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2.0 of 5
1853 McLeary Ave | Ocean Park/Condado, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico (Formerly Beach Buoy Inn)
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Oceana Hostal Playero
Ranked #19 of 22 San Juan B&B and Inns
2.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Water pressure(7)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Orange juice(4)
  • Toilet paper(4)
  • Great service(3)
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1 review
“Great experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

I stayed at Oceana for 3 nights and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is a decent price and about a 3 min walk to the beach. The staff was amazing. Had never been to San Juan and employee Yanira Bernard was so helpful with suggestions on places to eat and visit. Another employee named Manny Alfonso was just as helpful and great company. The stuff really made the experience great.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A small hotel with great priced food and wonderful employees and no clean towels”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I went to San Juan for a quick get away with my girlfriend. We stayed at this place because it claimed it was close to the action and decently priced. The beach is right around the corner and that was awesome. However for four days we only received a pair of clean towels once. On the second day I managed to sneak our second and last pair of clean towels out of the closet. The lovely woman at the front desk apologized for the lack of towels and explained that the hotel was at capacity. One day we came back to our rooms and discovered that a rug has been placed In our bathroom, but the linen were never changed (the entire trip until we asked the woman for new sheets), the trash bags didn't have liners and the sad excuse for hangers in the closet an barely hold a jacket. BUT there is air conditioner, a small fridge and a small flat screen TV to pick up the slack. Two hotel employees, Manny and Yanira made our stay exceptional and fun. Without them I'm not sure if the hotel would have been worthy of going back. Also!! We took cabs everyday to town when we were a safe 15 min walk away! Location is Perfect!! Pool is small and not even in sunlights path. But the beach is less than a minute away.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“An average hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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I spend a short night sleeping in this hotel. The room is small but comfortable enough. They charge our additional friend but refuse to provide extra bed or any alternatives, which is not reasonable.
The location is good, one block from the beach.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Small and relax... Nice location!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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I stayed here for one night... Service was good. Breakfast and parking is free. Had to change room because toilet and T.V. didn't work, bed was kinda hard and air conditioner wasn't that cold. But overall it was a good stayed. Had a tasty San Juan Sunrise thanks to the front desk clerk ;) and the is awesome!

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Friendly staff, Nicely Decorated common areas, but...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

The host was wonderful, great customer service skills, the lounge, bistro, and bar area very chic. I just wish the apartment had more to offer in style as well. In terms of cleanliness it was dingy. Shower floor seemed dirty had to through towel on shower floor to step on, covers on futon had stains (?), the headboard was rattling to any movement, the mattress (all 3 beds) were sinking in the middle, no room darkening shades/curtains-apartment faces courtyard & has bright lighting that lights up your room, even with the lights inside being turned off. They need to realize, if they want referrals and return stays, they need to revamp their 23 rooms and revamp the maintenance employees. Overall, I did enjoy my stay, took advantage of their ammenities, ie pool, lounge and mango martini was great as so was the tapas (chorizzo in wine sauce)!!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1853 McLeary Ave | Ocean Park/Condado, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico (Formerly Beach Buoy Inn)
Price range (per night):* INR4,235 - 7,524

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