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Casa Of Essence

3.5 star property

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Studio Suite | City view
Luxury Studio | Living area
Superior Suite
Studio Suite | Living area
Luxury Studio | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May

Explore the area

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361 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
  • Place, Calle Fortaleza
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castillo de San Cristobal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Apartment

Design Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Suite | Living area

Premier Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Studio | View from room

Luxury Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment | View from room

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite | Private kitchen

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Apartment

Classic Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Juan

At Casa Of Essence you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Port of San Juan and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Condado Beach. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and a lift. .This 3.5-property class Old San Juan guest house is 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Puerto Rico Convention Center and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Calle Fortaleza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castillo de San Cristobal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 9 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrickHaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Berlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Madre - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Casa Of Essence

Casa Of Essence offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star San Juan guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Casa Of Essence offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Casa Of Essence

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Casa Of Essence San Juan
Casa Of Essence Guesthouse
Casa Of Essence Guesthouse San Juan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Of Essence?

Casa Of Essence offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Of Essence?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Of Essence on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$356, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Casa Of Essence?

The closest beach to Casa Of Essence is Condado Beach (3.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Of Essence?

No, Casa Of Essence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Of Essence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Casa Of Essence?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Casa Of Essence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 476 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

melania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was perfect. In the old San Juan everything was walkable. Lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping and tourist/must see spots. We stayed in the Patio room, nice ambience, room space ok, bed comfortable, there was fridge and A/C working great. The room was clean, tv works, bathroom/shower the hot water took awhile especially for early shower but there was hot water. Communication with the owner great, responded timely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Linda, ORLANDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, bed comfortable. Glad we had a microwave. BUT we only got lukewarm water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Magdaris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very pretty, with a boho style; we liked it a lot. Good air conditioning and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but had everything you could need. We were not there to hang in the room so it was not an issue. The patio made it feel bigger. We enjoyed morning coffee sitting there. The bird aviary below balcony was a nice addition to the lovely building. The room was very clean and in a great location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laura, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was a little gem in Old San Juan. The room was absolutely tiny, but we weren't in it much. We had our own little interior patio right outside our door, not a balcony, which was perfect as we didn't hear any of the local nightlife on a busy Fri/Sat night. We were an easy walk to the cruise port and also had easy access to all of Old Town. I loved it and we would definitely come back again! I just wish there was some actual coffee to go with the coffeemaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sanjuana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Willow Apartment. The apartment was very clean. It’s a small apartment but very cozy. The host was very attentive and always available to answer our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jaime, Chula Vista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Small spaces with a nerrow hollway as a living room. Kitchen has some of the essentials. My only complaint is that they have birds that make a lot of noise starting at 5am. Bring ear plugs and eye covers because is very Bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Clean room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a paradise after San Sebastián festivities, quite, hot water, a/c , elevator and close to everything. The house it’s like a Museum !! Next time trying to comeback because I’m know it’s difficult finding festivities weekend!! Thanks a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debrahlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Closer to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, we had a great experience and would return next year. Casa of Essence is a charming, family owned and operated property with a lot of character. The space is decorated with antiques and classic pieces, and each room or suite has its own unique design, which we really appreciated. Our room had a bohemian feel and included a comfortable trundle. The queen mattress was firm and the linens were spotless and clean. It is an older building with some modern improvements still in progress, which is understandable and did not take away from our comfort. We did encounter a minor issue during our stay, but it was handled promptly and professionally. We also noticed dead roaches, which we understood to be a sign of recent fumigation. The host was kind, welcoming, and very responsive, especially when answering our questions about the area. The location is excellent, particularly during La Sanse. Plaza de Colón is right outside, yet we had no noise issues at all, which was impressive given how lively the area can be. Calle San Francisco isnear great restaurants (easy access to food and beverages, vendors, the Haitian Gallery and the Maritime Museum, footsteps away from El Morro, and safe walking distance from the Marina and La Perla. We are only deducting one star due to the minor issues mentioned, though the room itself was very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared. Overall, everything was beautiful, and Casa of Essence offers a unique, well-located, and memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

brett, Saint Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to all the activity...bars restaurants and shopping/entertainment. Shower barely worked and couldn't get any hot water other than warm. Clean and easy check in. Perfect location and reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Only complaint was the lack of hot water. Had some stupid little shower head heater that made very little difference in temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but comfortable room very centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was quaint. Being an old building it had some mechanical issues with the water flow in the shower and a toilet that didn't always flush right because of a stuck float. Overall nice place and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Summer, Bunnell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A/C worked perfectly, it was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, shower was hot. It was a very convenient location right across from the town square. The only issues were the tv didn’t work and we had trouble finding the unit from the street address. It was a great value for your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025