OverviewLocated along Highway 3 and within the Carabali Rain Forest Park complex, the Rain Forest and Ocean View Inn is suitable for travellers who prefer a small hotel with an outdoor pool and easy access to the highway and Carabali Rain Forest Park.
In-room amenities at this hotel include air conditioning, a mini-fridge, cable TV and rainforest or ocean views. The hotel is wheelchair accessible. Wi-Fi is not available at this hotel.
The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, free parking, room service and massage services. Tours and activities at the Carabali Rain Forest Park can also be arranged by the hotel, and include horseback riding, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. The complex also houses a restaurant. An airport shuttle is also available (please contact the hotel for details).
Plaza de Oriente Shopping Center is roughly a 6-minute drive away, while El San Juan Resort & Casino is 35 minutes from the hotel by car. El Yunque National Forest is roughly a 14-minute drive from the hotel and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is a 32-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAlthough there weren't many online reviews of this hotel at the time this editorial was written, of those sourced, guests showed positive responses towards the hotel's rooms, location and rates.
The majority of reviewers were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, quiet, bright and spacious, with great ocean and rainforest views, comfortable beds and good air conditioning. It was mentioned, however, that Wi-Fi is not available at the Inn.
The hotel's location was enjoyed by guests. They described it as relaxing, and close to restaurants, beaches, the rainforest, a supermarket, drug stores and attractions.
A couple of lodgers complimented the hotel's rates, and found them to be affordable and very good.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there weren't many reviews available online at the time of writing. Of those consulted, guests had negative responses towards the staff and noise transfer.
A few reviewers were disappointed with the level of customer service they received. They reported the hotel's front desk not being staffed at night, which led to some guest issues not being resolved in a timely manner. It was also mentioned by a couple lodgers that they felt that some staff had a poor attitude.
A couple of travellers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms, the hallways and the pool area.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #
1 of 2 Luquillo B&Bs and Inns with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews.
HotelsCombined.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.4 out of 10 from 6 reviews.
