Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation : Experience top-notch accommodation at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences, where every room is equipped with a coffee machine, TV, air conditioning, and some even feature a balcony for a touch of luxury. Impressive Amenities : From the outdoor swimming pool to the fitness centre and garden, this hotel has all you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the evening entertainment, dine at the on-site restaurant, or unwind in the shared lounge - the choice is yours. Convenient Location : Ideally situated near popular beaches like Condado Beach and Escambrón Beach, as well as San Juan's historic sites, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers easy access to the best of the city. Book your stay at Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences now for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Facilities

• Parking
• Valet parking
• Private parking

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

04:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Check-out

11:00 AM

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness8.4

  The cleanliness of the hotel was reported positively in most reviews, though some guests noted issues with bathroom odors.

• Service9.9

  Guests frequently mentioned the staff as friendly and accommodating, especially praising individual service.

• Location9.9

  The location was highlighted positively, with good access to restaurants and attractions.

• Room Quality9.4

  Rooms were generally described as clean, comfortable, and well-decorated.

• Amenities9.4

  The hotel offered several attractive amenities, including a beautiful rooftop pool.

• Value for Money8.9

  The value was considered fair based on the quality of stay and amenities.

• Food and Beverage9.4

  Guests enjoyed the breakfast options and mentioned the quality of the bar service.

• Overall Experience9.8

  Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay at the hotel.

Guest reviews

The location was excellent, and having a washer and dryer in the room was a wonderful bonus. I was impressed by the cleanliness, attentive staff, and stylish aesthetic. Housekeeping was fantastic.

The location was excellent, and having a washer and dryer in the room was a wonderful bonus. I was impressed by the cleanliness, attentive staff, and stylish aesthetic. Housekeeping was fantastic.

The amenities were disappointing and, in my opinion, misleading. The listing advertised a “private bathroom,” which I interpreted to mean a private bathroom for each bedroom. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Instead, the suite had only one shower to accommodate up to six guests. The description should have been clearer to help guests make an informed decision. While I was grateful to have running water, the water pressure was very low, and regulating the temperature was frustrating. The shower seemed to offer either hot or cold water, making it difficult to achieve a comfortable temperature. Another inconvenience was the building's single elevator. With multiple floors to service, wait times were often excessive. Overall, the accommodations fell short of our expectations, particularly considering the price we paid. The combination of misleading amenity descriptions, uncomfortable shower conditions, and limited elevator access made our stay disappointing. Unfortunately, we will not return to Don Rafa.

Beautiful aesthetic overall- without compromising on the necessities. Great combination of luxury and practicality

Beautiful aesthetic overall- without compromising on the necessities. Great combination of luxury and practicality

If I was to list anything (which is a struggle) my only comment would be the absence of utensils in the room, considering there’s a sink etc

Don Rafa was beautiful! The breakfast area was gorgeous in the main lobby/bar area. The room was much larger than anticipated and very comfortable.

Don Rafa was beautiful! The breakfast area was gorgeous in the main lobby/bar area. The room was much larger than anticipated and very comfortable.

The location is an easy drive from the airport. There is valet parking with attendants who are very nice. The hotel is unique and very beautiful-like a little jewel. The staff is very polite and accommodating. Our bed and room was extremely comfortable and clean. The staff stored our suitcases while we checked out and explored San Juan for a while. We took Ubers to Old San Juan. We were told the hotel is about 2 miles away from Downtown San Juan.

The location is an easy drive from the airport. There is valet parking with attendants who are very nice. The hotel is unique and very beautiful-like a little jewel. The staff is very polite and accommodating. Our bed and room was extremely comfortable and clean. The staff stored our suitcases while we checked out and explored San Juan for a while. We took Ubers to Old San Juan. We were told the hotel is about 2 miles away from Downtown San Juan.

Please make sure there is a nightstand to both sides of the bed. Although the breakfast was very good, there were not enough sitting spaces to accommodate all the guests and the staff did not assist with this. The room seemed to clear out while I was eating so perhaps this is not much of a problem.

The room was very nice with good facilities. The hotel reception was very nice and the complimentary breakfast was welcomed. The swimming pool area was well kept and the views were very nice from the rooftop bar and pool.

The room was very nice with good facilities. The hotel reception was very nice and the complimentary breakfast was welcomed. The swimming pool area was well kept and the views were very nice from the rooftop bar and pool.

We were located on the ground floor and the acoustics were terrible. It felt like everybody entering the hotel or in the bar was directly outside our door. The bartenders cocktail shaking was particularly loud and annoying making it impossible to sleep. Would strongly advise against having a room on the ground floor!