The Royal Sonesta San Juan

5961 Isla Verde Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00979
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The Royal Sonesta San Juan is an award-winning beachfront hotel and conference destination nestled directly on Isla Verde Beach, overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. With over 24,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space across 15 dedicated venues, the property is ideally suited for corporate meetings, incentive programs, association conferences, and executive retreats. Strategically located just 5 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and 15 minutes from historic Old San Juan, the property combines unmatched accessibility with a true Caribbean resort experience — making it one of the most sought-after group destinations in Puerto Rico.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1962
Renovated2019
Total meeting space24,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms398
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
CVENT Top Meeting Hotels 2025 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2025 Expedia Partners Choice 2025

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Dec 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 15
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Dec 15Apr 16 - Jul 15
Low season
Jul 16 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
24,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
6,042 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
7,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
600
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Querube Terrace
Palmar C
Verde Luz
Tesoro Boardroom
Jibarito
Cucubano

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
398
Single (1 bed)
251
Double (2 beds)
151
Suites
22
Occupancy rate
9%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 2.5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $27.00/day )
Valet parking
( $33.00/day )

Local Attractions

Ocean Lab Brewing Co/ VIVO Beach Club

Ocean Lab Brewing Co/ VIVO Beach Club

Nightlife
5 mins
Ocean Lab Brewing Co is a unique attraction in Puerto Rico that gives visitors the chance to sample some of the island's finest craft beers. Located in the heart of San Juan, this brewery offers a rotating selection of locally brewed beers along with a variety of food options to complement the drinks. The brewery also hosts events and live music, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Visitors can enjoy a cold beer while soaking up the laid-back atmosphere and mingling with fellow beer enthusiasts. For anyone who loves craft beer and wants to experience the lively culture of Puerto Rico, Ocean Lab Brewing Co is a must-visit destination
Piñones, Loíza

Piñones, Loíza

Recreation
10 mins
Piñones is a beautiful coastal area located in Loíza, Puerto Rico that offers visitors a chance to experience the island's vibrant culture and natural beauty. This area is known for its stunning beaches and unique food scene, which includes delicious local dishes such as alcapurrias, bacalaitos, and pinchos. Visitors can also explore the lush mangrove forest and bike or walk along the scenic boardwalk that runs along the coastline. Piñones is a popular destination for both tourists and locals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of San Juan and immerse themselves in Puerto Rico's laid-back coastal lifestyle. With its beautiful scenery and delicious food, Piñones is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Puerto Rico
Hacienda Campo Rico

Hacienda Campo Rico

Recreation
8 mi
A classic Caribbean Style Hacienda located on the grounds of a former sugar cane plantation in Carolina, Puerto Rico, just a short 15-minute drive from San Juan's main airport (SJU). The unique 1930’s Hacienda consists of a main structure; “ Mi Casa', the primary event venue, suitable for a diversity of experiences. "Mi Casa" is an extraordinary structure used for private events, celebrations, exhibitions and team-building experiences, day or night. The venue has open-space capacity for up to 480 guests or more, if the green area is included. There is also a majestic suite, exquisitely decorated with European art and antiques, that can be used as either a Hospitality or VIP Suite. The Hacienda’s lush gardens are populated by colorful peacocks, ducks, deers, chickens, tropical birds and Paso Fino horses. There is also a diverse and striking variety of trees and tropical flowers. This natural paradise also offers Adventure experiences such as horseback riding, ATV tours, archery, Trolley tours, ziplining and bird watching.
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Mall of San Juan

Mall of San Juan

Shopping
3 mi
Puerto Rico's premier luxury shopping and dinning destination with 120+ stores and restaurants, 45 exclusive the the Island.
1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd
San Juan, PR 00924
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Museum
4 mi
Designed in accordance with the strictest and most modern standards of contemporary museum design, the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) is composed of 130,000 square feet of modern spaces. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) has 24 exhibition galleries distributed between the historical building in the west wing and the addition in the east wing. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) offers a variety of guided tours. Visitors can select the type of visit that will ensure maximum enjoyment of their visit to the Museum. Visitors can also choose to join one of the scheduled tours during the weekends without a previous appointment. The MAPR has a team of docents and interpreters trained especially to offer a rich experience to any visitor, regardless of age.
#299 De Diego Ave.
San Juan, PR, PR 00907
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Old San Juan

Old San Juan

Historical landmark
10 mins
These massive masonry defenses, which were begun in the 16th century, today exist as the oldest European­ style fortifications within the territory of the United States. Now one of the most beautiful spots in Puerto Rico, the battlements illustrate the remarkable work of Spanish military engineers and recall more than 400 years of history in the Americas. The San Juan National Historic Site, as it is now called, represents the past so well that the United Nations has designated it as a World Heritage Site because of its "outstanding, universal" cultural value.T
San Juan, PR
District T-Mobile

District T-Mobile

Nightlife
15 mins
Distrito T-Mobile is an entertainment and retail district complex located adjacent to the Puerto Rico Convention Center, part of a redevelopment of the Convention Center area that initially had opened in 2005. Distrito T-Mobile is 476,000 square feet complex of entertainment, dining, and shopping.
250 Convention Blvd
San Juan, PR, PR 00907
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Puerto Rico Convention Center

Puerto Rico Convention Center

Convention center
10 mins
Meeting in Puerto Rico will never be the same. The new Puerto Rico Convention Center is the largest in the Caribbean and the most technologically advanced throughout both the Caribbean and Latin America. Boasting 580,000 square feet of total space, the Center can accommodate groups of up to 10,000, in an ideal setting at the gateway to all the Island has to offer. Yes, we're open!
San Juan, PR
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Plaza Las Amercas

Plaza Las Amercas

Shopping
15 mins
One of the best things about Plaza Las Américas is that, even though it offers nearly anything you might need, it also happens to be located on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. What to do: There are a million wonderful things to do in Puerto Rico and doing them is easy. Both Spanish and English are spoken, and the currency is the US dollar. Whether you are interested in the mountains, ”El Yunque” Rainforest, the historic blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, fascinating nearby islands, museums, great shopping and dining, or just a relaxation time on a sandy beach, Puerto Rico is full of beautiful sites and history. For a more complete look, check out the websites listed below featuring comprehensive guides, articles, maps, directories that will make your vacation planning a breeze.
San Juan, PR
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El Yunque Rain Forest

El Yunque Rain Forest

Recreation
35 mins
The El Yunque Rain Forest is a cool, mountainous, sub tropical rainforest. The Eastern side of the Luquillo Mountains, which has the El Yunque rainforest at the top elevations, gets most of the rain. . . "The sub tropical 'Rain forest' occupies very little area in Puerto Rico, only a single, crescent shaped, band on the windward side of the El Yunque mountains. It lies wholly within the El Yunque National Forest Reserve. Its' main features are the Sierra Palms and a superabundance of epiphytes."
Rio Grande, PR
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Carolina's Children Museum

Carolina's Children Museum

Park
14 mins
Carolina's Children Museum is an exciting and interactive attraction in Puerto Rico that is perfect for families with young children. Located in the city of Carolina, this museum offers a variety of hands-on exhibits and activities that encourage learning through play. Children can explore a mini supermarket, play in a fire station, and even learn about science and technology through interactive exhibits. The museum also hosts workshops and events throughout the year, making it a great destination for families looking for fun and educational activities. With its focus on interactive play and learning, Carolina's Children Museum is a must-visit destination for families with young children traveling to Puerto Rico.
Bioluminescent Bay

Bioluminescent Bay

Recreation
70 mins
"Hidden along the Caribbean coast is one of the most spectacular Bioluminescent Bays in the world. The mysterious blue-green light is created by micro-organisms which thrive in an environment uniquely suited to their needs. A trip into the bay on a balmy night is a magical experience. Fish flash by in dark water, and a swim is like floating through stardust." - Captain Sharon Grasso
Vieques, PR

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* Over 24,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor event space * 15 meeting rooms including boardrooms, breakout spaces, and a grand ballroom * Floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light and ocean or garden views * Strong Pool/Ocean view guest room inventory — ideal for incentive room block upgrades * Direct beachfront access on Isla Verde Beach * 5 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport Lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar, oceanfront spa (Zen Spa Brisas), and 7 dining outlets * High-speed Wi-Fi throughout all meeting spaces * Full-service banquet services with fresh, locally inspired menus

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The Royal Sonesta San Juan Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta San Juan's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does The Royal Sonesta San Juan have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes,

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta San Juan and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta San Juan's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta San Juan developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta San Juan clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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