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El Pequeño Hotel

2.5 star property

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A pool area with a sunset view, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a wooden pergola, and a building with an orange facade.
A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a microwave, and a small island with a chair.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There are decorative items on the coffee table, including a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Carretera 957 Km 3.0 interior, Canóvanas, 00729
  • Place, El Yunque National Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Outlet Ruta 66
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hipodromo Camarero
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a small black speaker.

EPH1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

Exclusive Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV.

EPH3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

EPH5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a red bedspread, and a wooden headboard.

EPH2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

El Pequeño Hotel

This hotel features an outdoor pool, dry cleaning and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
El Pequeño Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at El Pequeño Hotel, you'll be close to Carribbean Cinemas The Outlet 66. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • 5 minutes by car from El Yunque National Forest and 9 minutes from Hipodromo Camarero
As a guest of El Pequeño Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Pequeño Hotel also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Canóvanas hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Monday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay.

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.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Wednesday - Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

El Pequeño Hotel Hotel
El Pequeño Hotel Canóvanas
El Pequeño Hotel Hotel Canóvanas

El Pequeño Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neerati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joaquin is a wonderful host. We had a great time staying there. The house is really beautiful. Great to escape to the nature. I love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property with a great owner. El Pequeno Hotel is an outstanding property and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the things I liked most was its location; you're really close to everything. The room was super clean, and Joaquin was very kind and helpful. The hotel has a very beautiful view; you can see all of San Juan, and its garden is very nice with many varieties of flowers and plants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great views and grounds. Very engaged host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rom was amazing the environment from the views of hills the mountains the beautiful flowers to the mazing hospitality show by joaquin everything was perfect and amazin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment, wonderful host. Heaven on earth!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful. Host is gracious and welcoming.. thank you for the salsa lessons..hope to return..Gracias.. Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful, and the host and his dog were lovely. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel perched on a hillside and enveloped in lush plant life is a delight to the senses. Joaquin, the owner, and his sidekick, Pepe the dog, are a delight as well! The welcome is so enthusiastic you feel like you are already friends. The rooms are nice enough for sleeping and showering, but the rest of the time you want to be relaxing in one of the many special nooks offered - by the pool, on a little side porch, on the balcony to see the sunset, or among the orchids the proliferate on the grounds- the house is open for all to enjoy. A highlight of our first trip to Puerto Rico!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the stay ans the area is quiet. It is a a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing but great things to say about our stay. From the moment that we arrived, Joaquin made us feel like family what he has done on the property is nothing short of amazing. Property was easy to find. The gardens are beautiful. The flowers are incredible. The pool was fantastic. The whole place was so calming and serene, and incredibly clean. With the most beautiful views. Absolute paradise! Joaquin was the best host, he made us feel like family. His dog Pepe was most hospitable as well. I swear we’ve known him for years, but we’d only met that day. He’s very knowledgeable and helped us navigate our trip. He even taught us salsa dancing! I would plan another trip just to visit him and his property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agapito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is going to visit your old relative like experience. 💯% satisfactory experience, a taste of the amazon jungle without the long trip to a non US country territory. The beauty of the landscaping and scenery is simply breathtaking. Highly recommend. Thank me later! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kourosh

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, nature-immersed property with a true retreat feel. Lush plants, flowers, and jungle surroundings, along with a stunning pool area and multiple outdoor tables, made it a peaceful and inspiring place to relax, work, and enjoy the view—and Pepe the dog was a lovely touch. That said, this is not a traditional hotel; it’s a more self-managed, Airbnb-style stay with no staff or daily service. While the environment is exceptional, some comfort details could be improved (bed quality, noisy AC, and doors). Ideal for guests seeking nature and quiet over hotel amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joaco was very helpful and supportive regarding our reservation. Looking forward to returning to PR and staying at El Pequeno Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this hotel. Very different, quiet, remote but beautiful. Host was very pleasant and helpful. Great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a joy to stay at this impeccably landscaped property on the edge of the rainforest 1000 feet above the coast below. So glad to have discovered this lodging option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like stayimg with long lost family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a hidden paradise with incredible views of the island. Joaquin is a fantastic host with expansive knowledge and insider tips for sightseeing. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Peaceful

Peaceful, clean, small hotel with a great view, beautifully landscaped grounds and very friendly owner who provided lots of interesting and helpful information about the area. We found it to be a great location for visiting El Yunque National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Joaquin, the host, was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful setting, lovely pool area and common areas. Feels off the beaten track in the best possible way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome, comfortable and convinient in many ways..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackilyn Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this location. Very beautiful. Peaceful. A real vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rose

Liked: Amenities
The property was amazing. The property owner was attentive and had such good communication in making sure we arrived ok. He built this place and did the landscaping which is an added feature to the stay. If you Love the mountains and beautiful plants stay here🌴 We had a situation that required a doctor order and x-rays. He was so very helpful❤️ Would go back in a heartbeat❤️ Loved the dog also Peppe Thanks again for a great stay❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. I’m so glad I picked this over a traditional hotel/resort. The property is breathe taking, the owner is super cool, and its close to the national rainforest. I will definitely request to stay here again next time in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful properties I've ever stayed at. There are multiple areas to sit among the orchids and see the ocean and lights of San Juan from 1,000 feet high. It is very peaceful. The host is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024