Rincon Inn in Rincon … Great hostel just about a five-minute walk from the beach that has one of the most fantastic sunsets ever! At the time of my stay the hostel was newly remodeled (april 2006) and was in excellent condition. Located right across the street from a small shopping center if extra necessities are needed, but overall the location is very low key and residential. I would highly recommend this place for travelers, especially for a price. It was a hostel that seemed like the average hotel. Have fun and don't forget the sunset -- best ever!
At Wind Chimes Inn in San Juan … You will certainly feel at home in this restored Spanish villa dating from the 1920s, which gets its name from a terrace covered in wind chimes. The white-washed walls that surround the main building keep out the noise of the street and add a sense of security at night. The beach is just one block away, but people still sunbathed on the sun deck and swam in the pool. Frankly, I preferred the beach. Unlike the deck or the pool, the in-house Tiki Boat Bar was sadly empty most of the time, except for newly arrived guests who were too tired to brave the streets to look for food. The inn also hid all kinds of little reading nooks with bookcases of trashy novels and out-of-date tour books left by previous guests, which further contributed to the quirky charm of the inn. The rooms themselves are small and simple, but they hold the necessities -- bed, bathroom, closet, TV, and my favorite -- the air-conditioner! You can tell that someone put effort into making the rooms cozy with sunflower…
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