The Hill at Arecibo 681 Ocean Drive

Hotels
Independent
5.2 (11 reviews)
Bo. Jarealito Calle 1 #139, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, 00612 , Arecibo , PR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Ecotours nearby
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Safety concerns
Defective amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
2.4
Numerous complaints about ants, roaches, and overall dirtiness.
Service
7.9
Basic service but lacking in several areas alongside cleanliness.
Location
7.9
Location not discussed in detail, assumed acceptable for hotel standards.
Room Quality
3.4
Rooms had significant issues such as exposed wires and no hot water.
Amenities
2.4
Rooms lacked essential amenities like dishes and utensils.
Value for Money
4.4
Not worth the price given the numerous issues.
Food and Beverage
6.6
No food or beverage service mentioned.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall a very negative experience; would not recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:22

Property Description

Garden Views and Complimentary Amenities
Beach Shuttle and Beach Bars
Individually Decorated Guestrooms with Kitchenettes

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 10 beach bars. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with Netflix provide entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 11 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.4
Service: 7.9
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 3.4
Amenities: 2.4
Value for Money: 4.4
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 6.6
S
SANDRA family
2
Pros:

This property has fake pics of the inside online. Receptacles are all hanging with exposed wires, gate has no lock. No dishes, stove was disgusting, no soap, not even in the bathroom for your hands. Ants and roaches everywhere. No utensils, no shower head in shower. No hot water. No table, I left this room about 30 minutes after I arrived. We did not feel safe at all. Do not book this property.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Hector
4
The Hill inn
Pros:

No one show up for cleaning. If you want towels,you have to call.kitchen with broken cabinets. Windows cover with plastic laminates.from the shower drainage bad smell coming.the balcony is rust and broken dangerous for kids.no security cameras.also they charge me resort fee,cleaning fee. No one cleaning and this is not a resort.not recommended for families specially with kids.too expensive.The internet connection was ok and the air conditioner.Angel was very friendly but he called me a day before leaving the place to see if I needed anything.
No garbage bin outside to put the trash.no laundry machine.no hair blower.no time clock. I didn’t take any photos but not the same like the ones they posted,very disappointing…

2022-11-21 via Nuitee
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Miriam family
2
Pros:

Very bad behavior about the owner of the place. No soap, just one bag for trash. Last time there, not recommended.

2022-08-14 via Nuitee
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Johanna family
2
Pros:

We had a horrible experience. We were working in Arecibo till late at night, when we went to the propert after midnight, the apartment was with trash cans full to the top, beds were not made, somebody had slept on both beds. Floor was dirty. Somebody had used the apartment and no cleaning was done. I have pictures. We texted the contact. We wrote through the platform, yet no answer to these day. We had to sleep on top of our beach towels since we had nothing else. It is a shame.

2022-04-25 via Nuitee
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Juan C.
10
Pros:

Tuvimos una grata experienza. El lugar estaba limpio y el personal excelente.

2021-07-19 via Nuitee
M
Mio
2
Sadly Disappointing
Pros:

My honest review is that I was very disappointed with this property although I was prepared that the property would look differently from the photos. But it looked so different that I almost couldn’t recognize it when I first arrived. Master Key was really hard to open because it was old. The front door to our room was partially broken. Hot water (warm water) didn’t work so I took cold shower for two nights. Microwave was broken and didn’t function. The only good thing is that the room I stayed was spacious. I didn’t feel comfortable because it wasn’t very clean. I wasn’t looking for a fancy place to stay so the location and the room bed were alright, but at least basic things should function for business. It was not worth what I paid for.

2021-07-17 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
2
Pros:

The pictures are deceiving. The place is beat up and in disrepair. The property is isolated and not in a great area. It did not feel safe or secure. Not a great option.

2021-06-19 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Nice places end clease

2021-06-13 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
6
Pros:

The apartment was ok! The beds were uncomfortable and it was located on a busy street so it was very loud and noisy all throughout the night. It wasn’t the cleanest. I bought my own cleaning supplies and cleaned before using anything.

2021-04-25 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
2
Pros:

Rented a room for Valentine’s Day with girlfriend. It was totally unbearable and everything that could be broken was broken. Had to unplug the light to turn it off, very loud and noisy and not anything like the pictures showed. Microwave didn’t work, most channels didn’t work on tv and bathroom was disgusting. Also worst/hardest bed I’ve ever laid on. Spent 10 days in Puerto Rico and had a great experience at every other hotel....

2021-02-20 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
8
Pros:

Air conditioning and Internet both worked fine.

The over-all condition was "rustic" but adequate.

2019-09-21 via Nuitee