El Colonial - Adults Only

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (286 reviews)
312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901 , San Juan , PR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request
Proposal/romance packages available
Food and water bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some rooms need upgrades

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Concerns about dirty floors and mildew in the room.
Service
9.99
Staff received consistent praise for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.92
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.87
Varied opinions with some rooms being mentioned as comfortable while others described issues.
Amenities
9.4
Positive feedback about the rooftop bar and 24 hr bar, though some wished for upgrades.
Value for Money
9.86
Good value as noted with deals on room rates.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Praise for the welcome drink and bar availability.
Overall Experience
9.88
Overall positive experiences noted, with a few exceptions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 01:17

Property Description

Discover a sanctuary of comfort and elegance at El Colonial - Adults Only, perfectly situated in the heart of historic San Juan.

Breathtaking Views
Unwind on our charming terrace, soaking in splendid views that create the perfect backdrop for your vacation.

Modern Comforts
Each of our 33 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with Smart televisions and complimentary wireless internet, ensuring you stay connected and entertained throughout your stay.

Prime Location
Step outside and find yourself just a short stroll from iconic landmarks like the Port of San Juan and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, making it effortless to experience the vibrant culture of the city.

Don’t wait to elevate your travel experience—book your stay at El Colonial today!

Important information:

  • Guests under 23 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 286 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Sharon
4
Pros:

Very disappointed
I booked through hotel.com
Found out that other guest that booked threw expendanc paid 95-150 per night and did not have addional hotel fee
Hotel had me sign a charge fee of 25.00 dollars if i washed my face and make up got on towel
Worst was that you could not flush towel paper down toilet needed to discharge dirty towel paper in trash pail
That was a 45.00 dollar fine is you flushed toilet paper!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Tammy
8
Pros:

Great location and love the welcome drink and open bar for guests. Very historic (aka old) building but worth the value. Got a deal at $48/nt. Staff are friendly.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Julio
4
Pros:

Water on the floor of the room kept reaccumulating creating risky conditions.
Worse mattress. License should be revoked

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Erin partner
10
Pros:

Only stayed one night and wish we had longer, staff was fantastic as was the room, we really dug the bath & shower on the private balcony. Our flight wasn’t until 9pm and they had no problem holding our luggage until we had to get a cab to the airport. 10/10

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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ALEJANDRO family
4
Pros:

the only thing we can say is good is the attention of the reception and bar staff, but the hotel is completely dirty

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Gloria
10
Pros:

I love this place . If is available for my dates I choose them

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Anjuly friends
10
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at El Colonial! From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive.

The room was clean and beds were comfortable.

The location was perfect and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was peaceful and relaxing.

I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting San Juan, PR.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Ray Dean partner
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing and helpful with food choices, the 24 hr bar was huge bonus. Safe location and walkable to everything. Would highly recommend staying but you do have to remember they have no elevator so pack light

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Anthony
10
Pros:

Excellent staff. Close to infinite shops and restaurants. Very clean room and facilities

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Ruben partner
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Monte
10
Pros:

Fabulous place! A well made fusion between modern and colonial... Great customer service, Cristian is very attentive and respectful... Fantastic location! Nice bar! Nice rooftop! And No Kids, SO GREAT!

*good water pressure in the sink, shower and toilet... Big TV... Powerful Air conditioner.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Diana family
10
Pros:

The Hotel Colonial was an interesting and charming place to stay, with an excellent location. The rooms were pristine and well cared for, and the service stood out for being warm and personal. From the rooftop, you could even catch a distant view of the San Cristóbal fort. The property has some quirky features, like 3 big bathtubs with showers on the roof. One thing to note: the stairs can be a real challenge if you’re not in good health, as there’s no elevator. Overall, a wonderful stay with a lot of character.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Lizzie
10
Pros:

👍

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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robert
8
Pros:

Place was nice. The bathroom needed an upgrade

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Heather partner
6
Pros:

I’m not sure if we received a non renovated room, but our room floors were dirty with mildew and other stains. Other rooms we passed by appeared clean and newer tiled. The shower handle was backwards cold vs hot and we weren’t told until we took cold showers and asked why we didn’t have hot water. Some really easy fixes to get the hotel up to basic standards. I try to support local hotels as I travel around the world each month, and there are always hits or misses and this was a definitely a miss for the high customer rating. We checked out a day early and switched to another hotel for the last two days of our weekend.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Lorena D. Armenteros friends
8
Pros:

I’m

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Taisha partner
10
Pros:

Staff are very nice. Rooms and hotel are very clean, chill and nice. I would’ve love to enjoy
hot water in the roof top tubs. Had a wonderful time though! Highly recommended.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Brad
8
Pros:

The place is nice with great customer service. Our shower diverter did not work so we had a cold shower. I appreciate the bottle service and the open bar.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah partner
10
Pros:

I don’t even know where to start! This property was absolutely stunning! The staff were so incredibly welcoming and friendly. There’s so many things that make this an amazing place to stay! From the breath taking views from the rooms and roof top. To the unlimited complimentary bar. I would most definitely come back here in the future! Highly recommend!

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Angelia family
6
Pros:

The room was clean , but we kept having trouble flushing the toilet. I would go down to lobby to use the bathroom. One of the staff members at front desk told me he was not a maintenance man and I was given a plunger to unstop the toilet myself. I tried several times and it didn’t work. The next day another employee was there when I went to address the issue and he came and fixed the toilet.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee