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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 260
Description: Located on a powdery expanse of Isla Verde beach in San Juan, the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort is the perfect... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
7012 Boca de Cangrejos Ave
Carolina 00979
Puerto Rico
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“Felt like royalty, Much better than I expected - Thanks Alfredo!!!”

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
San Francisco
Jun 26, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I was looking for a reasonable hotel that was family friendly as I was traveling with a 4 month old and a 19 month old. After doing my research and reading reviews I settled on this hotel.

I paid $160 a night for an ocean view room on the hotels website. At the time I booked my room I could not get the two queen beds, cribs or early check-in confirmed for me. Since we had the kids all these things were really important to me. After referencing the posted reviews I got Alfredo's (Assistant General Manager) email address (aarroyo@sjcourtyard.com) and sent him an email. He responded to me very quickly and confirmed that all my requests granted upon my arrival.

When we arrived the doorman was very helpful and took our luggage right away. After a short wait the front desk clerk was very polite and quickly got our keys to us. She gave us a quick rundown of all the dining and we were on or way to our room.

Once we got to our room I was blown away by the most magnificent view of the ocean. It was truly unbelievable to me and I have seen many of ocean views. There were water, fruits, cookies and chocolates waiting for us which were a nice touch since we had only eaten airplane food.

We knew coming into it that room service would be limited to breakfast so we weren't at all annoyed by the lack of that. As for the food in the hotel we didn't eat any of it as there were just too many local inexpensive Puerto Rican restaurants that we were told about beforehand. They do make a pretty good mojito in the bar and on Thursday nights they have free salsa lessons which were awesome.

The thing I liked most about the hotel was that they provided babysitting services. We had a very nice nanny come to our room and watch our kids all three nights we were there. We waited until late so they were both sleep when she came except one night. My son would not go to sleep and when she came he was still awake. He was fine when we left but I forgot my id and had to go back to the room. I snuck in so he wouldn't get upset and got a chance to observe her with him without her knowing I was there. She was very sweet, kind and patient with him. I was very happy with her car for my children.

The airport is near by but the noise didn't bother me. They stop landing at a certain hour and it never woke me up in the morning. They do have a casino but we prefer poker and their table was empty so we walked two blocks to the Ritz Carlton and gambled there. Overall it was a very good experience and I would definitely stay there again. Thanks again Alfredo!

Shanelle

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cocoanellie's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Member since: June 26, 2008
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“Disappointing”

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

Jun 14, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

I was very disappointed by my stay here. First of all, there is no room service in the hotel. The restaurants in the hotel are of poor quality, with little in the way of variety or healthy eating options. The hotel charges you for a beach chair or umbrella, which I felt was ridiculous for a beach resort. The bathroom near the pool area was never clean, to the point that I went back into the hotel rather than use it. Nor was the bathroom in the lobby especially clean. The concierge was very unhelpful, and seemed put off by being asked questions. Our room was fine, nothing special. However, it felt a little old. For example, the bathroom was outdated and the tiles were stained with age. Overall the whole place felt a little trashy. I would definitely not stay here again.

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pr237's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 14, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Management Response
CourtyardIslaVerde, General Manager
(Management representative)
Jun 18, 2008
We appreciate your taking the time to write this review and let us know the areas you feel need improvement. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working hard to correct any problems. We hope you will stay with us again when you are in San Juan.
Regards,
Luis Rivera, General Manager
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“Wonderful place!”

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
South Carolina
Jun 12, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed here for a few days before departing on a cruise. The hotel and amenities are great! Nice restaurants, nice pool & beach, good workout facility VERY FRIENDLY STAFF! Mr. Arroyo and his staff did everything possible to make us feel like we were the most important guests there. Carlos the bartender was very nice and Rose in the Salsa Restaurant went out of her way to make our dining experience one to remember. Bananas Ice Cream shop has great salads and sandwiches if you are looking for something lighter than a full meal. Our oceanfront room was spacious and clean. Some reviews did say that the proximity to the airport was a problem with noise. There were a lot of planes during the day but at night we didn't notice anything from our room. We will definitely stay there again when we return to San Juan.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly staff
    • Disliked — Location is not close to golf courses
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ccumomsc's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 20, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Gambling / Casinos, Golf
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“Great”

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Jun 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great Hotel, everything was avaliable in just one place: breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar, music, casino, pool, beach, in-store, etc.. The room was very comfortable and pleasant and was attended readily and quick by the maids each morning.
A little above price but we had a very good time. We even got to watch two wonderful weddings in the garden by the pool during the weekend.
The airport was near and so we could watch airplanes departing and airplanes arriving.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Many things in just one place.
    • Disliked — Service sometimes was slow.
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LadyBug04's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 04, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $258 (year-round)
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“Nice beach but noisy”

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

3 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
Jun 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel is dated but clean. The staff was fine. Restaurants in the hotel are mediocre but it is fun to watch locals dance in the Salsa bar in the evenings. The beach is better than we experienced at The Intercontinental or El San Juan up the road. However, this hotel is very close to the airport and every twenty to thirty minutes you hear one of the jets take off from the airport. You don't really hear the jets from inside the hotel but definitely while on the beach. Not many restaurants within walking distance and it is a $20-30 cab ride to Old San Juan.

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kellir's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 01, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Management Response
CourtyardIslaVerde, General Manager
(Management representative)
Jun 18, 2008
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the hotel, especially our beautiful Blue Flag beach. Regarding the noise comments, unfortunately there are some things out of our control when it comes to out-of-doors. We do hope that the enjoyment you had during your stay outweighed this issue.
Regards,
Luis Rivera, General Manager
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $258 (year-round)
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Address: 7012 Boca de Cangrejos Ave, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico