The front of the hotel seemed nice. The lobby needs a face lift but while we were there they were painting. The people at the front desks were very friendly and so were the bartenders. Our first room was very dirty and our view was an old abandoned building and we decided to upgrade to a bigger room with the ocean as our view but this room's door kept getting jammed inside and out. We couldn't get the key to turn and we struggled with the door for about fifteen minutes, finally went to the front desk and the guys assisted us. Funny how a place that makes lots of money cannot get a locksmith or change the locks. The only great things about this place is the location (four blocks awasy from fine shopping) and two blocks away from where the bus stop was to take the bus to Old San Juan. Also the bar is on the back of the lobby with the ocean view so one does not have to venture far for great cocktails. The beach is literally your own back yard which was great. The roof top provided beach chairs and great views and a shower but the place was dirty. Don't expect a four or five star * hotel.

DO NOT STAY AT THE ATLANTIC BEACH!

The rooms were filthy. They apparently have zero interest maintaining the property, as seems to be the case on much of the Condado. The rooms were small (approximately 10' by 10'). Bar prices were outrageous. My significant other nearly castrated me when he set foot in the room.

I wouldn't call it a "roach motel." We didn't see a single roach. Roaches have to much pride.

I stayed there because it's where "family" stays, for 2 nights pre-cruise.
Never again.

AVOID THE ATLANTIC BEACH!

One thing I have to mention is that the wonderful Regis (bartender) is unfortunately gone. Other guys are good, but this business will definitely suffer without Regis. He was the only reason we came over to hang out at the bar even though the bar itself didn't look all that great. (we stayed at the Caribe Hilton). The beach is very nice in front of the Atlantic Beach hotel.

If you are looking for the Ritz Carlton then book it, and do not book here. If you are looking for a clean, fun place to stay and relax then book here at the Atlantic Beach Hotel. I read reviews on this sight and was quite hesitant to stay here but I am glad that I did. The staff was fun, friendly, and quite helpful. The management was willing to please the guests and make the stay as comfortable as possible. The accommodations are not four star but the service is. Everyone working there helped to make my stay exciting and fun.
The bar had a great mix of tourists and locals, it was low key and they prepared fabulous cocktails from 11 a.m. until late in the night. I happened to be there for New Year’s Eve and we partied and had a great time. The staff went out of their way again to make the evening exciting.
I will be returning next year and I hope that more people overlook the negative reviews and give this place a chance.