I was super excited to find out the Fox hotel wasn't just for lodging. I came across this place on…read morelike searching for things to do in Ponce prior to my trip and was immediately drawn in by decor. Well I can definitely tell you it is as colorful and retro as the pictures reflect. There are a few restaurants/vendors inside and out for you to wine & dine. More of a tapas style. I went in for a late breakfast and had an espresso, milk shake and sugar free cake that we're all delicious. They allow you take pictures with the decor, if you're lodging there is a hotel in the back and the rooms are on the second floor away from the public. I definitely recommend stopping by for the atmosphere. Fun cute spot in the center of Ponce.

Rooms are worn, and they smell as there are no windows and no ventilation. Hotel front desk…read morepersonnel have the best intentions, but they have either no experience or sense of hospitality, specifically the night team. On a Monday night, they held a Karaoke night, blasting music on the first floor (this is a 2 story building, opened in the center) until midnight without any mercy for the guests trying to sleep. When we called the front desk, they just told us that the music would be on only until midnight (what? On a Monday night?). I was staying there but not necessarily on vacation (family illness emergency stay), so not everyone comes here to party. You might think, buy why stay there? Originally, we booked the Melia hotel (a bit more quiet given the situation), but the room was so run down that we asked to be moved (both hotels are from the same chain). Not recommended, this hotel needs a major overhaul.

My bf is a regular annual guest at Villa Tropical and made a reservation here for a week for us…read morebefore Christmas this year. Although he'd reserved a studio, when we arrived, we found we had been upgraded to a one-bedroom unit, as the studio's door was being repaired. Late check in was very easy. The property's deck is large and has a gorgeous view of the beach directly below. You really cannot beat the location of Villa Tropical on Shacks. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the deck whilst watching the sun rise in the mornings before grabbing our gear and walking down the short flight of steps to the sand. The gift shop within the office is a major time saver, too, when you need a drink or snack but don't want to drive. The Econo supermarket is only about an 8-minute drive away, though, when you do want to do a grocery run. It was awesome having a fully stocked kitchen and being able to cook and eat in most meals. We loved grilling on the deck at sunset! The Ola Lola restaurant is a cute spot a short walk away for food or drinks when one would rather skip cooking, too, and in each room, there is a very thorough guide compiled by the management with information on where to find all kinds of things in the area, from film development to entertainment. It was extremely convenient to be able to do laundry on the premises also. The staff are super helpful and maintain VT very well. Our unit (1B) was clean and comfortable, and by the end of our stay, we had fallen into a nice, homey routine. I was sad to leave and understand why Shacks is a place so many return to every year. The beach is clean, the big waves break far from the shore, there are interesting reefs for snorkeling, many days have adequate wind for kitesurfing, and there is a friendly surfer community among those who stay in the area both longer term and seasonally.

This is the best vacation spot ever! Super great accommodations and very helpful and friendly…read morestaff. The views are incredible and the resort is in a great location to get to jobos beach.

¡Wepa! Puerto Rico !!!!!…read more I planned this trip as a couples trip but it ended up being a solo trip for myself to reset and relax , like an eat pray love island edition lol ! It's like the island knew I needed a break and took me in and allowed me to absorb nature, good food and music. Beautiful beaches and a good book where my daily morning routine with a cafe con leche or some bad bunny blasting from my Bluetooth . This resort was perfect for my reset. I truly enjoyed everyday here alone, I walked, hiked, laid on the beautiful beaches and the hotel staff catered to my every need. I was upgraded to an amazing suite overlooking the ocean and was given so many cute places to try from the staff. I do want to book an air bnb for my next trip back here but overall using Hilton rewards , I say I made out very well!

This is a beautiful resort. We were given a handicap room on the main floor (2nd) in the ocean…read moretower. It wasn't what we reserved, but the same rate. When booking, we were thinking the price wasn't too bad, forgetting it wasn't an all inclusive resort. There are three restaurants in the main side of the resort. We only ate at the buffet for breakfast. It was good, but not worth $27 per person. The pool bar had a small menu, that was pretty good. The pool was very large and the slide section was roped off, so it did not bother the rest of the pool area. The beach was not great. Only about 6 loungers, which were always full. The water is very rough and no lifeguards. What they don't tell you is that there is another side you can go with a very nice pool and much better beach. Go to the valet desk and ask for the shuttle to the golf course. This was pretty empty and we had it almost to ourselves. The downside to that is there was no open bar near the pool. If you go into the sushi restaurant they have a limited bar, but they did not speak English. I figured it out though!

We were in Ponce and stayed at this FANTASTIC Charming Hotel right in the Heart of the Beautiful…read moreCity! The plaza is right out front the entire community gathers plays music rats gorgeous tasty Puerto Rican cuisine! Also directly next door they have a coffee shop that makes breakfast and Great coffee! The Hotel had Blowing freezing (WHICH WE LOVED) AIR CONDITIONING! Which keep us cool for 7 days! We had a GORGEOUS ROOM WITH BALCONY! Rockstar parking everyday! All the front my desk Customer Service ppl were AMAZING! Wonderful! But... the MAIDS WERE BEYOND FANTASTIC! I was a pain bc I slept in late! They still rocked it out gorgeously without a seconds notice! Omar and I love this place and he's been coming here for like 20 years. This is the fantastic place. It's wonderful. You'll love it. It's quaint. It's in the middle of everything right in the middle of the square there's food there's drinks there's casinos. There's everything within walking distance, it is so wonderful and I hope that it just keeps growing and growing and more businesses go in there if you wanna place to have a business go to Ponce the people are wonderful. The town is wonderful and I cannot say enough about this hotel. It's just gorgeous. It's clean cleaner than you would ever imagine.! We recommend this place 1 million times and we will see you soon ! Rose slater and Omar Santos

The good news is that the staff is very nice, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the air…read moreconditioning works. The bad news is that the wifi never worked over 3 days and there was no hot water. I know that Ponce is going through hard times from Maria and especially from the recent devastating earthquake, but both of these are rather fundamental for a hotel--especially the hot water.

Colonial type of building mix with modern rooms, confortable beds, clean rooms, comtemporary…read morestyle showers not much hot water the pool is small but diferent looking than a regular pool it is a mix between colonial and moderm as it is the whole hotel. Nice and diferent restaurant at the bottom floor Walking distance from caffes,nighcluds,the placita.,souvenirs store and much more We will stay here again when we come back to PR Better that staying in san juan if you come with family.Many beutifull beaches close by like playa santa,guilligan island, caja de muertos island etc The only thing we didnnot like was the nooise coming fron the street but we were so tired at nigh that we took it as a local type of experience.

Hotel was nice and the staff was very friendly however parking is extra and the restaurant are over…read morepriced. The location is perfect if you want to be in the center of Ponce. Nice view of the Castle of Don Q and the cross vigilia from the balcony.

There is an orange cone close to the entrance that makes it very confusing if the entrance is open…read moreor not. We were first in the 3rd floor which is the floor above the casino and it was very loud as if the music was in your room. TV was not working so they move us to the 4th floor were the fridge was not working. You have to get naked outside in the room with no privacy in order to get inside the shower, very uncomfortable. Breakfast was good and they were friendly. At all the establishments, the waiters does not serve you at the same time. My plate was first and 10 minutes later the other person that was with me that order at the same time receive the food. Hard Rock inside has a promotion of a frier free of gluten and the waiter when we ask him said that they don't. Later on we discover that he was just lazy enough to not even ask another employee regarding this.

This is a weird place and may not be for everyone. I thought it was OK, but I am willing to trade a…read morecheap stay for a lot of other things. I sold part of my soul to Marriott, so am familiar with their banners. This didn't seem like an Aloft. It is styled like a Moxy, both in the room and in the hotel. First, I always associated Aloft with business travel, and that is not right for a place with a casino and a Hard Rock Cafe in Ponce. The location is isolated by highway from the beach, Ponce, and everything else. Our room was weird; we didn't have a bath-ROOM. You walk in the room, and there is a sink and a shower. The bath isn't a separate room. There's a bulletin board. It's weird. The casino is odd; a low ceilinged affair on the second floor. It was mostly slots, with one blackjack table, but with a $5 minimum (which I liked!). The bar serves beer, drinks in plastic cups, and some kind of soup or stew, which is weird for a casino. The rooftop bar is nice, with inland views. Our room was on the 3rd floor, which included a window into the ground floor. Unfortunately the ground floor was hosting an engagement party, which featured loud music until 1am. Our room was also above some kind of work area on the second floor (where the casino is), like maybe the laundry or a kitchen. This work area became loud and active at about 5am, with workers shouting at each other over the noise. So, what do we have so far - a weird location, a weird room, a ghetto casino, and a ton of noise through most of the night. The GOOD news is that the place cheap and the rooftop bar was cool. Would I recommend for everyone? No. This is not the place for most travelers. It was OK for me but I am a glutton for punishment who loves a good deal.

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve feels like stepping into a real-life nature sanctuary with…read moreluxury layered on top. My one-week stay here has been genuinely magical. The first night I heard what I assumed was a curated "rainforest soundtrack" through speakers. It's not. Those are actual local frogs, and that small detail somehow sets the tone for the whole experience: it feels real, private, and almost unreal at the same time. The room is massive and thoughtfully designed. The outdoor shower is a standout, and the big tub makes it feel like you have your own spa built in. I didn't have a private pool since I'm on the second floor, but the view is so beautiful I stopped caring pretty quickly. What impressed me most was how effortless everything felt. Having an Embajador team plus a driver/golf cart makes the resort feel easy to navigate, and they're quick to respond when you need anything. The pool is stunning and spacious, and the overall vibe is quiet, calm, and never chaotic. The only thing I wouldn't hype is room service. It was underwhelming for the price, especially the lobster. If you're deciding where to eat, go to Positivo near the concierge instead, it was noticeably better. Even when the weather turned intense, it didn't take away from the stay. If anything, it made the resort feel even more cozy and cinematic. Add in the humidity controls in the room (so underrated), and it's one of those places you leave already planning how to come back.

This place is absolutely wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful, creating the perfect atmosphere…read morefor a memorable meal. The food was outstanding--every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared. We enjoyed every part of the experience and would eat here again any chance we get. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful stay, but it was more because of the people we traveled with and not so much…read morethis place. The good- being so close the water, breakfast served daily, beds and pillows were pretty comfortable, AC and fans kept the rooms cool, private and away from crowds. The downside - it does NOT look like what is advertizied. The cushions on all the seats and lounge chairs are old and stained and were soaking wet so could barely use them, the pool was dirty and had to request it to be cleaned, the trash was overflowing when we arrived, the ice maker was not working, the in room massage was expensive for what we got, there is no safe passage to the beach, the outdoor furniture is not well maintained, no umbrellas, furniture old and outdated. I would not return unless they did a massive update.

Beautiful location, beautifully decorated. Professional courteous staff. Clean nicely groomed…read moregrounds. A wonderful unforgettable experience. Thank you!