Mata e' Platano Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Balcony
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
carr 992, solar 15 bo mata de platano, Luquillo, Luquillo, 00773
  • Luquillo Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carabali Rainforest Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Luquillo

Located in Luquillo (Mata de Plátano), Mata e' Platano Guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach. .This guesthouse is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from El Conquistador Golf Course and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Ceiba Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Azul Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Luquillo Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carabali Rainforest Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Latin Gyros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fonda Gourmet PR - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Therapy & Brunch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mata e' Platano Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Luquillo with free breakfast and spa services
Mata e' Platano Guesthouse offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Luquillo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 85 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 9.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number 1483553-0011

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mata E' Platano
Mata e' Platano Guesthouse Luquillo
Mata e' Platano Guesthouse Guesthouse
Mata e' Platano Guesthouse Guesthouse Luquillo

Mata e' Platano Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and unique!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Mata e' Platano Guesthouse. The property was very quiet and peaceful. If you want to feel close to nature, this is the place for you. We fell asleep to the sound of the cocqui and woke up to roosters and birdsong. The facilities were clean and tidy. The room was a little humid and we saw a handful of mosquitos, but thats expected in the rainforest climate. The staff were friendly and incredibly helpful and accommodating whenever we had a request or concern. We didn't like that the shower in the bathroom didn't have a curtain. It also would have been nice if the patio doors had screens so we could get fresh air without letting bugs in. But overall, they did a lot to make a bunch of shipping containers into a comfortable and unique place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

TINY + BAD VENTILATION + BAD POSITIONING OF AC

TINY space with no ventilation in room or bathroom other than windows with NO SCREENS. We found multiple mosquitoes and spiders on arrival because the balcony was left open slightly. When we closed the windows, it was so humid and uncomfortable. We had to have the A/C blasting to help with the humidity, but the bed was positioned right under it, so our HEADS had to deal with direct COLD AIR BLASTING.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matteo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall just smaller than expected and transportation from 6pm on is bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a unique experience within Luquillo. The property and amenities are excellent. Travelers be warned that if you are not renting a vehicle, you will face long wait times for Ubers as the property is not walkable into town. Otherwise, if you do have transportation, this property is a hidden gem and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No TV but other then that spot on
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The advertisement for this property is very deceiving. Did not realize it was an Airbnb. Very secluded with limited to no transportation. Remote area did not allow for reasonable phone reception. Very disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was cute and had exactly what we needed for the night. I love that we could hear the coquis from our room as we fell asleep and the pool at night was beautiful all lit up! Close enough to our favorite bakery Luquillo and easy check in! Would do it again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this location for 4 days. It was super quiet so I enjoyed the sounds of the coqui every night. Im so exited that suites will be available soon since the rooms were too small for me. There were no big mirrors and overall too small for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The pictures of the property are somewhat deceiving. There is NO real breakfast here. There is coffee, some crackers, stale bread, some peanut butter. That’s it. Maybe some fruit. If you are still determined to stay here make sure to pack lightly because the rooms are tiny and cramped with all of the furnishings shown in the photos, photos which were clearly staged to make the rooms appear larger.

10/10 Excellent

ARIDAY, Davenport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Nice quiet and beautiful place to just relax. Minutes away from Restaurants, shops and beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grygoriy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuleisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and neat in a good quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

Hubby and I stayed 2 nights in room #1. Room itself is very small. We are not large people and are very minimalist, but this room was beyond that. One small aisle to walk through, one person had to crawl into bed via the end bc the bed is rammed against the wall. There is only one window and it's the big patio doors at the end of the bed. No screen, so we could not sleep with windows open. Air conditioner worked great but it's right across from the bed on the wall and I woke up with a cold and sore throat due to it blowing on me all night. Bathroom: it's huge, which I don't care about bc I don't spend a lot of time in there. Half of the room is the open shower, which had no place to set shampoo bottles, etc. those are set on the sink vanity so you walk over there dripping wet and get the rest of the area around the vanity wet. The bathroom door is just a slatted wood door so if you like to hear all if your partners bathroom sounds, this room is for you. Now to the worst part of the room: the entrance door is frosted glass, letting the two blaring lights from the back hallway shine directly into the room it was bright as day in there all night! Eye masks were provided and we used them but I don't like to and not everyone does. We would have hung some towels over the door but there was no place to clip them. Room #1 also has a leaky pipe right over the door so we got water drips on our heads every time we stepped out. And it dropped on room floor when door was open.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun to see a freight container transformed into a sweet place to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai kumar reddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the property. Safe and unique
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa Enaje

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What worked: SPACE: The shipping container housing was unique, snug in size and very clean. You have a balcony to hang out or dry items. AMBIANCE: The property is very quiet and peaceful. AMENITIES: There is A/C. You have a mini fridge and anything kitchen-related including a microwave is in the breakfast room. There is a pool that gets cleaned from time to time. It's cute at night, with the occasional bugs there. There are lounge chairs in the front of the property. GOAL: The idea of staying here is to unplug from the world, read a book, stay in the rainforest, listen to nature, dip in the pool and relax. The property is mainly quiet with just guests and of course no front desk, this is a self-check in property where they send you instructions on how to enter the property and your room. They should put on the instructions precise information for those taking a cab from SJU. *Be sure to tell the driver Mata e Platano GUESTHOUSE or else you will be dropped off in the neighborhood up the hill by 5 minutes because of Google Map. What didn't work: Mosquitoes will be in your room. This is the rainforest not the city, so just remember that. They do offer bug spray and candles in the breakfast room! Areas of improvement: It seemed like false advertising to have photos of yoga and massages on these websites. Unclear on how to book or if they actually offered these services. Include clear instructions for guests to tell drivers how to get to guesthouse from outside Luquillo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vieques Puerto Rico is BEAUTIFUL and I am so happy we stayed at El Blok. It was our first time visiting the island, so the advice and help the staff gave was very appreciated. Everyone on the island are laid back and ready to help as well. The location across from the beach is a short walk to Sun Bay Beach! Gorgeous! There's a restaurant conveniently placed at El Blok-the food was really good and other places nearby to eat. Across the street and in the area there are UTV rentals, making it easier to get around to explore the island. I had better cell service in Vieques vs. the mainland and there were no problems with WiFi at the hotel. Besides all the amenities the hotel is clean and smells so pretty. They have a beautiful set up in the room I stayed. We hope to return someday soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is so beautiful and quaint! It’s close to the El Yunque, and beautiful beaches. It is well maintained and clean. The robes are a great bonus! Instructions for check in and out were well explained and easy. It really is a beautiful place to stay at a great price, the rooms are smaller but have everything you need. We appreciated this as we were gone most of the day doing activities. The room information recommend a restaurant called Lolitas.. it was so good!! Our only suggestions would be more blankets in the room. The bed only included a flat sheet and a throw blanket. It was quite chilly at night. In addition, the bathrooms/unit needs an exhaust fan to help with the dampness. Over all 10/10, we cannot wait to come back!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025