Golden Sands Villas
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Just a night but it was a Good one
I went to Puerto Rico for a weekend on a business trip and I had the chance to stay on this hotel...
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Anonymous
- Nov 6, 2012
Great experience
Beautiful hotel, breathtaking pool, friendly and helpful staff. I will definetly stay again at this...
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OrdonezDalia
- May 12, 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
- 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 (207)
Ratings and reviews for Golden Sands Villas
- All travelers (207) 3.4 / 5
- Business (6) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (68) 3.3 / 5
- Families (102) 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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Would recommend
Awesome Puerto Rico
Excellent place for families with kids....
Golden Sands Villas is about 45 minutes away from San Juan airport. I would recommend having a rental car if you stay at this hotel since it is a little far off from most tourist destinations. The hotel is now renamed to Aquarius and is in the same complex as Embassy Suites. The two best things about the hotel are the swimming pool and the staff. Families with kids can enjoy the pool from 7 am until 11 pm and there is a private beach area. The hotel staff members are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel in Dorado. The view from our room was great, lovely palm trees overlooking the ocean. The drive from San Juan on PR165 is a very scenic drive.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
There is a daily $10 parking cost that is not included in the hotel fare.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Just a night but it was a Good one
I went to Puerto Rico for a weekend on a business trip and I had the chance to stay on this hotel for one night. The place is really Nice and comfortable, the staff is friendly and they know English and Spanish. The pool is awesome as well as the beach. The room was clean and had a Nice smell, the bed was really clean and comfortable. I don't have anything bad to say about this hotel. Thanks for the Nice experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
There are some restaurant aby a movie theater 3 min ofthe hotel. It was really Nice
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Zack Attack
Worst ever
Anything positive about this hotel was over shadowed by how dirty our rooms were. As soon as we entered the two bedroom unit we felt uncomfortable. Rusted appliances, badly stained carpets, slimy shower floor and bathtub, Sofa with stuffing sticking out of the cushions, mildew everywhere, and the list goes on. We immediately went back down to the front desk and asked for a different unit. We were told that there was one other unit available so we accepted thinking that it had to be better. Well, it was only slightly better. We stayed for a full week in this hotel and it was the worst stay we've ever had. We travel very frequently
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
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
