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Sandy Beach Hotel: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
4 Condado Avenue | Condado, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico (Formerly El Canario by the Sea)
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Garden City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Basic Hotel for Cheap”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

Decided to spend a week in the sun and booked at the Sandy Beach. It was in a great location and only about a block from the main street and the beach. Very good pricing, and the perfect place to stay if you want to get away and don’t want to spend a lot on a big name resort. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean, and comfortable. Would return.

  • Stayed January 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Miami, Florida
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“Great Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

Very basic.... great value, great location,beach is a step away from the hotel.. did not have any problem @ all spend 2 days before my cruise, buses, fast food, restaurant all closed by.. Will come back next time.

Room Tip: i did not have a balcony nonetheless i could see the beach from my window....
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  • Stayed August 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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St. Croix
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Value-Great Staff!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2012

This hotel is a a great value. It is well priced, 1/2 block from the beach, close to shopping, near night life and major bus lines. Included continental breakfast and a friendly staff make this the perfect value for the budget conscious traveler.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Don't be fooled”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

It was in a very nice location. Close to beach and main street. However, don't be fooled by the pretty pictures. You have to pay extra for parking and the parking is around 2 corners and halfway up the block. Not convenient at all. Front desk gave us a key for room 303 that didn't work. Had to go back down stairs on the rickety elevator. Got the correct key and up we go. Once in the room we found 2 large dead palmetto bugs and one crawling on the AC. We turned the AC on and the sound was horrendous. It sounded like a truck motor in the room. Back down we go. Got switched to another room. This one had no bugs but smelled musty. I pulled back the comforter only to find blonde AND brown hair on my pillow. I was so disgusted we had to sleep on top of the comforter. I would never recommend this place.

  • Stayed June 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Short weekend in San Juan”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This hotel is very basic. However, my room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the front desk staff friendly. And of course free wifi. For me it was for two nights for a quick weekend in San Juan. The location is great. I'd say it adequate for a short trip ofrthe night before/after a cruise but more than this I would want something (much) better.

My only real complaint was the really thread bare towels, more like a dishrag. But again for two nights and $85 a night I can deal with that.

Room Tip: The complimentary breakfast is really lame but there are really cheap options nearby.
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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Sandy Beach Hotel

Also Known As:
El Canario By The Sea
Address: 4 Condado Avenue | Condado, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico (Formerly El Canario by the Sea)
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Region: Caribbean > Puerto Rico > San Juan
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast
Hotel Style:
#8 On the Beach Hotels in San Juan
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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