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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

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Royal Penthouse | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Front of property
Royal Penthouse | Rooftop pool | Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers
2 restaurants; dinner and brunch served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $298
$274 nightly
$298 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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601 Av. Miramar, San Juan, San Juan, 00907
  • Place, Condado Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Distrito T-Mobile
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 445 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Elite Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Elite Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 845 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1267 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Premier Penthouse

  • City view
  • 1140 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Romantic Penthouse | View from room

Romantic Penthouse

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

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

Royal Penthouse

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

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Located in San Juan (Santurce), Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences is within a 15-minute walk of Condado Beach and Sheraton Casino. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Distrito T-Mobile and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Sheraton Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Condado Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Escambron Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Patria Yards - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gustos Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Pinos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fogo De Chao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Éter Rooftop & Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Canvas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

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
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 484 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cozmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, bar and lounge are great Rooms amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff very accommodating and friendly, restaurant onsite excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and a great room! Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff to the point where it felt like a host family home stay or airbnb
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Dinner at Canvas was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, extremely helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel! Room was immaculate and air conditioning was excellent. Very walkable location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, the staff was amazing and the cleanliness of the room and overall general areas. The hotel is so pretty and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely helpful and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay, very clean comfortable and spacious accommodations. I appreciated the bottled water and coffee pods daily and the breakfast! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Cardenas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s two 24/7 restaurants across the street that are amazing it was super convenient considering our flight got delayed. We felt very safe thanks to the gated door and check in process, the staff were phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, helpful and thoughtful front dest staff and bellman!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janee Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful, the room was clean and spacious for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely. The staff was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were fabulous and always so helpful. Had such a great time with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Ann Castillo-Garsow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decor, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and a pleasant surprise. The decor was modern, the rooms were spacious and bed was extremely comfortable, I got a great nights sleep. Staff was friendly and the providing of breakfast was a plus. Plenty options for food as well, as there are restaurants in the hotel as well as walking distance. Rooftop pool and bar are an added bonus; they had great views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Bathrooms a little small. Rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dianys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, wonderful service and a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic. The people were awesome. Can't wait to come back to San Juan and stay here again.
Still decorated for Christmas in the lobby. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackielou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casita Miramar restaurant 2 doors down was excellent authentic PR food! Staff was great at Don Rafa! Lighting in room was terrible. Hotel was convenient to Pan America cruise terminal and Condado beach. Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026