Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Hotels
9.4 (305 reviews)
601 Avenida Miramar , San Juan , pr

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Great location near restaurants and attractions
Beautiful and clean hotel
Cons:
Bathroom odor in some rooms
Issues with handling of service during water leak

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
The cleanliness of the hotel was reported positively in most reviews, though some guests noted issues with bathroom odors.
Service
9.9
Guests frequently mentioned the staff as friendly and accommodating, especially praising individual service.
Location
9.94
The location was highlighted positively, with good access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
9.39
Rooms were generally described as clean, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.42
The hotel offered several attractive amenities, including a beautiful rooftop pool.
Value for Money
8.88
The value was considered fair based on the quality of stay and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Guests enjoyed the breakfast options and mentioned the quality of the bar service.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Experience top-notch accommodation at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences, where every room is equipped with a coffee machine, TV, air conditioning, and some even feature a balcony for a touch of luxury.

Impressive Amenities:
From the outdoor swimming pool to the fitness centre and garden, this hotel has all you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the evening entertainment, dine at the on-site restaurant, or unwind in the shared lounge - the choice is yours.

Convenient Location:
Ideally situated near popular beaches like Condado Beach and Escambrón Beach, as well as San Juan's historic sites, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers easy access to the best of the city.

Book your stay at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences now for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJU

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 305 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Ashley • family_with_children • us
9
Cute hotel
Pros:

Cute decoration. Rooms were spacious. Free breakfast was very good.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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ayanna • extended_group • us
8
Not worth the price I paid
Pros:

I love the beautiful decor of the hotel. It was very clean and it always smelled very nice and it was pretty close to the airport.

Cons:

what I did not like about the property was the continental breakfast. The staff during breakfast had a very nasty attitude and disposition. Also, I didn’t like how the rooftop was closed Monday and Tuesdays. They should put that in the website so you don’t book your room on those days also I did not like how the pool closed at 7 PM. I think the pool should not close until 11 so that way you can have time to hang out and I also didn’t like that. They did not have a sauna or hot tub at the pool. They didn’t have very much to do at all in the hotel itself. The hotel was beautiful, but no entertainment at all whatsoever and then I did not like that. They charge for parking the hotel itself is already pricey. I think everything should’ve been included with the price that they were charging for this hotel. I think it’s very overpriced

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Prachtig hotel, zeer gezellig aangekleed.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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DerekBaskin • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very comfortable and relaxing vibe!

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • us
8
Lovely and very clean boutique hotel with excellent staff and amenities
Pros:

Very well located, this boutique hotel stylish hotel has fantastic offerings: minutes walk or uber to beach, restaurants, OSJ, etc. , cool unique vibe, rooftop lounging pool, very clean spaces, comp breakfast and very friendly professional staff. Beautiful interiors and fun art.

Cons:

The gym space was too small for more than 2-3 people to work out and the breakfast offerings were a bit basic

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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christina • couple • us
10
I will stay here again.
Pros:

The property was unique and had a lot of character. There was art on the walls and I loved the way the building was designed. The breakfast was good. I loved that you can’t get into the building without a room card. It was located by a grocery store and restaurants and a short walking distance from the beach.

Cons:

Well this is t their fault but the elevator broke. They were apologetic and it wasn’t that big of an inconvenience.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • couple • mt
9
Would go again 👍🏼
Pros:

Very stylish and nice

Cons:

There are areas that need some TLC - like the rooftop area

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Cyril • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Tout

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose Antonio • couple • es
9
Pros:

La habitación de buen tamaño y la comodidad del colchón. Muy limpio y los trabajadores muy serviciales y amables. Siempre queriendo ayudar y con una sonrisa

Cons:

No es que no me gustara pero el baño perdía agua desde la ducha y el inodoro se movía. Nada que no se arregle enseguida.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Everyone was very friendly. Alicia at the front desk was exceptional in remembering everyone’s name in our party. The bartender made a great expresso martini.

Cons:

Bathroom sink was extremly small. Lighting was terrible in the bathroom. Bathroom fan that went on with the light was noisy.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Rod • couple • gb
7
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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vera • couple • us
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Near everything. Staff was wonderful

Cons:

Pool is very small. Doesnt seem to be the same pool shown on booking. Limited seating limited shade as well

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Tunde • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Regina • family_with_children • us
9
Unique property in a good location and the staff is exceptional from the valet to front desk.
Pros:

Unique property in a great location

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • us
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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ELSA • couple • us
10
I will be back! I wish I could live at the Hotel lol :)
Pros:

Loved the communication/check ins, so much care and concern went into how we were getting around, turn/down -room service, sightseeing, food recommendations, etc. Staff was great, patient, kind, and friendly! Love the rooftop pool, wow what a view, and great lighting at night!

Cons:

N/A - everything was great, loved the decor, breakfast, art work etc.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Good selection of breakfast food. Excellent location.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee