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ESJ Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Isla Verde Beach

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On the beach, beach towels
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Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | View from room
One Bedroom Suite Ocean View
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchen

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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6165 Isla Verde - Ave Carolina, Carolina, 00979
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Suite Ocean View

One Bedroom Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Double Beds

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Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Lanai)

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Lanai)

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio, Ocean View

Superior Studio, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 51 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite Terrace | View from room

One Bedroom Suite Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Carolina

On the beach.With a stay at this Isla Verde aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Isla Verde Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of The Mall of San Juan. Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and Condado Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Condado Beach - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Pinero Station - 7 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mi Casita Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪24 Market Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bodeguita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ESJ Beach Hotel

3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Isla Verde Beach
As a guest of ESJ Beach Hotel, you'll find a fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly ESJ Beach Hotel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Carolina aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
ESJ Beach Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • 66 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 12 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Recreation facilities
The property will be renovating from May 12 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the aparthotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

ESJ Towers Aparthotel
ESJ Towers Aparthotel Carolina
ESJ Towers Carolina
El San Juan Towers
Esj Hotel Carolina
Esj Tower San Juan
Esj Towers Hotel Isla Verde
ESJ Towers Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Esj Towers San Juan
San Juan Hotel Esj Towers
San Juan Towers Hotel
ESJ Azul Aparthotel Carolina
ESJ Azul Aparthotel
ESJ Azul Carolina

ESJ Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 4025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1027 out of 4025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 897 out of 4025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 543 out of 4025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 599 out of 4025 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina Martinez

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely disgusting, My Room was on the 1st floor the was a mattess full of bloody residue on the hallways. The hotel inside looks like its been abandoned. The pool area is definitely closed due to mold and debris everywhere. Please don't bring your family here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were not provided with maid service for our entire stay. We needed to go find and ask for clean towels and toiletries, and needed to repeatedly ask for beach towels. We requested a beach view room but instead was given a 2nd floor room overlooking the dilapidated pool/pool area. When we requested a room change we were told no.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually do not write reviews but I cannot believe that people are actually still staying at this place. My husband and I were apauled. Ice we got there they said they are under construction for renovation however at no time did we see any construction going on. They did not disclose that they were “under construction” when the reservation was made and they did not disclose that there was no pool. This was my worst vacation experience EVER and Expedia never called me back to resolve the issue but instead sent two emails saying they are looking into the issue. Disgusted…DO NOT BOOK HERE!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is NOT as it appears online. It is not a hotel. It is more like an efficiency unit. And that's it. The property is aging badly. The room appeared and smelled very moldy. The shower had a stained floor, and the shower head was very dirty. So dirty, that we cleaned it ourselves just to be able to use it, only to find out that there was no hot water. We tried calling the front desk multiple times throughout the night; however, no one ever answered the phone. Maintenance came the following morning when I went downstairs and spoke with someone at the desk. She could not explain why no one answered the phone the previous night. The vents from where the air came out had clunks of lint build up. The beds were very uncomfortable. The balcony showed signs of distress. The rebar of the concrete could be seen, and we were not confident at all in its integrity, so we did not go out onto it after the first time. We were finally offered another room, but it was not much better. We ended up changing hotels and going to the Hampton Inn and suites across the street for the rest of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PILAR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room in disprepair(balcony access lock broken). Very noisy. Had to continously request towels with mixed results.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view, location was great ( right on the beach) Amazing staff! ( Shoutout to Will) Just a bit outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharita

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The first day I arrived they put me in a room that had roaches in it and the second room that was given was not what I requested. I requested a room with king size beds but was given a double bed and was told that they were booked and that was all they had. Second day there the hot water wouldn’t get hot and then ice flew out of AC unit and almost hit me in the head while I was laying down. Went back downstairs to the front desk to request another room and all of a sudden they had a king room available. The front desk staff was extremely rude except for one young man that worked late nights who was very accommodating. This was a terrible experience, forgot to mention the sewage water that was on the floor when I came out of my room and I had to step on top of some weird bins. The staff that brought the fresh towels and wash clothes stated that we could only have a limit of 2 towels and 2 wash clothes a day since it was only 2 of us. Also it states that they have a pool online but it has been out of use for 2 years and yet they charge resort feels. It is hard to get any of the staff on the phone whether you calling from a personal phone or the room phone. I WOULD NEVER EVER STAY HERE EVER AGAIN!!! This hotel ruined my birthday trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo, Moses Lake

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the ESJ Towers from February 4th to February 9th 2025 & we enjoyed our stay. The hotel is at a awesome location, right on the beach, & our room was clean with a amazing view of the beach. The hotel pool is still closed just so you know when u book, but overall we really liked staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimgee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down. The rooftop pool last been working for 5 years! Even though it’s still in the photos and property description
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebeca

Everyone was very friendly and the rooms are nice, just sometimes it was noisy because of the construction which is understandable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Very convenient location, close to airport and casino
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Prechus F

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cicely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ESJ was everything it really was home away from home and the staff was very friendly and helpful made you feel comfortable Love this hotel 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Robbins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at esj 8 steps out door to ocean and great restaurant within walking distance
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a mess. Zero services. Outdated rooms. No one to speak to. No one cares. Very unprofessional. But it’s right on the beautiful beach, which makes it all worth jt.

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Methuen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Well, we have been here a few times but this time we experienced a power outage that when asked no one had a good answer for as to when the power would return. Took about 2 hours. I requested a king size ved and were given a room with double full size beds. My husband is 6'4" so that was uncomfortable. When i asked regarding a change we were told they could try to get us another room but we only went for 3 days so we figured we would just accept whatever. Phone in room didnt work either. Building is in such a great location but it does need updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although they’re currently under renovation, you can tell that the building has been in a state of neglect for many years. The walls were cracked on the outside of the building. Being on the 14th floor, my wife and I were concerned about leaning on the rails as the walls that anchor the rails were cracked and the steel was exposed on the porch above us. The concrete is falling apart. So the building needs extensive repairs especially when the buildings are that close to the ocean, the salt eventually corrodes everything so the building has to be better maintained. For safety reasons we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

THERESA

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

LOST ITS LUSTER/AMBIANCE/BEAUTY

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025