OverviewLocated on the beach just off Highway 187, the Aquatika Beach Resort is suitable for groups of up to eight travellers who prefer condo-style accommodations and several pools, easy beach access and easy highway access.
This hotel has 11 air-conditioned, three-bedroom condos, each offering an in-room safe, a living room, a kitchen, laundry, cooking utensils, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, satellite TV, a CD/DVD player, barbecue facilities and a ceiling fan. Linens and toiletries are also included.
Hotel amenities include a private beach, a river pool, two kiddie pools, a waterpark pool with a slide, a heated infinity pool, a hot tub, two playgrounds, two tennis courts, two half basketball courts, fitness facilities, a mini-golf course, a business centre, free parking, 24-hour gated security and Gery’s Tropical Bar and Grill, which is open on weekends. Wi-Fi is available for free in the hotel's lobby. Pets are not permitted.
Plaza Las Américas is about a 35-minute drive west of the hotel, while Walmart is a 15-minute drive away. The Restaurant Pasion is a 20-minute drive east and Berwind Country Club can be found roughly 8 minutes away by car. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is a 30-minute drive westward. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's rooms, staff, value and location.
Numerous guests praised the hotel's accommodations. They were described as spacious, clean, well equipped and well maintained, with amazing ocean views.
The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by lodgers. They were characterized as friendly, professional, accommodating and informative about driving directions and shopping.
Several reviewers were pleased with the hotel's value, describing the rates as great, affordable and reasonable. One guest noted, "Overall, highly recommend this as an affordable and delightful warm-weather getaway for families on a budget".
The hotel's location was also praised by several reviewers. They found it to be quiet, relaxing and safe, as well as close to attractions, Walmart, El Yunke, Old San Juan, Bacardi Rhumerie, the local police station and Luquillo beach. It should be noted, however, that a few lodgers had complaints about the location (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the location and lack of on-site dining.
While the majority of reviewers were pleased with the hotel's relaxing atmosphere and proximity to attractions, some guests had complaints. They felt the hotel's location was "out of the way", that the surrounding neighbourhood was rundown and felt unsafe, and reported that there wasn't anything within walking distance.
A couple of lodgers complained about the lack of on-site dining at the hotel. These guests reported that although the hotel's website mentions their snack bar is open on weekends, it wasn't open the weekends they were there.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #1 of 1 specialty lodging properties in Loiza with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
Flipkey.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.7 out of 5 with a 100% recommendation rate from 13 reviews.
