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El Colonial - Adults Only

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with rooftop terrace and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

San Juan

El Colonial - 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Colonial - Adults Only

Adults-only hotel with rooftop terrace and bar/lounge
El Colonial - 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 - 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

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
  • Bed sheets fee: USD 12 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 - Adults Only?

El Colonial - Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to El Colonial - Adults Only?

The closest beach to El Colonial - Adults Only is Condado Beach (3.3 km).

Is El Colonial - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, El Colonial - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Colonial - Adults Only?

No, El Colonial - Adults Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Colonial - Adults Only?

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

El Colonial - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1138 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1471 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paolo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no water most of the time i was there so i was not happy with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise in the morning was insane but everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and courteous, and the lobby was nice. The room, however, was dingy-looking. It clearly needed a new coat of pain and some deep cleaning and/or remodeling. There was no hot water when I showered, and when I let the receptionist know, her reaction indicated that that's a recurrent issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth, Canovanas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente experiencia en El Colonial Mi estadía en El Colonial fue maravillosa. Desde el momento en que llegué, el personal fue increíblemente amable y atento. El ambiente del hotel es encantador, acogedor y con un estilo muy especial que refleja la esencia del Viejo San Juan. Quiero agradecer especialmente a Cristian por su atención y trato excepcional — siempre dispuesto a ayudar, con una sonrisa y un gran sentido del servicio. Gracias también a todos los empleados por hacer que mi visita fuera tan agradable y memorable. Definitivamente volveré y lo recomiendo 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sol E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, nice room, great bar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Loved staying here! The unlimited bar is a great touch to the stay. Parking was the only issue. It was either park on the sides of the rode and risk a ticket (which we got for $150) or park in a garage nearby and pay hourly parking. Another down side is the hot water. It was either super cold or WAY to hot there was no getting it in between. Keep in mind it is a very old building. Other then that the service was GREAT! the stay other then showering was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HONESTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I went on a cruise. We arrived in San Juan a day before, and El Colonial is one of the best places to stay since it's only a 10-minute walk to the Royal Caribbean cruise port. It is also conveniently located in Old San Juan. Our room was comfortable and the air conditioning works well. There's also a bar in the lobby where you can enjoy complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The staff member who checked us in was friendly and even helped us carry our luggage upstairs to the 4th floor. I apologize, as I forgot his name. Just keep in mind that the hotel doesn't have an elevator, but like I said, they will offer to help you carry it up. Overall, the hotel is highly recommendable if you're going on a cruise at a nearby pier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Liberty, Castro Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated. Smells good and looks fresh.
Balcony
View from the balcony
Another balcony facing different street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fabulous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff location all lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente! Me intigaba porque tantas reseñas diciendo que el trato de los empleados era a otro nivel. Ya lo comprobé. Excelente localización. Quiero volver.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, all personnel was attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! The room was clean, staff super nice, and everything worked perfectly. Would totally stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

bradley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean space. Staff was AMAZING. The hotel communication both before arrival and during my stay was fantastic. Stocked complimentary bar was a nice bonus. Room was spacious but clearly in a historic building. If you are looking for a polished space, this isn't it, but if you are looking for reasonably priced in a great area, then you have found it. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoraida

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep in mind this building is over 200 years old. The water was really cold however the staff was soo pleasant and the free open bar was a added touch. You are literally in the middle of San Juan so we were able to walk around and explore. I highly recommend this place if you can oversee the age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night at Colonial hotel OSJ

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in an amazing location with very helpful staff. Great rooftop as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Wilmington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Safe, Free Bar
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025