Aparthotel

ESJ Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Isla Verde Beach

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Studio

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lanai

  • 411 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Studio, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Lanai)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite

  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Suite Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • Ocean view
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

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

About the neighborhood

Carolina

On the beach.With a stay at this Isla Verde aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Isla Verde Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of The Mall of San Juan. Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and Condado Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pine Grove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balneario de Carolina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port of San Juan - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles

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

3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Isla Verde Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly ESJ Beach Hotel.

This 3.5-star Carolina aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

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 center
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is ESJ Beach Hotel to the airport?

ESJ Beach Hotel is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) away from the Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ESJ Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ESJ Beach Hotel.

How close is ESJ Beach Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ESJ Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at ESJ Beach Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15.00 and 25.00 for adults, USD 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ESJ Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort (6-min drive) and Sheraton Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at ESJ Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at ESJ Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does ESJ Beach Hotel have a pool?

ESJ Beach Hotel does not have a pool.

Does ESJ Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is ESJ Beach Hotel to downtown Carolina?

ESJ Beach Hotel is 5.9 mi away from 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

2/10 Terrible

Dione S

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

JAVIER GUILLERMO DIAZ

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE RESORT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLOSED POOL AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHING NOR DID ANYTHING FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. ALSO, CLEANING ROOM SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shavonne

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Hotel was very accommodating and extremely close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missing amenities and staff was not helpful at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tre

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horrible room, first one looked nothing like the picture, mold, dirty stuff all around. second room had ants everywhere, even the bed. first night housekeeping only gave us towels didn’t change sheets, throw away trash nothing. people were nice but never again, will i be staying. do not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

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

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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