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beds may be saggy and walls may be scuffed, but a minimal level of cleanliness is gener-
ally maintained.
Resorts are ubiquitous in Condado and Isla Verde.
Because of changing marketing strategies and seasons, the prices in this guide can be
only an approximate guideline at best, though you'll be lucky to find a quality hotel for
under $150.
Be prepared to add the 9% room tax, and probably a 10% service charge as well, to
quoted rates. Children are often allowed to stay free with their parents, but rules for this
vary. If traveling with a family, call and inquire.
Remember advertised hotel prices are not set in stone. If you simply ask about any spe-
cials that might apply, you can often save quite a bit of money. Nowadays booking online
can also net you a special deal.
In this guide price indicators are used as follows:
Budget $ Under $80
Midrange $$ $80 to $200
Top end $$$ Over $200
Motels
Unfortunately there's no real network of cheap motels in Puerto Rico á la the United States.
Such motels that do exist are strictly of the 'rooms-by-the-hour' variety. Not for the aver-
age tourist.
ALL-INCLUSIVE MEGA RESORTS
» El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa (near Fajardo)
» Río Mar Beach Resort & Spa (near Luquillo)
» Palmas del Mar Resort (near Humacao)
Paradores
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) endorses about 20 paradores (inns) scattered
across the island and they are a mixed bag. How you view them depends on your expecta-
