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3.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
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#4 of 5 hotels in Isabela
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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 42
Description: Charming beachfront cottages and beach front studio rooms. Seconds away from a sandy, private, clean beach called Montones. Our facilities has tennis... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Carr 466 Km 8.9
Montones Beach
Isabela 00662
Puerto Rico
Check Rates: $123 Avg. Price
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Reviews of Parador Villas del Mar Hau

( 8-12 of 57 )
“Prices went up and quality went down.”

Parador Villas del Mar Hau

Jan 30, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We have stayed at the Villas del Mar Hau 3 or 4 years in a row, but have not been back to PR for 3 years. We were in for a shock.

The first room they gave us for $124 had indoor/outdoor carpeting that was filthy, windows ditto, the whole room smelled moldy, or ? Spoke with another couple who had had a similar experience.

We refused that room and got another with same window condition (looked like they hadn't been washed in the 3 years we weren't there). The draperies hadn't been opened in ages and were very dirty. But it did have a balcony view of beach, and a stove & frig.

We left to visit Rincon for 2 nights and called the del Mar Hau to try to get out of the rest of our reservation, but they refused. The "manager" asked what was wrong, so I told him about the rugs, windows, draperies filth. And, they finally gave a room like we were used to, which now goes for $150. In other words they tried....

I think they washed the windows and the curtains didn't smell that bad; tile floors, much easier to keep clean. French doors open out to beach, nice, yes, that's why we came back 4 times. The beach has good snorkling and swimming.

Lots of surfers stay in the cottages and split the high cost. So, the "owners/managers" are relying on their incredibly wonderful location and beach to charge their high fees. While, quality suffers.

We were there 4 years ago when they bought and were placing the NEW beds. We saw them do it. However, the beds did get pretty worn and uncomfortable in 5 years of frequent use. Also, they don't use mattress pads which help hold the sheets on and can be washed,,,,, so you hope that the sheets fit well enough so you don't end up sleeping directly on the mattress like I did the first night ,,,, not nice.

And the restaurant...... whoa, gemme a break. It is common knowledge that the restaurant is no good. Eh food, and really bad service, as witnessed by very few people eating there. One example: fresh PRican bread is baked fresh and delivered everyday, almost everywhere (even the funky local cigar store/mini market). We tried the restaurant once more.... asked for some bread & butter to tide us over and received lousy whole wheat sandwich bread sliced in half with some weird roasted unfresh roasted garlic. Eck, we almost went back to our room to get our fresh bread.

All in all, it is really a shame. We are realizing that it is better to stay inland for more reasonable prices and just go visit this beach, Playa Montones, and other beaches. Probably the same elsewhere too. See our positive review of Dos Angeles in Rincon.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — French doors to the great beach.
    • Disliked — dirt
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havhorsewiltravel's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 27, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Loved the beach and Chef!!”

Parador Villas del Mar Hau

4 of 5 stars
new jersey
Jan 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Went with my partner last year for Valentines loved it so much we are going back this valentines ..If your looking for the real feel of PR then this is the place ,the rooms are not fancy but are very comfortable and have the best view ..The beach and ocean ..
Make sure you take a walk down the beach over the rocks ,you will find a beach bar that has cold beers for a buck and any other drink you might fancy ..you can even order food...alot of the locals bring there families there...
They have a new chef that is awesome ....presentation of the food is as great as the taste...
Hope this review helps I cant wait to go back ...

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — beach
    • Disliked — no beach towels
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stunts98's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Wedding group , International Travelers”

Parador Villas del Mar Hau

2 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
Nov 3, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The location is great for beach fans looking for a place to relax and forget daily routines, not to american standards in service or customer attention. Laid back service at a laid back beach, almost like camping at a bungalow, no frills or thrills. Bungalow 21 was second floor, felt like a corona commercial you saw beach and no one else in your line of sight. one level bungalows are a little darker and warmer during the day, some AC units do not work properly, don't try calling for maintenance, water pressure on showers ok, not strong enough for some of my friends, we rented 6 units as a group, 2 were good, one look and smell funny, three were good for the price and location.They do have 2 or 3 stray dogs running, one was a little too agressive to not keep your eye on them near the restaurant. Restaurant was ok ,basic quality, better if you go to restaurants 3-4 miles. one iron for the entire hotel, wedding planners beware, wrinkle free comes to mind. Kid playgrounds and pool are ok, nothing fancy, needs updating. Game room or hotel store/vending area had nothing worth spending your money or time. The natural pool in front of hotel is great for kids or people afraid of open ocean, rocks near the beach are great for exploring and pictures. Not a Euro or American resort style, but island retreat for budget minded vacationers with nature in mind. Beach is great! 4 stars for the beach,2 for service, two for property, one for restaurant.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Beach view and access
    • Disliked — Restaurant, dogs running wild, poor service from staff
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Piragua's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 03, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event
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“For a ''take it all off'' experience: stress, anxiety, love breakdown, etc.”

Parador Villas del Mar Hau

Oct 10, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Best place to unwind and recharge batteries. Contact with nature is awesome. Great ocean views, magnificent beach right in front of you. Just the right place for me,...I can't stop coming back whenever possible

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Contact with nature, unpretentious, cleanliness
    • Disliked — nothing bothersome except reality of having to leave
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Maritza13's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: January 28, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Great View not so great service”

Parador Villas del Mar Hau

3 of 5 stars
FT. MYERS
Jul 25, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

We had been planning our 4th family reunion and thought it would be great to do in our homeland of Puerto Rico. We started planning April of 05. When we contacted the hotel and informed them that we were having a family reunion (with at least 7 - 10 families in attendance) we requested a special rate and the answer was a resounding NO. That should have stopped us right there but we decided that because of the location and the beauty of the surroundings it would be worth whatever the cost.

We rented 9 homes in total (which by the way since we had booked so early we requested that we have as many of the houses one next to the other and they were not able to comply), There were over 40 family members and because we were given such a small time frame to book, several members could not make it . So, those members booked in area hotels and figured we could just go in and spend our time with our families even though we would have the inconvenience of having to travel back out again late in the evening. To our surprise, the first family that arrived wednesday night was told at the gate that they were not allowed to go in unless they were actually staying there. That our only solution was to call our family out to the parking lot to say hello.

Had we even known that this was to happen, we would have NEVER booked with them since what good is a family reunion if the rest of the family cannot be with you.

The next solution that they gave us was for our family members to pay $25.00 per day EACH person that wanted to come in for the day! Our reunion was from Wednesday thru Sunday!! After much discussion they were then "KIND" enough?! to lower the price to $10.00 per day.

Now for those of us who did stay this is what follows: The houses were ok right in front of a beautiful beach. Our problems were; old kitchen equipment, toilets would back up, there were no fresh towels everyday but every 2-3 days, if you needed a clean towel and it was not your day to receive one, you had to pay $0.45 per additional towel. At the last minute we had 1 guest that could not get a room there and since she was travelling alone we thought it best that she bunk with one of us. We did not mind having to pay for her but it was ridiculous that what served as her bed was a twin size matter on the floor costing $45.00 per day... This was a simple mattress!!!!

I could go on, but I want to leave the rest for my family to write about, which I am sure they will.

It does need to be said that the location was breathtaking, the beaches were both adult and children friendly.

As a person whom has been on several trips (as far a Brazil), for once I have been disappointed and in my own backyard. And believe me when I say that Puerto Rico is a truly extraordinary Island with the beaches, hotels and especially the warmth that our people can provided with their open arms and doors at all times. Sadly, Villas Del Mar Hau will not be seeing any of us anytime soon, BUT they will be hearing from us.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Disliked — NO FLEXIBILITY
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PRIETA's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 25, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Address: Carr 466 Km 8.9 | Montones Beach, Isabela 00662, Puerto Rico