Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view
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Reviews of The Beach Guesthouse

3 out of 5
The Beach Guesthouse
Carr. PR-187 Km 5.2 Piñones, Bo. Torrecilla Baja, Loiza

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue maravillosa la estadía en este lugar acogedor y tranquilo! Gracias
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this place by accident. But I’m glad that I did. It was very clean. The owner is very friendly and knows what she expects out of her guests. She’s very stern but very friendly. I can tell that she’s probably been burned in the past with careless guests. So we tried extra hard to make her feel comfortable and let her know that we would take care of her place like we would do our own humble home here in Miami. I plan to visit again. This property was actually only 17 minutes from my families house. It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Tiffany on 17 Apr 2021
We want to thank you for being part of our guests and trust your stay to us.

10/10 Excellent

Nels, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
beautyful place and location. Clean and Private. I Love that no outsiders can come in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Tiffany & Ivette on 22 Jun 2020
Regards! We are very grateful that you have chosen our property to stay in Puerto Rico and that you have enjoyed our facilities. We hope that you can visit us again soon. Best wishes!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was as pictured and really clean. But the older lady was very unpleasent. Before we arrived at the property both her and her daughter knew I didn't speak Spanish. I arrived early to find out where the property was located. The mother let us check in early. But I had not brought with me the credit card that I made the deposit with. So that created an issue. After that was taken care of the lady seem to have an attitude with me because of our inability to communicate efficiently. The room was nice but unfortunately there was a huge crack in the glass door, the lock on the door was messed up, the cable was going in and out. And while I was washing the dishes while making dinner the sick was leaking and water getting on the floor. When they arrived the daughter told us that because everything was going wrong, we would have to leave the property that night and that they would give us a full refund. At that point it was pouring rain. She looked online and found us a place close by. Then told me that they would hold the room for 20 minutes. Both of them were standing around like I was going to trash the place. When I asked her if she was really kicking us out in the rain the daughter said "a little rain never hurt anyone and you have an umbrella". I would not recommend this property if you don't speak Spanish. The place was nice and the beach and boardwalk behind it was beatuiful. But the way they treated us (it was me and my 11 year old son) was unacceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendliness, beautiful location, great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donivon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiffany, the property manager was super helpful and outgoing. The pool area was very nice, and having the beach and boardwalk directly behind the property, with a private access was so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will revisit
Amazing, i reserved 2 rooms, both were equally nice and comfortable. The pool was perfect, ocean waves crashing right out front, lots of places to eat and drink around hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Falder, North Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is a diamond in the rough. The home is wonderful; really enjoyed the hammock, the access to the beach and the pool was sparkling and inviting. We are so grateful for the wonderful stay, we enjoyed every moment. There is a wooden walkway and it leads to wonderful restaurants and locals enjoy the area. Owners are very helpful and will accommodate to ensure you have a wonderful time. A lot of thought was placed in decoration and appearance. Our family will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley, Youngstown Ohio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay at the Beach Club was wonderful!! The room was beautifully clean, bright and newly remodeled. We had everything we needed. The owners were very kind and were there if we needed anything! We cannot wait to go back next year!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
elcomng Puerto Rico
Late night arrival, and a missed email made for an interesting adventure in getting in. Lovely to hear the ocean from the room. Beautiful pool. Airport close but also can hear planes take off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very nice , very helpful. My room was on the first floor and was remodel ! Loved it .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
We had a very lovely time at this little beach town. The beach house is charming and just a few step to a board walk The hosts are super friendly and there are a lots of good places to eat .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay oceanfront
I stayed in the two bedroom apartment with my teenage girls. The property was a little hard to find, but the host communicated very well and even dropped me her location so I could find it. The grounds were great. Pool was right in front of our door, and the beach right behind that. We could hear the ocean waves all day and night. No one else was there for our first part of the trip, but then a family with small children showed up the last day, and there was quite a bit of noise with the kids playing in the pool. The location is very close to the airport as well, and you could hear planes flying overhead all times of the day and night. It only bothered me one night, and I had no issues the others. The location was great as well. Within walking distance to many restaurants, and a short ride to the grocery store and airport. Kitchen was pretty basic, fine for breakfast but I wouldn’t think you could make any more complicated meals. The oven was not working, but the cooktop, microwave, and coffee maker were. Plus there was a full-size refrigerator-freezer. Staff was really nice and helpful. Beach towels and bath towels were supplied. No laundry facilities and no house cleaning during the stay. A parking space was a great bonus as well. The bathroom was newly remodeled but at the expense of the kitchen, which was very small and narrow. Overall the property was great for what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Tiffany on 21 Jan 2020
We are glad to know that you felt comfortable during your stay. As you mentioned, we have remodeled different areas in the property and apartments. The kitchen is already remodeled with countertop stove, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, dishes, glasses, cutlery and basic cooking utensils. Thanks for your accurate review. We really appreciate it. Hopefully you and your girls visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Excelente ninguna queja. El personal super atenta y amable. Lo recomiendo 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying here for sure again :)
If ur looking for a Puerto Rican feel, this is the place to stay! The owner did a great job meeting us and showing us the place. We really enjoyed it and the pool is a must. The views, and all the food places next to it is what I liked the most. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Tiffany on 19 Feb 2019
We want to thank you Roberto and we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and picturesque. We loved the swimming pool and access to the beautiful beach very relaxing atmosphere. The only issue was the lack of room in the apartment.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krystal, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back!
Our family of 5 stayed here for a few days to unwind after a busy cruise. We loved it. The only complaint would be that the oven in our apartment was not working but we made do with the stove top. Ivan keeps up on the property daily and it is very clean and secure. His english is limited but his daughter can help with that. Although the surrounding area is poor the people are friendly. It was nice to be out of the busy tourist areas but a close drive to everything we wanted. The airport, Old San Juan and the rainforest. There are some nice beaches nearby. The farthest we went was Farjardo, about an hour. That is where the bioluminescent bay and the ferry to Flamenco Beach are.

8/10 Good

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay.
One hiccup was a couple of unwanted cats roaming around.

4/10 Poor

scott, ar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location looks unsafe
Tried to cancel and the owner would not refund booking

8/10 Good

ron, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a very small hotel but Ivan the owner is friendly as was his assistant Nestor great to hear the sounds of the beach in a quiet setting However it should eb noted that it is in a flight path from the airport so you do hear planes Nice resauarants in walking distance and felt very safe with a police station across the road

2/10 Terrible

megan , youngstown ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful experience, stole money from us
So my best friend and I were so excited about coming here. Little did we know, that it was NOTHING like it was described. No bar, no hot tub, no working oven. Our bed was missing a leg. The owner was very rude to us. He blamed us for putting sand in the pool when there was kids staying the next room over. HE HAD THE AUDACITY TO YELL AT US. So disrespectful. And on top of all of this, including things I haven't mentioned, the maid told us we owed 200 dollars upon arrival, and made me pay cash. Mathematically, no taxes equaled that. DO NOT COME HERE.

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Aruba

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No wifi and no one at hotel
There was no wifi in bedroom as advertised. No one at hotel to answer questions or give service

2/10 Terrible

wayne, Fremont CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay here
Way over-priced. Cockroach in bathroom when we checked. Oven did not work. Door to our bedroom would not close. They also said I signed up for a tour which I did not--they did refund the money, but it was a ploy to add fees.

10/10 Excellent

Patti, Gloucester, MA.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome and accomadating hotel staff
My 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren and I just came back from our trip last Christmas. We had a wonderful time! Ivan, the owner, and Dary, the cleaning young woman, were more than accomadating to us, whether it was rides to the grocery store,a ride to the rain forest for our expedition, or even a ride to the airport when we left! Ivan was very nice and played a stereo for us to have music while we played in the pool and let us have access to his cell phone for local calls.The grounds and pool were always clean! We brought some food with us, which was good, but for other things, such as milk, bread, there are 2 marts down the street for that, a 5 minute walk.The neighborhood isn't as bad as it seemed. We all ventured out at nights for dinner and to the store with no problems. The locals were actually very nice and helpful as well. We loved the apartment ( rented a 2 bedroom) and thought it was perfect size for all of us. We became especially close to Dary and still talk to often on FB. I would definitely reccomend this hotel to all. We loved it because it wasn't your usual high rise hotel. It was very intimate and private, which we all enjoyed!! Would love to get back some day. A must go!!!!
Response from ZuleikaMundo on 7 Mar 2015
We are very happy you enjoy your stay with us, Satisfaction of the clients is our priority. We hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unit 203
.My family and I stayed here for 4 days before taking a boat cruise out of San Juan. We stayed in San Juan last year and wanted to stay in a different part so we chose Loiza because of its cultural history. The property is well kept and we found the staff to be friendly. The property is not located near any grocery stores so a car is recommended. There are no day to day housekeeping services provided. The unit we stayed in was clean and had a full kitchenette that included cooking utensils and dishware. I wasn't able to get a Wi-Fi connection and there weren't too many satellite channel options on the television. The neighborhood is quiet during the weekdays / nights and comes alive during the weekends. Although you can literally walk the board walk and sight see Loiza in one day we really enjoyed our stay here. Again (RENT A CAR) if you choose to stay on this part of the island. Use taxi service can be costly. I rented a car and we were able to sight see more of Puerto Rico we weren't restricted to one area

10/10 Excellent

beautiful , new jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday trip 2014
My time there was perfect the room was beautiful the house was Clean the staff was awesome the area was quiet the beach breath taking the owner was hands on he was helpful kind big shot out to Juan it was my pleasure meeting you I can't wait until Christmas break to go back!!

2/10 Terrible

Tim, Pittsburgh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Unaccommodating Staff & under Construction
Carlos checked us in was was very unfriendly and not the least bit accommodating. We asked him why the Pool had no water in it. He lied and said it was being cleaned. When we were woken up 3 mornings in a row by sledge hammers banging and banging, because the pool was clearly under construction, we left the unattended guest house. When we finally got a response by text from Carlos he accused of us stealing liquor on our way out and said we would not receive a refund. We stayed at the Beach Club in February and had a decent visit for the price and that's why we chose to return. Juan was the attendant at that time and was much nicer. At this point returning is never possible again after feeling that Carlos is not a person to be trusted and actually quite threatening .

8/10 Good

Joy, Tampa FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place near San Juan PR
Great place near the airport, so it was easy to come and go to beach, shopping, tours, you probably want a car as it was worth driving around to get to places, the expressways are great, just learn the turns before you go as signs are somewhat hard to understand. I recommend a GPS, because I spent time lost three times. The hotel is great, I felt secure and in a great location. It was clean and you see the owners and staff EVERY day working hard to keep it nice. It is a beach house so ask what you need to bring, I had to get paper products and soap at store, when I got my groceries. My friends at other hotels had hard time cooking where I had a great kitchen with an awesome view. Make sure to get an upstairs room as downstairs has no view and is right off noisy pool. I would definitely stay again and will. I would just be more outspoken and ask for what I needed as they would provide, as they care. Again, make sure you have a car, as it is not near everything like the big hotels on the strip. The boardwalk is worth your time to walk both directions and was safe. Enjoy and maybe I will see you there, as I am going again soon.

8/10 Good

Will W, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
You hear the birds singing and the waves crashing, you see the well-landscaped property with the Caribbean Sea behind it and feel the warm glowing sun... All the things that happen the second you open your apartment door at Beach Club Guest House. The people there were very friendly and helpful. The apartment was clean. Some would say the neighborhood was less-than-desirable, but I thought it was truly charming. It reminds me of any other Latin American country if you wander away from your all-inclusive resort. It didn't feel unsafe to me at all. My only complaint was the planes got a little loud at times, but they were infrequent and I didn't hear any overnight... I would definitely stay again. I only wish I stayed longer!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
7 Days 7 Night
For our 7 day stay my wife and I found this Hotel apartment just what the doctor ordered. The weekend before Memorial Day gave us such privacy we had the pool all to our self together with the tranquility we were looking for. I found the bed a little uncomfortable but doable. Just a ten minute ride to and from airport, garage parking for rented car and a kitchen for cooking our small meals like breakfast and snacks. Short drive to San Juan and Isla Verde for dinner and entertainment very nice. For some it may look rural but our stay was Great. Right on the coast with the sound of the sea long boardwalk views are picture perfect.

2/10 Terrible

bo, athens tx

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beware beware
not at all as described,we paid in full at reservation and then we where charged an additional 55 dols in hotel tax when arriving.everything is old and worn,pool has fungus and you cant get to the beach unless you crawl under a walkway. when asking the owner about concerns,he simply said he didn't speak enough English to understand

4/10 Poor

valerie, CT, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
I would not recommend this hotel for two main reasons. The neighborhood is dangerous. Would not step out of the hotel for any reason. Secondly, the room was less than we expected. Although it had two huge flat screen TV's (not something we would have wanted anyway), the couch had been moved so it faced the bathroom and couldn't be used except for putting our luggage, the rooms were tiny, the AC very noisy, the airplanes landing, and the cost of cab to get there was $52.00 + tip. The manager tacked on an add'l charge which I don't think was legitimate, but we had to pay it. Would never go back.

4/10 Poor

Marvin Babcock, Forest Lake, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Surrounding area very sketchy
Nice enough property, but located in very run down and abandoned property area. Directly under departure path of airport. Charged me tax even though it was fully pre-paid through Hotels.com. Argued with manager but convinced me that is how it is done in Puerto Rico. Next night stayed at Howard Johnson through hotels.com and they didn't attempt to collect extra money. I think I was scammed.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is far from everything for the night life. Definitely a place to relax with friends/family but not if you are going alone

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful boardwalk beach
great staff

8/10 Good

Ed and Susan, Newport Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great ambiance for a modest venue
Juan made our stay a very special one. The cleanliness, cordiality, and amenities were special, indeed!

4/10 Poor

Susan, US

Liked: Staff & service
Not for families...
If you want a real PR cultural experience, sure book this hotel.. If you need overall comfort and want your kids to feel safe then go somewhere else. My child said that the place (he meant the neighborhood) is creepy.. Some more adventurous may like the place, including the local eateries (they are not restaurants).

6/10 Okay

Ted, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
mixed feelings about this hotel!
First of all.. The hotel is in a poor neighborhood.. We arrived late and it was a little scary. The entrance is off an alley that you take a sand/dirt road trio access. Once we found it there's very little parking but once we checked in we were able to park in a garage. The inn keeper, Juan, is very proud and personable. There was a party going on by the pool area and loud music playing even though it was almost midnight. Once we got into our room though we couldn't hear any of the partying. Our room was clean and decent and more like a little apartment with seperate sleeping area. The bathroom sink had no hot water but the shower did. In the morning Juan was outside cooking in anv outdoor kitchen and offered to make us breakfast for a fee. We accepted his offer and he made a delicious breakfast of fresh eggs, ham pepper and onion scramble with fresh bread and fruit. The grounds of r hotel were clean and well maintained. Its very close to the ocean and there's a nice boardwalk you can access to walk which was cool. All in all, the hotel offers a unique non-commercialized experience if you can handle the neighborhood. The inn keeper was very very nice and the hotel was different.

4/10 Poor

Tom and Beth, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down property in a run down neighborhood
Our stay got off to a bad start in that there was nobody to check us in when we arrived. After several phone calls (including one to hotels.com) an apologetic staffer finally showed up. This property is not a hotel, but a collection of apartments that could use some serious updating. There were no toiletries and no hot water in the bathroom except for an electric heater mounted on the shower head and plugged into a socket just above it. On the other hand the bed was comfortable and the place was clean, but we discovered cockroaches in bags we left in our car parked in the garage. Then there was the neighborhood. At night there were barking dogs; during the day the air was filled with smoke from smoldering fires – hard to say if the neighbors were burning trash or yard waste but the smell was not pleasant either way. Access to the beach, which was mostly rocky ledge, was a challenge because there is no entrance form the hotel to the elevated boardwalk that surrounds the beach. You have to climb through the railing. Further progress requires a long walk because the nearby stairs leading down to the beach are falling apart and have been boarded up. Selecting this place was a last-minute decision we came to regret. Thankfully, we stayed only one night.

8/10 Good

Diane, B.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outside the city, hear the waves and jets
We only stayed one night. Room was clean, pool was not so clean inside but surrounding tables, chairs, umbrellas delightful. Shower was a trickle. Kitchen looked great but we did not use it. A boardwalk and biking/walking trail runs along the beach behind the hotel. The area is a weekend beach spot for city folks, Saturday and Sunday we saw crowds flock in for the beach and Puerto Rican cheap treats prepared at the side of the highway.

6/10 Okay

Olga, Tony, New York

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Little place close to the water, pretty clean...
disappointed about additional fees and taxes in a hotel (about $25 per night).Expedia gave as total package price with fees and taxes include...

10/10 Excellent

T, dfw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
can;t wait to go back