Casa Of Essence

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in San Juan, a short walk to Port of San Juan

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Studio Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Studio Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Design Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, coffee grinder
Design Apartment | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Studio Suite | City view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Design Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Standard Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
361 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, 00901

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pan American Pier - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CasaBlanca Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrickHaus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Casa Of Essence

Guesthouse near Port of San Juan
Near Pan American Pier, Casa Of Essence provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee grinders

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Of Essence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Of Essence?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Casa Of Essence?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Casa Of Essence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Of Essence located?

Located in Old San Juan, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Calle Fortaleza and Port of San Juan. Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Casa Of Essence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 360 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, and the way it looks once you entered the building. The people is very friendly and if you have any question they will answer you very quickly. I hope I can go back to the Island soon, and I would definitely stay in this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable. Close to dining, shopping and tourist attractions. Very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property is located in a very central area. Easy check in instructions available. The building is quite old and needs some TLC. The downside is that they also had quite a bit of cockroaches crawling everywhere and would benefit from a fumigation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Plaza Colon was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in the Old San Juan. Responsive and attentive host. Safe building with access only with passcode. Liked the welcome drink. Very close to the Old Castle, and the famous Mallorca breakfast place. Would have liked a window though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Myrna

Liked: Staff & service
I rented out 2 rooms one was good, the other had a roach infestation. This particular room was comfortable and very convenient for sight seeing around historic VSJ. It could be cleaner as is evident by our other room, owner and staff were friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk everywhere. Very cozy apartment on 3rd floor with elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No staff on site but the owner is extremely responsive and provides all info needed for you stay. Door, gate, and room codes are sent out about the day before your arrival. Rooms are clean and have everything you need. Location cannot be beat. All of old San Juan is at your door step
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location for your first trip to Puerto Rico! You can spend an entire week just looking at everything within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was so easy and the host was friendly and helpful. Our room was so beautiful and the location was perfect, such a great experience for our first time in PR. I definitely recommend this place if you plan to stay in old San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Quiet, beautiful, and right in the heart ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

We loved how spacious and clean the room was we were staying at the Galleria and this was 100 times better. We would stay there again.!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here! It’s located in the heart of Old San Juan and it made it super easy for me and my mom to explore this area of the city! Room was super clean and the staff was very friendly and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. The bed and pillows were VERY comfortable! Safe there were 3 different locked doors between entrance and including room door. Air conditioning with controls to put how you want! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Myrna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome and the staff is friendly and quick to respond, but room was infested with roaches, left day before check out (2 day rental) was scheduled, staff apologized but that’s simply not enough. I do mean infested as we killed over 7 roaches and saw more, staff and owner pretended to be surprised by infestation, if indeed they didn’t know it is their job to know.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. It has a great location. It is very clean and close to restaurants and other attractions. The owners were friendly and made us feel home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crystal was responsive, kind and helpful. She let us drop our bags while we explored and allowed an early check-in. The property's location was super convenient to all areas of Old San Juan with a multitude of restaurants, historic architecture and sights within easy walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Would recommend to friends and family! Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place would highly recommend this place and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this place

We were very happy in this guest house. Our vintage suite was very comfortable with cute vintage decor. We were centrally located and greatly enjoyed wandering streets of Old San Juan. We were able to self check in/out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MARCELO JOAQUIN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024