$87 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

2 stars
4820 Isla Verde Ave, Rt 36 W Exit 37, San Juan, 00979
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
76 reviews
New Years Eve Vacation

Easy check in and out, no problems with staff. Decent pool, not as big as we thought it would be.... See full review

  • America runs on Duncan
  • Jan 2, 2013
wonderful stay

Are stay was wonderful great area, right across the street from beach and resturants and walking... See full review

  • Nay1
  • Oct 17, 2012
San Juan hotel offers fun and comfort near Isla Verde Beach
The lofty lobby at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde is drenched in Caribbean sunshine via floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious lobby is overflowing with plants and couches that overlook the hotel's waterfall and huge outdoor swimming pool, lined with comfortable lounge chairs. This nine-story building has views of Isla Verde Beach across the street. Two on-site restaurants offer a variety of palate-pleasing options. The Howard Johnson Isla Verde's rooms are spacious and contemporary and are equipped with free high-speed Internet.
Highlights
  • Two on-site restaurants
  • Nearby white sands of Isla Verde Beach
  • Large pool with waterfall
  • Convenient to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Rooms

The 115 rooms at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde are decorated in calm, cool colors with wooden headboards, large bureaus, attractive lamps and colorful throw pillows. They're also equipped with a desk, ergonomic chair and free high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms are bright with tropical shower curtains. Balconies with ocean views are available upon request on executive floors.

 

Features

The Howard Johnson Isla Verde is a Gold Medal Award Property. Self parking is available for a fee.

Dining

There are several on-site dining options at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde. Faccio Pizza is known for its slices and also offers pasta dishes and calzones for lunch and dinner. Fontana di Roman serves northern Italian fare on the top floor of the hotel. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Recreation

Howard Johnson Isla Verde has a pool with a waterfall. Isla Verde Beach, one of Puerto's finest stretches of sand, is right across the street. The fitness center is free of charge.

Transportation
  • Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
Attractions
  • Isla Verde Beach (0.1 mi/.2 km)
  • Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (3.4 mi/5.4 km)
  • Condado Lagoon (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
  • Fort San Cristóbal (6.2 mi/10 km)
  • Old San Juan Historical District (6.8 mi/11 km)
  • El Morro Fortress (6.8 mi/11 km)
Business
  • High-speed Internet access throughout hotel

Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina Rooms

Standard room
Our Standard room includes a king OR double bed, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, wireless Internet, cable TV, mini-fridge, microwave.
Junior Suite
Our Junior Suite includes a King or double bed, home office room, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, wireless Internet, cable TV, mini-fridge, microwave, sofa and work desk.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Safe deposit box
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Accessible facilities
Service dogs allowed
Service animals allowed
Accessible parking
Public areas wheelchair accessible for disabled
Handicapped parking
Ramp access to buildings

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Hotel Map

18.4435 -66.0274
Area served
Isla Verde, Carolina, Old San Juan, Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Rio Grande, Canovanas, Guaynabo, Bayamon.
Nearby airports
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) - Estimate driving time - five minutes.
Area description
Approximately ten minutes from historic Old San Juan, 45 minutes away from our beautiful Rain Forest El Yunque, and 30 minutes away from golf courses. Near all major corporations (in metro area ), commercial banking, restaurants, casino and across the street from Isla Verde's famous white sandy beach.

Nearby points of interest

  • Port of San Juan: 5.6 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 5.7 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 6.2 mi
  • Arecibo Observatory: 48.1 mi

Dining

Facccio Pizza
At The Howard Johnson Isla Verde you can enjoy a delectable Italian meal in the comfort of your room or at the inviting Faccio's Pizza dining area located on the first floor of the hotel. The menu includes numerous types of pastas, calzones, pizzas, salads and desserts. You may also enjoy a variety of tropical drinks or ask for their famous Sangra, a wine based refreshing and flavorful drink.
Nearby Restaurants
Just a stroll down Isla Verde Avenue, there are amazing restaurants to choose from that meet every budget.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

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.

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Guest Reviews (76)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Overall score

3.5 / 5
76 out of 76
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.7

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
basstrout
calif
Apr 15, 2013

Not to good

We stayed here on a friday night and the followung Saturday night we went on a cruse for 7 days. The first day we were put down stairs with no windows , that fine but no hot water in the shower .. Not good ! We told them about the hot water and then when we came back from the cruise they put us in the same room and no hot water again.... the pillows are hard and 1 pack of coffie in the room ....The tolet paper you had to find and it's not on a spindel you hold it when used. Wont go back ! The staff was ok .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

5
naidy
somerville ma
Apr 11, 2013

great budget

was great for budget the staff are great . The room ac staff is great hot waterworks great hotwater last for the three of us back to back. Room serviceis great everyday they clean , cable and wifi.breakfast everyday the same Spanish oatmeal, pastries.. there was never no one at the pool.the beach is across the street. Car rental 1 block away ($500 hold deposit) + $8 a day to park at the hotal. a lot of amercan foor ( kfc, taco bell, chillies, pizza hut ) there is a rrestaurant in the hotal that is great if you want spanish food walk to block up on ur right.. (mI casa something like that name..5 min away from airport.. if you want cash back go to walgreens .. at the atm it $5 fee.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

3
Babymooners having fun
Alexandria, Virginia
Feb 22, 2013

Fun trip!

The staff was very friendly, the hotel is nothing fancy but it’s good for the price. The beach was right across the street and about a 10 minute drive from Condado beach and 15 minutes from Old San Juan. I have to say the hotel location was great for the beach, and visiting San Juan. I definitely recommend a car rental since you pay about 50 per day and just one trip to and from Old San Juan is $42 via taxi. Do not use Allied car rental, this is what is recommended by the hotel; they have absolutely terrible customer service! There are other car rental agencies near the hotel. It was a good experience with the exception of dealing with the car rental people.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

2
girl1956
nevada
Feb 21, 2013

Horrifying

I had to go to the emergency room. The room was very moist and moldy to the point that I ended up with an upper respiratoy bacterial virus. They were doing renovations was very noisy during the day that made your head hurt.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

3
Yorklvr
Chandler Arizona
Jan 29, 2013

Beautiful Beach

The Hotel was ok. A little run down. Staff was very nice. The best part wads the Isla Verde Beach across the street.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Beach

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
America runs on Duncan
Isla Verde, San Juan
Jan 2, 2013

New Years Eve Vacation

Easy check in and out, no problems with staff. Decent pool, not as big as we thought it would be. Location was great!!! Walking distance from everything. Clean hotel, a little run down but we were only sleeping there, certainly clean enough. Daily housekeeping great. Took a day booze cruise, had the best time. Plenty of restaurants and 2 good casinos near by. Felt safe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Went to a little corner bar just 2 blocks to the right of the hotel, my husband ordered 2 drinks, bartender suggested just buying the whole bottle for less money, then provided cups, ice and soda to mix. Great way to save money!

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

3
Tom and Carrie
Texas
Nov 24, 2012

A good place to stay

The hotel was located one block off the beach. The beach was nice, the bus stop was only steps away for a trip to Old San Juan, and the hotel offered free breackfast from the top floor of the hotel which offered a nice view of the surrounding area. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful when we needed anything. The room was ok as long as you don't take a vacation for the luxury of the room. The cable/satellite froze often but overall it wasn't bad. There is a nice resturant on the ground floor of the hotel. Good place for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Budget your travel attractions ahead of time. Stay away from holidays as most of the places are closed.

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

1
Fbazo
Business
San Jose, Costa Rica
Nov 19, 2012

Needs more work

The Hotel is conveniently located, they recently renovated but only minor details like lamps and mirrors. The doors look really used, the walls are not well painted. The worst part was the smell, the pillows and sheets smelled used (Terrible!!), we had to ask for replacements and the new ones also smelled funny, it was disgusting.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

3
Manny DC
Washington, DC
Nov 2, 2012

Average

The hotel need to make some renovations in the room and the hallways, but for the price and locations is good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Nay1
San juan Puerto Rico
Oct 17, 2012

wonderful stay

Are stay was wonderful great area, right across the street from beach and resturants and walking .distance to Walgreen. Upgrade to a jr. suite wonderful. staff great. Will stay again...R..Battle Creek Mi

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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