Numero Uno Beach House

Numero Uno Beach House packs plenty of modern charm into a small package. A stucco wall surrounds the hotel, keeping the beach noise out and giving a serene and tranquil vibe to the terrace and lobby area. It's not all sedate here, though, and while there aren't a ton of places for guests to socialize, Numero Uno Beach Bar + Kitchen is a popular destination for travelers and locals alike. While Ocean Park Beach is public and busy, it is not usually overrun, and the hotel has plenty of umbrellas and lounge chairs for guests to use. Given its intimate guest-house vibe, don't be surprised to see that most guests are couples here. 

Numero Uno Beach House has an enviable location off the main drag in Ocean Park. Set at the end of a quiet side street, the hotel has lovely views of Ocean Park Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, and guests can step right out onto the white sand. Numero Uno is a 10-minute walk to popular restaurants in the neighborhood, including Kasalta Bakery, Pirilo Pizza Rustica, and Mango’s Ocean Park. There's also a 24-hour Walgreens nearby. Just to the west is Condado, a posh South Beach-style neighborhood with hot foodie restaurants and luxury stores. It'll take 15 minutes to reach the eastern edge of that neighborhood on foot, or about five to 10 minutes to Condado's center by car. Expect a 25-minute drive into historic Old San Juan depending on the time of day. The hotel does not provide airport shuttle, however, Luis Munoz Marin Airport is 15-minute drive from the property.

Most of the 12-rooms here are simple, but of adequate size, private, and clean. Rooms come with queen-size beds, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and some sitting space. A small closet with an iron, plenty of hangers, and safe provides additional storage. Rooms come with writing desks, mini-fridges, and ice buckets. Some rooms have views of the ocean, but many don’t have any views. The two-bedroom penthouse apartment is a nice upgrade. Spacious, stylish, and modern, the penthouse has ample outdoor sitting space with a balcony off the master bedroom and a large patio at the entrance with gray wicker couches adorned by orange cushions. The penthouse has a small, but fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Bathrooms are small, featuring standing glass showers or shower/tub combos. Guests can expect toiletries and ample towels, but vanity space is limited in most rooms. The bathrooms in the penthouse are spacious and well-appointed, with the master bath featuring a whirlpool tub. 

Numero Uno Beach House may be small, but it has a good number features to keep everyone happy. Ocean Park Beach sits just beyond the hotel's high walls, and while the beach is public, it’s not over run. The hotel offers beach waiter service during the day and has ample umbrellas, lounge chairs, and tables for guests. The restaurant is open to the public for breakfast and lunch and serves popular Caribbean-fusion dishes. There's also a small bar in the restaurant with a handful of bar chairs serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks.Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, though guests coming with cars will have to look for parking on the street.