If you are looking for luxurious accommodations... Pay $50+ per night and go next door to Rincon of the Seas. If you want a comfortable, peaceful and quiet stay for a reasonable price, Villa Antonio's the place. It's an older property, but the room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchenette with coffee maker, fridge and stove was nice to have. There were plates and silverwear, but you have to bring your own napkins, dish soap and sponge if you plan on doing any cooking. Still, we were only about 30 steps from the beautiful sandy beach, and just a short walk you can go to the Rincon of the Seas (which looked nice but a bit stuffy, and the karaoke bar turned us off) and on the other side is the Villa Cofresi, which looks like a fun (but loud) place to go and hang out for a few hours before going back to your quiet room at Villa Antonio. The location within the town is excellent too, just a couple of minutes away from the supermarket and excellent restaurants and of course, Rincon's gorgeous beaches. I'd definitely return to Villa Antonio.

If you are looking for an "american hotel" then this is not the place to stay. Stay at the Rincon of the Seas next door. Both are on the beach which in the summer months was great for a nice dip and swim. The best way to describe this hotel is like an upscale RV park and your room is the RV. They supply the room bedding and towels and furnishings and you provide the rest. We rented a two bedroom for 3 days and were 75 steps from the beach. The setting made you feel in puerto rico not usa. This was great for us because our daughter had a seperate room and we had a living room and balcony to lounge in on our return from day trips. It was a relaxing place to stay. Restaurants were a short drive away and the nearby bakery had nice pastries and a cheap breakfast. The accomodations could use some updating but the location and serenity were great.

JUST A NOTE THIS HOTEL IS RIGHT ON THE BEACH. WHEN PICKING A PLACE BE SURE ITS ON NOT NEAR THE BEACH some descriptions are confunsing. IN THE THREE DAYS WE WERE HERE WE DROVE ALL OVER THE WEST COAST AND ENJOYED DIFFERENT BEACAHES EACH DAY. No regrets for staying here it was just what we wanted.

Ok, we arrive at the Villa Antonio and it is arround 90º F and humid, we checked into our room with out any problems. We entered the room and we were a little surprised, the T.V. was missing channel change buttons, and there was no silverware(room had oven, stove, fridge, sink). Although the hotel did have wireless internet it was down apon arrival and did not work until later the next day. If you are planning to go diving in the area I would probably go to Taino Divers, they are very friendly but, be sure to reserve dives early because they can fill up in a matter of hours. Otherwise it was an "ok" hotel, the best resturants in the area by far are the Rincon of the Seas (the hotel next doors resturant) and the Lazy Parrot with a very friendly staff. (to our surprise the very crowded pool closes at 6 at night). If possible I would reccomend staying at the rincon if the seas next door it is very nice and the pool is WAY better, the hotel is a lot nicer and the price is not too much more i recall about $20-$30 dollars a night more. Also be careful on the roads of Rincon the drivers are very wild, fast, spastic and out of control.

This parador is nothing fancy, but for a basic accommodation right on the ocean, you can't beat its facilities and price. The beachfront suites and jr. suites are the places to stay. We got a suite for only $130. We were about 40' from the waterline. You could hear the waves crashing over the hum of the air conditioning at night. Clear view of the setting sun directly in front of you off the private balcony. The Rincon of the Seas is right next door, and though it is a completely different type of experience (sterile, resort-like), it is twice the price, and more setback from the water. The rooms are very clean and spacious here. The staff couldn't be friendlier. There was a basketball court, tennis court, and pool, but we didn't use them. Free internet access in their gameroom, as well as additional ports if you have a laptop. We stayed there early March 2005 and the beaches were nearly deserted, though that could be different on weekends, as this area south of Rincon is a favorite weekend and vacationing spot for Puerto Ricans. Most of the guests were retired Americans, the staff told me some of them stay for months and come every year. It is a very quiet place, if you want activity, stay on the north side of Rincon. The beach is relatively calm, but be careful with rocks near the shoreline, the entire coastline here is rocky, but certainly swim-able. The beach is somewhat narrow with alot of other accommodations as far as the eye can see. Explore some of the other nice beaches such as escalera (steps) beach, a short drive away. You can also snorkel there. Next door to the parador on the other side is Villa Confresi, which has an outdoor bar, have a "pirata," a coconut and rum drink served in a coconut. One good thing about being at the parador is that you don't have to hear the music from this bar at night. Nearby across from the Rincon of the Seas exit is an excellent restaurant recommended by the staff, Rincon Tropical, with an exceptional whole red snapper (chillo) deep fried and topped with creole sauce (salsa criolla entomatada). Pick up eggs, bacon, and toast in the morning at the EC Bakery nearby for only $1.75 or cook on the kitchenette in your room. Our time here topped off an excellent vacation, we are already planning our next trip.