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El Pequeño Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
EPH1 | Minibar, individually decorated
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Carretera 957 Km 3.0 interior, Canóvanas, 00729
  • El Yunque National Forest
    5 min drive
  • Rubmary Bizcochos
    5 min walk
  • Rio Piedras Station
    23 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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EPH3 | Minibar, individually decorated

EPH3

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

EPH5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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EPH1 | Minibar, individually decorated

EPH1

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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EPH2 | Minibar, individually decorated

EPH2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room | Minibar, individually decorated

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (458)
The price is $264
per night
$318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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About the neighborhood

Canóvanas

With a stay at El Pequeño Hotel in Canóvanas, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of El Yunque National Forest and Hipodromo Camarero. .This hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Luquillo Beach and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • El Yunque National Forest - 5 min drive
  • Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort - 13 min drive
  • Carabali Rainforest Park - 22 min drive
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 22 min drive
  • Luquillo Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Vaso Rojo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karma’s Wine bar & beer Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kairos Food Truck Park - ‬10 min drive

About this property

El Pequeño Hotel

Hotel in Canóvanas with free parking
El Pequeño Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Monday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Pequeño Hotel Hotel
El Pequeño Hotel Canóvanas
El Pequeño Hotel Hotel Canóvanas

El Pequeño Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far my favorite place to stay in all of Puerto Rico. If you want to be emerged in the rainforest but still stay in a clean room with all the amenities that feels like home this is where you should stay. It doesn't get any more beautiful or tranquil than this. The owner Joaquin has created such a special place and works so hard to keep it looking pristine to be able to share this hidden gem with as many people as he can. I feel blessed to have stayed there and to have met Joaquin as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the stay ans the area is quiet. It is a a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. I’m so glad I picked this over a traditional hotel/resort. The property is breathe taking, the owner is super cool, and its close to the national rainforest. I will definitely request to stay here again next time in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like stayimg with long lost family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jackilyn Justine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this location. Very beautiful. Peaceful. A real vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful properties I've ever stayed at. There are multiple areas to sit among the orchids and see the ocean and lights of San Juan from 1,000 feet high. It is very peaceful. The host is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
Peaceful, clean, small hotel with a great view, beautifully landscaped grounds and very friendly owner who provided lots of interesting and helpful information about the area. We found it to be a great location for visiting El Yunque National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a hidden paradise with incredible views of the island. Joaquin is a fantastic host with expansive knowledge and insider tips for sightseeing. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome, comfortable and convinient in many ways..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Pequeno Hotel was a magical place. The gardens resplendent with native trees and flowers, and hanging orchids, were enchanting. Joaquin was a lovely host. He made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The house and all its places - balconies, sunrooms - from which one could watch birds or sunsets with windows and doors wide open and warm breezes flowing through - was spacious. The pool was lovely and refreshing for a late afternoon swim after a day of exploring El Yunque. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances, cutlery, dishes, and we felt perfectly at home making coffee in the morning or preparing a cheese board for dinner. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jehu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a very quiet place. The very beautiful spaces are accompanied by the beautiful view of the nature that surrounds it. Everything is very clean and with spaces to connect and share as a couple or family. It met my expectations and I recommend it. The Host Joaquín and his big dog Pepe were very friendly. We hope to visit you soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough how beautiful this property was. The pictures don’t even come close! The pool was perfect, the gardens full of life and color, the views spectacular. Our host was absolutely delightful and I can only hope to stay here again on my next trip out! Super comfortable beds, lovely and clean rooms, all the details that have gone into making this place magical is over and beyond my expectations! Definitely stay. Rent the car and go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joaquin (owner) is a landscape architect, and the detailed gardens and structures are beautiful. He's a real nice and interesting host as well. Don't miss this gem!

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We could not find the hotel although we tried for more than an hour while driving up and down steep, narrow roads. There was no sign for El Pequeno Hotel and we also asked neighbors near the location shown on our digital map. One neighbor said it was the location marked with a sign that said Escondido Gardens Studios, but there was a locked gate leading to that property with no way for us to open it or contact anyone. Nobody answered our several calls to the hotel phone number. We tried three times to find the hotel on the very steep and twisting roads. The scenery was beautiful but our car overheated from climbing the hills. Our car recovered but we gave up after our third try that took us to the same spot. No hotel entrance or sign was visible near the location shown on our map, only residential homes and the Escondido Gardens sign and locked gate:( We spent three hours in the car while it rained on and off looking for other nearby hotels, but none were available because it was a holiday weekend. This was my worst reservation experience ever. Expedia has been understanding but the hotel still is invoicing me for one night. We would have gladly stayed for the two nights we booked if we could have found the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for those who love natural habitat
Awesome property in the mountains with great views and vibe. Friendly host ready to serve and informative about horticulture. A real gem.
some of the beautiful tropical trees, though the image doesn't do the full feeling...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden garden in the mountains
A unique and memorable stay! El Pequeño is surrounded by amazing gardens and has several different cozy sitting areas where you can take in the views, which extend all the way to the ocean. There is even a short trail into the woods where you can be surrounded by the sounds of birds and coquí. The host, Joaquín, is a friendly and interesting guy and is very knowledgeable, especially on the gardens that he created. The room itself was small and functional, and very clean. A great place to stay if you plan to visit El Yunque: just 30 minutes from El Portal visitor center, and about 25 minutes from the San Juan airport. Downtown Canóvanas is 10-15 minutes away for restaurants and shopping.
Sunset from the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New experience for me. Little bit different to the other Hotels but everything was excelent nice natural environment. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be among flowers there is no place like this. Driving to and from the property is bit of challenge because of steep and narrow roads particularly in the dark.

10/10 Excellent

Line

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Joaquin, the host, was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful setting, lovely pool area and common areas. Feels off the beaten track in the best possible way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023