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Hotel overview

Set in picturesque Carolina, Puerto Rico, the Royal Sonesta San Juan is a cherished landmark and lead attraction for both business and social travelers. The 398 room and 16 story property combines the beachfront sophistication and modernity of the setting while providing guests a variety of high class amenities. Our resort features a full service ocean themed spa, four restaurants with a variety of cuisines, a lagoon style pool for a swim up bar and over 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.

Location

Puerto Rico - Beach
San Juan, PR, USA - Luis Munoz Marin International : 1 mile

Property information

Year Built: 1963
Last Renovation: 2013
Total rooms: 398

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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Hotel advisories

Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Service fee: 22% per night, per room Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 21
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy -
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

General Information - Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 3917 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Hospitality is nonexistent. Can’t recommend

    Hotel is nice and amenities are good. Hospitality and service is nonexistent. I went to the gym at 3 am, no one was there, I’m exercising for 15 minutes then a worker comes in all of a sudden and rudely says that I can’t be here because I’m working out in slippers. What a joke of a place. Brought it up to front desk and they were unacommodating. Paid $2,200 for 4 nights and I can’t justify the highball price for being treating this poorly. I’d rather have stayed at a motel 6 where they leave you alone than have this bad of an experience here

    Feb 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Enjoyment at a high level

    The Royal Sonesta is a pleasant stay in PR. Facility is built for rest and relaxation. Nestor Colon is the perfect host. The entire team supports your stay from meals to exercise. Carolina Padin and Rolanivette Ortiz make your stay speciall. Restaurants under the food and beverage manager Chris are superb. Jenny runs the pool service and staff well. I will be back.

    Feb 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful beach and very nice rooms

    Beautiful beach. Lovely hotel, clean rooms and nice amenities. I highly recommend getting an ocean view room. We didn’t eat there so I can’t review that. We were at a work conference- so not really typical food. They did have incredible desserts though.

    Feb 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Island beach restaurant

    Been eating here for 16 years with Silvia as our waitress. Great location and food. Our favorite place to eat on the island of Puerto Rico. We come here every January for a month of great weather. Isla Verde is the place to be. Five minutes from the San Juan airport.

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A wonderful resort hotel for a short or long stay.

    The hotel and the service lived up to all the good reviews on Trip Advisor. Just returned after 5 days and everything was just as they advertised. Beautiful grounds, always well kept. Best staff at the check-in desk. Always helpful and full of smiles. Same with the valet staff. The grounds and indoors were kept clean and the room was comfortable with great bedding. It actually was too cold in the room and a mechanic came immediately and turned off the AC unit at our request. The waiters were wonderful and friendly. Food at breakfast was really varied and top notch. The Italian restaurant on the premises was our favorite of all for dinner. We had most of our lunches at the cafe next to the beach while enjoying the magnificent view. Beach chairs were set up by 7am for those who like to see the early light and quiet beach. There was no extra cost. The landscaping around the pool was beautiful. We felt cared for and safe our entire visit.

    Feb 05, 2025