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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Condado Beach

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Travelers find a sophisticated retreat at this well-positioned hotel. The property features three restaurants serving international cuisine, two bars for evening drinks, and an outdoor pool where guests can unwind while enjoying ocean views.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Elite Suite

Elite Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 118 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Penthouse | Living area

Premier Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Romantic Penthouse | View from room

Romantic Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Penthouse | Living area

Royal Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 162 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
601 Av. Miramar, San Juan, San Juan, 00907

What's nearby

  • Distrito T-Mobile - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pan American Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Condado Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Hato Rey Station - 5 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Éter Rooftop & Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casita Miramar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Los Pinos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza e Birra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bartolo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Upscale hotel near Condado Beach
Close to Puerto Rico Convention Center and Pan American Pier, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Make sure that you enjoy brunch and dinner, along with international cuisine and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a banquet hall and wedding services
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a vending machine and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as air conditioning and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ice makers and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 9 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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 per cent

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-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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 300 per stay and a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Self-parking is available for USD 25 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences located?

Located in Santurce, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Paseo Caribe, Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center. Sheraton Casino and Distrito T-Mobile are also within 15 minutes.

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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 331 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marzena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel. Second time staying there and will stay again. My favorite hotel in SJ. Very welcoming and courteous staff. Room and bathroom spotless. Comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taieba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt so comfortable staying here and the staff was very polite and accommodating to all needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Everything about the hotel was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with fun interiors. Could use a light over the bathroom sink and better quality TP.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and very clean! We loved the breakfast options and the front desk was very helpful/friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and the staff was excellent specially Vincent at the front desk. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable and very pleasant. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful boutique hotel, super clean and smelled so good everytime we walked into the building and walking the hallways. Beautiful pool rooftop. The bar area had great service and delicious drinks. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great access to several 24/7 restaurants. Rooftop pool was really cool. Room was amazing with great views. Short lyft ride to beaches. Super kind and attentive staff, Amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, hôtel is very nice with a great service we really enjoy our stay room were quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yarek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff attention. Clean rooms and smell. Centric location. 5 star boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayllen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem! So pretty and clean! Great good ! Very accommodating. Will def return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was what I expected… the staff was very friendly and helpful with our time there… plus there were some very nice events that were at the hotel… overall for me and wife, we give it a 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, feels like you’re in another century. Customer Service was great, room was clean, room service was provided and breakfast was good! Thank you for the amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Lashena A

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

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay... will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff was very attentive and friendly, entire place was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. I will return here when I come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in the Miramar neighborhood near all the best restaurants , Old San Juan , Condado and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best boutique hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024