In order to use frequent flyer miles to get to San Juan for a Royal Caribbean cruise I had to fly in two days early and fly out a day after the ship returned. I needed a cheap hotel just to crash in for the extra nights. I am very happy I found El Canario by the Sea. This hotel is as close to the beach as you can get without actually being on it. ...

Stayed 1 night march 1,2008 very clean inside and out extremly friendly staff rooms rather small but accomodating. morning breakfast very nice and more than enough. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. The desk people were very friendly and helpful and spoke excellent english, if you are spanish challenged

It is right next to the beach as promised, but we had to go buy a bottle of Febreaze to spray the room as it smelled so bad. The stairway smelled like chlorine the whole time we were there. And you can hear every single noise in neighboring rooms.

I just stayed here in june 2006 for 4 nights. The hotel is very clean and accomodating. If your looking for resort and all out lavish ammenities...This isn't the place for you. Rooms are very clean and neat. Simply decorated. Staff is wonderful and willing to answer questions and give advice on where to go. Breakfast served each morning in a ...