Beach Hotels in Río San Juan

Playa de los minos beach is in walking distance.

Amazing place, wish we could have stayed longer

Tucked away far from the hustle and bustle The Las Canas beach resort is a true gem. The location is unbeatable- with only a few houses and villas nearby, save for the occasional fisherman or friendly dog, the hotel essentially has a private beach. And what a beach it is it! The views are incredible, and the water was more than warm enough for swimming/surfing even in January. Far enough from any large urban areas, with the lack of light pollution the night sky here is also incredible. A short walk along the beach away from the lights of the hotel the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye. Being close-ish to The Equator also means a wide range of astronomical targets are available and the planets rise high in the sky, very glad I brought my travel telescope along for a closer look at Mars and Jupiter! While there is plenty to do nearby (even if you don't have a car- we took the local bus to Caberete, this was perfectly safe at a very agreeable fare) we spent 10 out of our 11 days simply relaxing at the hotel, such a paradise it is. The staff at Las Canas are second to none, always going the extra mile to help us out. Yasper, Renate, Alex and Ariel were fantastic just to mention a few. If you want any extras, such as excursions or massages, this can be arranged for you. All staff were very friendly and we will miss all of them. The food is delicious, the kitchen team are clearly highly experienced and cooked up a number of various dishes during our stay. Among the highlights was the varied and generous breakfast every day. There is also a full bar available, the Fontera Chilean caberet complemented many of the chef's dishes very well. In the unlikely event you get peckish between meals, 100m from the entrance to the hotel is a local shop with a good selection of snacks. The rooms appear to have been recently renovated and are of very high quality. Soundproofing is excellent, we had a family above us and didn't hear a peep.