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Waterside Inn

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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The Lazy Guesthouse in Esperanza offers a quiet escape for relaxation. Guests can browse the library, enjoy a cocktail at the bar, or sample local cuisine at the restaurant. WiFi and luggage storage make it easy to settle in and disconnect.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 418
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
61 A Calle Orquideas, Vieques, 00765

What's nearby

  • Esperanza Malecon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Playa Esperanza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Black Sand Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bioluminescent Bay - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Vieques Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Vieques (VQS-Antonio Rivera Rodriguez) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Jacks Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duffy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lizzie's Lunchbox - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bananas Guesthouse, Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Choli - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waterside Inn

Guesthouse near Bioluminescent Bay
Waterside Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterside Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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The price is AED 386
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lazy Jack

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For the privacy and comfort of all guests, this property's shared dormitories cater to guests ages 18 - 50. Guests outside of this age range are encouraged to book private rooms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lazy Hostel Vieques
Lazy Hostel
Lazy Vieques
Lazy Hostel
Lazy Guesthouse
Waterside Inn Vieques
Waterside Inn Guesthouse
Waterside Inn Guesthouse Vieques

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Waterside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterside Inn located?

Located in Esperanza, this beach guesthouse is steps from Esperanza Malecon and Museo de Esperanza. Playa Esperanza and Coconut Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Waterside Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 248 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little location for one or two nights. Very convenient to the Bio Bay tours and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The room was clean and cozy. Bed was comfortable. Location was great. Wish I could have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

weidong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and check in with lockbox is very convenient. Chairs in the court yard is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel and area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris-Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, super comfortable and very cute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic. So perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Decent place near the beaches. Do the bio bay tour!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay for one night. Affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very small but cute. The main thing was it was very clean. Adam, who we dealt with most, was always very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet rooms. Totally acceptable accommodations for the price and location. Very easy and responsive communication with Char . I highly recommend the Lazy Guesthouse for an easy and relaxing stay on Vieques in Esperanza.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is small but sufficient, clean and neat. The shower and bath are outside of the room, but this was not a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very low-key. Very small. Grounds are more like a compound. Nothing fancy about this place but it served the exact purpose we wanted. Basically connected to Lazy Jacks Bar that has a decent menu and a solid mixed drink selection. I wouldn’t normally give this type of establishment 4-stars but taking into consideration the location, walkability, accessible parking and quiet grounds it seemed fitting. There wasn’t anything outstanding about this place but there also wasn’t anything wrong with it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The blanket stinks. Orthers are okay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some weird reviews about this place. If you read the description, you won’t be shocked by anything. Exactly as stated. Not a hotel, not a hostel, but a guesthouse behind one of the best bars on the island. Booked a queen room, exactly as pictured with our own toilet and shower. If you’re staying a single night on the island to do a bio bay tour this is a super cheap option. No bugs, no smell, no dirt, clean sheets, queen bed, private room. Exactly what we were looking for. Located walking distance from adventure sports kiosks and 5-6 very good restaurants with English and Spanish speaking workers.

4/10 Poor

Jing

A lot of mosquitoes in the room. AC was cold, which is amazing during the daytime, but freezing at night under 1 thin blanket. The remote to control the AC didn’t work. You can also hear loud music from a bar down the road until 1am and then roosters/pheasants screaming at 4am every 20 seconds. I had to sleep with a sweater and earplugs in. Otherwise the area was good with walking distance to restaurants/bars/tour meeting points. And the bed was comfortable. Water pressure in the shower was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sonja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for a family room, and I got a room that is big enough for two kids! Days later, my acount was charged without authorization. Lazy Guesthouse is dirty, the bathrooms are outside and filty, there are no televisions, and the area is noisy! Additionally, they promote false advertisement. The rooms are not what they are advertised to be! The room was advertised to accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. The room can ONLY accommodate 1 adult and child. Overall, I had the worst experience ever! Besides, my card was charged without authorization!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maya

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately check in was not smooth. I never got check in instructions emailed to me, and I had to ask the workers at the restaurant to help me which I know they don’t like to be bothered with that. The lights were flickering, there were mosquitoes in the room, and worst of all the battery was missing in the smoke alarm so it was beeping nonstop. Luckily I got someone to take it out but it was late and the last thing I wanted to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In general it met my expectations, but there were a few aspects that I found disappointing. I booked as reserve now pay at property, to find out later that there is no front desk to check in at, and had to work out payment through an online portal before our stay. The room itself was cute and laid out well, but it wasn’t as clean as I feel it should’ve been. I found little dead bugs on the pillows, as if the room hadn’t been check on in a while. WiFi wasn’t strong enough to use. Great location for shopping and nearby activities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

goood for us for ! night

we booked the hostal room so shower and toilet outside of the room. Everthing was clean. We stayed only one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A super helpful staff that picks up the phone and helps out for a self check in hotel. Booked day of, had to change reservation like 3 times, and they helped me through it all. Room was super easy to get into, directions were smooth and simple, and the area was perfect. Right next to one of the most active parts of town, and a 8 minute walk from the Bio Bay tours. Be aware, there's no microwave in the room. AC worked amazing. Showers hot water lasted well, just don't blast it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chase

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to the hotel for my reservation and let the staff know in advance. I fully understand the cancellation policy, but I was hoping for at least a partial refund since I wouldn’t be using any of the three nights. I wasn’t offered anything—not even a small credit or gesture of goodwill. While I respect policies, a little flexibility or understanding in situations like this would’ve gone a long way and shown better customer care. But I do understand business is business. Otherwise the staff seemed friendly and very excited about Vieques.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

This is a no frills, self check-in property. Communications through text messages were prompt and helpful. Should have a coffee brewer in the room or the premises since there is only one place for breakfast in the area which opens at 7am. A beverage and snacks vending machine would also be welcome, as well as an ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aneeka

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average stay

The location is excellent, just off the main strip in Esperanza (its a small strip). Theres a lovely cafe for breakfast and coffee a minute away. Price is fine for the island. Its almost comical how noisy it is at night. Its a tiny island but you have the full range of city noises - restaurant, bar, cars passing w loud music, ppl chatting. It is v loud into the evening. For me, it wasnt a problem and they provide ear plugs but if you are light sleeper then think twice. Not sure if its the same mid week. The room and en suite are really homely, the floor couldve been cleaner. The room retains the cold from the AC, but blankets are provided. Its an air bnb not a hotel or guesthouse. Theres no reception desk, but instructions about access were all easy to follow. Service levels were adequate, if they made a bit more effort with hospitality, it may feel a bit less like an air bnb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025