El Colonial - Adults Only

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Building design
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901
  • Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pan American Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

El Colonial - Adults Only

Adults-only hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Colonial - Adults Only offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of El Colonial - Adults Only's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port of San Juan. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Juan and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
El Colonial - Adults Only offers its guests a terrace and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star San Juan hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 23 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 23 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 15 percent

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 23 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

El Colonial
El Colonial Adults Only Juan
El Colonial - Adults Only Hotel
El Colonial - Adults Only San Juan
El Colonial - Adults Only Hotel San Juan

El Colonial - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 958 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1203 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location! If you cannot carry luggage, they only have stairs! Was great for us though! AC is amazing and the welcome drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Nice staff but that’s it

Staff were very nice. The bed was comfortable but the room was very small and noisy and I was constantly woken up. The bathroom was terrible and the shower had no drainage so I was standing in a bath of water. When I checked in the staff said they upgraded my room…it was awful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding and you cannot beat the open bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful renovated historic hotel with helpful, friendly staff, lovely lobby and great Old Town San Juan location. Bedrooms need a bit more work on floors and baseboards. Rooftop area was quiet with views of town and comfortable seating, a great place for a late night drink. Would like to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tanisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Perfect stay

The staff was excellent, the room was perfect, and the 24 hour bar with complimentary drinks was incredible. Next time I'm in Old San Juan I will definitely be staying at El Colonial.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Latonia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa Lyn, Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MANUEL, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix, Winnsboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. Open bar! Clean Hotel with great air conditioning. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph William

Open bar dude
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The open bar for guests was a great touch!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose, Waterville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old but refurbished hotel. The daytime staff excelled but not all of the evening staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and in a very convenient location. Close to shopping and many restaurant choices. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, location, location! Very conveniently located in Old San Juan. And five minutes walk from a taxi station. Service was good. Having said all this, we would not use this hotel again. Most rooms have windows that open inside the hotel on a common area. We asked to change room and were moved to one with a real window! Bathroom was basic, with no shelves and shower with inconsistent hot water. Room was small but had the very essential.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great for a 2-3 night stay

Great little place for a cosy stay in the heart of Old San Juan. I would t for more than a few days though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were in Room 206 and the water pressure and temperature was constantly sporadic. Other than that el Colonial was absolutely amazing! Perfect location. Everything was walkable. So many places to explore, eat and drink at.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Fredonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Staff is phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn Renee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service
No
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel staff ,location was right in the middle of Old San Juan. We walked everywhere we went. No elevator was a pain but manageable and very small rooms and bathrooms. Our door handle on the room was not secure and the bolts kept coming out of the door. Didn’t feel like our room was secure.