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Coqui del Mar
Average price*: $135 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews 12 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 B&Bs in San Juan
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  • Rooms: 7
Description: We are a smaller guest house in San Juan in the Ocean Park neighborhood, 1/2 block to the nearest beach. This is a quieter area slightly removed... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
2218 Calle General del Valle
San Juan 00913
Puerto Rico

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“Nice budget option”

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4 of 5 stars
New York
Mar 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Considering price and location, it's hard to beat this place if you're an independent traveler on a budget. The building is old, but the property managers, Neal and Noyda, have done everything they can to spruce it up. My studio had a nice flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod stereo, and full kitchen. They even provide you with snacks and bottles of water (at a fair price on your honor). When I walked in and saw the room air-conditioner, I got a bit worried it wouldn't be able to cool down the apartment. But it worked great and chilled everything lickety-split. If I wanted to get nit-picky, I could point out that the walls are a bit thin and the tile in the bathroom looks like something out of 1960s Los Angeles. But, hey, for under $100 I'm willing to compromise on style.
Location-wise, Coqui Del Mar is on the east side of Ocean Park, a mile or two from Isla Verde and maybe a mile from Condado. It's on a residential street with no outlet, so things tend to quiet down after sunset. There's a beach a five-minute walk away that is fine for sunbathing but sometimes a bit rough for swimming. Five more minutes of walking puts you right in the middle of Ocean Park beach, perhaps the best city beach in San Juan. The bus, a bargain at 75 cents, took about a half-hour to get to Old San Juan, and cabs from there cost $14-$19 depending on the time and exact location. With the deli Kasalta and the cafe Pinky's a 15-minute walk from the guesthouse, there's no reason to go hungry. One tip: I found some cabdrivers were unfamiliar with the exact location of Coqui Del Mar, so tell them it's right behind Tres Palmas Guesthouse - a known landmark.
Neal and Noyda were extremely helpful (they even drove me to the airport, which I thought was above and beyond the call of duty) and made it clear they were available any time. Yet they clearly respected their guests' privacy - something I appreciated. I would not hesitate to return.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It's like you're an actual resident of San Juan
    • Disliked — Small apartment; thin walls
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
iraform's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 26, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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“Great Inexpensive Accomadations :: Near Beach”

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5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, MD
Feb 19, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I recently travelled to San Juan for an extensive business trip. Normally I stay in hotels but this time I decided to try out a vacational rental despite warnings from fellow co-workers. I was competely blown away by the accomadations. I travel about 9 months out of the year, and the studio I booked outranks 90% of the Marriotts and Hiltons I have stayed in. The studio was equipped with modern furnishings , very clean, and the kitchen was amiably stocked with all the necessary pots, pans, cooking utensils, full-size refrigerator, and full range and oven. A Residence Inn at the fraction of the cost. The hosts of the guesthouse were extremely friendly and helpful, and the residence was fairly quiet. Most sites are either walking distance or a few kilometers from the apartment. The beach is rather small, but mostly unoccupied during the week. If your searching for a creative alternative to blandly decorated, over priced hotel rooms, this is the place. It is an outstanding value for the price and location.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Value, Clean, Modern Furnishings, Kitchen, Flat Screen, Ipod Dock
    • Disliked — small
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EricReinhardt's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 31, 2008
  • 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 Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“A great place for couples!”

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5 of 5 stars
North Carolina
Feb 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We just got back from staying at the Coqui del Mar, and had a great time! The place was really nice (just the right size for a couple), safe and convenient to restaurants, stores and the beach! Neal and Noyda went out of their way to accomodate us, and there were no hidden fees that we found when searching for other apartments. I would highly recommend this cute little place!

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PRfan_8's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: February 13, 2008
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“A Perfect Home Away From Home”

Coqui del Mar

Jan 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We lived in Puerto Rico for several years so we knew that we wanted to be close to the beach and easily accessible to the bar life and restuarants of Condado, Ocean Park, and Old San Juan. Noyda and Neal are the two owners and not only true charmers but also very open and helpful with whatever we needed. As we booked a little late in the game, we stayed in two different apartments during our stay, Apt A on the ground floor and Apt E on the 2nd floor. Both were clean, comfortable and as warm or cool as we desired. Both rooms had all of the amenities that you would want in your own home: tupperware, DVD player, throw pillows, comfy beach chairs, wireless internet access. It is a bit of a walk to Condado, probably 30 minutes, but this cute guest house is removed from all of the craziness of the hotel areas that we call gringo-landia and perfect for getting away from it all. We recommend you rent a car to allow easy and convenient access to all of San Juan and the rest of the island's pleasures. If this is your first visit to Puerto Rico, try to get out of the San Juan Metro Area!! Buen viaje!

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GringoLocooooo's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 01, 2008
  • 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:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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“Really nice....”

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5 of 5 stars
New York
Jan 1, 2008

The apt was really clean and nice furniture, large rooms in a nice neighborhood half a block from the ocean. A short walking distance to a strip of restaurant, supermarket and the bus stop to go to the condado, if you like walking, I went to condado walking along the beach.
The owner are really nice and answered my question promptly.
I will go back there.

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prnfc's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: January 01, 2008
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2218 Calle General del Valle, San Juan 00913, Puerto Rico