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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property

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Royal Penthouse
Royal Penthouse | Rooftop pool
Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property

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.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

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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

  • Sheraton Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pan American Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Condado Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Patria Yards - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Éter Rooftop & Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gustos Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza e Birra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Lounge - ‬12 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. 344 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 425 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Derric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Prashant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lift was not working and they gave me the room on the 5th floor, I need to take stair all 3 days of my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and room very clean. The staff most Sprcially Alicia the front desk personnel went above to help us in our stay in the hotel, very professional. Close to all tourist spots. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew, Minden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Great lobby bar/bartender. Good breakfast. Good central location for visiting old San Juan before a cruise. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Las Piedras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionysius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean boutique hotel at a good location, many restaurants around and near a supermarket. We were drawn in by their pictures in the booking websites. Elegant art deco lobby and room decor. Roof top pool is 2feet deep. Comfortable and very clean suite with a full-size retro fridge and kitchen sink. Bathroom was cozy and the shower water pressure and temperature was very inconsistent (weak then strong; warm, hot, then cold). Complimentary breakfast needs a lot more variety (no hot viands), not terrible but needs a lot of improvement. One main elevator. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Ann Castillo-Garsow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decor, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and lobby were adorable, and the location was great! I would've given it 5 stars if the breakfast was a little better and the pool was open.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, apartment-style efficiency. Spacious. Art deco interior
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique apartment style accommodations. Very spacious. Art Deco attractive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Surey

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was incredible. Great little boutique hotel close to a lot of things. Breakfast was great with good variety. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan R., Camuy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel. Super clean, comfortable beds, and the employees were super courteous. Will recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Camuy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel. Second time staying there and will stay again. My favorite hotel in SJ. Very welcoming and courteous staff. Room and bathroom spotless. Comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

The hotel was beautiful. For a boutique hotel, you iften loose some amenities, but this hotel had everything. A gym, pool, restaurant, lobby bar, and market to buy drinks. The staff was amazing. From checking in to their recommendations, we had an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marzena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Wilmingtin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week and had an incredible experience from start to finish. The hotel is beautiful, modern, and very well maintained, with a peaceful atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed — from the super cozy bed to the high-quality bath products. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive throughout our stay, always welcoming and ready to help with anything we needed. The location is perfect — close to everything, yet tucked away in a quiet area. The common spaces like the pool and restaurant are also gorgeous and ideal for relaxing. We would definitely recommend Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residence to anyone looking for a high-quality stay with great service and a touch of elegance. We’d absolutely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025