Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free beach cabanas
Free beach club on site
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Billiards or pool table
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Refund for unfulfilled promises
Cons:
Unclean facilities
Misleading pool conditions
Poor food options
Stale room air

Categories

Cleanliness
5.69
The shower barely drained, standing in 2-3 inches of water, and the tap and shower water were salty.
Service
9.99
Staff was friendly, but response to complaints was reluctant.
Location
10
Location in Monterrico had limited food options.
Room Quality
6.65
The room had no ventilation aside from A/C, making it feel stale.
Amenities
6.68
Pools were misleading; two were empty and one smelled terrible.
Value for Money
9.64
Overall experience was a waste of time, money, and energy.
Food and Beverage
8.69
On-site restaurant was mediocre.
Overall Experience
6.68
Complete disappointment; not as promised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:47

Property Description

At Johnny's Place Hotel, revel in beachfront luxury with complimentary Wi-Fi and beach bar drinks. Indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant and wake up to a cooked-to-order breakfast daily. Unwind in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and modern bathrooms.
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free Wi-Fi and tour assistance.
Dining and Drinks: Savor meals at the restaurant and drinks at 2 bars/lounges and beach bar.
Comfortable Stay: Air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and modern bathrooms.
Book your beachfront escape at Johnny's Place Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.69
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 6.68
Value for Money: 9.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 6.68
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Rachael family
2
Pros:

The staff was friendly, but that’s about the only good thing we can say about Johnny’s Place. The website advertises four pools—but that’s incredibly misleading. Two weren’t even filled. One was filled but right next to the garbage area and reeked of trash and what was clearly a dead animal nearby. The only clean, usable pool was behind a gate and reserved only for guests in specific rooms. After we complained about the smell and false advertising, we were reluctantly allowed to swim there—for one day. The next day, the stinky pool was even worse, and when we used the clean one again, we were kicked out. We asked for a refund if we weren’t allowed access to the only sanitary option, and they refunded the remaining nights.

The room had no ventilation aside from the A/C, which made everything feel stale. The shower barely drained, so by the end, we were standing in 2-3 inches of water. Worst of all, the tap and shower water were salty. Not just off-tasting—salty, like ocean water. We never felt clean, even after washing our hands or showering. The on-site restaurant was mediocre, and food options in Monterrico are very limited.

Between the unusable pools, false advertising, unclean facilities, and poor overall maintenance, this place was a complete disappointment. It was a waste of time, money, and energy—frustrating, unpleasant, and not at all what was promised. Avoid it.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
E
Esperanza family
2
Pros:

Not good organized enough

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Carolay
10
Pros:

Love this app

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
P
Paige
8
Pros:

Upscale Mediterranean style for the adventurous and budget-conscious traveler.

Located a couple of walking minutes down a rather dodgy block littered with trash and various properties in disrepair, Johnny’s is an oasis in the generally depressed area of Monterrico. The food was good, the staff was fantastic and the property was beautifully maintained in some parts and a work in progress in others.

We had one of only two rooms with an ocean view, which meant blaring music on Friday and Saturday night until midnight and 1:00 a.m. respectively. If you’re in one of the oceanfront rooms, you’ll be situated directly above the sound system. Saturday night’s party was festive, attracting visitors from all over the region with a full dance floor of traditionally partnered pairs. On other nights we enjoyed the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore.

The room was spacious and suite-like with a separate bedroom, lounge area, bathroom and waterfall shower, however repairs such as the shower not completely draining, the shower window not capable of fully closing and a door that clearly suffered from previous break-ins. There is no safe in the room. Our spacious deck included a refreshing splash pool, which was perfect for cooling off while lounging in the sun.

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
A
Aura family
8
Pros:

Can be better

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
D
DAMARIS
8
Pros:

La atención del personal fue muy buena

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
S
Silvia Lissette family
6
Pros:

Han subido el precio a todo entonces deberían invertir en mejorar las habitaciones ya que están bastante descuidadas, hay una discoteca los fines de semana que solía ser segura pero ahora dejan entrar a cualquier gente y solo llegan a emborracharse. Ya no se puede bailar por lo mismo.

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
J
Jessica
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

We had an excellent experience! The hotel was clean and attentive!

2025-02-28 via Nuitee
F
Fredy family
6
Pros:

Bad smell of drainage

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
M
Maricela
6
Pros:

There was too much noise in the swimming pool underneath our window. Other guests had loud music until 11pm.

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
S
Susan
8
Pros:

I really liked Johnny's Place. The staff is exceptional. There are varying degrees of "comfort". Do NOT choose the rooms above the bar (ocean view). Too loud! But the deluxe rooms are super! And the bungalows are nice too.

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
H
Heather family
10
Pros:

Breakfast was amazed

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth partner
8
Pros:

I reserved a classic room. upon arrival i was brought to a room in deplorable condition. i was walked to the back of the property past many other rooms/spaces, stone path broken up and dangerous, room just haf a bed, walls dirty. dim, bathroom was BEYOND a health.violation, paint peeling all over, tub was leaky amd gross, shower head had mold/algae. I immediately returned to the front desk and made them aware of the issue. i asked for another room, they did not have one for the same price, but did have one, i just paid an additional $120. WELL WORTH IT. the new room they brought me too was newer, well kept, had a swim up pool, swim up bar and a bar, it was an a secluded area with only four rooms. weekend resort came alive, very near the beach, good restaurant, no public transportation/uber nearby

2024-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Sheryl family
10
Pros:

This is a wonderful place for family during the week!! We were celebrating the 21st of my granddaughter and we had 4 generations together. The sound of the ocean pounding is wonderful. GREAT air conditioning in the bedrooms, roomy accommodations, the little pool and tasty food from restaurant are top pluses about Johnny's Place. I will say on the street just passed the resort, it is a little sketchy, so do not advise going out at night. BUT inside the walls and right in front IS an oasis!!

2024-05-09 via Nuitee
V
VICTORE
4
Pros:

The room no have tv WiFi no work

2024-04-23 via Nuitee
R
Richard friends
10
Pros:

Really nice, affordable place right on the beach with great restaurant and things to do

2024-03-24 via Nuitee
A
Andrea family
8
Pros:

El restaurante es bueno pero el servicio ha bajado en calidad. Las instalaciones podrían usar un poco de renovación, tienen un área nueva pero tampoco es para el precio que piden. En general es un buen lugar pero no esperen lujo.

2024-02-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Disappointment Hotel
Pros:

It is over priced.
They think the design of the hotel is rustic... but to be honest is durty and abandoned... parking lot is NOT on the property... restaurant is another property . Good food bad service from all servers.
Reception is on opposite side of the building and there job is to give your you key and walk you to your room in a maze like area.
Ocean is 1 minute walk and is lovely.
At the restaurant they allowed some guests to smoke. I had to move away from that smoking table with my plate on hands because there was NO servers to help or to tell them anything (smokers) sad.
The night before, a big group of young people in black cars and all with gun's on their belts.
We're at a tower looking building drinking, loud music and making everyone uncomfortable specially families with small children.

2023-12-27 via Nuitee
M
Majo partner
6
Pros:

Literally the hotel was empty, and they don’t even care to give us a room even thought we were there earlier.

2023-08-09 via Nuitee
E
Edwin partner
8
Pros:

Quite clean. Was undergoing expansion. Very good service. Very good food. Very good. Overall excellent considering economical price we paid.

2023-04-21 via Nuitee