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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern hotel entrance with illuminated steps and a prominent sign reading "DONRAFA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & RESIDENCES".
A rooftop infinity pool with a clear view of the city skyline.
A spacious lobby with a blue ceiling, modern chandeliers, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

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, 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
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Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a patterned wall, a grey upholstered headboard, and a bed with blue and white bedding.

Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A modern bedroom with a blue wall, a dark wooden side table, a lamp, and a bed with a white pillow.

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

View all photos for Premier Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and an air conditioning unit.

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

View all photos for Elite Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Elite Suite

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

View all photos for Executive Suite

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the city.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Premier Penthouse

A modern kitchen with a black marble countertop and a built-in stove.

Premier Penthouse

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

View all photos for Romantic Penthouse

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a brown sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Romantic Penthouse

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

View all photos for Royal Penthouse

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a chair, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

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 centre, 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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 Paseo Caribe. 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 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 centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A business centre 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 a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Canvas – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Melanzanna – This restaurant specialises 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 per cent 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 lb 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 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre 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 per cent

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-authorise 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. 400 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 498 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alea and Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly accommodating staff - would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff, wonderful breakfast included, good location for exploring San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome service and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Amenities
The staff are highly attentive and pleasant and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cozmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, bar and lounge are great Rooms amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff very accommodating and friendly, restaurant onsite excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and a great room! Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and welcoming. I had a beautiful experience and would love to stay again when I visit puerto rico
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff to the point where it felt like a host family home stay or airbnb
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Dinner at Canvas was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, very nice hotel. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, extremely helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice spacious apt. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel! Room was immaculate and air conditioning was excellent. Very walkable location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, the staff was amazing and the cleanliness of the room and overall general areas. The hotel is so pretty and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautifully decorated and the staff was helpful and friendly. The suite was spacious and comfortable. Felt like more of a home than just an ordinary hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely helpful and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay, very clean comfortable and spacious accommodations. I appreciated the bottled water and coffee pods daily and the breakfast! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not close to beach but walkable to restaurants. Staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, staff very friendly and helpful- breakfast in the morning was very good for a free continental, rooms were spacious and clean. Restaurant charges for tap water so watch that, but food and bar was very good up there. Pool is a Sundeck and sunbathing pool only, but very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a gem
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026