Oceanside stay.A stay at this Esperanza hotel places you steps from Playa Esperanza and within a 5-minute walk of Esperanza Malecon. Also, Museo de Esperanza is within half a mile (1 km) and Coconut Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Esperanza Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Playa Esperanza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sun Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Bioluminescent Bay - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Vieques Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Vieques (VQS-Antonio Rivera Rodriguez) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Lazy Jacks Pub - 4 min walk
Duffy's - 2 min walk
Café Del Mar - 1 min walk
Vieques Food Park - 7 min drive
Placita - 1 min walk
About this property
El Blok
3-star adults-only hotel near Bioluminescent Bay
There's a restaurant on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 beach bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A spa tub, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Blok. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Vieques hotel is smoke free.
30 guestrooms or units
5 levels
3 bars on the beach
3 bars or lounges
Terrace on the roof
Towels for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Gift shop
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
1 conference room
Dining venue
El Blok offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Awards and affiliations
El Blok is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 10-30 per person
1 restaurant
3 beach bars and 3 bars/lounges
Things to do
Shopping mall
Spa tub
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-friendly workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer to the property via airplane or boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 16 and November 18.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
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 250.00 per stay
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 full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property's restaurant is open 6-9 PM Tuesday-Saturday. The Rooftop bar is open 4-8 PM on Friday and Saturday.
We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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El Blok Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This hotel was well situated and has an artsy modern design. The terrace is awesome and the layout is fun. The bed was small, but comfortable. The staff were friendly and engaging and it felt safe, secure and it was quiet . The restaurant is open from Thursday to Sunday and the food was great. Tours pick up across the hotel which is convenient.
No in-room service. We got a queen bed room. We had no idea how to book a king bed room. The room was extremely humid and small.
Only highlight was the food on the first floor! Very tasty. I got the fish taco; super juicy and crispy. I also recommend the pork belly if you like the kind of pork in ramen.
Excellent hotel in Esperanza. The staff was absolutely amazing..everyone we saw welcomed us and had great recommendations. I would highly recommend this property if you're visiting the island
We stayed here because we did the bioluminescent with Taino and they meet in the lobby here. Beds were very comfortable and restaurant dinner was AMAZING!. Bathrooms were small bit not a deal breaker. Would definitely stay here again. We stayed on Thursday.
Loura
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Yarelis
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Prices are too high. The property is more like a Parador/Motel than a Hotel.
Clean hotel and rooms with a nice balcony. Great location, as beach and restaurants within walking distance.
J. Carlos
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Craig
Travelled with family
8 May 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The design of the hotel was really cool. The view from the roof was amazing. The food at the restaurant and the drinks at the rooftop bar were horrible and overpriced. Some of the staff were nice, but overall not very welcoming.
Craig
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Ryan, Brooklyn
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
28 Apr 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed for one night before we checked into our villa for our wedding. It was good for the most part, except the elevator being out of order and them putting us on that floor where it didn’t work. Three nights later we came to visit some friends who were here for our wedding and staying at El Blok. The lady at the hostess stand threatened to kick our friend out of the hotel if we went up to her room and saw it briefly. She was incredibly rude to us and our friend, despite us being the reason 6 people stayed there for almost a week. After that treatment, we won’t be back. I’d recommend checking out any of the dozens of other options that are just as nice and will treat you with kindness and respect. Casa de Amistad is a better option. El Blok is not it.
Best hotel on the island. Keep in mind only the hotel rooms are air conditioned. They are strict with can’t check in any time before 4 and much be out not later than 12. Transportation is very limited on Sundays and Monday (not sure about other days because we were only there those 2 days). Bar, restaurant and rooftop service is also very limited. But Sunday Funday after 6 was extremely nice. Prefect for sunset, great music and really good strong drinks. They had elevator issues so we had to use the stairs a lot which was a huge inconvenience.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful rooftop bar w hot tub. It's location is prime to the beach, lots of food different food options, and transportation options. The restaurant in the hotel was also excellent. Was able to rent an atv and explore about 5 different beaches on the island, and make it to the Crab Rum distillery on just a half tank of gas.
Great place to stay and easy access to all in the island.
Frank
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Travelled with partner
24 Mar 2024
The staff were all really friendly and accommodating and the location was wonderful for excursions out of Esperanza. The room itself was a bit cramped, though.