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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

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Royal Penthouse
Royal Penthouse | Rooftop pool
Reception
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Oceanview elegance with rooftop serenity

Elegant and serene, this property boasts a rooftop pool with stunning ocean views and beautifully decorated spaces. Enjoy convenient amenities like a gym, bar, and spacious rooms, all within walking distance of vibrant restaurants and markets.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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601 Av. Miramar, San Juan, San Juan, 00907
  • Place, Condado Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Distrito T-Mobile
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa 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

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Premier Suite

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

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Elite Suite

Elite Suite

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Premier Penthouse | Living area

Premier Penthouse

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

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Romantic Penthouse | View from room

Romantic Penthouse

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

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Royal Penthouse | Living area

Royal Penthouse

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

About the area

San Juan

Located in San Juan (Santurce), Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences is within a 15-minute walk of Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sheraton Casino and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Distrito T-Mobile.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Caribe - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheraton Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Condado Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Hato Rey Station - 5 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patria Yards - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gustos Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fogo De Chao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Pinos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Éter Rooftop & Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Canvas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of USD 300 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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. 376 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 464 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Complimentary late checkout as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janee Michelle, Independence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful, the room was clean and spacious for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean Linne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, clean room. Friends and helpful staff. Conveniently located. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here for my next visit to Puerto Rico
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff! Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennieve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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