Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
7 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, wine bar
Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
Sports facility
Casita, Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • 191 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 90 sq m
  • 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

  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Beachside

  • 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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Poolside

  • 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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balneario de Carolina - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Plaza las Americas - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 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

On beach with 4 outdoor pools, near Isla Verde Beach
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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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 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. 1065 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 1876 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in my life! Thank you so much for doing a great job and hosting guests with love and professionalism ❤️ Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Rooms are on the smaller side. Property is bit dated, but its right by the beach and great for families with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Haya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really like my time here. It was my second time this year and honestly was such a wonderful and convenient way to travel to Puerto Rico however, I am having issues with staff right now because after clearing up all of our charges, the hotel charged my account and additional $500 and has been avoiding my phone calls. Really disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrixa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rennie, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fairmont El San Juan is an easy few minutes drive from the airport. There is ample parking and we had no difficulty finding a spot during our three night stay. Check in was quick and I was given a complete overview of the property. It was immaculate and well laid out. Our room was clean and comfortable, great tv with lots of viewing options, the bathroom was big and hot showers. The bars by the pool were great and we watched football games and chatted with other guests. We had an amazing meal at CANA and our server was so nice and engaging. When we walked the property at night it was so beautiful and the lighting was stunning and well designed. This was my first visit to Puerto Rico and it was one of the best trips I've been on in a long time. The Fairmont El San Juan is a fantastic property and I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hersel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
20th wedding anniversary
The hotel is beautiful and in a great location. The staff were very friendly and the whole place offered so much. We throughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

K Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been here many times over the years, but i have to report that the "included breakfast buffet" was pitiful. Almost on the level of Holiday Inn Express. Poor selection. Fruit was good. Very understaffed for the Christmas holiday. We will not be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rufat

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to walk to stores, freeway, great service, food was very good including room service. The staff was excellent - service and friendly. Property had everything - live entertainment, spa, pools, casino and great bars. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too long waiting to check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melody

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights in a supposed to be stay 4 nights get 1 night free, but ended up paying for the 4th night anyway. Staff told us their rate is flexible and can change anytime. We were told we will not be charged resort fee, in lieu of the discrepancy between Expedia rate and Fairmont rate, but got charged the resort fee as soon as we left the hotel. In the room we stayed in, the bathroom enclosure is not properly sealed so it’s leaking water, making the floor constantly wet, the bathroom door barely fits the room when it swings; definitely needs an update to sliding or swing out door perhaps. The fridge in our room is making loud noises, the adjoining door exacerbates the situation, we can hear the occupants in the other room. I am pretty sure they can hear my snoring as well. In one of the nights of our stay, police officers were seen knocking on the room opposite ours. The fitness Center had several non-working treadmills, maintenance needs to keep up. The water close to the shore is turbid due to the wave scouring the sand. The grounds look good though, and that was our only consolation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseann C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie Matthews, Florissant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful, and we were literally in walking distance of the beach and various restaurants. Additionally the hotel was willing to hold onto our luggage until we were able to check in and until we needed to leave to catch our flight. Overall, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is sophisticated, and the staff were great. Breakfast was very pleasant. Lots of activities are available at night. It is a resort hotel with a casino and nightclub. There is also a live band that you can enjoy at night.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our stay was not that of a 5 star property. From the room issues, to being treated poorly by staff on the beach. Disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA, SUMMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abhinav

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are old and have issues with air-conditioning, there were chipped furnitures and dirty linens, balcony lights don't work, their lobby leaks water when it rains (which is every other day during the season). Room service to the villa is terrible and irresponsible, you'll get half of the things you requested and that too after a long wait, and the rest half will arrive next day after multiple calls(this was during a weekday when property was half empty). Dining options are limited and expensive, PR has amazing food outside of this hotel so please don't limit yourself to their restaurants. Beach in front of this property is great and maintained but the grounds & pools stink, we even saw a snake around the pool in the evening. Considering the experience of all other luxury resorts I have been to within the country I think Fairmont at best qualifies as a 3.5 star catagory.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024