later that day. Other than that the tv and wifi worked fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Staff was nice and quiet space will come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great kitchen space. Clean . Quiet. Good beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent - very smooth and easy stay with everything you need right on the premise. A cosy stay in the heart of Ocean Park just a walk away from the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean spacious place, close to a beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the most peaceful cleanest and beautiful host I’ve ever stayed at. There’s really nothing bad you can say everything was amazing. Stay here. It is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, conveniently located to restaurants and stores. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walking distance to restaurnts and bars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Emerald is close to the beach and many reataurants. It was a short drive to Condado and Old San Juan. It also places you in the center of San Juan providing a more authentic experience. The room was spacious. The shower handles kept falling off but everything else in the room was fine. The filtered water machine in the kitchen did not work so we just bought bottled water to use instead. The power went out one evening but the generator kicked in after a few minutes and was able to provide enough power to keep the ac and lights on. Parking was not an issue even though we got in late the first night-just know its not like parking in the states, you drive onto a curb and wedge your car into what would never pass for a space here but is quite normal there. Adjust your expectations-this is not a resort-and you will be fine. If you want to pretend PR is a perfect retreat with no problems, stay in Condado instead. If you want to know what its really like to live in PR stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was very helpful. Floor needed a good sweeping before my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good location, safe area, walked around all times of the day and never felt unsafe. Room was clean. Near some good stores, restaurants. The host checked on me a few times during my stay. Was a 10 minute drive from everything I had planned which was a bunch of tourist stuff. Parking was decent, the self check in was nice. There was a community kitchen with plates and cups and other stuff you could use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying here. It's very quiet and spacious. The area is great, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean Nice area, the beach is about 10mins walk. Restaurants and bars just a few blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for my birthday weekend, my first time in Puerto Rico & it was amazing! Our room was perfect! Close to everything! Clean and VERY comfortable bed! 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great place for a quick pit stop. It was clean and very comfortable. I wish there was a little fridge and a microwave. I would stay here again and the host was available through WhatsApp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this property alot. I felt like at home. It had nice air conditioning. I never felt hot in there. It was very well kept. I liked the Space and the bus was accesible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great spot for young or solo travelers. Walking distance from beach, restaurants, bars, and Walgreens. No staff on property but extremely responsive by text. AC was ice cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at The Emerald a ton! My space was extremely clean and up-to-date, while also having a lot of character - it felt like a much more authentic experience than staying at a resort high rise. Its location is fantastic too, as it's within easy walking distance of the beach, a Walgreen's for essentials, as well as a couple restaurants (including the famed Kasalta). It's also a block away from a bus line that runs from the airport to Old San Juan, hitting most of the touristy areas along the shore in between, so you don't necessarily have to depend on Uber to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the convenient location, and amenities around! We think it needs to improve curtains, and include a chair or bench inside, an additional trash can, fix the bathroom handle. We like the place!!! We will use it again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had an issue with some items going missing and the host stopped responding when I asked about it. He said he was checking the cameras and then never responded again. Otherwise very clean and nice area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025