Excellent Aquatika Penthouse
Review Submitted: April 2, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
Our family of 4 (boy 8 and girl 4) plus grandmother stayed at this unit in Aquatika the last week of February and had a wonderrful time. The complex is well-maintained, and the pool network was great for kids. It has a neat slide, but it was open only on the weekend. The Aquatika complex was virtually deserted during the week, but busyier on the weekend.
I would recommend this property to a friend without reservation. The unit was as described. A pool table and roof terrace made hanging out in this penthouse unit very comfortable; our 8 year old son learned how to play pool.
Our owner & realtor could not have been more helpful- despite arriving after midnight, about 4 hours late, the owners met our flight & escorted us to a 24 hour grocery shop for basic provisions, and then to Aquatika.
You need a car to grocery shop and local restaurant options in Loiza are very limited. 2 different local recommended "restaurants" were closed; one looked like it hadn't been open in months/years.You need to drive east to Rio Grande & Fajardo or west to San Juan if you seek "action" or reasonable options for restaurants. For us, it was a great getaway. Loiza itself is relatively poor, and the Aquatika complex is like an oasis- provision yourself & never leave and you'll have a great time.
With a car, you are well located to sightsee not just San Juan but most places on the east side of the island, including the El Yunque rainforest & access to Vieques & Culebra & all that bioluminescence.
The beach was fine without being spectacular- you have to be aware of some rocks in the surf if you swim. Luquillo Beach in Rio Grande is both excellent & very close (10-15 minutes by car).
All in all, it was great. High recommendation- we plan to return.
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Helpful votes: 6/6