The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Isla Verde Beach

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
2 bars/lounges, 2 beach bars, swim-up bar, poolside bar
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Balneario de Carolina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Ocean View (Mobility Accesible)

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Club)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Club)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility, Bathtub)

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Carolina

Beachside getaway.Within a 10-minute walk of this Isla Verde resort, you'll find Isla Verde Beach and Carolina Beach. Also, Pine Grove Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Balneario de Carolina is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balneario de Carolina - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.2 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

The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4-star beachfront resort near Isla Verde Beach
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta San Juan like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 beach bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Carolina resort is smoke free.

  • 398 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 24000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2230 sq m of conference space
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
The Royal Sonesta San Juan offers 398 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

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 33 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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 33.00 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • 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)

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
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 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

InterContinental Hotel San Juan
InterContinental San Juan
San Juan InterContinental
Intercontinental San Juan Hotel Isla Verde
InterContinental San Juan Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Intercontinental San Juan Resort And Casino
InterContinental San Juan Hotel
InterContinental San Juan Resort Carolina
InterContinental San Juan Resort
InterContinental San Juan Carolina
InterContinental Juan Carolin

The Royal Sonesta San Juan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1161 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1700 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience … will be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donshai

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JESSICA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad experience
Very bad experience - we stayed there for 2024 Christmas. The first night, in the middle of shower, I found the shower gel bottle was empty, we called the front desk, standing in the shower for more than 10 mins, nobody send the shower gel. After shower and found the hair blower was broken. During the stay, there are always something not right - shower cap was not replaced, no free water bottles or just one (the hotel offers 2 free small water bottle per day), the cups were not replaced etc. Worst, we used one big water bottle ($8) since the cleaning person forgot to provide the free water bottle, the hotel charged us rightfully, it shows in our check out bill. then after we arrived home, we got another separate $8 charge on my credit card, I called and was given a ticket #, was promised that the hotel will respond shortly. No surprise - there is no response from anyone. I hope there is a zero star available.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Narwan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did t like the fact that although I was paying a lot of money, there was additional cost to get a beachfront beach chair or pool chair next to the pool. You are supposed to pay extra if you want premium resting spots.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JOEL B DUPRE, Jacksonville

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antoria S, Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

prabhu, mt laurel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the worst resort I have ever stayed. They were very understaffed and they did have all had very bad attitudes. Our room had a roach infestation. To make matters worse my wife and daughter have bed bug bites all over their bodies. I do not advise ANYONE to stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

W1ld

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time celebrating my 2 daughter’s birthday! Love the resort!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sundri, Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the new years Party. Room was clean , and bed was comfortable. Pool was great as well as the service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Costas

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Iveth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good service, but food choices limited. Only restaurant had scant breakfast buffet. All in all very nice hotel but not great for price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Umesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Food is really terrible. Can’t even make good chicken quesadillas or grilled fish. Even tacos were terrible . The breakfast menu was limited and terrible . People are really friendly though and happy to help if need
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The property needs some TLC, but they’re trying to improve it. The jackhammer during the day was not desirable, but it’s understandable that they were trying to get it done in the off season. The dining options were pricey. Overall they staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barris

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah Lynn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024