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InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino: Traveler Reviews

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#3 of 14 hotels in Carolina
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 402
Description: Impressive Multistory beachfront hotel situated on 5 tropical acres with 3 miles of white sand beach. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
5961 Isla Verde Ave
(formerly San Juan Grand Beach Resort and Casino)
Carolina 00979
Puerto Rico
Check Rates: $310 Avg. Price
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“Great...once again!!”

InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino

5 of 5 stars
United States
Apr 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This is my second time staying at the Intercontinental. My family and I stayed there last year. I wrote a positive review about the first time there and things have not changed. We had first planned on staying at the El San Juan this time, but thankfully changed our plans. On our return to the Intercontinental, we saw familiar faces...Bellmen, doormen, front desk, concierge, bar tenders, security, waiters and waitresses and a few managers. They are still friendly, courteous, helpful and pleasant. Ivan the doorman, Andy the bellman, Pablo the front desk manager--all awesome. They remembered us from last year and because of them we will return. The buffet breakfast is delicious and fresh. The rooms are clean and the pool is clean and beautiful. Pool staff are helpful. The airplanes are not a big deal. If the pool bar is a little weak with their drinks, just ask for another one. If you let them know they won't be offended. The only thing I did not like is how certain guests were treated a little more special by management. A lot of brown nosing going on. Its probably the best Hotel in Isla Verde.

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hpeter's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 14, 2008
  • 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
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 selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $310 (year-round)
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“Great Hotel”

InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino

4 of 5 stars
New York
Apr 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The InterContinental San Juan Resort is a great place to stay. Although I would not recommend to spent your whole vacation there because in PR there is plenty to see. They have a great gym, wonderful spa - ( I actually had the best massage of my life there) and a good steakhouse. It's not far from Old San Juan or the airport.
The rooms are clean and the staff is very helpful.
I have not complaints.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The clean rooms
    • Disliked — Limited activity
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
essense93's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 07, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 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
    • 3 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, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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Average price*: $310 (year-round)
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“Great experience at the InterContinental”

InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino

Apr 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here April 13 - 17 and were very pleased with the service and accomodations. The staff were friendly and accomodating, greeting us often and cheerfully throughout the hotel. We had a beautiful oceanfront room which was both clean and attractive. The mattress was excellent and we even had a small balcony overlooking the pool. We tried the Italian restaurant for dessert and the bar for lunch and drinks. Another night we had a wonderful meal downstairs at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. Even though the food was expensive, it was no more than I would expect at a first class hotel on the ocean. The location is convenient and we were not bothered at all by the airport nearby. I would highly recommend this hotel!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, pool and ocean nearby, great lobby atmosphere
    • Disliked — Smallish bedrooms and bathrooms
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Bluegrove's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 06, 2008
  • 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:
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 selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event, Other
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Average price*: $310 (year-round)
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“Nice Overall, but no great value”

InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino

4 of 5 stars
No. California
Apr 16, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We stayed for an extended weekend as part of a conference/vacation. The pool and grounds were lovely, and the rooms clean and pleasant (if a little small). We were treated well by the staff overall, though some were a little young and inattentive.

The pool is gorgeous -- great for kids who enjoy swimming. The beach is lovely as well, and security is quite good. We felt that we could relax and enjoy our time there.

We only ate at the restaurant near the beach. The snacks were overpriced and only so-so, though the meals were pretty good and not too expensive. The drinks were expensive and weak, and even the bottled water and sodas were overpriced. Once the conference ended, we felt a bit isolated from shopping -- the shelves at the store across the street were 1/2 empty, and there were only a few fastfood places otherwise.

I would recommend going 2 blocks, past the SJ Hotel and Casino, to Gelato Piu for meals and snacks.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — beach, pool
    • Disliked — price of drinks
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ellyA's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $310 (year-round)
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“Intercontinental Schmintercontinental”

InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino

1 of 5 stars
Cleveland, Oh.
Apr 15, 2008
0/7 found this review helpful

Subject: San Juan
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
Title: Intercontinental, Schmintercontinental - don't deal with them!
ID#: 14870951

We didn't actually stay there, but had a problem with a cancelled reservation. They've been giving me the run around for a couple of months and have charged my credit card nearly $900 for three rooms. They give me a song-and-dance, then don't follow through. They don't return phone calls, and pass the buck to another manager. I will be contacting corporate next, then if that doesn't work, the Better Business Bureau, and other consumer advocates, along with the tourism bureaus in San Juan. I will not stay at that particular hotel at any cost. If corporates don't help me, I will swear off any Intercontinental hotels, or any hotels affiliated with them. Too many other very nice hotels, large and small, to recommend this place that won't even try to resolve a matter without threats. Go somewhere else!!! If you stay and have a problem, I would venture to say it would not be resolved by their local management!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Disliked — Customer Service
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alg188's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 29, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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Average price*: $310 (year-round)
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5961 Isla Verde Ave | (formerly San Juan Grand Beach Resort and Casino), Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico