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El Colonial - Adults Only

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Building design
Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
El Colonial - Adults Only balances Old San Juan's vibrant character with contemporary comfort. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar or sunshine on the terrace, while practical amenities like in-room WiFi and round-the-clock front desk service ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Signature Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Netflix
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Netflix
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Netflix
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Netflix
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old San Juan, a neighborhood in San Juan, El Colonial - Adults Only is near the airport. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Castillo de San Cristobal are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier. San Juan Gate and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing.
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312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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

  • Pinero Station - 12 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirilo Pizza Rústica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mallorca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Azalea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Blanca Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Madre - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Colonial - Adults Only

Hotel near Port of San Juan
Located close to Castillo de San Cristobal and Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, El Colonial - Adults Only provides a rooftop terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Bed sheets fee: USD 12 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 23 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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

Is El Colonial - Adults Only pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at El Colonial - Adults Only?

El Colonial - Adults Only doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Colonial - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Colonial - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Colonial - Adults Only located?

Located in Old San Juan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Juan, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, and Castillo de San Cristobal. San Juan Gate and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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El Colonial - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1081 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1373 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was wonderful! Felix handled a rush of people's checking in and checking out with calmness and professionalism and efficiency.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. It was clean and the service and staff were exceptional!!! We will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent and the amenities were even better. A great staff, as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Close to infinite shops and restaurants. Very clean room and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. We spent 4 days here and the experience was great. Staff is ultra friendly and helpful. This hotel has an open bar which is great. Lots of shops and restaurants surrounding the property. This is a nice little boutique hotel in a building that’s 200 years old. We loved our stay here and would recommend it for active travelers looking for a home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjuly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at El Colonial! From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. The location was perfect and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was peaceful and relaxing. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting San Juan, PR.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing customer service! Everyone was super sweet there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent experience. The staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and helpful with food choices, the 24 hr bar was huge bonus. Safe location and walkable to everything. Would highly recommend staying but you do have to remember they have no elevator so pack light
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent treatment. Good location and afordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Open bar too which is rare, I was shocked when I got there! Stayed one night prior to staying in another area of PR and would absolutely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, quiet, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, comfy beds, clean, quiet, close to everything at old san juan. Free drinks, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yensen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! From the friendly staff, free open bar, cleanliness, and convenient location, it was a great experience. I particularly liked the safety; only guests of the hotel could enter the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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

4/10 Poor

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the only thing we can say is good is the attention of the reception and bar staff, but the hotel is completely dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, 24 HR complimentary bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in Viejo San Juan. The views are truly spectacular, the building itself is stunning, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The open bar is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice. Rooms and hotel are very clean, chill and nice. I would’ve love to enjoy hot water in the roof top tubs. Had a wonderful time though! Highly recommended.
Beautiful view from the roof top.
Beautiful view from the roof top.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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