Amenities
The Casa del Caribe is an affordable bed and breakfast located in the heart of Condado, just off Ashford Avenue and a short walk from Condado beach.Property amenities include a garden and pond, wraparound veranda, library, complimentary breakfast, off-street parking, and tour assistance.Guest rooms feature original Puerto Rican artwork, private bathrooms, A/C, TVs, telephones, and in-room safes.The price includes the property's resort fee.
mixed review
the patio is nice. the wifi is nice. the people are nice. the sheets/towels are clean. the rooms are..... well, crummy. the carpet looks scary,...
Beware
We were refered by the cab driver to this place. We phoned ahead to reserve 2 rooms at the rate of $75. When we got there one room was charged ...
Loved it!!
Hello everyone! I just really, really wanted to update all these reviews! First of all, my bf and I are budget travelers looking for a place to...
Listen to the 1 star reviews, we didn't and regret it!
Everyone always looks for a value especially this day and age however there are values and there are hazards. The stay here was a hazard. The w...
Decent place to stay in San Juan- would go again!
I got to Casa Del Caribe by mistake. I booked a room in Aleli By the Beach but they didn't reserve me a room, so the taxi driver who picked me ...
Mosquitos Galore!
First, make sure you confirm before arrival. I called ahead and still had some problems getting my room even though I had all of my paper work ...
i loved it
i liked this hotel , it was close to everything, airport, old san juan , beach everything was fine.. you get what you paid for and if you want to pay 50 the nite and get a hilton treatment thats not gonna happen here!!! ok?? so stop whinning and go somewhere else!!!
i loved it
this is not a luxury stay. rooms are modest, but adequate. hot water is slow, but there. what makes this such a wonderful place are the people. they were so nice and helpful. in the mornings we would come out for coffee, donuts, cereal. people would sit around and visit. just say 'where are you from?' and you've made new friends. the little courtyard is so nice. sit outside at night and listen to the coqui frogs. it could not possibly be more convenient to everything. Ashford Ave has excellent restaurants, the beach is steps away, bus B21 goes straight to Old San Juan. Car rental (Charlies) is next to Starbucks and VERY reasonable. Walgreens is a block away and open 24-7. Casinos are fun, but very subdued, you wouldn't know they were there until you walk inside. I ablsolutely loved this charming little place and Puerto Rico. I emphasize, it is not upscale. It is warm, homey, and so convenient to everything.
Do not recommend
Pictures look just like it did during my visit. The staff is very helpful, and several speak excellent english and know the area well. One is a Los Angeles native! With their help - i was riding local busses like a native in a day - they are excellent value 75 cents a ride - go all over - see tourist bureau for bus map (free). There are also tour busses which i didn't have time to try. Casa does not have a pool (why would you want one with excellent ocean beaches 1 1/2 block away?) Two affiliated hotels DO have a pool and a restaurant - which you can use for free!. Ashfort Ave (adjoining Casa) has many local restaurants with good food, and not expensive. 3 drug stores within easy walk, as are several banks and shopping. Car is NOT necessary! I was all over San Juan (SJ viejo (old city) to Carolina (quite some distance away) on local busses - which are not crowded and well operated. No chance of getting lost either. Bus drivers are helpful but speak limited english. Excellent street maps cheap at local drug stores. Impressive art museum is short walk (20 minutes away) from Casa. For a quiet, restful, vacation - highly recommended. My room was clean, breakfast was self service - continental. Hot water was a bit slow - but adequate. Air conditioning would make it snow in the room if you turned it up too high. Worked fine if you didn't. TV worked fine - both spanish and englilish programming available off of cable. I'm retired and appreaciate the cost saving as opposed to the high priced hotels on Ashford Avineda. I'll be back!!
I thought to travel again to my favorite place and stay once more @ Casa Del Caribe. I thought well, maybe it'll be a lil better this time around. I wasn't satisfied at all, and unfortunately, I gave my money twice, the 2nd time was much more than the 1st time, and I even gave them business with another family!! They charged my card without even telling me. I was supposed to be charged on a certain date, and it seemed as though they were just interested in my funds, couldn't wait and swiped without calling me. The afternoon we left, there was no one at the front desk, he said he would "be right back" and we couldn't wait any longer.. Hence I called them once I reached my home and never received a call back, but they sure didn't forget to charge my card, and before it was supposed to be. They have VERY LOW water pressure, (not every place is like that) which is their excuse. After coming from the beach, you want a nice, good shower... NOT! The hot water is always an issue .. they have no idea what to do, or when it will be fixed. The breakfast was left to be desired, I can make toast, that's not a complimentary breakfast!! Some of the staff was very nice. sORRY, BUT I GAVE IT A 2ND TRY.. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. I
If your on a budget Its okay but its looks horrible The service is not good either- when you enter the motel you are shocked it looks nothing like the pictures! With toasters plugged in for breakfast &the smoke detector in your room smashed off the wall what can you expect. I stayed there for 3 nights & got bitten by a mass load of mosquitos! My room smeelled like urine when we first opened the door and there is no one at the front desk after 8pm? Don't bother having quests either they have a 'parent' like policy
Parking was a hassle. Cars had to be moved before you could take off. You had to unlock and relock gate coming and going as well as pay 5 daily for the privilege. Hot water was an issue. Forget the ""complimentary"" breakfast. Regret staying there. You expect better for the price. Pictures are better than reality.
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