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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Address: 1150 Caribe Ave. Ponce 00716 Puerto Rico
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Stylish Hotel & Casino situated on 80 acres overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

( 5-9 of 86 )
“Executive Tower the Best Bet”

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

Jul 28, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This hotel is the best in town. And the best deal is to be upgraded to the Executive Tower -- which gives you access to the lounge with (2) computers (free) to check email, continental breakfasts, afternoon snacks, cold drinks, tea/coffee, and at 5:30 pm small sandwiches and crudites, at 7:30 "desert" and liquers. In the evening, the "honor" bar is quite reasonable -- $5 for a glass of wine. You could make some of your meals here from the snacks and certainly save on expensive sodas, etc etc. Plus the concierge person manning the desk there can assist with tourist info, restaurants, etc. etc. The hotel isn't perfect -- it took 2 days to find out about the valet parking set up -- we were stopping at the desk each time to get our ticket stamped. Nothing was actually every explained to us about their faciities or various options. We had to explore and learn on our own.
And if you are with a family -- keep in mind that their double beds are barely larger than a single; okay for very small kids only.

That being said -- the main pool is the one for families and children. If you are an older (or romantic) couple and wish a bit less noise, you can take the shuttle (from the front of the hotel) to the country club and use their hot tub and pool. They will ask you to register at the hut where you get your towels (and you're given a wrist band to wear) but during the day the place is so much calmer. At either location there is a very small black sand beach...nothing to write home about ; it might entertain you for a very short walk to find some shells or old pieces of polished glass but not to sit on (although there are a few chairs at each). Keep in mind that it takes about 15 to 20 minutes for the shuttle to ever show up -- there's no set schedule.

We only ate a couple meals at the hotel -- one lunch at the pool bar -- decent. Had the chicken fingers which came with fries (only $12) from the appetizer list. Sodas were around $3 each. The other meal we had was at the Sushi restaurant (not open everyday) at the country club part. This was just okay. A bit disappointing with limited selections but good for a change from fried foods and mofongos..and yes, expensive for the portions served.

For kids -- there is the pool as mentioned, a playground area near the beach, and a small arcade area inside that was kept quite busy.
For adults -- there is entertainment advertised on the weekends. Wasn't there then so no idea whether this is worth it or not. The casino is small but decent. Had variety of slots/machines and games. Wasn't very crowded or busy when we were there.
The fitness room -- is decently equipped. Has the usual machines and is conveniently located near the main pool. You must be 18 to use machines.
They have a spa/sauna == saw their signs but never had a chance to investigate.

Did the two hour city tour (only one now available); you can drive up to see several other sites (may be next time) but didn't have the car at the time. Cab from downtown only cost $10 plus tip to Hilton.

People at hotel basically quite friendly and helpful. Material distributed not always up to date, however, so do call (or have them call for you).

Directions -- As in all of Puerto Rico, directions are horrible and not very accurate (even the Garmin GPS was off). You will be told go right and it's a left and vice versa. Allow yourself time to get anywhere you are going if this is the first time you're there. Many streets are not marked (signs are down or names change as you drive) plus there is a lot of construction on Rte 2 heading west towards Mayaguez (if going to Pitos restaurant -- recommended by the way)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Executive Lounge
    • Disliked — Small beds;welcome;
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AdvicePro's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 03, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $166 (year-round)
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“Wonderful Hotel!!!”

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

Jul 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This hotel was great! The room was immaculate, the sheets & bedspreads (which I'm very picky about) were plush, soft, super clean, no complaints about that. The room itself, when I first walked in, smelled deodorized & properly kept.

The pool area was beautiful, the terrace with the colossal columns & dangling lights contributes to a feel of tropical elegance. Gym was OK, but would like them to add more treadmills. But the crown of our stay was the Rest La Cava. As soon as we walked in, the services just outstanding. The waiter & host were professional and proper, yet friendly. They were about to close the restaurant, but decided to cater to us regardless. We contemplated the bottles of wines (and the price tags) of wines from all over the world. The food was fresh, and elegantly served. The souffle for dessert, I still crave to this day its delicious grand manier flavor. Would definitely go back! My husband, my boys (teenagers) really enjoyed the stay and would definitely go back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pool/Restaurant
    • Disliked — Gym
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
lpvtraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 28, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa, Concerts / Music festival
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Average price*: $166 (year-round)
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“A great resort destination!”

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

5 of 5 stars
Flagstaff, Arizona
Jul 26, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I loved my two-week stay here! Great breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Everything is open, and walking around the hotel at midnight is commonplace. It is an open community, with an excellent swimming pool, comfortable rooms, and a great location! The price could be hefty, but if you are on vacation, splurging (moderately) is not a big big issue! Enjoy your stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pool
    • Disliked — Price
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roscoesquire's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 25, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $166 (year-round)
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“Just Great”

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

5 of 5 stars
Puerto Rico
Jul 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Been here now for 3 months. Accomodations are excellent.
The beautiful people that work here are all very dedicted to make your stay the best.
When they get real booked with holidays clients or conventions one can always go over to the Costa Caribe to spend some quiet relaxing time.

Yes the food is pricy but this is a HILTON.

Great for extended stays

Em Jay_56 now in Ponce, PR

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean and bright rooms, Executive Tower very accesible
    • Disliked — Could have a few more cable tv channels
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
EmJay_1956's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 24, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $166 (year-round)
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“Best Pina Coladas in all of Puerto Rico”

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort

3 of 5 stars
Palm Springs, California
Jul 25, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

The one thing about this hotel is...Best Pina Coladas in all of Puerto Rico. The bartenders (yes all of them) at the sports bar by the pool have a serious bad attitude but they can make a awesome Pina Colada. The resort could use a remodel. It is dated. The staff at the front desk is friendly. The rooms are okay, definitely not U.S. standards for cleanliness. The fine dining restaurant is expensive but very romantic and has good food. There is nothing in Ponce to do. We went to the boardwalk marina area but it was boring. No shops or restaurants. Just a bunch of bars that were the size of a tool shed. I would not go back to this resort.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pina Coladas at Sports Bar by the Pool and front desk staff were friendly
    • Disliked — everything else
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LuvTravel007's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 25, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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Average price*: $166 (year-round)
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Address: 1150 Caribe Ave., Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico