Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Puerto Rico hotel reviews
  3. North Puerto Rico hotel reviews
  4. San Juan hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Royal Sonesta San Juan

Reviews of The Royal Sonesta San Juan 4 stars

5961 Isla Verde Avenue, 00979 San Juan, Puerto Rico

#14 of 84 hotels in San Juan

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1124 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Everyone is very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Queens with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was nice and very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Had a wonderful time at the Royal Sonesta!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was friendly and accommodating. Rooms were comfortable and up to date with amenities. Property was very clean and had everything you could need.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far from old city

    Pool area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Easy, convenient, great resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    view from room (city)

    pool and beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful resort with first class amenities, beach front with umbrella chairs included. Georgous pool, spa services, Hai
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our Room Toilet was full of used toilet paper on entering our room after we checked in. Lights in room difficult to locate in main bedroom area. Room was too cold, AC kept defaulting to 68F regardless of setting to 72F

    Loved the location mins from the airport, the Hotel was a resort, beautiful pool beach and hot tub and exceptional in quality and luxury. Food proportions were Huge, but they offer a mini fridge and the to go option with reheating in the cafe if needed next day so no wastage. Pet friendly resort as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Excellent!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym had equipment in several stages of disrepair. Some did not work at all! Food prices and the inability to change some of the sides.

    Exceptional staff!!! Closeness to the beach!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    We have a nice time at the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    5 stars

    Everything excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Excellent resort with top notch service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queens with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The breakfast was good. The staff was excellent. The room was great especially the bathroom. Loved the beach and pools.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Good for a long weekend but no longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queens with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to do, we need to Uber everywhere just to do things! The expense for the hotel was very expensive and the cost to Uber and go else where for entertainment was not what I wanted

    It was very quiet, clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved it and will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast service was very very slow. And I'm very patient with realistic expectations and it was still way too slow.

    Our stay at the Royal Sonesta was amazing. I love the umbrella service at the beach and the food at the beach restaurant was delicious. Will definitely be returning here!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Book this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is where you want to stay if you’re visiting San Juan. Beautiful beach that is more calm than Condado, short Uber right from Old San Juan whenever you want. If you’re debating where to stay, just book this. The property itself is as good as it gets for this area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    We were completely relaxed and taken care of at the gorgeous property at Royal Sonesta!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    When we asked a young man at the front desk on Friday night about checking out late on Saturday, he said that was not possible, causing us a bit of concern about our plans on Saturday with a late flight that night. However, Nester took great care of us the following morning without issue. We were relieved and spent the day at the pool. Some of the younger staff seem to need a bit more training.

    We loved our stay at the Royal Sonesta! The beach and pool are spectacular, but what stands out the most is the staff. From the front desk to the umbrella guys on the beach, everyone was extremely helpful and cheerful. Jenny, our poolside server, was so great we decided to spend our last day at the pool just to be taken care of by her excellent service. Housekeeping did an amazing job as well as all the servers we had for breakfast, on the beach, etc.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional and definitely worth every penny!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish Aleli would actually be open for dinner as well in the evening even though you can order their food from the pool bar.

    Super easy to find everything and very beautiful!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Overall we enjoyed ourselves beautiful property and very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with City View and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasn’t good at all I ate 3 different times at 2 different locations and I wasn’t happy. Also the pool bar service was very slow but the drink was good tho

    The door man was very polite and helpful front desk people was friendly even the house keeper was nice and helpful. Also love the sound effects in the front entrance way. The jazz performer on Thursday night🔥🔥🔥🔥

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    not worth the value of $700 for the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too crowded, long wait at reception desk and staff was not informative. Not too friendly. No greeting.

    Pool was crowded, no clean towels. Music was good. Drinks at bar were weak.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and very clean property in a great location 5 mins from airport. Lots of amenities (pool, pool bar, beach restaurant, spa etc) and lovely professional staff! Safe & walkable to CVS, mini supermarket, other hotels and restaurants and it has private beach access with free chairs , towels and umbrellas. 15-20 min cab or Uber ride to Old San Juan. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Enjoyable relaxing , convenient , family friendly. and fun fun!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two Queens with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love everything about this property

    The. Property is very very clean staff is friendly and the beans is delicious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed everything. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to stay in Carolina.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved that it was on the beach. Staff were kind and extremely helpful. The drinks were so good. My daughter and I had too many virgin mango frozen drinks! So good! An overall great stay. And Thank you for the vegan options! Would love to see even more on the menu!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing resort, felt luxurious, and affordable compared to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs more entertainment like night shows or kid fun activities

    Beautiful resort, great pool area, well kept grounds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Very nice place, great staff, good food and drinks!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great room, clean neat. Our desk clerk, Wilson, was great and very helpful! Food and bar were very good!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two Queens with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was moldy

    Small intimate place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location to access to more leas frequented beach due to less public access.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little too firm for me and the pillows could be better. The resort fees were high for really what you get in return. The fitness equipment was dated and should be replaced, old iPhone adapter no one can use so at least take those bloody screens off the treadmills or elliptical machines… obscure the beautiful view of the beach. The price was really high for what we received back.

    Beautiful setting, as the beach was less turbulent than further west along the coast towards Old San Juan. There are some sand gnats so bring or buy bug spray like we did… a drugstore is nearby. Staff are very professional and helpful. Our room, #812, was great. I didn’t eat at the restaurants but my wife and daughter did and liked them. There are a few restaurants nearby but not as many options further west towards Condado Beach area. Near the airport so only a 10-15 minute drive but still costs $25 by taxi.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Can't recommend enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Room with Two Queens- Pool View/Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    So many positives... I don't know where to start... I loved the proximity of the pool and how easy it was to get to the beach from my room. The hotel staff was phenomenal - friendly, helpful, welcoming. The pool area was clean. It was nice to see some children playing and the other guests were so fun and friendly. The beach was perfect... on Saturday afternoon, there was live music being played on the beach. It was so refreshing to see people let loose and enjoy it. The breakfast that is included with the reservation is so much more than "continental breakfast" - it has stations of different foods (eggs, bacon, waffle station, fruit station, cereal station, pastries, etc.). If you wanted to order something special, it costs extra but I saw absolutely no need. The continental breakfast also includes one mimosa per guest. I, unfortunately, did not take advantage of the happy hour that is also included, however, the ambiance was festive but not too loud. the bartenders and servers were friendly. It really was a great place to decompress for a couple of days.

    Stayed in December 2023

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: