Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

4.0 star property

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Royal Penthouse
Front of property
Royal Penthouse | Rooftop pool
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$561
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

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

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

Premier Suite

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

Elite Suite

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

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

Premier Penthouse

  • City view
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Romantic Penthouse

  • Beach view
  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Royal Penthouse

  • City view
  • 162 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Juan

At Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Canvas, serves international cuisine and is open for brunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Santurce hotel, attractions include Sheraton Casino and Distrito T-Mobile.

What's nearby

  • Paseo Caribe - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheraton Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Condado Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Patria Yards - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gustos Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fogo De Chao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Texas de Brazil - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Pinos Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star San Juan hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2022
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of USD 300 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Is parking available at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Yep, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$561, 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 Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Yep, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences is a short 11-minute walk from Condado Beach.

Does Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences have a pool?

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences features an outdoor pool, free pool cabanas and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences.

Does Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

No, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

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

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

Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 472 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

From the style, cleanliness, and even smell. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackielou

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Complimentary late checkout as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janee Michelle, Independence

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jean Linne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lornette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, clean room. Friends and helpful staff. Conveniently located. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here for my next visit to Puerto Rico
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff! Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennieve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alicia and the Canvas staff and view were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from entire staff. Comfortable bed and room. Bartender was awesome. She deserves a raise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marjeannette

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel… charming… clean. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were quite friendly, we were able to store our luggage as we arrived early and our room was ready ahead of check in. We also were able to store our luggage after check out as well. The rooms were clean, up to date and spacious. I would recommend that they have more than 1 staff member managing check out, as efficient as she was, there is only so fast one person can move. Light sleepers should request a room away from the road noise, it did not bother me, but I am a heavy sleeper. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. The hotel is located next to a number of good restaurants. Uber to old town was $5 in the morning and $15-20 back in the late afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was exceptionally clean and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable visit. Access to the property was easy and convenient, and the staff provided friendly, welcoming service throughout my stay. The amenities were beautiful and thoughtfully maintained, adding to the overall experience. Plus, the location is fantastic—close to everything you could want. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had to book a last minute room due to flight cancellations. The entire staff was so understanding and accommodating, they turned what started as a stressful situation into a very relaxing last night in Puerto rico. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Sioux Falls

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laucritia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025