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ESJ Beach Hotel

3.5 star property

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On the beach, beach towels
Bar (on property)
Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai | View from room
Lobby
One Bedroom Suite Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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6165 Isla Verde - Ave Carolina, Carolina, 00979
  • Place, Isla Verde Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balneario de Carolina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | View from room

Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Lanai)

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Lanai)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite Ocean View

One Bedroom Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Suite Terrace

One Bedroom Suite Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Carolina

ESJ Beach Hotel is centrally located in Carolina, a 4-minute walk from Isla Verde Beach and a 5-minute drive from The Mall of San Juan. .This beach aparthotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and 5 mi (8 km) from Condado Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pine Grove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balneario de Carolina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of San Juan - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Pinero Station - 7 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mi Casita Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar @ El San Juan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karaya - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ESJ Beach Hotel

ESJ Beach Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at El Cafecito Coffee Shop or snacks in the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
El Cafecito Coffee Shop - Onsite café.
Mint Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafecito Coffee Shop
  • Mint Bar

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • 66 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

ESJ Towers Aparthotel
ESJ Towers Aparthotel Carolina
ESJ Towers Carolina
El San Juan Towers
Esj Hotel Carolina
Esj Tower San Juan
Esj Towers Hotel Isla Verde
ESJ Towers Puerto Rico/Isla Verde
Esj Towers San Juan
San Juan Hotel Esj Towers
San Juan Towers Hotel
ESJ Azul Aparthotel Carolina
ESJ Azul Aparthotel
ESJ Azul Carolina

ESJ Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1115 out of 4443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1101 out of 4443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 962 out of 4443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 593 out of 4443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 672 out of 4443 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very poor amenities and not well keep
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at the ESJ Towers. The first visit was amazing, the second even better. The easy access to the beach, friendly staff, and central location to all the San Juan area has to offer makes this an amazing place to stay. The property is under going renovations that will only make the property more inviting for future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nydia

Liked: Cleanliness
The light fixture in the bathroom fell when there was a loud bang from the floor above.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Chimalang

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They don’t clean rooms. They wait till the third day. No free water. Pool is closed not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlene, moodus

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I were in Puerto Rico for a funeral and decided to stay at the ESJ for a few days. Upon arrival, we were given a room with no hot water. A laminated sheet in the room indicated to dial “0” for assistance yet there was no phone in the room. The hotel main line was called numerous times but no response. Expedia was contacted and they too were unsuccessful in reaching them to request a refund on my behalf. I contacted them via the Expedia site only to receive a message that someone would look into it. Days later after I went to the office did they send someone to check the problem. The individual claimed to have fixed the issue yet we came back and no hot water at all. The day before check out we were out and received a call asking for permission to enter the room to check for a “leak”and they could not do so with the do not disturb sign on the door. I refused and told them to wait until I got back. No one ever went back to check for the leak and upon check out the front desk staff acted surprised and indicated the hot water issue would have to be looked into after check out. I’m sure I’m not the only guest who had this issue and they should not have given me that room if they know something was not right. They didn’t even try to move my room to accommodate for the inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lydia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived with my sister after a long travel day to attend a funeral. Checking time is after 4 PM. The room assigned to us looked very worn out with the few electrical outlets not working, so we could not charge our phones. The night lamps next to bed were not working either. It took a while before we were assigned another room where electrical outlets and lamps were working. The next thing was that we only got one little soap bar for washing hands and bathing for two people. There were also no wash cloths, and only one hand towel. Calling the front desk was useless as the phone was busy all the time. The next day at the front desk we explained we needed more soap and washcloths plus soap and sponge to wash our coffee mugs. We also requested more coffee if possible. Right there and then we got 3 soaps, and the sponge and soap to wash the coffee mugs. We were told they were low on washcloths and that they (the hotel) was going through some changes. Also, it is their policy not to clean rooms every day, just every four days, exactly the days we were staying there.I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. It was the biggest nightmare and although the building is an older building they do not keep up with making it nicer and more user friendly as far as plumbing and electrical. I will never go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sterline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect the room everything the only thing I didn’t like i had to pay for breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanzie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room/view friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Promedio
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This whole complex was old, filthy, run down - I suffered an ashma attack just walk down the hallway. EXTREMELY disappointed and not likely ever do a bundle package again if this is the kind of place being recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a crazy man blasting music at 230am and they knew about him and put me in that apartment next to him anyways. The security guard said that man pulled a knife on him before. I had to pack all my things in the middle of the night and move rooms. It was horrible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hangasa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia B, Verona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very convenient and close to the beach. Staff was very nice and solved any issues we had! Will be back with more of my family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Selena Mendoza

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafael Nomar Colon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

aaliyah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st off don’t book this through Expedia I booked for a king size bed with a twin size sofa bed when we got there, they didn’t give us the bid that I booked for. They said that it was just a deluxe suite and it’s it was a double bed instead of the king bed that I booked for and they said that it was because that’s all they had available and if we have a book on their website, we would have the actual room that we booked for which is crazy cause what’s the difference but anyways the building structure is falling apart like on the side of the building like it’s fallen apart like actual structure is fallen off like I don’t know if it’s from the hurricane or what but it’s falling apart aside from that on the rooms clean you have you know beach access but yeah I don’t. I don’t think customer service was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Camille

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
the place is not clean with lot of noise at every hours of the day
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dhaval

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025