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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property
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Relax in style with plush sofas and armchairs, or enjoy a quiet drink at the bar.
Enjoy dining or socializing in a comfortable outdoor space with tables and chairs.
Relax on the balcony with a clear view of the city skyline, featuring a seating area and potted plant.
Experience a luxurious setting with a striking staircase and geometric patterns.
Step into the elegant lobby, featuring a grand piano, armchairs with gold accents, and a beautifully lit staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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601 Av. Miramar, San Juan, San Juan, 00907
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Pan American Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Condado Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Premier Penthouse | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Premier Penthouse

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Elite Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Penthouse | View from room

Romantic Penthouse

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Suite

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

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Junior Suite

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

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Premier Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Suite

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

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Royal Penthouse | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Royal Penthouse

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

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About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Condado Beach
Along with 3 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, 3 restaurants and 2 bars are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Canvas, one of the property's 3 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 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 centre. There are 3 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.
Melanzanna – This restaurant specialises in pizza. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Innato – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)
  • 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
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canvas
  • Innato
  • Melanzanna

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

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

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

  • 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. 215 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at this hotel from start to finish. The staff made sure everything was perfect—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. From check-in to check-out, the service was consistently outstanding. The place is absolutely stunning, sexy and artsy look. I prefer this kind of small spaces than huge hotels. One of the highlights of my stay was the complimentary breakfast. There was a great variety of options, from fresh fruit and pastries and coffee although I wish they had hot food. Everything was delicious, and it was such a great way to start the day without having to leave the hotel. The location is incredibly convenient—close to shops, restaurants, and good spots, which made exploring the area easy. Whether you're in town for business or vacation, you really can’t beat the accessibility. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Clean rooms, top-notch service, and thoughtful extras like the free breakfast really set this hotel apart. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ledy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and very friendly. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yexenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the aesthetics of the hotel. The location is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, artistic, colorful. Nice outdoor seating area. Good continental breakfast included. Comfortable beds and pillows. Close to the cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyonna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great experience for our family of 5

Excellent service and we enjoyed staying on the property. Pool is more off sitting pool not for swimming. Beach access is near by as well as a grocery just a couple doors down. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room Very quiet Wonderfull people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

San Juan Gem

This was a girlfriends trip to San Juan and everyone's first visit. We all wanted our own spaces but have a communal space. I was looking for an Airbnb as a lower cost alternative to separate rooms at a hotel on Condado beach. The Don Rafa was quaint and just as beautiful as the pictures. It isblocated in the western side of Miramar district and a 15 min walk to Condado and a variety of restaurants were next door or a short walk. A grocery was around the corner so we were well stocked. The staff were incredibly helful and frinedly. It was a short Uber ride to old San Juan. I would definitely consider going back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Don Rafa hotel. The staff was phenomenal. The room was beautiful. We had only two notes-a dresser in the room would’ve been useful. We managed to get by with an extra suitcase stand but more drawer space would’ve been welcome. The only other note is if you are on the street side, the windows are quite thin and it sounds as though they are open when loud noises go by. It was not a make or break situation and we definitely would return given the opportunity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ...
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Zoe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really nice and helpful Food is very good but slightly pricey I would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauntara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Indianola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Don Rafa is a gem! It is very convenient for dining and beaches. The facility is lovely, including the rooftop pool deck. The staff go out of their way to ensure guest comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
A small palace of perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at this hotel for one night prior to us boarding a cruise. The hotel staff was friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The hotel was clean and the room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025