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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Property class: 4
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Royal Penthouse
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Reception
Royal Penthouse | Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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601 Av. Miramar, San Juan, San Juan, 00907
  • Place, Sheraton Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Distrito T-Mobile
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Elite Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 118 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premier Penthouse

  • City view
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Romantic Penthouse

  • Beach view
  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Royal Penthouse

  • City view
  • 162 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfast is free. Other amenities include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking.
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laguna del Condado. Free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Canvas, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star San Juan hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Canvas - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Melanzanna - This restaurant specializes in pizza. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canvas
  • Melanzanna

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of USD 300 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 18 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 300 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Don Rafa & Residences San Juan
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Hotel
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences San Juan
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Hotel San Juan

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 451 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alicia and the Canvas staff and view were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from entire staff. Comfortable bed and room. Bartender was awesome. She deserves a raise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marjeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel… charming… clean. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were quite friendly, we were able to store our luggage as we arrived early and our room was ready ahead of check in. We also were able to store our luggage after check out as well. The rooms were clean, up to date and spacious. I would recommend that they have more than 1 staff member managing check out, as efficient as she was, there is only so fast one person can move. Light sleepers should request a room away from the road noise, it did not bother me, but I am a heavy sleeper. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. The hotel is located next to a number of good restaurants. Uber to old town was $5 in the morning and $15-20 back in the late afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was exceptionally clean and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable visit. Access to the property was easy and convenient, and the staff provided friendly, welcoming service throughout my stay. The amenities were beautiful and thoughtfully maintained, adding to the overall experience. Plus, the location is fantastic—close to everything you could want. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had to book a last minute room due to flight cancellations. The entire staff was so understanding and accommodating, they turned what started as a stressful situation into a very relaxing last night in Puerto rico. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Sioux Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic. The people were awesome. Can't wait to come back to San Juan and stay here again.
Still decorated for Christmas in the lobby. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laucritia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary I

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

D.

Travelled with partner
Frontdesk personnel helpful, nice interior design, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stadf was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very courteous and the rooms were very nice and clean. We loved the close in location in Old San Juan which was close to our cruise port location. The neighborhood was safe and walkable, close to restaurants and other shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent. Area just ok but quite noisy with bar open 24/7 opposite. Pool area disappointing as very shallow
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of restaurants and shops near by! Beautiful hotel lobby, nice pool on roof top. Not too far from cruise ports. Staff was great to work with and they had a good complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenic, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very nicely decorated. Lots of unique features. Great location, staff super friendly and helpful. Air conditioning was wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dianys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, wonderful service and a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, no problem checking in. The staff should receive 10 stars, they were excellent. A little more expensive, but I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute - a cool vibe. Located perfectly for us to head to the cruise ship pier. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was very complete and quite good. Staff were friendly and very accommodating as we needed to store bags until our ship departure. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were fabulous and always so helpful. Had such a great time with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025