Hotel Overview
Wonderful Family Getaway
We were 7 people and had a great time. Outside area is terrific. Dining is so so except for...
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GailF
- Jan 26, 2012
Very Satisified
This was the perfect accomodation for myself and friends. We are not super high end, but also want...
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JNine
- Jan 21, 2012
Caribbean chic meets paradise playground at this San Juan resort
The Caribe Hilton is a true urban oasis. The hotel is tucked away on its own 17-acre peninsula with palm-tree encircled pools, a secluded beach with hammocks, and a swim-up bar. A sweeping, flower-filled open-air lobby and sprawling oceanfront patios add to the escapist feel.Highlights
- On-site Starbucks, serving up a trademark mocha coconut Frappuccino
- 12,000 square feet of pampering at Olas Spa
- Nine on-site restaurants and lounges
- Private beach cabana rentals include cold towels and a fruit plate
- Water trampoline
Rooms
The 910 rooms and villas at this hotel are modest and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows leading out to a private balcony. Each has a garden, ocean or city view. All rooms have broadband Internet access, and there is Wi-Fi throughout the public areas of the hotel.
Features
Guests can self park ($15/day) or valet park ($20/day).
Dining
The Caribe Hilton has nine restaurants and lounges. The elegant Morton's the Steakhouse serves up grain-fed beef and fresh seafood and desserts, such as the Upside Down apple pie, for dinner only. Fusion restaurant Lemongrass Pan Asian Latino offers dishes such as the plantain-crusted tuna and cardamom ice cream and is also dinnerEntertainment
Children can borrow games and toys for free from Kidz Paradise Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is also an on-site video game arcade. Every child under 12 receives a free gift. Camp programs (ages 4-16) are offered forRecreation
Olas Health Club is stocked with cardio and strength-training equipment. Daily fitness classes include Pilates, yoga and water aerobics. The 12,000-square-foot Olas Spa has a menu of massages, facials, water treatments and manicures and pedicures. Rafts and flotation devices are available for rent, as are kayaks, paddleboats and snorkeling gear -- the hotel has its own reef. Get your golf on at the hotel's SoftTrak putting green, or play a mini-round on its seven-hole course. Equipment is free for the first hour.
Transportation
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (7 mi/11.3 km)
Attractions
- Condado Lagoon (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Old San Juan/ city center (2.5 mi/ km)
- Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Bacardi Rum Distillery (12 mi/ 19.3 km)
Business
- Audio/visual equipment rental and video conferencing
- Fax, photo copying service, printers
- Secretarial service
- Internet access
- 24 meeting rooms
- 65,000 square feet of meeting space
- 15,700-square-foot exhibition hall
Caribe Hilton Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Spacious tropical modern bedrooms with spectacular ocean views including satellite television, coffee makers, in-room refrigerators, two-line telephone with data ports and voice mail, electronic safety deposit boxes, in-room movies and gaming, high-speed Internet access and private balconies.
- Suites
- The Caribe Hilton offers luxurious one or two level suites with spectacular ocean or tropical garden views, some featuring flat screen televisions, indoor/outdoor Jacuzzis and multiple balconies or terraces. Guests will enjoy all deluxe rooms' features plus daily turn-down service. The Condado Lagoon Villas offer a spacious 1,560 sq.ft. suite that includes a living room, fully equipped kitchen and dining area, a master bedroom with a king-size bed, and a second bedroom with two queen-size beds.
- Guest Rooms
- Spacious tropical modern bedrooms with tropical garden views including satellite television, coffee makers, in-room refrigerators, two-line telephone with data ports and voice mail, electronic safety deposit boxes, in-room movies and gaming, high-speed Internet access and private balconies.
Hotel Map
San Geronimo Grounds,Los Rosales St, San Juan, 00902-1872
- Area served
- San Juan, Old San Juan, Condado, Rio Piedras, Hato Rey, Guaynabo, Carolina, Bayamon.
Caribe Hilton Los Rosales Street San Geronimo Grounds San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 - Nearby airports
- Caribe Hilton is located approximately 7 miles from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
- Area description
- There is no place quite like a tropical volcanic island, and no island in the Caribbean quite like Puerto Rico. The geography of the island is very unusual, as it encompasses distinctly different kinds of topography and microclimates in a relatively small area. A rugged mountain range runs across the center from east to west, which often prevents rain clouds from passing to the south. The north side of the island is covered by dense vegetation, limestone formations, and rushing streams, while, the south side is sun-toasted terrain, home to tropical dry forests and many species of exotic birds. Puerto Rico is only about 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, so its most distant points are only a three-hour drive apart. It also means that just about every tropical landscape in existence is a short trip from wherever you happen to be.
Amenities
- Babysitting/Child services
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Doctor on Call
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Game Room
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Spa services
- Tennis
- Tour Desk
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Palmeras Restaurant
- Palmeras Restaurant provides a little bit of everything with its theme buffets and international flavors to satisfy every palate. With a tropical and welcoming environment with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Palmeras offers an a la carte menu of gourmet Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. Palmeras Restaurant is open for breakfast only. Hours: Breakfast menu / 6:00 am - 11:00 am.
- Lemongrass Pan Asian Latino
- Fine dining becomes creative at this new and exciting restaurant, featuring sushi and Oriental cuisine. Open for dinner, hours of operations Monday - Saturday 6:30PM - 10:30PM.
- Pina Colada
- The new Pina Colada Club offers warm personalized service, exciting food and drinks, and a vibrant setting that reflects Latino Flair and Puerto Rican hospitality. Casual dining, diner food, sandwiches, big healthy hearty servings; Hours of operation: Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 2am / Sunday & Monday: 12pm - 12am.
- Olas Cafe
- This cafe offers exquisite creative spa cuisine in a refreshing open-aired terrace. The menu offers a great selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring gourmet Caribbean cuisine served in a tropical ambience. Hours of operation - Monday - Friday 8AM - 10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM -9PM.
- Oasis Bar
- The Oasis Bar features exotic drinks, dancing and live music every night. Opens for lunch & Dinner, hours of operations - Sunday - Thursday 12 Noon - 1AM, Friday & Saturday 12 Noon - 3AM.
- Starbucks Cafe
- Featuring the best high-quality whole bean coffees along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages and a variety of pastries and confections. Hours of operations Monday - Sunday 6AM - 10PM.
- Rotisserie II Giardino
- Serving the finest cuisine selection from Northern Italy of more than a dozen types of pasta, fresh antipasto prepared daily, meats, seafood and more than 150 wines from the most important vineyards around the world. Restaurant is open for lunch & dinner. Smart casual attire required, hours of operation - Monday - Saturday 11AM - 3PM / 6PM - 11PM, Sunday 12 Noon - 11PM.
- Atlantico Pool Bar & Grill
- The swim up Atlantico Pool Bar and Grill offers casual dining. The Oasis Refreshment Center is on hand for relaxation and fun with musical entertainment. Beachwear & casual attire; hours of operation Sunday - Thursday 10AM - 6PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM - 7PM.
- Morton's The Steakhouse
- This premier steakhouse features juicy USDA primed aged meat cuts, fresh seafood, vegetables and delicious desserts, along with an award-winning wine list. Open for dinner only, casual attire; hours of operation Monday - Friday 5:30PM - 11PM, Saturday & Sunday 5:30PM - 10:30PM.
- Room Service
- Hours of operation / Monday - Saturday 6:00 am - 12:00 am.
We will be closing at 9 pm on December 24th and 31st.
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 (351)
Ratings and reviews for Caribe Hilton
- All travelers (351) 3.9 / 5
- Business (21) 4 / 5
- Couples (175) 3.9 / 5
- Families (75) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (54) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (24) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.6
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Would recommend
Wonderful Family Getaway
We were 7 people and had a great time. Outside area is terrific. Dining is so so except for Lemongrass which was great. It would be easy to improve some of the things that were not the best. No nightlife. Spa not very clean. Water in pool is too cold. Take a cab and travel in the area for things to do and places to eat. Weather is fantastic always. Check all bills - there are errors and if you have a package you must check to make sure they credit you.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Lemongrass
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Very Satisified
This was the perfect accomodation for myself and friends. We are not super high end, but also want to stay somewhere a little better than just "nice". Great price. Great location. I LOVED the mattress! Staff was polite. Drinks and food were more expensive than I think they deserved to be. Lots of shops and starbucks are convenient within the lobby. Overall, we had a great stay. I love how there is a pool and small beach option, depending on what kind of water you would like to be in. The pool is freezing and the hot tub is barely warm, but I am not hard to please . The beach area had warmer water. I would definitely stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
It was hard to find food open late. We arrrived late and were starving. However, a short walk or taxi ride to the neighboring sister hotel of the Conrad and they had delicious chinese food open until 4 a.m. and its located at the casino. It was so good, we went twice.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great place to stay for all ages
I love the location, beaches, and amenities. I wished that there were more food choices. The staff is very nice. There is a convenience store, where a big bag of Doritos would cost you $6.42!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The Lemongrass has excellent food but the service is slow. Morton's is on the hotel grounds but you cannot charge the bill to your room. You need cash or a credit card.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Nice place
The Caribe Hilton is the first or one of the first big tourist hotels in San Juan. It shows its age here and there and could use a little sprucing up. It's not a hotel for perfectionists, but it's very close to Old San Juan, has good pool and beach facilities, a very helpful and friendly staff, great views, and is within walking distance of some good restrauants near the Conrad Hotel. Except for a nice cafe where you can get a good drink and a generous lunch, and an excellent breakfast buffet, its own restaurants are only so-so. The Lemon Grass, for example, which we loved last year, was awful this year. And there's Morton's Steak House, which has good steaks but is very noisy. In short, reasonably priced, close to OSJ and good restaurants, great staff, good swimming. Will go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you don't mind spending a lot of $$$ and want a very fine continental meal, try Pikayo at the Conrad. Nearby Ropa Vieja is very good for local food--much better than the Metropol.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
A great vacation
The Hotel Caribe Hilton is located conveniently for a range of activities and is very well run. The Staff are very helpful(the Concierges particularly) and are smiling all the time. My only concern was the price of drinks at the bar - quite high. Otherwise it was excellent value for the money and highly recommended. The absence of a casino was a major plus in my opinion.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Old San Juan is a delightful attraction with lovely old forts, great walking paths along the wall and fine restaurants. It is a 40 minute walk along the ocean-side with a nice breeze from the hotel and a 50 cent bus trip. Or a $14 cab trip - choose your mode!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Wonderful Location and Beach Area
While our room, view and beach was very wonderful, the food and drink prices were outrageous. Also, after asking that the room be cleaned one afternoon (our son had been sick all morning), the front desk did not seem interested in the reguest and, sure enough, the room had not been cleaned upon our return later that evening.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Food value
Had a great time, never left the grounds of hotel. Food was pricey. We eat very little, the meals we ate were great, it just was alot of money to eat.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Stall all around.
Every single associate at the caribe hilton was friendly, and excellant.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
A little expensive.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Relaxing winter break
All hotel personnel were always very polite and responsive. They were very helpful in informing us about sight seeing and places to eat outside the hotel. The hotel restaurants served great meals too. There was something for all ages to do and enjoy. The location and atmosphere are wonderful!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Bring good walking shoes there is a great deal to see, wonderful restaurants and shops to visit. The people are so helpful and polite.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Not for Adults
This hotel is too big and is not for couples looking for a quiet relaxing vacation. Lots of kids and lots of noise. The hotel lobby was filled up with people checking out on new years eve and they were sleeping on the couches and every chair was taken. We had no where to sit waiting for our room. Also no casino that was a drag having to take cabs every where. All in hotel restaraunts were buffet stye for breakfast and very pricy. You have to get a cab everywhere from here.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
take a cab to Plaza las Americas
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