Listings for Small Hotels follow the San Juan International Billfish Tournament 2012 Website:

The Ironman 70.3 events combine swimming, bicycling and running in one of the most intense athletic competitions that test an athlete’s skill, strategy and endurance.

The course will start with swimming in the Condado Lagoon, continue with bicycling along the north coast to Dorado, swim in the Condado Lagoon and finish with the foot race through Old San Juan:

SWIM - Participants will swim 1.2 miles (1.9 km), which will be held in the protected waters of the Condado Lagoon. Spectators and Athletes will have a great view of the Swim Course from the San Juan Beach, the Dos Hermanos Bridge and the Caribe Hilton’s San Geronimo grounds. Water temperatures are expected to be around 78° Fahrenheit (26° Celsius). The transition between the swim and bike will take place in the Sixto Escobar Stadium, adjacent to the Caribe Hilton (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Swim Course - Click Here).

BIKE - Athletes will endure a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride. The majority of the bike course will cover the northern part of the island from San Juan heading west towards the municipality of Dorado. During this course, the athletes will enjoy beach front views and some short but challenging hills (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Bike Course - Click Here).

RUN - The running course will take athletes on a 13.1 mile (21 km) run through the city of Old San Juan. Runners will make their way through the northern part of the islet with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, running past 16th century Spanish architecture on their way to reach the turn around point at the entrance of the famous Fort San Felipe del Morro. This 16th century citadel, constructed to protect the town from attack by sea, is one of the highlights of any tour of the old city, a rocky web of tunnels and barracks, towers and prisons. Probably the most famous monument from Spanish colonial times, the fortress stands out on a rocky islet, forever a reminder of a different age. Runners will return to the transition area to start the second and final loop (view Ironman 70.3 San Juan 2011, Run Course - Click Here).

Click here for complete information on IRONMAN 70.3 San Juan

The following small hotels are just a short bus ride, run, bike or swim from the San Juan Ironman!

Small Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Sebastian Street Festival

January 12-15, 2012

One of the most popular festivals in Puerto Rico takes place every January in the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan.

Calle San Sebastian is the official center of the festival, but activities take place throughout Old San Juan.

During the day, street parades feature unique masked characters that resemble walking dolls – plus the typical horned festival masks made of coconut husks common in Loiza or papier maché favored in Poncé. Lots of music, food and fun for everyone.

After dark, the party takes over the streets and the street’s famous bars spill out to the packed street.

Plan to use public transportation if you don’t actually stay in the Old City.

There are special bus schedules to handle the crowds.

Most hotels sell out during the festival – so make sure to reserve your room early!

Small Hotels in Old San Juan or near Public Transportation

YANNI Live at El Morro – Old San Juan

Old San Juan will host an unforgettable event on December 16 and 17, 2011 as international superstar YANNI performs an open air concert at El Morro Fortress.

Select your tickets at http://www.ticketpop.com then check our small hotels with easy access to Old San Juan.

(Check seating chart and prices at end of hotel listings)

Every year at the stroke of midnight on June 23rd, the beaches of San Juan come alive as Puerto Rico’s capital city celebrates their patron saint – San Juan Bautista.

The local tradition is to go to the beach after 11pm and as midnight approaches, thousands of people wade into the water waiting for the exact moment to fall backwards into the water.  Its a matter of debate exactly how many times you should repeat the process.  The minimum is to enter the water three times to cleanse any bad luck from the preceding year and ensure a good start to the year ahead. Some people seem to think more repetitions will be more effective.

The official part sponsored by the city of San Juan takes place at the ‘Ultimate Trolley’ beach – located between Ocean Park and Punta las Marias neighborhoods (halfway between Condado and Isla Verde). Thursday evening will feature lots of music with the groups “Mayombe”, Melina León, Grupo Zakandela, Plena Dulzura and NG2.

Activities in ‘Ultimo Trolley Park’ continue through the weekend culminating with a 10K race on Sunday.

However, people crowd the beaches all along the major tourist areas of  San Juan and Isla Verde with informal activities as people head to the beach just before midnight and stay to party into the night.

The following member hotels are within walking distance to the beaches of Condado, Ocean Park, Punta las Marias or Isla Verde:

Small Hotels for Noche de San Juan – Midnight Celebration

Feria del Campo – July 8, 9, 10, 2011

The Feria del Campo or ‘Country Fair’ will arrive in San Juan this summer!

It will be a unique opportunity to experience typical Puerto Rican food, crafts and our famous ‘Paso Fino’ horses at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan!  The convention center is easy to reach from any of our member hotels in San Juan.

July 21 – 28, 2012

Ritz Carlton Hotel, Isla Verde/San Juan

The last weeks of July find music and dance taking center stage at the Ritz Carlton Hotel which hosts one of the most popular annual salsa events in the world! Our small hotel members in Isla Verde, Ocean Park, Condado, Miramar and Old San Juan are just a short taxi, bus or drive from all the action!

Listings for Small Hotels follow the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress Website:

San Juan’s Biennial International Artisans’ Fair

May 4-13, 2012 – Plaza Colón – Old San Juan

Every two years, Old San Juan hosts one of the world’s major International Fairs to display the work of artisans from more than 30 countries and Puerto Rico. Based in Old San Juan’s Plaza Colón, the festival features artcraft for sale by the artists, workshops, exhibitions, seminars and some of Puerto Rico’s favorite entertainers.

Small Hotels in Old San Juan will be very popular during the festival, so make your reservations early.

Small Hotels in Condado, Ocean Park and Isla Verde are just a 10-20 minute bus ride away from Old San Juan with the new C53 bus that has frequent service along Isla Verde Avenue  and Condado’s Ashford Avenue before crossing the lagoon to Old San Juan. Bus fare is only .75 each way,  exact change required.

Hotels in Miramar are a just 10 minutes away from Plaza Colón with the M3 bus .50 each way,  exact change required.

Listings for Small Hotels follow the FERINART 2012 Website:

April 21-22, 2012

San Juan’s annual food festival takes place on Escambrón Beach between Condado/Miramar and Old San Juan, so its easy to reach by bus from any of our Small Hotels in Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Ocean Park or Isla Verde (about 20 min by bus – get off at the park near the Caribé Hilton).

Join some of the best chefs from Puerto Rico. the Caribbean and mainland USA for fun and food on the beach.

Check our listing of small hotels that follows the Saborea website:

Acacia Sea Side Inn is nestled in the city yet literally only steps from the nicest beach on the north shore.  Acacia is ranked by Trip Advisor in the top 3 hotels in San Juan!

Tropical rooms, suites. A/C, TV Tel. Balcony rooms have ocean views towards the beach!

Handicap rooms available for guests who prefer easy access.

Limited parking available at the hotel.  Bus stop is just steps from the hotel. Valet parking for Niche Restaurant.

Condado beach stretches out under our tropical sun but also has a wonderful grove of Palms offering a respite in the shade. Spectacular Jacuzzi Spa at the hotel.

Waves gently come ashore and wash over your body as you dip into the warm Caribbean Sea.

Special rates from Monday thru Thursday: Rates staring at $120 per night plus applicable taxes .  Includes Breakfast, and a 10% off on Niche’s dinner.

Weekly Rates: Rates staring at  $800.00 plus applicable taxes fees.  Including Breakfast, and a 10% off on dinner.

787-725-0668   Toll free # 800-946-3244

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At Wind Chimes Inn is a restored Colonial Spanish Villa a truly intimate Boutique Hotel just a short block from the nicest beach on the North Shore. Tropical rooms, suites with 10′ Ceilings, Terracotta Floors & private baths. A/C, TV Tel. & WIFI.

Gourmet food and daiquiris served at the Tiki Boat Bar or in-room service. Relax!!!

Mornings At Wind Chimes belong to the Caribbean sun and fresh-brewed Puerto Rican coffee. Lay back to catch some rays on the upper sun deck, delve into a classic from our little library or lounge in the tropical courtyard and swimming pool.

Handicap rooms available for guests who prefer easy access. Family rooms available.

Limited parking available at the hotel.  Bus stop is just steps from the hotel.

Special rates from Monday thru Thursday: Rates staring at $ 100 per night plus applicable taxes. Includes Breakfast and a 10% off on Niche’s dinner.

Weekly Rates: Rates staring $760 plus applicable taxes fees.  Including Breakfast, and a 10% off on Niche’s dinner.

787-727-4153     Toll free reservations: 800-946-3244

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April 10 – 15, 2012

One of the most popular events in western Puerto Rico’s Porta del Sol region is the annual Rincón Film Festival. Nightly screenings take place at various hotels and beaches throughout Rincón.

The festival venues are all easily reached from our small hotels that are listed following the Rincon Film Festival website:

Casa Castellana Bed & Breakfast Inn
Condado/San Juan

Casa Castellana Bed & Breakfast Inn is a restored Colonial-stlye Spanish Villa from the 1920′s. With beautiful stained glass windows throughout the inn, our bed and breakfast is a comfortable retreat in the middle of San Juan’s most exclusive neighborhood – just a few blocks from Condado’s beach, nightlife, restaurants and shopping.

Our first floor includes reception, living room and kitchen facilities. We also have one room on the ground floor for guests who prefer easy access. Upstairs are three guest rooms that make you feel right at home. Our penthouse lounge and terrace give you a place to relax after a day at the beach.

In the morning, owner-hostess Natalia will prepare your home-cooked breakfast, that includes family recipes, such as eggs cooked to order, gourmet local pastries, Spanish loaf bread, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and freshly brewed coffee from one of our local plantations.

$99 Midweek Special: Midweek Special rate of $99 for Monday, Tuesday, Wedesday, Thursday nights based on availability. Call the hotel directly and refer to the ‘Small Hotels Midweek Special Rate’ (minimum stay of 2 nights required – room assignment based on ‘run of house’ depending on availability at time of check-im.

Caribbean Resident Rates: - If you live in Puerto Rico or the Caribbean, we have special summer discounts starting at $99/night including our gourmet breakfast. Call the hotel directly and ask if Caribbean rates are available for your dates (through December 20, 2011). Note: proof of Caribbean residency is required at check-in (ie: driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) for discount to apply.

Reservations: 787-200-5752     Cellphone: 813-220-1813

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This once simple ocean front home, has been renovated with Spanish architecture & colors of the Caribbean. Once our guests enter the courtyard gardens, and gaze out onto the ocean; they immediately feel a sense of beauty and tranquility.

Casa Isleña Inn offers a casual elegance which is reflected in the design and furnishings in each of our nine rooms.

Our guests can relax by our oceanfront pool, or unwind with a morning stroll along the beach. We are in walking distance or a short drive to local restaurants, bars and other popular attractions.

787-823-1525

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An unforgettable panoramic view featuring beautiful sunsets.. Comfortable air conditioned rooms, equipped with refrigerator, cable TV, telephone, and a private ocean view balcony. Taste our delicious meals in our renewed restaurant with specialty in meat and fresh seafood, while enjoying the most impressive view of all the region.

Una inolvidable vista panorámica con exquisitos atardeceres le esperan en el Hotel CieloMar. Contamos con cómodas habitaciones con Aire Acondicionado, Refrigerador, satélite, Teléfono y balcones privados con vista al mar (Sujeto a disponibilidad).

787-882-5959

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We have 1 bedroom studios and 1 bedroom apartments.

A studio is similar to a hotel room, has a queen bed, small sitting area, bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine.

An apartment has a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, queen bedroom, bathroom, patio, all the comforts of home. ALL units have AC, color cable TV, daily housekeeping & laundry service and are fully equipped.

We provide many extras that make a great vacation – beach toys & floats, coolers, hammocks & sunbathing chairs, BBQ grills, trip desk, etc.

787-823-0147

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At Coral by the Sea you’ll find the best vacational comforts at very reasonable rates. 68 fully furnished rooms, with private baths, TV, telephone and within walking distance to the islands greatest blond beach.

Coral by the Sea Hotel and Restaurant and our friendly, courteous staff provides guests a warm welcome. We are committed to provide to our guests a pleasant experience through personalized customer service and hospitality that meets and exceeds our guest’s expectations.

Coral by the Sea is located close to the beach, airport and shopping. We are a proud member of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

787-791-6868

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An elegant 25-room boutique hotel offering an excellent price alternative in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Managed by its owners, you will receive personalized quality service that will surely make you feel at home.

A two-minute walk from famous Condado Beach and a block from boutique shops, over 15 restaurants, coffee shops and casinos. Just 5 minutes from Old San Juan, 10 minutes from Hato Rey business district, and 10 minutes from the international airport and Isla Verde.

787-977-7700

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A moderately priced small European-style hotel for those who prefer a central location in the Condado area of San Juan.

Comfortably situated in a friendly, quiet, residential neighborhood, near the new “Window to the Sea” oceanfront park & beautiful Condado Beach. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, casinos and nightlife.

Our excellent location makes us most convenient for vacationing families and business people alike. Free continental breakfast daily.

All of our rooms have a refrigerator and a private balcony. Free Wi-Fi.

787-722-5058

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A Spanish-style  boutique hotel with 25 comfortable air conditioned rooms with private bathroom, cable/color TV and telephone. Continental breakfast included.

Handicap rooms available for guests who prefer easy access. Family rooms available.

Conveniently located one block from the beach and right in the heart of the Condado, San Juan’s main tourist area. El Canario Inn is a choice selection for both vacationers and business people alike.

Limited parking available at the hotel.  Bus stop is just steps from the hotel.

Fill your day with the warmth of the tropical sun at beautiful Condado Beach just one block away. Diving, sailing, sightseeing, swimming, shopping, dining and casinos are all within walking distance of the El Canario Boutique Hotel.

Special rates from Monday thru Thursday: Rates staring at $85 per night plus applicable taxes.  Includes Continental Breakfast, and a 10% off on Niche’s dinner.

Weekly Rates: Rates staring at $555 plus applicable taxes and fees. Includes Continental Breakfast, and a 10% off on Niche’s dinner.

787-722-3861

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On top of a hill with a beautiful view of the blue Atlantic. Enjoy this green oasis of notably pure ambiance away from the daily city rush. We are only a few minutes from Crash Boat beach, golf course, airport, beaches, las cascadas pools and principal attractions in the west.

Hotel Hacienda El Pedregal está rodeado de abundante vegetación, un ambiente familiar con vistas al océano son algunas de nuestras características. Contamos con 27 cómodas habitaciones, remodelado restaurante y “snack bar”, piscina para grandes y una para chicos, área de juegos y estupendas instalaciones para actividades y reuniones.

787-891-6068

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Tired of staying at big hotels? Ready for a new experience in Caribbean hostelry? Open the windows of your mind to Hostería del Mar. Ours is a place of charm and simple elegance, designed to give our guests the flavor of our European heritage and the warmth of our Puerto Rican hospitality.

From the moment you arrive to Hostería del Mar your senses will be indulged with the exuberant beauty of the tropical environment enhanced by an elegant architecture and exquisite decor. At Hosteria we care for every detail to please our guests. Our restaurant offers the perfect setting to enjoy the wide variety of dishes served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

787-727-3302

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An architectural landmark in the heart of historic Old San Juan, El Convento, offers an ideal combination of traditional elegance and modern technology. A former Carmelite convent built three and a half centuries ago, El Convento is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Luxurious accommodations, with impeccable service, El Convento’s ambience creates an overall guest experience unmatched in Puerto Rico. Long recognized as the Grande Dame of Old World boutique hotels.

Experience El Convento, and become part of the legend.

787-723-9020

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Hotel Miramar

The Hotel Miramar is a charming, European style hotel for sophisticated travelers that appreciate everyday value and great location.

Located in Miramar, one of San Juan’s most historic neighborhoods – we’re just one block from Condado Lagoon on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Only a short walk to the new Puerto Rico Convention Center, restaurants, movie theaters, shops, nightlife, the beaches of Condado and the San Juan Marina.

The cruise ship piers and historical Old San Juan are just minutes away. See our website for special pre-cruise packages including El Yunque rainforrest tour, breakfast and more!

From the roof-top terrace on the ninth floor there is a spectacular view of the Condado Lagoon, Resort Hotels, Fort San Geronimo, San Juan Yacht Club and the sea. Simply affordable – we offer great everyday value rates!

Winner 2005 PR Tourism Company Quality Award.

787-977-1000

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San Juan’s newest intimate beach hotel, oceanfront restaurant & spa!

Completely renovated in 2008 – 15 guest rooms with upgraded furnishings and private bathrooms – just 5 minutes from San Juan’s airport at the best location in Isla Verde – between two of the best beaches in Puerto Rico.

La Playita Restaurant & Bar features healthy, creative cuisine plus our famous burgers & pizza – with great ocean views & friendly service.

Short walk to all casinos, nightlife and water sports. Parking Available.

Kama Spa opens in October 2010. Best Beach Value in San Juan!

787-791-1115

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Because of its small size, Las Palmas offers warm, individual attention, giving guests a high quality, unforgettable stay in Rincón.

Our rooms are spacious, well decorated, well designed and charming. You have all the amenities of a suite like a private bathroom, microwave oven, efficiency area, mini fridge, air conditioner and balcony view to the beach or the pool.

Also, you have a dining table, coffee maker, a small sink and satellite TV. Our rooms have tropically warmed colors and decoration. We provide towels and bed linens.

787-823-1530

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Relaxing country-style resort – just 3 minutes drive from Rincon’s best beaches.

Rooms with airco, satellite TV, mini-frig, microwave, private bath w/shower and continental breakfast buffet. New poolside balcony rooms offer upgraded accommodations & great views!

Two restaurants, bar, pool, jacuzzi, FREE WiFi.

Something for everyone at the Lazy Parrot – it’s always squawking good!

787-823-5654

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Ideally located one-half mile from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, the Quality Inn® El Portal hotel offers easy access to many popular island attractions and points of interest.

This San Juan, Puerto Rico hotel is just minutes from the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico (Museo Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico), the Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center (Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré), the Art Museum of Puerto Rico (Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico) and the Puerto Rico Convention Center (Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico).

787-721-9010

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This Small Inn offers the perfect setting for an intimate getaway at one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico.

Swim in the warm ocean waters while pelicans fly over the horizon. Take pleasure in the delightful atmosphere of our private garden while enjoying the Caribbean Breeze and Sun by our swimming pool.

All rooms include air conditioning, television with satellite for all major networks and HBO, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and private bathroom. The Guest House also has swimming pool, lounging areas, and is located at the beach.

787-823-1430

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The sea… you… and the mystery of Cofresí.

Find your treasure on the gorgeous Rincón beach on the West Coast of Puerto Rico with pool, restaurant, bar-by-the-sea and breathtaking views and sunsets.

One of Puerto Rico’s favorite family resorts!

Water sports on site – surfing, whale watching, deep sea fishing nearby.

787-823-2450

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