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great place for a relaxing get-away.
clean, quite and warm environment. hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. great place for...
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Mustang Sally
- May 3, 2012
Sands Villas under a New Name
The hotel seems to be under new management. It is now known as Aquarious, next to the Embassy...
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PR Travel Deals Shopper
- May 3, 2012
Ocean locale in the village of Dorado, Puerto Rico
Golden Sands Villas, in the sleepy seaside town of Dorado, less than a 30-minute drive from San Juan, offers an oceanfront setting with palm trees, beaches, tennis courts, and an 18-hole signature golf course. Families, golfers, and honeymooners alike enjoy numerous amenities, including a pool, restaurants, and recreational facilities shared with the adjoining Embassy Suites Hotel, located on the same grounds of the Golden Sands Golf and Beach Resort.
Golden Sands Villas Rooms
- Studio
- The Studio unit offers a kitchenette with utensils, 2 full size beds in the room, private bathroom with shower and tub combination; color High Definition Cable TV, safe in the room and a small furnished balcony.(We recommend no more than 2 adults for this room)
- One Bedroom
- The One bedroom villa offers a fully equipped kitchen, has one separate room with its own King size bed and a sofa sleeper in living area; private bathroom with a whirlpool and a shower. This villa also comes equipped with two High Definition Cable TV's one in living room in master bedroom and a nice furnished balcony.
- Two Bedroom
- The two bedroom villa offers everything you could think for a family. It offers a fully equipped kitchen for 6 people. One King size bed in master bedroom and two full beds in the separate room, 2 private bathrooms one with at whirlpool and separate shower, and the other with a tub and shower combination. It also offers three High Definition Cable TVs, one for each room and one for living space
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Dorado, Bayamon, Guaynabo, San Juan, Hato Rey, Barceloneta, Vega Baja, Guaynabo Metro Office Park.
- Nearby airports
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) - Estimate distance 25 miles.
- Area description
- The resort is located on the magnificent Dorado Beach, less than two miles from downtown Dorado with easy access to the San Juan Metropolitan Area.
Amenities
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Bar/Lounge
- Casino
- Concierge
- Doctor on Call
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Game Room
- Gift Shop
- Golf
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
Dining
- Calypso Lounge & Bar
- Enjoy casually elegant dining at the Calypso lounge and Bar located in the atrium with terrace access. Live music accompanies dinner on weekends.
- Sophia's Wine Bar
- An extensive collection of wine is available at Sophia's Wine Bar located adjacent to the bar.
- Orient House
- Enjoy Orient Cuisine at the Orient House conveniently located in the golf club house overlooking the Dorado Golf Resort.
- The Blue Seahorse Bar & Grill
- Located in the center of the lagoon pool with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean off the terrace.
- Paradise Cafe
- Cooked to order or morning buffets available at the paradise cafe.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (205)
Ratings and reviews for Golden Sands Villas
- All travelers (205) 3.4 / 5
- Business (5) 3.2 / 5
- Couples (68) 3.3 / 5
- Families (101) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (22) 3.4 / 5
- Singles (8) 3.4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.6
- Location:
- 3.6
- Value:
- 3.6
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
OrdonezDalia
Great experience
Beautiful hotel, breathtaking pool, friendly and helpful staff. I will definetly stay again at this hotel. This is a good place to travel with children, the suites have all the amenities you will need. The only downfall is that the food at their restaurants is very pricey.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
There is a small restaurant called Nolo were they have excellent food for very reasonable prices, make sure you try their mofongos.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mercy
Golden Sands Villas
Beautiful Hotel the people that worked there were wonderful had nothing to complain about
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mustang Sally
great place for a relaxing get-away.
clean, quite and warm environment. hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. great place for a relaxing get-away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PR Travel Deals Shopper
Sands Villas under a New Name
The hotel seems to be under new management. It is now known as Aquarious, next to the Embassy Suites. It's the sign of the times, the economy is still in recession, owners look for less expensive franchise deals to market their properties. My room showed signs of wear and tear but it was cleaned. Anyway, the pool and beach facilities were great, very clean and well maintained. Recommend going there during the slow Spring season.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Golf and beach faciities on the premises.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
arlandf
Recommended, but there are hidden fees.
This was an awesome place to stay. It is close to the beach and you really didn't need to go to San Juan or Isla Verde to enjoy the beach. My only complaint is that you had to go to the Embassy Suites to get something to eat and they charged $16 dollars. Finally, you have to pay for parking which isn't included when purchasing this trip. Other than those to, it is a hotel to stay if you want to save your money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
boricuas
Family getaway
The overall experience was good. The hotel pool and amenities were great. The rooms however need a lot of improvements. In our room the sofa bed was old and the matress was all wiggly, the pilows and towels were old. The room's kitchen lacked the necessary utensils, the a/c screen was all rusty and the fan on the living area was not working. Neither was the washing machine. They also need to update the decor. Another dissapointment was the fact that while on the pool, you could not charge any meals or drinks to the room, they only took cash or cc which was an inconvenience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gil23
Excellent spot for the hole family.
It was great! I loved it! Great place for family and lots to do and eat.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Alex James
Perfect Vacation
My girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to P.R. because it was recommended by a friend that was from there. He kept telling us how beautiful it was and how much we would love it and he was dead on. This island is an amazing experience from old San Juan to the zip-lining. Best trip ever I would highly recommend anyone to visit here. The hotel which was located in Dorado, nestled between a golf course and the ocean. It was about 15-20 minutes away from San Juan itself which didn't matter to us because we had rented a hybrid so we only ended up using 1 tank of gas the entire time. The view from the hotel room was absolutely breath-taking; it overlooks the large drop-off pool onto the lagoon and the ocean beyond that. Great for watching the sunset from your balcony. The hotel staff we're very friendly and courteous. The rooms themselves could have been a little better, maybe an update to the metal work which looked to be a bit rusted. In conclusion I would seriously recommend this hotel and vacation to anyone considering. I hope to visit again someday and I would definitely stay in this hotel and hopefully the same room!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Very Important Advice: Take PR-165 to and from San Juan if you are staying in Dorado. It is a more relaxed ride and the scenery along the ocean is gorgeous. Avoid taking the Expreso Jose De Diego at all costs because it has very confusing exit signs, the traffic was jammed and there is 5 lanes which means that all the locals switch lanes constantly and do not use turn signals.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Paco de Chicago
Good Place to stay
I believe this hotel deserves credit for what they offer. The amenities are mostly from the Embassy suites. Nice and friendly hotel personnel. Need to add internet to all rooms. I recommend the private beach to be cleaned. The plants at the bottom discourage people to go in. Also, the pedal boats should be included on the price of the hotel. Whirlpool should be hotter and separate from the pool (there's a hole that brings cold water from the pool)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The members lounge offers good food rather than going out looking for a place to eat - although if you are looking for something to eat on a fancy place - go to old San Juan
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
semiretired
off the beaten path
Hot tub was always full of unaccompanied children day and nite. The beach was rocky and not well kept.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
