Villa Cofresí Hotel & Restaurant (Rincon de la Villa .Inc)

I am giving 5 stars to this homey, lovely hotel. From the fluffy towels in the bathroom to the extremely helpful staff, everything went perfect. Great shower, easy check-in and check-out and right at the beach. This is a simpler hotel, not a fancy, 5 stars but it has an easy going feeling about it that makes you want to go back. Restaurant is right on site with good options from breakfast to lunch.

This place is cussing good! Hands down BEST food we have had in Rincón!! Come for the Pirata and STAY for the plantain crusted Red Snapper!!! Holy smokes this is off the charts good! Beyon Muy Bueno! Do not miss this place!

Had the pleasure of having dinner at the bar one evening during our stay at the subpar resort next door. The restaurant had great food and drinks. Service, while slow, was extremely friendly and efficient. Our waitress (who was also bartending at the very busy bar) was personable, helpful and had great food recommendations. As we left later that evening, we lamented to the nearby hotel reception staff on how we wished we'd stayed at Villa Confresi instead of the resort next door. On our next vacation to Rincón, we will be staying here instead.

We came here to have an early dinner and I must say that I am a bit disappointed. This simple but yet tasty salad was not washed or fresh. The foliage had a red tint to the leaves which indicates some fungal growth. Definitely not coming back for a visit. The service was very good and the ambiance as lively as ever; however, sad to say that a simple Ceasar salad did not meet the basic standards of a freshness.

I love this hotel. I intended to stay for six days, but a single overnight convinced me to book another four days. That morning, I walked up to Zeida at the desk and said, "The sky is too pink, the sand too soft, the ocean too relaxing, the view too spectacular." What I didn't know then but do now is that the employees are exemplary- every single one. By the way, the nightly cost here provides a nice hotel in Boston without the sea of people catering to your every need. Meals here are cheaper than local restaurants. A long list of now friendly faces - I've forgotten too many names - including Braulio, Eddie, Wendy, Sonia, Vani, Angela, Saltares, and Kevin - all a tribute to the person in charge of hiring. I'll be back.

My go to place when visiting my family in Puerto Rico. Villa Cofresi is just like being home. Great food, great people, nothing missed when staying here!

I want to start by recognizing the amazing staff at Villa Cofresí. Every single person we spoke to and encountered were so kind, helpful, and responsive. Great great staff!!! The Pros: -staff - security - parking -restaurant/bar -balcony -sunset views The Cons: -outdated decor -musty/old furniture -small pool We stayed at Villa Cofresí for a week and we are counting the days until we can go back! We loved the restaurant on site. Everything we ate was delicious. I saw some reviews critiquing the food and I was confused. Maybe they hired a new chef? Or another possibility is that folks went to Puerto Rico and ordered Italian food instead of the local cuisine. It's like going to Italy and ordering MexicanTacos and not liking them. If you got to Villa Cofresí, order Puerto Rican food, it is delicious! The seafood was fresh, the steaks were tender, the habichuelas were the most flavorful, and the mofongo should win awards. The drinks were also fantastic. The biggest issue for us was our dated room. My husband and I joked that we were given the "orbitz" special since we booked at a discounted rate using orbitz. Although the room was large, the furniture was so outdated. It was wicker furniture and the moment you opened the door you were hit with the stench of old musty furniture. It was terrible. The tv in the room was also of an older model. We did notice that there were other rooms that seemed to be more modern including mounted flat screen tvs, modern furniture and decor.

The food & drinks were DELICIOUS! I recommend their special "Coco Pirata". The service was great. The view is amazing. The vibes were good.

This place was absolutely the highlight of our trip. The location, bar, food, and views are amazing. We stayed three nights and were absolutely coming back for more! We spent Valentine's Day here which was extra special. Live music and delicious food. This place is perfect to relax and take it slow. Can't wAit to be back next year.

Normally, when we travel, we don't care much where we stay because the hotel is just a place to lay our heads between exploring. Villa Cofresi is one of the first places we have stayed where the hotel itself transformed the entire experience. We stayed two nights here while road tripping up Puerto Rico's west coast (Cabo Rojo-Playa Buye-downtown Rincon for the art walk-Steps Beach-and Domes Beach), but our time at the hotel was our favorite part. The biggest selling point: they might have the single greatest hotel bar we have ever seen. It's all open air with seating literally feet from the water, and unobstructed views of miles and miles of open ocean. You have a direct view of the sun setting behind the water, and when those famous Rincon sunsets lit up the sky, we were in heaven. The bar serves a signature drink, the Coco PIrata, which is a mix of rums, coconut milk, and coconut water topped with a healthy dash of cinnamon. The whole thing is served inside a coconut. It tastes so delicious we had to share multiple orders each night during our visit. The bar area is adjacent to the pool, plus there is a second story deck if you want a more private space to enjoy your drinks. Even if you aren't getting drinks, though, you are free to roam the common areas and just enjoy the view. It is so close to the water the waves actually come right up to the side of the hotel. On top of that, you get access to a private area of the beach, free from crowds, and the beach in this area is very swimmable. The more famous public beaches nearby are known more for being surfing beaches, and they are virtually impossible to swim in due to the intense waves and rocks. The beach by Cofresi, though, has such soft sand and gentle waves, it's perfect for a relaxing swim. It was a very refreshing way to start the day. The staff is very kind, too, and the rooms are pretty affordable for a beachfront hotel. If you want to really live it up, they offer King rooms with a private balcony overlooking the ocean. During our stay, those rooms were only $20 more than regular rooms, so we thought it was worth the extra splurge, and it was amazing. We spent some day each day enjoying some coffee with a book overlooking the ocean, and one night, we brought our coco piratas up there to enjoy the sunset. At night, overlooking the ocean, you can see tons of stars - we even saw a shooting star one night. Hard to top that. I can't recommend this place more highly. If you're visiting Puerto Rico, the drive to Rincon for a few nights here is totally worth it.

Ok people right on the beach.. in Rincon, you can practically touch the water from the patio where you eat. Wanna see a sunset while you eat, this is the place. The food was OMG and very affordable. Worth the drive from San Juan. Highly recommend this place. I know food so believe me when I say it was tasteful and hot when served. You have to try this place and also 5 minutes from Steps beach.

We just went to the bar/ restaurant on a day in Rincón. The famous pirata is a must try! Their staff was the most proactive and attentive I've ever experienced. Beautiful spot, best coconut shrimp I've ever had!

Loved this place! Friendly staff, clean, well-appointed rooms, and WOWIE the oceanfront bar/restaurant is mesmerizing. The waves literally lap at the deck beneath your feet. Our room was toward the rear and overlooked the parking lot, which initially bummed me out. But there are such lovely common areas by the pool, by the beach, overlooking the sea, you can easily pop out of your room and be part of the beauty. We had lunch and dinner at the restaurant-- solid fare at reasonable rates. Definitely would return here next visit to PR!

The view is stunning but it is a nightmare to get a table here. Definitely recommend calling ahead to avoid driving just to be told it's too full. The food is hit or miss and the drinks are average. But you couple all of this with the view and the vibes and it's a great time

Nothing compares to the Villa. It's my happy place. Been coming here for years and hopefully will have many more.

Pros...beautiful weather...helpful staff.. decent restaurant.. extremely clean...cons.. we could not enjoy their beach because they provide no beach blankets or chairs or beach umbrellas.. When I asked the receptionist if they had any she pointed to a folding chair next to the counter that looked like it should be thrown away....

Great location on the beach with a great view for a drink and dinner. I did not stay as a guest but it looked like a great place to stay in the Rincon area.

If i can give this hotel 0 stars i would, the hotel is absolutely horrible my key card for my room kept deactivating i had to go to the lobby about 3 times for them to fix it, the front desk is run by a crowd of kids that don't care and walk around like you owe them something, i asked for 1 bedroom i get there and my room has two beds which was annoying, the bathroom would flood of water every time i would run the shower, you get better service at a motel than here, don't book here, last but not least you have to book the restaurants prior to going to them which they only give you two hours to do which is 9am-11am a mess run while you can.

We have tried to get into this place 2 times and it has been a hassle each time. Can't even sit at the bar to have drinks. Something we have been able to do in the past

Terrible experience over all ! Will never return ! We came here with 8 guests for Christmas Dinner. A special event on a special day with reservation made over a week in advance. We were seated promptly outside on the terrace , the music was so loud we could not talk or connect with our family at the table. A request to turn it down was largely ignored. Problem #1. #2. 6:30 Waitress brought menus, took a drink order 15 min later. No drinks nor main orders taken for 30+ min....2 drink orders lost.Had to go find waitress to provide again. and request waters for table. #3 . 7pm placed dinner appetizer , food order. Mushrooms apps took 30 min to arrive....with not waitress attention in between for bread...or additional drinks ....appetizers were good but bordering on cold. #4. Ordered lobsters, seafood, steak entrees......after tracking down the waitress 3 dif times......over the next 2 hours....to find out if order was lost....or ? Entrees were finically brought to our table at 9;15. 2.5 hours after our seating. This was after going into the kitchen and requesting help, insisting we get or order asap, or we would walk out..! While the food was ok.....the neglect and wait and lack of follow up with any sort of apology by the staff, waitress , etc....is beyond unacceptable. Probably the most negative experience ever in a restaurant for all individuals in our family. Having been a fining dining waiter for many years......believe me I can be the most empathetic patron .......but there was a level or arrogance, lack of training , and accountability here that can ruin a dining experience. Good thing we are a loving , congenial, family,.....most others would have loudly asserted anger and stormed out. Asked if they were short staffed due to holiday....resounding NO was the answer. Never offered to comp a side or a drink....for the long wait, lukewarm food....NO! Apology...NO ! Value, totally over ridden by terrible service. Waters do not assist one another.....they hang out and stir off into space when asked a question about an order to asked for some water. Steer clear.....we would not recommend...........too many other wonderful ocean front options close by with wonderful friendly wait staff....awesome food and value.

We had a great time! Staff was friendly and helpful, and the food and drinks were wonderful. It's a great location with everything you need within a short walk or drive. We spent most days kicking around the deck, the beach, and the bar just as planned.. Rooms were nice and clean...a bit dated, but not even a second thought after we got settled in. We'll be back!

We decided to stay at Villa Cofresí to explore Rincon, PR, and for the gorgeous beach next to the property. Sadly for us, we arrived to the hotel on the first day on the Curfew in Puerto Rico related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the curfew, we couldn't use the facility as we wished. Part of the curfew was not being allowed the use of the common areas, such restaurants, pool, bar, and beach. It was a difficult time in the Island the day we visited the hotel. We need to recognize that the staff members were very helpful and made our stay comfortable. As soon we arrived, the lady in the checking explained how they were managing the food situation; that everything was carry-out or room service. We did room service, and the food was excellent. Our reservation included breakfast, but at that time we arrived to the hotel, they were not sure how the breakfast was going to be handled. Next morning we received a special menu to our room. When we called for room service to order our breakfast, they already had "to-go" bags for the people staying at the hotel. It was a really thoughtful and nice prep. Breakfast included a sandwich, cereal, and a fruit. Coffee was available as well. They were very busy, but the service was exceptional! This was a quick response to the new ways of working based on the Local Government Requirements, and the service and food were great. During our stay we enjoyed the sunsets and the sound of the waves. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with awesome beds. Everything is clean. The hotel was very nice and in great shape. We know we need to come back, when all this COVID-19 situation settles down. Definitely we will stay at Villa Cofresí and enjoy the hotel & facilities and the Ricón area.

I always went here as a kid and never had an issue getting into this place. Your Covid policies (didn't seem like it was Covid policy related) are going to end up affecting your workers the most. My significant other and I tried to get into the bar yesterday, Friday, April 29th at around 7pm. We were told to come back an hour later because they didn't have any space or we could try and get into the restaurant section without having to wait. We opted to come back a day later, today, Saturday, April 30th at 3:30p. We came in and same thing, we can't get into the bar. We really liked the place so we decided to go into the restaurant since we can still order the same things, simply without the ocean view and warmth. When we got in we noticed there weren't that many people at the bar and inquired about getting into an open seat. They told us no and had us sit at the restaurant. We tried, no problem. Shortly after, a couple behind us, asked the same and were allowed to sit at the bar. I inquired with the waiter about what I had noticed and he was "beating around the bush" and honestly, seemed like they didn't care about the discrepancies we noticed. Very disappointed. It just seemed like they were picking and choosing who was allowed into the establishment. A sort of "reverse discrimination."

We ordered a coconut drink with a mixture of tequilas, coconut milk & cinnamon. While it was good, it was too strong for me & had to ask for more coconut milk. Overall great view by the ocean. Has outside bar seating, and a swimming pool near the hotel.

WOW!!! Great experience, great stay, great people, fantastic view! I loved this property! From arrival to departure, everything was easy. Villa Cofresi were phenomenal hosts! This place really does have it all! Beach access, pool, restaurant, bar, pool tables, live music, breakfast included??? All YES!!! Besides the frills, they have amazing people taking care of and interacting with their quests throughout. I totally felt home and have already booked my next stay! See you soon!

Such a nice place to stay kinda reminded me of Cancun a little bit. The pool and the beach are the highlight of the hotel. The staff is attentive and so friendly. The food is also great and the mojitos are probably the best I've had in the area, nice and strong like I like them. I definitely will be back and I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place for the the family. The prices are moderate.

I had the pleasure of staying here for a week while working in Puerto Rico. The overall experience was excellent. The hotel has a retro midcentury resort type feel -well maintained but with a swanky historic feel about it that gives it a fun vibe. Maybe it's the open air lobby, or the beachside bar front, it just feels great being there. Most of the staff seem like long time employees and have great pride in Villa Cofresi and the experience of it's guests. My ocean front room was massive in size, impeccably clean, and indeed delivered on a spectacular view of the ocean. The pool, bar and restaurant areas were a fun relaxing place in the evening- again with excellent, friendly service. I look forward to staying here agin.

Beautiful hotel. Very clean and Well kept. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Amazing views and easy access to a beautiful beach. Would recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Rincon.

My bf and I had out first night in Aguada and look for a good place to have a good dinner since it was my birthday and we wanted it to be special. We called to the place and the person in the phone told us that they were not taking reservations but only walk-ins, so we left and got the around 9:10pm since they close at 11pm. We got there and the person outside the parking lot didn't let us get in even tho we made sure in the phone it was ok to get there at that time (as soon as we hang up in the phone we got ready as fast as we could and left). My bf told the guy it was my birthday and if there was a way to work it out and he was a total asshole, he said the people inside had to go outside to make sure with him about letting people in. My bf and I were very disappointed about this place's service and it kind of ruin my birthday dinner plan.

Very good place especially for a large group. Everyone was happy with their meals, service was great and loved the drinks in Coconuts.

This is one of the best hotels in Puerto Rico. It's clean. Their food is amazing. The service is great. The beach is a step away it's a great place for big families and having fun! This is a hotel I would definitely come to again.

The view of my wife was the best part of the experience. And the reading of Cofresi given in their menu. We stumbled upon the restaurant after reading many tourist reviews rating the establishment and restaurant so high. We were looking for an authentic Puerto Rican lunch, this was the absolute furthest thing from it. Our first disappointment was the Coco Pirata. This allegedly had three different liquors and milk and cinnamon. My wife and I wouldn't consider ourselves season drinkers, being young, but we legitimately struggled to taste anything other than milk and cinnamon. We asked the server if we had been served virgin ones but he assured us that we weren't. Drinks were doo doo. Talking about poop, we ordered the surtido of appetizers, or for this who don't know, its essentially an assortment. I just have a slight inkling that this was created primarily for Americans on the verge of type 2 diabetes or if not their are straying very close to that diagnosis. There was fried chicken, fried fish, fried cheese, fried plantains, and fried effing corn bread. Some Aztec god is pissing himself as I write this. Next came the fish pinchos. The best part of the dish was the garlic bread that came from Walmart. I know this because I've had Walmart garlic bread. The bread had more seasoning than the fish. I wouldn't be surprised if that fish was created in a lab, shipped to Walmart, imported to Puerto Rico. Frozen. Defrosted. Then served without any actual spice other than the charcoal that came off of the grill. It was actually inedible. Like I almost ate more fried cornbread but then I asked God to forgive me for even considering eating that. Please don't come here. Please.Pleasesedaybaofab

WHen I pulled up it was so much better than expected. Very clean and attractive layout, the employees were all excellent and very friendly. Room was fantastic and the waterfront bar / restaurant was a great hang to eat, drink, and to enjoy amazing views. Perfect sunsets. I highly recommend staying here. Make sure you share a sunset with Eddie.

The Covid experience ( masks , removal of pool tables, no Dailey room cleaning ect) doesn't help the experience . Had a great view of the sunsets from our room as well as the bar area . They kept running out of the coconuts for their famous pirate drink. We got some our first night and watched a great sunset . Our friends showed up 2 days later and of course after raving about the drinks they had run out of the coconuts . They also missed the great sunsets as it was cloudy ! Great bar but I was their pre Covid days and much livelier . The food was very good .

Fish tacos were great. Nice view too. Would definitely recommend for lunch. .

So it has been at least a year since I last stayed in Villa Cofresí Hotel, however, I've stayed in this hotel around 4-5 times throughout the last 5 years. If there is something I can say about this place is that I've noticed that it's consistent with their service. Now mind you, this is not the fanciest hotel, let alone the best in the area, however, for the price and location, Villa Cofresi is pretty darn awesome. It just makes sense. Location is right in the middle of Rincón, on the east coast of Puerto Rico with the best view for sunsets. Additionally, one of Rincon's best hangouts is their bar. Always packed, lots of locals and tourists and good music. Also, their signature cocktail, the "Coco Pirata" is sooo worth it. Cost about $9-10 and it's a coconut filled with alcoholic goodness and the serving size is the amount of approximately three cocktails. Definitely, something you can share! If you are ever in the area, check it out!!

Such a great place to catch the sunset. Beautiful backdrop for pictures while enjoying many tasty drink options and appetizing menu full of options all while being served by friendly bartenders and listening to music and having TV as an additional option.

Check it out!!! Nice Place by the water and also BEAUTIFUL sunsets!!! Nice place for a party.

This is the perfect place to take a date and watch the sunset, have fun drinks. They do have a dinner menu (which is on the pricey side) but if you go at the right time they have a bar menu and a beach side menu which are way more affordable. They also have a pool table and a ping pong table. This restaurant also has beach access. I highly recommend!

@ the restaurant - Amazing view right at the beach! Coconut drinks are famous and good! Snapper was tasty and fresh. Service was fast, friendly and helpful

Great bar to grab a drink and watch the sunset with a coconut in your hand. Don't worry, the bartenders will make sure you're looking when the sun's about to go down... trust me!

What a wonderful place to stay! My family was well taken care of by the staff who were very accommodating. The sunset views were beautiful and I enjoyed the early morning walks on the beach. We ate the buffet breakfast in the morning and ate at the restaurant all very good food! The area to lounge is peaceful and it was nice to hear the waves crash and watch the pelicans. So grateful we were able to visit prior to the pandemic. We hope you are doing well.

Im not staying here but its a great place to come hang out. They have a signature drink called the Pirata...come by and enjoy the drink..

Villa Cofresi is not worth visiting unless you are staying there. I have been going to Villa Cofresi for almost 20 years but everything has changed. You can no longer visit as before. I have gone 3 different times to eat, I live 2 hours from Villa Cofresí and every time I go they are always full, they do not allow reservations. The staff gives priority to guests, which is understandable, but they should have a system for people like me who travel from afar to eat there. The staff has told me all 3 times that their guests come first to go elsewhere. They won't try to accommodate far away visitors. And the smart comments the staff make are truly unnecessary specially from the security guard. If you look for other reviews on here there are others who have complained about the same thing and it seems like the owners don't care at all about other paying customers besides there guest. It's truly a shame because it wasn't like this. I will truly miss this place. I will no longer go back and I don't recommend this place as a visitor, you will waste your time traveling there.

Overrated. $200 room with view. Spacious great firm bed but outdated room. Cockroaches. Hot water didn't work in shower unless you messed with it for 20 minutes. You get a free breakfast. It was pretty pathetic bread with ham and cheese Oscar Meyer deli slices. Cereal. Terrible coffee. Tasteless cantaloupe and hard kiwis. With millions of mangos everywhere they can't even serve it up. Oh you coulda even a regular breakfast. But that was extra. Really disappointing. Staff was less than enthusiastic. Will not stay there again.

***BAR ONLY*** My local friend took us to Villa Cofresi for the drinks. I ordered the fresh coconut with milk and rum. Strong drink but delicious. They fill up the coconut and also give you the remaining drink in a plastic cup. I think it was about $10? Super cheap. Service also exceeded our expectations. I loved it here. This location is the perfect place to enjoy a coconut near the beach. It was peaceful and relaxing during the day.

Went here on a recommendation from a friend and was not let down. The service was great, drinks were good and priced well and the food was awesome. Had Red Snapper that wasn't on the menu and I was super happy that I got it.

This is a beautiful hotel with a really fun bar right on the water. As others have said, their coconut drinks are what they are known for and highly recommend. They're strong and fun for the location. We had 2 coconut drinks each and watched the sunset, which was a perfect night. Highly recommend

The coconut drinks were strong and delicious. The bartenders were on point and friendly. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was delish, the prices were reasonable, Luis our server was informative and super friendly