San Juan hotels
Coral by the Sea
A 2-star Coral by the Sea at Rosa Street, 2 Isla Verde — no POI rows with a 6.4 headline from 2,112 reviews and dirty cleanliness named in the cons.
- 2-star (official classification)
- Isla Verde / Condado edge
- Independent — no chain recorded
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book Coral by the Sea if a 6.4 headline from 2,112 fits your tolerance — accept dirty cleanliness, outdated room facilities as named trade-offs.
This seed has no POI distance rows for Coral by the Sea, so we do not invent landmark kilometre claims. Location still scores 8.3 out of 10 in guest analysis.
The supplier rating is 6.4 out of 10 from 2,112 reviews, captured 11 January 2026. Cleanliness 4.29. Service 7.76. Pros name friendly staff, convenient location. Cons name dirty cleanliness, outdated room facilities.
Filtered amenity facts include Swimming pool, Outdoor pool, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Private parking — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 10:30 AM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 2-star with a 6.4 headline from 2,112 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone who needs verified landmark pins — none in this seed
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as dirty cleanliness
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 6.4/10 from 2,112 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Coral by the Sea
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 11 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Coral by the Sea, captured on 2026-01-11. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience6.3 / 10Mixed
Mixed feelings about the stay; acceptable for a night but significant issues noted.
- Location8.3 / 10Good
Location is frequently praised for its proximity to the airport.
- Cleanliness4.3 / 10Weak
Numerous negative comments about cleanliness, including dirty sheets and unclean facilities.
- Service7.8 / 10Good
Generally positive feedback about friendly staff and helpful service.
- Room Quality5.8 / 10Mixed
Room quality received mixed reviews; outdated facilities and issues with comfort noted.
- Amenities6.3 / 10Mixed
Some amenities mentioned positively, but many noted as needing improvements.
- Value for Money5.2 / 10Weak
Complaints about high prices relative to the quality of the hotel.
- Food and Beverage7.3 / 10Good
Restaurant available but no specific praises or complaints mentioned.
Praised consistently
- Friendly staff
- Convenient location
Complained about consistently
- Dirty cleanliness
- Outdated room facilities
Coral by the Sea in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Prime Location near Beaches and Airport
Recreational Activities and Water Sports
Complimentary WiFi and On-Site Restaurant
Experience the best of Puerto Rico at The Coral by the Sea, conveniently located near the beaches and airport. Engage in exciting water sports and explore Old Town San Juan, all within walking distance. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas and savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Book now for a memorable stay!
Facilities
25 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Public Bath
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Process in place to check health of guests
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Rosa Street, 2 Isla VerdeSan Juan 00979
Puerto Rico
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 10:30 AM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our San Juan area notes cover what is worth walking to.
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe vs Coral by the Sea
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Coral by the Sea — common questions
- How does Coral by the Sea score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 6.4 out of 10 from 2,112 reviews as of 11 January 2026. Location 8.3/10. Cleanliness 4.29/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is Coral by the Sea to the main sights?
- We cannot quote kilometre figures — this hotel has no POI rows in the ingest. Location scores 8.3 out of 10 from 2,112 reviews as of 11 January 2026. Plan walks on a map before you book around a tight itinerary.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Coral by the Sea?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 10:30 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is not listed among the facilities.