Esperanza Hotels, Vieques

"My 17-year-old son and I had such an incredible experience during our first visit to Vieques, and I can’t recommend Sea Gate Hotel highly enough! From the start, Kelly was exceptionally helpful and informative—even sending me videos of parking before our arrival, which made everything so much easier. Her attention to detail and willingness to answer all my questions about the island really put my mind at ease. Penny was an absolute delight! Upon checkin, she told us about her parents building the hotel back in the 1940s and how she took over in the 80s, and it was so clear the property is truly loved and cherished. We stayed on the second floor and the balcony overlooked a lively scene filled with horses, iguanas, and plenty of chickens and roosters. The roosters provided quite the comedic soundtrack with their goofy noises! Reading through reviews before our trip made me laugh, especially the ones about the animals and occasional bugs. If someone’s not comfortable with roosters, horses, or the quirks of an island property, then maybe Vieques isn’t for them! The Sea Gate is a well-loved, lived-in property that was extremely clean. For those who appreciate character, warmth, and genuine hospitality, it’s absolutely perfect. The island itself is amazing and full of wonderful sights, but honestly, just relaxing on the property was a treat in itself. I have nothing negative to say—we had an absolutely wonderful time and will definitely be returning to Sea Gate Hotel!"

"The location for the hotel is excellent and is near to all the points of interests. There are a lot of mosquitoes in the room and in the porch. Other than that we enjoyed our stay. "

"Towards the end my ac was not working in one room but 5 stars and i would book again "

"Great location. Easy to find. Community are where showers and bathrooms are convenient and the rooms are super small but they work! It was a great place to stay if you arent needing to hang out at your hotel. Need a place to sit in the quad area or sleep. "

"Casa Mango was magic for our family of five. It fits in with the Esperanza vibe in the best possible way. The host was extremely responsive, replying to two questions we had during our stay within minutes in each instance. We only used a couple of the beach equipment items, but there are many things on hand for kids and other beach goers if anything gets left behind. We did hear noise at night from roosters and street traffic — but this was more a flair of authenticity than a bother for us. And the street noise seemed to dissipate by around 11 pm each night. The place was clean, we did see a spider here and there, but we didn’t mind. The house strikes a peaceful balance with the nature surrounding it. It’s a great place for mid-sized families like ours who have kids that are entertained, not frightened, by friendly stray cats, chickens, and the occasional horse walking down the street. The air-conditioning units do their jobs in bedrooms at night and windows don’t have glass but fans and natural airflows keep the temperature in check during the day. It isn’t new or especially modern but the important things work. We rested well at night and rested comfortable during the day when it rained. What most stands out about the place is the incredible overall value, convenient location, and uniqueness for those looking for a little more than just a sterile beach vacation. We would love to stay here again!"

"love it"

"Skip, the proprietor, is fantastic and has built and runs a wonderful establishment. The Yacht Suite was perfect for our family of 5. He also allowed us to drop our bags near the pool the last day, so we could explore the local beaches for a few more hours. Highly recommend!"

"Great area, clean room and great rooftop! "

"Nice room easy walk to Esperanza "