Inside Look : HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel (2025)
Written By Jenny White | The Kai Life • Posted on November 21, 2024
Trying To Decide If HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel Is The Right San Juan Hotel For Your Trip?
It can be so overwhelming to decide on where to stay when you’re visiting a new place like San Juan. There are a ton of neighborhoods to consider, which can make planning really confusing.
As a frequent traveler to Puerto Rico, this island has become one of my favorite places to explore time and time again. No matter how many visits I’ve made, I’m always discovering more to experience and uncover!
During my time on the island, I’ve visited a variety of towns and stayed in many hotels & rentals.
The rooftop pool deck is a favorite feature. Image source : HiBird Hotel
On my most recent trip to Puerto Rico, I had the chance to stay at the HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel in the Condado Beach neighborhood of San Juan.
To help you decide if this apartment style San Juan hotel is worth staying at, I put together an inside look sharing everything that we experienced during our stay.
Short on time and wondering if HiBird Apartment And Suites Hotel is a good place to stay in San Juan?
Favorite Feature :: We LOVED their spacious apartments & rooftop pool
Location :: Condado puts you close to the beach & Old San Juan
Would I Stay At Here Again? :: Absolutely, can’t wait for our next stay!
The hotel exterior & a lounge area in the lobby.
HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel Inside Look
We stayed for 5 nights and really loved our time there. I’m going to break down the rooms, location, amenities, service, pricing and more to help you decide if this is a good place for your trip to Puerto Rico.
A view of our living room entrance in our 2 bedroom apartment.
Apartment Style Rooms
Being a family with a teenage son, we love to stay in hotel suites or rentals when we travel. We enjoy giving everyone a little extra room to spread out.
It’s so much fun to get comfy, relax and hang out together after a day of adventures instead of being crammed into a small hotel room.
A view of our dining room, shot from the living room.
We were so excited to find HiBird because each of its 27 rooms is suite or apartment style, combining the best of a hotel and rental!
This hotel offers 8 different style room options, ranging from studio suites to penthouses to 4 bedroom apartments. We chose a 2 bedroom apartment for our stay.
The hotel is full of bright colors, patterns, textures and designs.
Our favorite room features
The features vary from room to room, but some of our favorite things about the apartment we stayed in were :
- Large family area :: We ate together at the large dining room table many times during our trip, talking about the our adventures.
- Bathrooms in each bedroom :: The bathrooms in our unit were smaller, but being located in each bedroom was amazing as a family. The enclosed showers had excellent water pressure and premium bath products that are great after a long day in the sun.
- Desk & closet in each bedroom :: All of their rooms have a really well organized desk / closet / entertainment center structure that lets you unpack and keep organized during your stay.
- Balcony :: The balcony is a nice spot to catch the Puerto Rican breeze.
- Comfy Beds :: The king size beds are super comfy to sink into after a fun day.
- Adorable Aesthetics :: The hotel embraces a local design flavor with a fresh, trend-forward look. The bright units are full of thoughtful details, plants, artwork and design elements that make you feel at home.
Tip :: There are laundry rooms on every floor. We found it convenient to do laundry during a day that we hung out at the pool.
Loved the Puerto Rican breezes from our balcony overlooking Condado!
Condado Beach Location
Condado is known as the chic beachside city spot in San Juan. Just a 10 minute drive to Old San Juan, it’s a great neighborhood to stay in if you love the beach but want to stay central to the city and historical sites.
Condado is known as the chic beach neighborhood in San Juan. Image source : Discover Puerto Rico
If you’re going to be staying in the Condado area, it’s so accessible to Old San Juan. There is so much to do in the area, including day trips from San Juan that will let you check out the rest of the island too!
The HiBird Hotel is located in the heart of Condado. It’s surrounded by some great restaurants and shops.
While the hotel isn’t directly on the beach, it’s close (and does have its own beach club). It’s less than 5 minutes to walk about a half a block down, then across the street to the beach.
Condado is one of San Juan’s most cherished neighborhoods. Image source : Discover Puerto Rico
Walking around the neighborhood, we stumbled upon salsa dance classes on the street and heard live music often. We had fun discovering healthy restaurants surrounding the hotel and exploring all of the shops.
Around The Property : Favorite Features + Amenities
HiBird offers a lot of features and amenities for its guests that really made us feel welcomed. All of the thoughtful details contributed to a pretty flawless stay for us.
Rooftop Pool
The rooftop pool was the highlight for us, as it should be after a hot day under the sun exploring Puerto Rico! It’s one of those hotels that begs you to build a lazy pool day into your itinerary.
The rooftop deck is just begging for a pool day. Image source : HiBird Hotel
The pool deck continues in the theme of the designs found throughout the property. You’ll walk into a space with plants sprinkled about and sun artwork brightening the walls.
Comfy lounge chairs and umbrellas invite you to relax. String lights shift the vibe after sunset, offering awesome nighttime views of Condado.
Tip :: Grab a fresh smoothie, juice or cocktail from Pure Fresh Food & Juice Bar before heading up to the pool deck!
The pool was one one of our favorite spots to hang during this trip.
Beach Club Access
Although HiBird is not located directly on the beach, it’s a quick walk less than 5 minutes across the street. Grab your complimentary beach towels from the front desk and head out for a day near the waves!
We used the phone app to find the beach club located just down & across the street.
Beaches on Puerto Rico are public and free, however it’s still nice to visit a beach club when you can for the amenities.
HiBird has its own beach club where they provide complimentary lounge chairs and umbrellas, centrally located on Condado Beach. The cream colored loungers are cushy and comfy, begging for a beach nap.
There is no food provided at this beach club, but there are plenty of spots around to grab snacks and drinks from.
Tip :: Scan your room key and follow the map to the beach club! The QR code on your key gives you access to everything from tour booking to local recommendations and more.
Healthy & Convenient On Site Restaurant
We ate at the hotel’s Pure Fresh Food & Juice Bar daily during our stay. Located in the lobby, they serve fresh smoothies, juices, avocado toast, breakfast items, tacos, salads, sandwiches & more.
You can choose between counter service, be served in their vibey air-conditioned indoor space, or sit street side under the covered patio.
As a family of healthy eaters, we really appreciated all of the options to choose from (an abundance of veggie & vegan choices!). Pure has a well-rounded menu, offered something for everyone.
Grab & Go Store
Quite possibly the largest hotel grab & go convenience store I’ve ever experienced, you’re covered here if you forget something.
Grab & Go store in the lobby. Image source : HiBird Hotel
You can self check-out healthy & yummy snacks, beverages, sun care products, beach & outdoor accessories, toiletries, etc. The display is lovely – and there’s even a full-blown selection of wines and liquors.
Fitness Center
Located on the pool deck, the fitness center offers cardio equipment, free weights and mats. Loved the look of it but didn’t get to experience it this trip.
Warm & Welcoming Service
When we arrived, we were immediately greeted by Hector with the warmest Puerto Rican welcome! He gave us a full tour of the property and made us feel like we had a new friend immediately.
Heading out for a day strolling around Condado.
Everyone on the team wants to be sure that you have a wonderful stay. They really care about getting to you and making sure that you’re completely taken care of.
Finding apartment-style accommodations that still offers cleaning service is pretty much unheard of … but here you can get an airbnb-style unit with daily cleaning service, and we really loved that.
Accessible Price Point
We found the price point of this hotel to be very competitive. In fact, because of the spacious apartment style rooms and amenities, the pricing offers an unmatched value.
View of our spacious living room, shot from the dining room.
Whether you’re a visiting solo or as a couple choosing a suite – or you’re with a large group of family or friends choosing an apartment, you’ll find the pricing to be really affordable compared to a lot of other surrounding spots.
New Sister Hotel
During our stay, the team was in the middle of renovating an adjacent building to expand. I’m excited for this spot and will update this post once I hear that it’s ready for bookings!
A Few Helpful Tips for Your Stay
After staying with HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel for nearly a week, here are some tips so that you can have the best stay.
- Lean into their team for recommendations :: their team takes a lot of pride in welcoming guests like family. Reach out to them before and during your trip for island recommendations & assistance booking tours.
- Pack light & use the laundry room :: The laundry rooms located on each floor are really convenient. Feel confident packing lighter and do a load while enjoying the pool.
- Don’t worry if you forgot something :: Their grab & go store is stocked to the brim.
- Plan a lazy pool day :: It’s so hard to decide between seeing all the things in Puerto Rico and having a slow day. Schedule a pool day into your itinerary and then spend the evening exploring Condado!
FAQs
Considering a stay at HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel and still have questions? Below is some additional information about the hotel and one of my favorite islands to visit.
Does HiBird San Juan Have Parking?
Yes, the hotel offers a secure parking garage on the premises. The garage is tight, so consider a smaller vehicle rental.
Is HiBird A good hotel for families?
Because of it’s spacious apartment style units with kitchenettes, living rooms, dining areas and separate bedrooms at a wonderful price point – HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel is a really convenient hotel choice for families visiting San Juan.
Do people swim in Condado Beach?
Although Condado Beach is a popular San Juan beach and great place to sit near the waves, do use caution when swimming here. Condado Beach is home to rip tides and there are regular warnings posted.
Is It safe to walk around Condado?
Condado is a very safe neighborhood in San Juan. It’s regularly recommended as one of the safest spots to visit in the city. Although it’s important to use caution when walking around any area, you’ll feel safe walking around in the Condado neighborhood.
How much is a cab from San Juan Airport to Condado?
A cab ride from San Juan Airport to Condado will cost you roughly $25-$35 and will take less than 10 minutes. Taxis in Puerto Rico only accept cash
Ubers cost a little bit less and are widely available in the San Juan area.
Final Thoughts : HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel
Not only does this hotel offer spacious & trendy accommodations, but it also puts you in one of the most desirable areas of the city. If you’re a beach person like I am, you can’t go wrong with this chic spot centrally located in one of San Juan’s favorite neighborhoods.
I would stay at HiBird Apartment and Suites Hotel again in a heartbeat. It became one of our favorite hotels that we’ve stayed in to date.
I truly hope that this inside look comes in handy for your trip to Puerto Rico, and that you enjoy your trip to the fullest!
