I was on a five-day cross-island trip with my oldest daughter, and chose to stay here because I was familiar with the hotel, having stayed here the year before on a similar trip with my younger daughter. (I used Choice Hotel points for this stay, as I had the year before.) I had read negative reviews before the first stay and felt that stay was better than expected, so I gave it a three. However, this time I had reasonable expectations - and was let down. Three items: 1) no hot water; 2) broken shower head: 3) no TV remote in room. When I told the front desk in the evening there was no hot water, they said it was being fixed soon. There was still no hot water for morning showers; I told the front desk, and they said it had been fixed; maybe the temperature I got was as warm as it gets. Since I wasn't in the shower that long, the broken shower head wasn't as big of an issue if I had wanted to take a nice, long shower. Strange, but last year there was no TV remote in the room. Since the front desk was closed when I noticed, one of the night security guards brought me one. Two pluses - guest laundry that worked; good breakfast. The only downside to the breakfast was a dog that hung outside the room, trying to get in when guests went in or out. The front desk didn't hand out cans of Off as they did last year, but that was OK, since there was only one mosquito in the room - and I think I killed it! There was a race going on, but you couldn't tell from inside our room on the garden side of the hotel. While I used points for this stay, next time I will try another hotel in town - and use either points or cash. One nice thing about this hotel is the garden area - which has a turtle pond and setting for photos.

The hotel is right in the middle of a race track. For some this may be a problem but we completely enjoyed it. We found this place on our trip around the west end of PR. The hotel is a quaint well kept place. Our younger kids loved the turtle ponds and they all enjoyed the pool and hammock pavilion. The breakfast is standard fare. It is a short 5 minute drive into Ponce where there is everything your heart could desire. By the time we arrive here the kids were worn out from visiting San Juan, Aguadillia and Rincon so to just chill out in a secluded place was a welcome change, we actually extended our stay an extra day! Also... there is a go cart track that was loads of fun, a little spendy but still fun. If you're looking for a resort or the hustle and bustle of the city this place is not for you, But if you wanna relax in a somewhat central location on the Carribiean side of the island this place is pretty cool.

The hotel was owned by Lajas Racing and was in the middle of its racetrack. Literally. I had to drive under the track to get to the room. The property is also cool because it has a turtle pool with big turtles. There were lizards, etc. And some crazy, loud tropical birds in th emorning. The breakfast was in a cute little cabana style room off of the outdoor pool. The main staff spoke great English. But limited when it came to housekeeping, etc. Which is okay, I was in PR. Just saying. The drive was long and over the mountains from San Juan. You go past Ponce, past the Holiday Inn Casino, and then your exit. And it is YOUR exit. There is literally nothing else at the exit. The race track and hotel. That is it. No gas stations, no restuarants, etc. Nothing. The beds were awesome.

I thought being a Choice Hotels it will be to their standards. It was nothing but disappointment in every aspect. Bathroom was so small and No hot water at all. I thought of calling front desk ... Phone did not work. Think twice before going there. Choice hotels needs to reinspect rooms so loyal guest would not suffer... It wss hortible experience. Never again.