The San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino is a large, full-service hotel on Condado's main avenue, with the Atlantic beach in front and the restaurants and shops of the strip around it. As the name indicates, it includes the Stellaris Casino, and it offers the sort of consistent resort experience that loyal Marriott travelers expect, from pools and dining to meeting space and a brand loyalty program. It sits in the middle of the Condado action, so you can walk to dinner, to the lagoon path and to the beach without a car. It is a solid choice for families, couples and groups who prefer a recognizable brand and a lot of choice on site, and for business travelers who want a beach hotel with conference facilities.
Location and getting around
Condado is flat and walkable, with the beach, the lagoon and Ashford Avenue close together. Old San Juan is about fifteen to twenty minutes away by car or rideshare, and the airport is a short drive. Many tours pick up in Condado, which makes day trips to El Yunque, Fajardo and the bio bays easy, and the hotel is a natural base for combining beach days with city sightseeing. For evenings, the casino and the nearby bars and restaurants give plenty of choice without leaving the neighborhood.
Rooms and who it suits
The resort offers a range of room categories, with ocean views and higher floors generally the most sought-after. It suits families, who benefit from pool areas and a choice of dining, couples who want a lively beach base and loyalty members who value the Marriott Bonvoy program.
Because it is a large resort with a casino and events, public areas can be busy, and light sleepers should request a quieter room. If you prefer a quiet, adults-only setting, Condado Ocean Club is nearby, and if you want a landmark building, La Concha and the Condado Vanderbilt are close.
Good to know
Resort fees, service charges and parking are common at this type of hotel, so compare the all-in price. Rates climb in winter and holidays, so book early for December to April, and hurricane season runs through November, so choose a flexible rate in autumn. The beach in front of hotels is public, swimming conditions vary along Condado, and not every stretch has lifeguards, so check flags and ask where it is safest.
As a Marriott property, it participates in the Bonvoy program, so you may earn points or use them toward a stay. For a historic, walkable base, compare Old San Juan options such as El Convento and Hotel Rumbao.
Why stay here
- ✓Condado beachfront location
- ✓Stellaris Casino
- ✓Resort pool area
- ✓On-site restaurants and bars
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Event and meeting spaces
- ✓Marriott Bonvoy program
- ✓Walk to Ashford Avenue
Good questions
Does the hotel have a casino?+
Yes. The Stellaris Casino is part of the resort, as the name indicates.
Is it on the beach?+
Yes, it sits on the Condado beachfront. Beaches are public, so you will share the sand.
How far is Old San Juan?+
About fifteen to twenty minutes by car or rideshare.
