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El Colonial - Adults Only

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

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Rooftop terrace
Building design
Bar (on property)
Reception
Standard Room
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan, 00901

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pan American Pier - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirilo Pizza Rústica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Mallorca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Finca Cialitos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CasaBlanca 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 property, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts
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?

Checkout 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. 1019 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1289 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

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the a wonderful time at this hotel staff was so nice and helpful I would recommend staying here it’s close to a lot of things!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aylwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and pleasant. Held our bags before our room was ready and after check out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Close to many shops and restaurants and the open bar was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Migdalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asenet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, and was close to everything to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. The staff is the best. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Provide great recommendations and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at El Colonial was better than expected. I needed a single night’s stay and my expectations were exceeded. The hotel is beautiful the amenities were amazing and I would most definitely stay here once again with more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Close to bars, cafes, restaurants. The Staff was amazing. They kept our bags to go walk around even after we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice service. The overnight front desk lady was very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself needs renovation and updates. The staff were responsive and the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed that it was a private experience and that the staff was very welcoming. The rooftop view was nice and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quiet the hotel was, everyone respected our space. I loved how friendly the staff was! They treated us so kindly and were always willing to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has beautiful architecture with historical features such as the very tall, high ceilings which makes the bedroom feel much bigger and the Juliet balcony. They also have a rooftop deck! The staff here are super friendly.
Window view from Juliet balcony
Updated, beautiful shower.
Tall doors to balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in Old San Juan twice and have always stayed at El Colonial, reception is super friendly and helpful, Cristian was great at giving us recommendations every time. It's close to shops and restaurants. 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Adults only, easy check in, clean rooms, location is great, did I mention an open bar 24/7? What more could you ask for? Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025