The El San Juan Hotel and Casino is located on a sandy beach within the Isla Verde district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and spans 15 acres of landscaped grounds. With many entertainment options, including nearby shopping and a casino, the resort appeals to adults and families, as well as business travelers.

The El San Juan Hotel’s Art Deco inspired lobby features intricate lighting fixtures, including a crystal chandelier hung over a sunken oval bar area. The hotel offers seven categories of modern guest rooms and suites. The La Vista and Grande Vista rooms make up the standard accommodations and feature stark white furniture and bedding, earth tone walls and tropical accents in vibrant red, orange and green shades. All rooms come equipped with a mini bar and iPod dock. Some come with separate seating alcoves and balconies overlooking gardens and pools. Suites boast separate parlors and dining areas.

The hotel offers a choice of seven restaurants, including Caribbean cuisine and a rum bar at Koco and authentic Southwestern fare at Brother Jimmy’s Barbeque. The Palm specializes in seafood and steaks, while Yamato features a sushi bar and an authentic teppanyaki table. La Piccola Fontana serves traditional Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant setting and, for more casual meals, the Galleria Pizza and Trattoria offers a variety of salads, sandwiches and pizza. Las Terraza is located on an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool, grounds and Isla Verde waterfront.

There is an aquatic complex with three pools in addition to the hotel’s two miles of white-sand shore. Nearby vendors offer water sports, rentals and services including banana boat and Jet Ski rides, as well as parasailing. There is a tennis court on site and the Edouard de Paris Day Spa offers complete spa services, including massages, facials and body treatments. The resort’s casino boasts state-of-the-art slot machines and nightly entertainment.