Any decent hotels for under $180?

[waterbugohio]

Will be cruising out of San Juan for the 4th time. However, every other time was in March and we were able to snag a great deal on hotels thru bidding on priceline.

 

But this time we are cruising in prime spring break season and need a room 3/21-3/22/15.

 

Haven't had any luck bidding on anything. Any suggestions?? Have only been bidding on 4* as I'm afraid to bid 3 1/2 and end up at the Raddison which doesn't get the best reviews.

 

Tried the Casablanca which someone on another thread suggested, however they have a two night minimum stay.

 

Has anyone gotten anything in March for under $200???

 

Am I bidding to early? should I wait a couple months?

[ashleycrew]

We are looking at the same date of 3/21. We don't get in until 11:15 that night so really the hotel will just be a place to crash so trying to find a reasonable but safe as possible. Plans are basically going to be to go to bed, get up eat breakfast then head to ship so really do not want to spend a ton. I use "bidding" a lot but a bit hesitant in SJ.

[Dirkgun]

We have always had good success on priceline..... I think Caribe Hilton is listed as 3 1/2 star property and it is very nice. If it is talking about the Radisson Ambassador.... as a 3 1/2 star. It is still an ok place just not like a resort like the Caribe Hilton. We stayed there in Dec of 2012 and really enjoyed our time there. This next time we are staying a few days and are choosing to stay in a condo out in Fajardo (by the Bio Bay) but there are other Condo rentals closer to San Juan. I think we used Homeaway but there are others. Good luck and enjoy your time there.

[Dajbman22]

DW and I are booked at the Tres Palmas Inn for the first weekend in Jan (also had issues with getting a good bidding price near SJ, for us due to proximity to New Years). They are a B&B/Guest House, but have consistently high ratings and are right on the beach. Rates wise, they don't go above $180/night even in peak season (we were able to get our room for $145 after taxes). It's simple, but clean and comes with breakfast. We are really looking forward to staying there.

 

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[ashleycrew]

I ended p bidding and getting the Radison at $100. Probably not what I would have picked but it was about $50 less than anything else and getting in late it is fine as I will not really be using the hotel for anything but sleep.

[mikechass]

I went on Trip Advisor and got a Comfort Inn. Its a 3 star but it got lots of great reviews and I got it for $125.

We are also getting in at 11 pm.

I have two kids and my hubby and myself all needing somewhere to crash.

I am diabetic and need to know the plan so as to keep my sugars at a healthy level!

Hoping I haven't made a huge mistake, but they were quick to respond to some questions I had, plus I heard from 5 others who have stayed there in the last couple months and all of them loved it.

I figure as long as its clean and safe the rest of it will work out.

[Stevanb]

We just stayed at Chateau Cervantes for wife's birthday Right in the heart of Old San Juan . It was great close to all restaurants and the port. But you will have to check price. Great place

[poppadevan]

Will be cruising out of San Juan for the 4th time. However, every other time was in March and we were able to snag a great deal on hotels thru bidding on priceline.

 

But this time we are cruising in prime spring break season and need a room 3/21-3/22/15.

 

Haven't had any luck bidding on anything. Any suggestions?? Have only been bidding on 4* as I'm afraid to bid 3 1/2 and end up at the Raddison which doesn't get the best reviews.

 

Tried the Casablanca which someone on another thread suggested, however they have a two night minimum stay.

 

Has anyone gotten anything in March for under $200???

 

Am I bidding to early? should I wait a couple months?

 

I paid $169 in June for the Sheraton Old San Juan. This is right across the street from where Carnival Docks.

[monicajay]

I paid $169 in June for the Sheraton Old San Juan. This is right across the street from where Carnival Docks.

 

June is no longer high season.

 

Many of the hotels have a 2 night minimum on weekends in Feb. and March, this makes it even harder to find a decent and reasonably priced one night stay.

 

Can't really compare June to March in San Juan.

[waterbugohio]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Will check out a couple of the places. And maybe keep bidding on a 4* just in case I get lucky.

 

And yes. We have stayed at the Sheraton, but in November!,

[srlafleur]

We just stayed at Chateau Cervantes for wife's birthday Right in the heart of Old San Juan . It was great close to all restaurants and the port. But you will have to check price. Great place

 

Glad to hear you liked it. We have a reservation ($130 + taxes) there, but it's Oct. 31, not March. The price was right and looks like the type of place we want (unique, boutique vs. chain), and close to the port. Of course, I look right now and the only room available for when we're staying is going for over $800 (the penthouse) Maybe we'll get an upgrade! ;)

Edited September 29, 2014 by srlafleur

[cherylroslyn]

Will be cruising out of San Juan for the 4th time. However, every other time was in March and we were able to snag a great deal on hotels thru bidding on priceline.

 

But this time we are cruising in prime spring break season and need a room 3/21-3/22/15.

 

Haven't had any luck bidding on anything. Any suggestions?? Have only been bidding on 4* as I'm afraid to bid 3 1/2 and end up at the Raddison which doesn't get the best reviews.

 

Tried the Casablanca which someone on another thread suggested, however they have a two night minimum stay.

 

Has anyone gotten anything in March for under $200???

 

Am I bidding to early? should I wait a couple months?

I think you are very early. I do a cruise every April and I have been looking and the prices are outrageously high..... I can remember booking my hotel one year on Christmas Eve and another the day after Thanksgiving.......that is a great time to book and I also use the sight you mentioned.

[waterbugohio]

I think you are very early. I do a cruise every April and I have been looking and the prices are outrageously high..... I can remember booking my hotel one year on Christmas Eve and another the day after Thanksgiving.......that is a great time to book and I also use the sight you mentioned.

 

Thanks, I think I will just wait a little while then. Have to pay off the crazy high flights this month anyway!!!

[redleg1]

Try the Best Western. Go to : http://www.condadopalm.com for the best rates, as they will be lower than the universal Best Western site .

[trish1c]

I couldn't get anything through Priceline when we went in 2011. We ended up in a Quality Inn in El Porto which was OK. I suggest you read the TripAdvisor reviews before booking.

 

I've some success lately with Hotwire.

[sheila77]

We booked Caleta 64 for later this month (Oct 24-25, 2014) for $160 per night. They seem to be nice apartments.

 

This property gets great reviews on Trip Advisor! We are booked in Adoquin, a studio but they also have larger choices available. It is suppose to be in Old San Juan and close to everything.

 

Will post a review in November when I return!

[Luv Cruising Land or Sea]

Hello

 

Just booked the Coral Princess Hotel in Condado for a base rate of $135 -$165 w/taxes and fees. I would appreciate any feedback from someone who may know this property - seems to have good reviews on trip advisor and looks like it it in a good location for restaurants. We arrive around 7pm on Friday and cruise the next day so just looking for a good bed and pillow. Thoughts?

[waterbugohio]

Hello

 

Just booked the Coral Princess Hotel in Condado for a base rate of $135 -$165 w/taxes and fees. I would appreciate any feedback from someone who may know this property - seems to have good reviews on trip advisor and looks like it it in a good location for restaurants. We arrive around 7pm on Friday and cruise the next day so just looking for a good bed and pillow. Thoughts?

 

Is this also in March? Hoping to find rates like that in March

[Luv Cruising Land or Sea]

Is this also in March? Hoping to find rates like that in March

 

Yes March - week of spring break:D

[3kids1dog]

We got the San Juan Water Beach club in Isla Verde for March 11-14th for 130 a night on Priceline. We have stayed in San Juan before but wanted to try the beach area this time. You can get a cab from Isla Verde for around 20bucks to San Juan.

[Luv Cruising Land or Sea]

We got the San Juan Water Beach club in Isla Verde for March 11-14th for 130 a night on Priceline. We have stayed in San Juan before but wanted to try the beach area this time. You can get a cab from Isla Verde for around 20bucks to San Juan.

 

Does that price include all taxes and fees?

[onyx007]

We are looking at the same date of 3/21. We don't get in until 11:15 that night so really the hotel will just be a place to crash so trying to find a reasonable but safe as possible. Plans are basically going to be to go to bed, get up eat breakfast then head to ship so really do not want to spend a ton. I use "bidding" a lot but a bit hesitant in SJ.

 

I was there this March, and as I arrived probably with the same flight (it had even a delay of an hour) and my cruise was on the very next day (I had a b2b, so I had a day in the middle of my day for seeing San Juan).

 

I've booked the Airport Hotel, which was really right inside the terminal and it was alright considering that I needed really only a bed and a shower for a short night and there was a small breakfast as well.

 

http://www.airporthotelpr.com/rooms-rates.htm

[tpadul]

Tried the Casablanca which someone on another thread suggested, however they have a two night minimum stay.

 

Has anyone gotten anything in March for under $200???

 

Am I bidding to early? should I wait a couple months?

 

We just booked the Casablanca Hotel on Hotels.com and we did not have a two night minimum stay requirement? We are going to be staying overnight on Nov 15. and were able to book a king suite for $160 including taxes. Perhaps they raised the two night minimum because March is a busier time of the year for them?

[3kids1dog]

No, the taxes were extra which I paid at the time of my priceline bid. I believe the resorts can charge you a resort fee (which I am okay with paying). I figure since I already paid for the hotel stay in full, I can handle the resort fees when we are there. :)

[waterbugohio]

No, the taxes were extra which I paid at the time of my priceline bid. I believe the resorts can charge you a resort fee (which I am okay with paying). I figure since I already paid for the hotel stay in full, I can handle the resort fees when we are there. :)

 

Great deal

Can you share what area and star level you bid. Kinda worried about getting the Radison which doesn't get the best reviews