Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5.0 star property

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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7 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, wine bar
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (1 King bed)

  • 191 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Parlor, 1 King bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (Parlor, 1 King bed & 2 Queen beds)

  • 128 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View (1 King bed)

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Terrace (Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Terrace, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Parlor, 1 King bed)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace (Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carolina

A stay at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel places you in the heart of Carolina, a 5-minute drive from The Mall of San Juan and 6 minutes from Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. .This beach resort is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Plaza las Americas and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balneario de Carolina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Mall of San Juan - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Pinero Station - 7 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪24 Market Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bodeguita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Beachside resort with 4 outdoor pools
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel offers 388 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 388 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Before a night out at the casino, the 4 outdoor swimming pools are a perfect way to relax and recharge. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Caña, one of the resort's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Carolina? This resort has 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Caña - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
El Bistro - This coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Chandelier Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Wine Bar - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
El San Juan Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 27.85 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 33.45 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 41.74 for adults and USD 20.33 for children
  • 6 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Caña
  • Chandelier Bar
  • El Bistro
  • El San Juan Beach Club
  • Wine Bar

Things to do

  • 14 gaming tables
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 298 slot machines
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (15,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 40,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in bathtub (61 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1958
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 21 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 41.74 for adults and USD 20.33 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 27.85 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 33.45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that at this property shirts and shoes are required at all times in the lobby; after 7 PM, tank tops, hats, and headgear are not permitted.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Resort & Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Casino Hilton
El San Juan Resort & Casino Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Hotel Casino
El San Juan Hotel Isla Verde
El San Juan Hotel Puerto Rico
El San Juan Resort And Casino
El Resort & Casino Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Hilton
El San Juan Hotel Curio Collection Hilton Carolina
El Hotel Curio Collection Hilton
El San Juan Curio Collection Hilton Carolina
Juan Curio Collection Hilton
Fairmont El San Juan Carolina
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Resort
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Carolina
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Resort Carolina
El San Juan Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel (Opening January 2020)

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1116 out of 1893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1893 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

LESLIE J, Jersey City

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JIRAYDA, Yonkers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M Setzer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property all around. Would recommend this to everyone. A lot of beach activities to do. Pools are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with beautiful facilities and outstanding service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

KASIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

We loved this hotel for our honeymoon! The pools and beach setups are amazing- very good service from setting up chairs and serving food/drinks. The lobby bars and casino are fun at night, it’s very lively on the weekend! We ate at the beach club and Cana and really enjoyed everything we had. I agree with other reviewers that the rooms could use an update. The hotel also touts its eco friendliness but doesn’t have anywhere collecting compostable material (so they just go to the regular garbage).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor beach and pool areas were fantastic, and the staff was very friendly. The rooms, however, could use some updating and a bit of polish .
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen De Jesus

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stella, Valley Village

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I hate giving it a 3 star, because the property is nice, the beach is beautiful, hotel lobby area excellent. However, the rooms are awful. I paid extra for a patio room which was was on a roof, no view, i mean completely no view. OLD ripped furniture. They need to renovate the room! Every guest I saw was either complaining or getting a room change.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gildon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good resort experience. Rooms could use an update/renovation. Everything is very expensive (e.g. lunch will be $25 ) and there are limited walkable food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good, but not worth $$$

Property is older and its not a traditional Fairmont hotel, its the El San Juan hotel converted into a Fairmont. However, they hallways and rooms have not been updated in ages and you can see there has been water damage to many of the floors, even the bathroom doors are rotting. The common areas are nice, but hotel staff is very slow at providing service. I would rate this a 4 star at best, but I was paying premium 5 star prices. Also resort tax was $200/ day, this is insanity.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHEA

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From checking in to checking out the service was outstanding. Every aspect was exactly what I needed from a vacation. Receptionists, where warm and welcoming, servers and bartenders were so helpful sharing recommendations of things to do. Amazing overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had quick service, friendly employees and nice shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025