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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property

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Reception
Romantic Penthouse | Balcony
Rooftop terrace
Royal Penthouse | Balcony
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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

Premier Penthouse

  • 1140 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 845 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Romantic Penthouse | View from room

Romantic Penthouse

  • 940 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 1267 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

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

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Premier Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 445 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1745 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4-star hotel in Santurce
Along with 3 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfast is free. Other amenities include a fitness center, 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 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.
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This San Juan hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences has designated areas for smoking.

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.
Innato - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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 crib

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

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

Property 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

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. 204 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 261 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

Roberto

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The staff is incredible - so friendly. The front desk staff knew our names and used them every time she saw us after check-in. The room was very comfortable. It was easy to walk around beer. It was also conveniently located to catch an Uber to Old San Juan. I would highly recommend this hotel. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehrnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashena A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, beautiful, close to everything, staff was helpful. We enjoyed our stay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was excellent and really made us feel welcomed and helped us with everything we needed. They also recommended local spots! Room service comes every day, and they text you to ask what time they should come. There are some delicious restaurants in the area within walking distance, as well as a grocery store, so there’s a lot around. It feels safe to walk during the day, and mostly safe to walk at night. The beaches are a little farther away than advertised. We ended up taking scooters, and that only took about seven minutes, but a walk would’ve taken 20 to 30 to the nice beaches. The valet parking is a little confusing. The valet are the ones who can let you into the building when you first arrive, otherwise it’s locked. Could’ve benefitted from better instructions on how to use the valet, because you can also self park once you have your key card. In general, I’m not sure I needed a car staying here. Scooters and walking can get you most places, and we Ubered to Old San Juan. The pool is very shallow, so it could be deceptive if someone wants to swim in the pool, as it’s more for wading. We stayed during the week and it was really quiet, but our last day it was a little loud near our room, with people laughing outside and cars honking. Not sure if that’s normal for the weekend. The room was impeccably clean, and they offered fun events like flamenco shows and live piano. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025