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4.1 out of 5

"Close to beach and many places to eat. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 17 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan

Oceanside stay

Your stay at this Condado hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Puerto Rico Convention Center and Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. Also, Castillo de San Cristobal is within 3 miles (5 km) and Plaza las Americas is within 6 miles (10 km).

Spa tub

A spa tub is featured at this hotel, along with valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. There's luggage storage and multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance.

Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Penthouse, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

El Canario By The Lagoon ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for El Canario By The Lagoon

Everyone (11) Couples (2) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Close to beach and many places to eat.

Posted by on 17 Feb. 2024

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18 Feb. 2024 by T. Cruz - Guest Experience Manager

Dear Michelle,Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating and for highlighting our prime location close to the beach and numerous dining options. We are delighted to know that this aspect of your stay contributed positively to your overall experience with us.Our team is committed to ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable and comfortable stay, and it's rewarding to see this reflected in your review. We hope you had the opportunity to explore and enjoy the best of what our area has to offer.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable stay. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even more special, please don't hesitate to let us know.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Apr. 2023 by T. Cruz - Guest Experience Manager

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a perfect review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that everything met your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and amenities, and we are glad to know that we succeeded in doing so for you.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the near future.

5 out of 5
Staff was very nice. Hotel was clean. Located just across the street from Condado Beach and park. Dated and bare bones, but a decent stay for the price. Street was flooded the entire time. Breakfast was pretty good

Posted by , from HATTIESBURG on 14 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Mar. 2023 by Christian

Dear Jeanne,I want to thank you for taking from your time to leave us a review and we are thrilled you had a great time staying with us. Renovations plans are being made so by your next visit to Puerto Rico hopefully you will find us more up to date. The Lagoon does flood the end of the street specially during high tide but that is out of our control. Glad you liked the breakfast.

5 out of 5
No parking

Posted by on 3 Jan. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Jan. 2023 by Front Desk

Thank you for your stay with us Edna.Parking is difficult for all 3 hotels in this area but that is why we have made a special deal with the multilevel parking lot were you only pay 20 for 24 hours and they let you in and out as many times as you need.

3 out of 5

Posted by , from Westville on 3 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jan. 2023

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2 out of 5
This has literally ONE view of the ocean from the penthouse patio. And its between the millions of high rises surrounding the property. The pictures here are very glamourized. Taken at strategic angles, because the rooms are very old and in need of a remodel. IT WAS CLEAN when we arrived, although housekeeping never came. Be aware, a kitchenette is only a fridge and microwave. The beach is WAY TOO FAR away. Its not an easy walk. If you are here for nightlife, its a good location. Food and bars are right around the corner. If its a family visit, GET OUT OF TOWN. This aint the place for you. Welcomed to property with a 150 "resort fee." This means you can walk nextdoor through the mud and filth to use their pool. Thats it. There is NO PARKING except a 20 a day option that is also not a short little walk. NOPE. Never again. This proprty is WAY OVERSOLD OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED. The tide comes in each night and street parking is flooded. You have to wade to your car to get in, if you were lucky enough to get one. This tide makes it ALWAYS muddy outside. Again, great for 20 somethings and partiers. Perfect for getting drunk all night. That was NOT my goal. This was a huge disappointment. Go right around the corner and stay at the Holiday Inn Express. Clean and friendly. Had to go there for laundry because the forst time, at Canario, their one dryer cost 10.00 to dry one load because its a old and a piece of crap. Worker had a"f@#* you too" on her bracelet! ????

Posted by , from Westville on 30 Dec. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Jan. 2023 by Front Desk

Hi Ms. Wood, sorry you did not enjoy your stay with us and we apologize for the very inappropriate clerk's bracelet! we asure you this will not happen again. We certainly do not have ocean view, as El Canario Lagoon we do have a view to the Lagoon, starting from the 3rd floor corner rooms up to the right-side rooms in the 5th, regretfully, when you made your reservation we only had left the one on the left side that has a very restrictive view due to the construction, once in the open roof, which is private to only the 4 suites in this fifth floor, you get a beautiful sunset and sunrise from the lagoon. We will fix the description of the kitchen also.The 150.00 is not a resort fee, your stay's resort fee was 114.35, the 150.00 is the Security Deposit which starts at 200 in the surrounding hotels and up to 450.00, making us the least expensive one plus it is refundable.The walk to the pool, gym and jacuzzi is by the sidewalk between the 2 hotels which has no mud or flooding unless you are coming from the street parking. The multilevel parking lot do not get flooded and 20.00 for 24 hours makes this parking less than a 1 per hour which makes it extremely inexpensive as there is No parking in Puerto Rico at that rate.We do not get flooded; it is the hotel next door.Your stay was half the cost of a simple room at the Holiday Inn Express which are enclosed, no balcony or view at all, El Canario is the least expensive hotel in Condado area and that is why we are always booked.As to the laundry...we do not understand how you paid 10.00 in coin operated machines that are 2.00 each?the machines at the Holiday Inn are at 5 each, again, much more expensive than El Canario and that is why their guests come to us for laundry.Parking is only 100 steps from us and the beach is up the block, about 200 steps.We hope that your Holidays got better and that the New Year brings you health and prosperity!

4 out of 5
Very clean, quite. Elevator makes weird noises. And for parking, good luck!

Posted by on 12 Dec. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Dec. 2022 by Front Desk

Thank you for the review!Happy Holidays!

5 out of 5
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Posted by on 1 May 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 May 2022 by Guest Services TC

Thank you for sharing your comment. All feedback is appreciated.

1 out of 5
Did not have reservation ready. When "ready" was sent up to a room that was messy and had just been vacated. Unmade bed, trash everywhere. Went to main desk and they did not have another room available and could not provide estimate as to when one would be available. Horrible customer service, took hours, and finally got issued a refund.

Posted by on 11 Apr. 2022

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11 Apr. 2022 by Guest Services TC

Hi Sarah, We are so sorry for the misunderstanding you experienced. We are training new personnel and unfortunately, a mistake was made when giving you a room that was not actually ready. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

About the El Canario By The Lagoon

Location 4 Calle Clemenceau, San Juan, 00907

Property Features

As a guest of El Canario By The Lagoon, you'll find a spa tub, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. El Canario By The Lagoon also features complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. This San Juan hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

El Canario By The Lagoon offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 12
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Mobile key entry is not available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 21.80 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12–30 for adults, and USD 12–30 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • El Canario Lagoon
  • El Canario Lagoon Hotel
  • El Canario Lagoon Hotel San Juan
  • El Canario Lagoon San Juan
  • El Canario By The Lagoon Hotel San Juan
  • El Canario By The Lagoon Hotel
  • El Canario By The Lagoon San Juan
  • El Canario By The Lagoon Hotel San Juan

You should know

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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