Villa Coral Guesthouse

Absolutely disgusting room with bugs everywhere. The room reeked of wet mildew. No hot water in the shower and the coffee machine was filthy with the previous guest’s coffee still in the pot. No supplies available in the room to deal with the cockroaches. Some of the money spent on the flatscreen TVs in the rooms should have gone towards cleaning supplies.

Rooms were adequate barring the two baby cockroaches I had to kill. Room in general has a musty smell and shower curtains smell real bad. Bed was good, linens were clean, and host was lovely. SUPER convinient location but probably wouldn’t come back 😔

Everything about our stay here was nice. The staff was accommodating when we showed up a couple hours earlier than our check in time. They said it was fine, we can't control the ferry times. If you stay here with your partner, you had better be comfortable with each other. The bathrooms in your room offer zero privacy.

My partner and I took the 3 PM ferry and arrived during the check-in window as stated in the booking website. When we called the listed phone number to get checked in, we received a text message saying to text back. We did not get a message back for an hour and a half. I was worried for my partner who is pregnant and can get nausea from low blood sugar, which can endanger the fetus. Since we had to wait to take the ferry, we had not been able to eat for several hours. From later talking with other guests, it turned out that the owner was away on vacation, and the same thing had happened yesterday and the day before. At a restaurant, guests complain and get irate if they are not served for half an hour. We were made to wait for an hour and a half, without knowing when we would be able to check in. We could not go anywhere because we did not want to leave our belongings, which led us to missing out other activities we could have enjoyed during our precious vacation, all because the owner was enjoying their own vacation and could not bother to check a text message nor delegate this responsibility to their employees. This is unacceptable, considering it was very easily avoidable. The owners of this business should be ashamed of themselves and look for a career outside of the hospitality industry. Unless things change drastically, I recommend would-be patrons to steer clear of this establishment.

A very pleasant stay with friendly staff. The room was very clean, cool, and had a comfortable bed! We greatly appreciated the beach towels to borrow and although we didn’t use the cooler, it was a thoughtful touch too. The porch was very relaxing to sit on and during the day you can see the ocean! It is a very short and pleasant 10-minute walk down to the main street where there are restaurants and beach access.

No check in reception…. It’s gonna be a text message and key is in the door knob. Hair dryer is upon request, otherwise no hair dryer. $20 or $40 if stains in the towel…. Plus, no warm water, it’s either very hot or very cold, so taking shower need to be quick. 17 minutes walk to the bio bay meet up location, not really safe when you walk back around 9pm at night, creepy red light in the road. The room is not clean as I expected, leftover avocado in the mini fridge, smells terrible. You could hear chicken sounds and insects all night long, not recommended if u are light sleeper. The bathroom is super tiny and not really clean.

We booked three nights over New Year through hotels.com as part of our Puerto Rico trip, the highlight being to see the bioluminescent bay. Getting to the island itself was hard work - a long taxi, a choppy ferry and then another taxi - so we were glad to arrive at the lodgings. Despite the front desk "being open 9-5" according to the hotel info, no-one was there. A couple of neighbours said that "Yami" should be around and tried shouting him to no avail. Another group turned up, but they had had a message from the owner telling them where the keys were, so I grabbed the number from them and texted him.||||After providing him with all the details, he told me that he had us booked for tomorrow and he was fully booked for tonight. The hotels.com booking clearly said today. My phone was not working for calls, so I tried messaging hotels.com via their online chat and eventually they said that "the owner could not accommodate us." Hotels.com wanted to call me to arrange "relocation" but my phone wasnt working, and anyway, there was nowhere available on hotels.com for New Years Eve. I texted Yami again - his phone was now no longer accepting text messages. He had clearly decided it wasnt his problem, even though he had obviously noted down the wrong dates. Hotels.com had us booked on the correct dates and they would have messaged him with them.||||I found somewhere else on a different site for one night - we were desperate by then - and eventually hotels.com emailed to say that Yami had said we could have 'free cancellation' on our three day booking. Considering that he had messed up, this was the absolute least he should do. Just before we left the property to walk a mile in the searing heat with all our bags to the next property ( my phone didnt work, I had no option ) "Yami" turned up. Seemed surprised to see us. Asked if we were the people who had texted him, then shrugged and walked into his property and shut the door.||||In the end, as the only option offered was "free cancellation of the original booking" we had to book three nights at different places at hugely inflated last minute prices. We were out of pocket by over £500. Hotels.com, who havent covered themselves in glory either, gave me a voucher for £100, but Yami and Villa Coral get off scot free. If I was being cynical, I might think that Yami had given our room to some of the large party who arrived to check in on the same day. ||||Either way, from what we saw of the property, I would probably rather have slept on the beach.

We are usually hotel room folks, and we booked this guesthouse for our 1 night Vieques stay. We were very pleased with it! The gal who checked us in and the little fellow with her were kind and helpful! The apartment was very clean and well put together. I have a very picky 15 year-old and she, too, felt comfortable in the apartment. There was so much space. AC in each room worked well. Water pressure worked well. And we utilized the cute but super helpful outside shower several times to get sand, etc. off of us before entering the apt. The rooftop was cute and there were plenty of nice seats in shade on the property. Also there were 3 parking spots in front on the property where we could park our rented golf cart. Check out was fast and simple. There is a little market about 3-4 blocks away. Away from the bars so nice and quiet at night. Nice place to stay!

Literally the WORST experience ever - DO NOT STAY HERE; they GHOSTED me upon arrival, and I had to panic and find another place last minute. Half a day wasted on Vieques in this mess. No one was there for check-in. I waited two hours while waiting for someone to arrive for me to check-in and/or to get ahold of booking.com (who also could not get ahold of them); other guests arrived and called the owner on my behalf, only to have the guest look me straight in the eyes being like "uhhh you might want to find another place to stay" It is even more ridiculous because they charged me hours before I got there, so they knew I was coming. I booked through booking.com and since Villa Coral ghosted both me and booking.com, the booking company FINALLY just issued me a refund nearly two months later Save your time and money, and go literally anywhere else.

Lovely guesthouse on Vieques Island.. the room - small nice cozy! Location just a few mins walk from main stretch of restaurants and bars which is good so you get to live in a quiet place than on busy street..they have a microwave for folks to use out in the open and a few tables and chairs and benches lined up to enjoy their patio..the person at the front desk is very helpful and she helped us get a cab to go back to the ferry terminal..it takes $5 to get here by cab from the ferry terminal..We loved our stay at Villa Coral..highly recommend..

We only stayed one night, and we came around 6 PM to drop off our stuff before heading back out to go kayaking. The staff was super nice and really attentive by email before our arrival. One of the staffers stayed a little after her shift so that she could welcome us to the property and have us sign the paper work and get the keys. She was attentive and gave us a map of the area and other tips before we left. The room we had was small, fitting just a queen bed and a desk. It was definitely a "vintage" hotel, where the bathroom was a shower stall and toilet with a folding door to close it off, and the sink was outside by the bed. It was clean and somewhat renovated, though you could tell that certain things were in need of upgrade - the windows were kind of old and one of ours didn't even close at all. The hallway to the entrance has a key lock and the room had a numerical lock on it so it is very secure. Additionally, there were a few common area spaces - roof deck and outdoor patio with bar area - that would have been nice to use, but we weren't there long enough (and it was raining) to check it out. All in all, for less than $100 it was fine, but we definitely felt like we got a massive upgrade when staying at the Sheraton Old San Juan the next night.

PHENOMENAL. OWNERS: The ladies who own this place are incredibly helpful and kind. They helped us book bike rentals and tours (with no cut for them), gave us recommendations on where to eat and where to avoid. We took our laundry in to town to a laundromat but it was closed because of some obscure holiday, so they did our laundry for us. ROOM: Lovely and clean. Pretty tile sink, comfortable bed, plenty of hot water. We had a fridge and coffee maker in the room. They gave us delicious herbal scented mini soaps, bath and beach towels, as well as the use of beach chairs and coolers for free. Air conditioning and ceiling fan, and sun shutters. GUESTHOUSE: Located at the top of Esperanza ~ 10 minute walk from the Malecon. We liked that it was a bit farther away because it was super quiet and peaceful. It is up a hill, so don't wear high heels! 2nd floor deck is lovely and cozy with pretty plants, comfortable hammock, free wifi, communal mini kitchen area (microwave, sink). Always a breeze. Rooftop is great for star gazing (and you will see a lot of stars out here). BOTTOM LINE: This place is a GREAT deal. We wholeheartedly recommend it. It was only $85 a night and was worth every penny.

We really enjoyed staying at this place. The room was fully equipped (including beach chairs and portable fridge) and VERY clean. The people working here are friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying in at Villa Coral when visiting Vieques. Also, it's only a few minutes away from the main street and the beach.

We really enjoyed staying here. We were on Vieques for four days on a spring break trip. This guest house was perfect for what we were looking for. It was affordable, clean, and the property simply felt cared for and attended to by people who loved it. There was a constant breeze that swept the upstairs patio. Beautiful bougainvillea flowers and orchids bloomed. During the day the room got pretty hot but as soon as we turned on the air conditioning when we got back it cooled off pretty quickly. The staff was lovely and accommodating. This was a wonderful place to stay and we would recommend it to anyone. Enjoy!

Fantastic guest house. Clean safe rooms. Rooftop deck with breath taking views. Walking distance to main restaurant street, however rent a car, golf cart or scooter is you want to explore the island.

Since the last review was last year, I'll give an update for 2014. We spent 4 nights at Villa Coral and had a lovely time. It is still fairly basic, but really what more do you need when you're on vacation? The rooms were clean and have a fridge. They also supply each room with a coffeepot and coffee. There is a grocery store called Colmado Lydia down the street which we found very convenient. The owners were so helpful in organizing our daily outings: from sea kayaks to helping us find someone to take us deep sea fishing. We enjoyed our morning coffees and afternoon rum & cokes on the veranda at the front of the guesthouse. A little heads up when booking your rooms, rooms 1 & 2 overlook the public veranda. We stayed in room 2 and sometimes had people sitting right outside both our windows. Luckily, it wasn't at 3am. If you want to party all night you might want to stay at Lazy Jacks Hostel on the Malecon. This place is more relaxed and quiet. Just what we were looking for since our all night party at the hostel days are over. They provide beach towels, a cooler, and beach chairs which was much appreciated for our days spent on the beach.

Great place to stay on Vieques. Fairly basic, but rooms were nice and clean, staff was friendly and helpful, price was good for the area. Free wi-fi and nice porch/roof to hang out on were added bonuses, and provided beach chairs, towels and cooler were appreciated.

Way over due review( March 2012)! Beautiful, clean, updated, comfortable place to stay:) The owners were so sweet & accommodating (did my laundry) & they love animals which was a plus for me. We hung out with their lovely cat names Moosho who I adored! I'd love to come back and visit. Be careful when driving around with all the stray animals running around. I was feeding them whenever I could but that's me:)

This place was great, the manager (owner?) was extremely nice, very welcoming and accommodating. She answered all of our questions about the island upon arrival and was available at any time for additional questions or recommendations. The rooms were clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again. I believe another reviewer mentioned the roosters - which you can hear - but even as an extremely light sleeper I wasn't bothered by them. I think roosters would be a problem anywhere you are on the island.

This is as real an experience of Vieques as you can get without moving there. You are in a neighborhood, not a tourist strip. The famous independent horses of Vieques stroll up and down the street. The women who own this place are Boricua to their soul. They are helpful but do not promote or force any service. So their reccos can be trusted. The place is immaculate and best of all no tv. If you must use wifi, you have access on the veranda where the breezes and the sounds of Esperanza will make you just turn off your phone and just disfruta l'ambiente.

We stayed in the "apartment" (http://www.villacoralguesthouse.com/apartment.html) and the "cottage" (http://www.villacoralguesthouse.com/cottage.html). This review is about the cottage, which is a little closer to the the Malecon (food, drinks, new friends), because we were staying a little longer (10 days) and wanted the little more privacy and kitchenette. We had to pay a little bit more but it was worth it. The place was clean comfortable. We cooked some, ate out some, and brought stuff home to eat under the gazebo. There is a outdoor shower for cleaning up after the beach. It is one block from Lydia's (small market) and the bakery (closed Sundays and Mondays). Night sky is nice too. We love to sit under the stars, share a bottle of wine, and discuss which beach to go to the next day ...

So my girlfriends and I planned our lady cation to Vieques without alot of knowledge of the island or the guesthouse. Since there were only 3 of us we booked a room with an extra mattress... to our surprise when we arrived they had upgraded us to this beautiful 2 bedroom apartment.. for free!!! The rooms were beautiful and clean. We had a private patio behind our room as well as access to the amazing rooftop deck. I cannot wait to go back and stay here again!

Absolutely wonderful - 5 stars all around!! Adorable guesthouse, great location, incredibly friendly staff! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I really enjoyed staying here. A short walk from the main strip in Esperanza, it's a good location and a nice price. We had a 2 bedroom condo that was basic, no frills, but all that we needed with a serviceable kitchen and comfortable rooms. We weren't planning on spending much time there, so we really didn't need many bells and whistles. The roof deck is a nice place to star gaze and yes, you will hear the roosters from next door, but after years of living in cities, I can't sleep in total quiet, so it wasn't a problem for me. The staff is really lovely, I found them attentive and efficient and very eager to be helpful. My only suggestion to improve your experience is bring your own beach towels! They will supply some, but they're very small.

Very cute B&B. We had amazing service. The staff is superfriendly! Quiet and peaceful location and a clean room with everything we needed.

For the price paid, this is a great stay. Every other place is double the price other than the hostel. If you are expecting the amenities of a hotel, this is not the place for you. This is somewhere above a private room in a hostel with private bathroom but not as high as a typical hotel. As their name indicates, "guesthouse." They give the basics plus extra stuff that a beach area would offer. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful. It is a little further away from the main strip than the other hotels, but the exercise did us some good after eating so much anyways. Air conditioner cooled down the room well, mini-bar fridge was good enough for what we needed. The room came with beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler bag, which all came in very handy. Most people travel as couples, I was traveling with a friend, so just an FYI the washroom door is a simple closet door with absolutely no privacy, so just be aware if you are not comfortable with the person you are rooming with ;)

I LOVE THIS PLACE. My best friend and I went from an okay hostel in old San Juan (hostel had good location and service but had really shitty uncomfortable beds!!!!) to Villa Coral in Vieques and Villa Coral was like HEAVEN compared to the hostel. We were grateful for Villa Coral's comfy beds. We both slept like babies. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. They provided an AC but my friend and I preferred the ceiling fan. They provided beach chairs and a cooler for us which we ended up using everyday.The woman who checked us in was so friendly and welcoming. We had a rental car and easily parked in the driveway provided. Also they had a hose outside the steps to wash off your feet after a long day at the beach. Roof views were awesome and hammocks to lay in on the patio and in the back yard. I loved how the villa was integrated in the local neighborhood, you felt like you were part of the community. Horses and dogs roamed the streets. It was the best way to experience Vieques because we actually felt like we lived there. Also its a 5-10 min walk to the popular strip where the restaurants and bars are located. When I come back I definitely plan to stay here again!!!!

We got a room that had the sink in the area where we slept in. For the 4 days that we stayed there, it was clogged. The water from the shower somehow sprayed all over the bathroom floor and into the main rooom, so we had to cut our showers to 3-5 minutes. We were not happy about this, especially since they charge an extra $5.00 for additional towels, so we used our own beach towels. The actual guest house is good looking and the rooftop deck has a great view if you are looking at towards the back and not towards the front of the house-which is why my husband and I felt that the website picture is deceiving. We were a little surprised that this house is located in the ghetto part of Vieques; there is an abandoned house on the corner and another empty one in front. For the money, this should be more like a $50.00 to $60.00 a night charge. We even had to go out on the porch to use the internet because they had a bad connection on site, there was no TV in the room and the ammenities were limited. On the plus side-Mireya was very friendly and welcoming, but she can only do so much to fix all the other issues at hand. They also had beach chairs and a cooler for you to use, which was convenient to pack some cold drinks.

Me and my boyfriend are students looking for a small affordable place to stay. We would be traveling and sightseeing all day, so wanted a place to basically shower and sleep. This was perfect, small and affordable and clean. Good location, just a 10 min walk from the main strip in Esperaza (the place to be), and very friendly helpful owners!