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EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exclusive Room, Terrace | City view
Lobby sitting area
Signature Room, Balcony
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Explore the area

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312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901
  • Place, Castillo de San Cristobal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room, Balcony

Signature Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exclusive Room, Terrace | City view

Exclusive Room, Terrace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Juan

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only puts you in the heart of San Juan, within just a 10-minute stroll of Port of San Juan and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Old San Juan hotel include Castillo de San Cristobal and San Juan Gate.

What's nearby

  • Calle Fortaleza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castillo de San Cristobal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Juan Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Universidad Station - 14 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirilo Pizza Rústica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mallorca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Finca Cialitos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Madre - ‬1 min walk

About this property

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only offers its guests a rooftop terrace and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star San Juan hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 23 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 23 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 23 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

El Colonial
El Colonial Adults Only Juan
El Colonial - Adults Only Hotel
El Colonial - Adults Only San Juan
El Colonial - Adults Only Hotel San Juan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only?

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$246, 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 EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only?

The closest beach to EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only is Condado Beach (3.3 km).

Is EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only family-friendly?

No, EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only?

No, EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only?

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

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1138 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1536 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was NO hot water. Taking a cold shower was not an option. There was no dryer in the room either, even though it was listed on the amenities as included. We requested a low floor due to the physical challenges my husband has yet they put us on the third floor with no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
No elevator. Hot water did not work properly. Floors looked disgusting. Base boards dirty. My wife refused to take a shower because of bathroom appearance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Cindy

Perfect location in old San juan. Takes a bit to get your room ready but
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Central location, nice open bar and friendly staff. Only negative thing was the dirty and sticky floor in our room #305. I spilled some drops of water and the tissue paper I used to wipe the floor turned dark brown. My new white soled bedroom slippers turned black because of the dirty and sticky floors. Better housekeeping needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mikan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

J Brud

Filthy! Total ripoff! A hipster minimalist aaattempt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

LUCA

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Negative: For $250 per night, this hotel offers completely unacceptable conditions. No running water, no air conditioning, no elevator, no breakfast. The room had a strong smell of mold and sewage, the fridge was leaking water, towels were dirty and not replaced, and there were loud noises throughout the night. Cleanliness and maintenance are extremely poor. In addition, the evening front desk staff was rude and unhelpful. When my colleague asked for assistance because the air conditioning could not be adjusted, he was told to “just wear a jacket to sleep” and informed that no other rooms were available. Only after insisting several times did the staff find another room close to the original one, where the air conditioning was not working at all, making the situation even worse and leaving us feeling mocked rather than assisted. Value for money: 0 / 10 Positive: Nothing. Overall: This was by far the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. The price is totally unjustified, the conditions are unacceptable, and the staff response was inappropriate. I strongly recommend choosing a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Old San Juan. The staff were pleasant and friendly. The building looked clean and taken care of. However, we had no warm water to shower. Taking cold showers were not so fun. Additionally, the remote for the AC seemed to be for the wrong unit, and as a result we couldn't adjust the temperature. As the AC unit was set low, we were freezing. We ended up opening the window overnight to get some warm air in as it was so cold. We brought this up with staff, but they couldn't figure out the AC and cold water, so we ended up being stuck with it. Considering how much we paid, it was a big letdown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our host, our location, our room and the bar! We look forward to staying at El Colonial again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Bellman or elevator to carry our heavy suitcases up three flights of stairs and we are over 60 years old
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Isabel Mariel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, and courteous, i like the free drinks. Its accessible to all the store, no need to do uber unless you plan to go further other area.No elevator was hard bec if you have a heavy luggage its really difficult. Otherwise if you want a few days only stay ,I recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michalla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristen

Hotel was cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bob

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service - good. Quality of rooms, pillows, mattress - not so great. Housekeeping and janitorial carts, tools were left in the corridors of the property. AC condensation leaked to the floor of the room. Hot water was mostly cold and switched from hot to cold every other minute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, free beverages and alcohol, walking distance to center
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was excellent, friendly staff, and great location. Could of used breakfast though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not one to complain, but we paid $440 and there was NO HOT WATER!! This is a tired, poorly maintained and way overpriced hotel. If you are a senior like me, note there is no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up 8 flights of stairs to the 4th floor (staff don’t offer to help). The bathroom was so small 1 person could barely fit inside. The worst part was the poor customer service. There was no apology, let alone any compensation e.g. a partial refund, or even a couple of drinks at the bar. Comparable to a 2 star hotel in Cuba. Needless to say we won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff, luggage storage a plus, nice view from roof
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The positives: room was clean, staff was polite, and the location is in the old city center. There is an open bar, for whoever cares about that. The negatives: it was one of the most uncomfortable rooms I stayed in in my life. The bed was uncomfortable, the room is extremely minimalist, with no closet and barely anywhere to put your clothes, there is no hair drier except if you call the front desk and then I had to go downstairs in my pajamas myself to get it. There is no elevator and that could me ok ish but because of that, starting about 4am there is constant loud banging because guests are dragging their suitcases on the stairs (which is completely understandable). I would not recommend except if you stay one or max two nights and sleep like a log no matter the noise or discomfort. If that’s OK and location and an open bar matter most then it’s fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Federico

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026