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El Colonial - Adults Only

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901
  • Place, Castillo de San Cristobal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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9.2 out of 10
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(77 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

El Colonial - Adults Only

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

Bathrooms include a shower. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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 a rooftop terrace.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Juan and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
  • Pets welcome for a fee
El Colonial - Adults Only offers its guests a rooftop 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.

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

  • Rooftop 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1150 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1543 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was excellent, friendly staff, and great location. Could of used breakfast though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not one to complain, but we paid $440 and there was NO HOT WATER!! This is a tired, poorly maintained and way overpriced hotel. If you are a senior like me, note there is no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up 8 flights of stairs to the 4th floor (staff don’t offer to help). The bathroom was so small 1 person could barely fit inside. The worst part was the poor customer service. There was no apology, let alone any compensation e.g. a partial refund, or even a couple of drinks at the bar. Comparable to a 2 star hotel in Cuba. Needless to say we won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff, luggage storage a plus, nice view from roof
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The positives: room was clean, staff was polite, and the location is in the old city center. There is an open bar, for whoever cares about that. The negatives: it was one of the most uncomfortable rooms I stayed in in my life. The bed was uncomfortable, the room is extremely minimalist, with no closet and barely anywhere to put your clothes, there is no hair drier except if you call the front desk and then I had to go downstairs in my pajamas myself to get it. There is no elevator and that could me ok ish but because of that, starting about 4am there is constant loud banging because guests are dragging their suitcases on the stairs (which is completely understandable). I would not recommend except if you stay one or max two nights and sleep like a log no matter the noise or discomfort. If that’s OK and location and an open bar matter most then it’s fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Federico

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. The rooftop and open bar were lovely. Quiet with good AC and nice warm showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

BECKY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this hotel. The location couldn’t be better. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Allowing us to store our bags before and after checkout was also a huge bonus. The price was unbeatable for what we got and that was before we knew about the open bar! 10/10 would recommend. If I come back to San Juan, this is where I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great location in Old San Juan. A clean, quiet room with everything we needed. And the staff at the front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the rooms were clean , and old world authentic charm. The staff were all lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is like a very nice prison cell. No elevator. No pool. NO HOT WATER. Day guy was rude- night shift girl Dayanara is phenomenal and awesome. Not only a cold shower, but we had to call to get instructions on how to rig the shower. The guy said to turn on the hot water in the sink and leave it on the whole time in order for barely lukewarm water come out in the shower for about 5 minutes before it went completely cold. I feel like the guy thought it was literally insane to expect either a hot shower, a warm shower, or some kind of effort on the hotel's part to stagger showering. If you like icy showers, or if you want great service during the midnight shift after a red eye fight, stay here. If you are expecting basic hotel amenities like a warm shower, don't stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't check in until 1AM but the staff could not have been nicer. We even got complimentary house drinks upon arrival. Room was great, amazing location in the heart of Old San Juan. A rooftop area only for guests. And a code entry system so only hotel guests were around. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Aylwin, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nitza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was very helpful, friendly, and overall great to speak with. They made my stay very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful, a/c is good, complimentary bar is a nice feature. However, room had a considerable amount of mold at the floor line, room was tidy but basically not very clean, and the mattress was thin, lumpy and not comfortable. Note the rooms are very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendalie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great old hotel! Comfortable rooms, open bar was a plus… grabbed a drink to walk around city! Friendly and helpful employees. Surprisingly quiet except for an alarm peeping on first night. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bar was a great option to have. We do wish the rooftop patio had some shade instead of bathtubs? Staff was great, location would be perfect for cruise. Secured entry was admirable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026