This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Colonial - Adults Only offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
El Colonial - Adults Only features a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.
El Colonial - Adults Only is a smoke-free property.
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
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
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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
El Colonial - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1266 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1266 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1266 reviews
6 - Okay
68
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1266 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1266 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
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
6/10 Okay
Lorna
May 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Its ok
No elevator and they couldnt get us a room on a lower floor. We had a room on the 3rd floor and they did bring our luggage up. My boyfriend has a slight handicap so walking up was an issue. The person who checked us out did not want to bring our luggage down....he eventually did but with disdain. The room is very small. The bathroom did not have a vanity...just sink, toilet and shower...no where to set toiletries. The plus was unlimited free rum drinks and a bottle of wine.
This is our 2nd time and again, beyond happy! Location is ideal, property is well taken care of and them best part is the staff! Safe, clean, great value. Our new fav property Im OSJ 😎
You were not allowed to put paper into the toilet. This was not told to guests prior to booking or arrival.
I appreciate that the hotel is an old historical building, however there were buckets along the stairwelll to our room to catch drips from the roof, as well as on either side of our room door, which was really unbecoming for a hotel.
We only stayed one night for a layover. The service and communication was great. They made check in and out easy for a short stay. Great location and 24/7 open bar downstairs was really nice. I will definitely be back for a longer stay!
Great location in the heart of Old San Juan. We liked the simple rooms, the view of surrounding buildings from the roof, and the architecture of the building. The staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. We were upgraded to a nicer room with two small balconies, a big upgrade from the room we had booked, which has windows that just open to an interior light shaft. Either way, the AC works well to keep cool. The bed seemed to be a full and we would have loved the option for something more spacious, but that was low on our priority list.
Recently stayed here and it was amazing. I would stay here again and again. The hotel was in the most perfect walkable location. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Had a nice surprise waiting in the lobby at check in that many would be pleasantly surprised by. So many restaurants and stores nearby. The pier was in walking distance to get to other areas in Puerto Rico. A few historic sites within 10 minutes walking distance. Rooms were nice and rooftop was nice. I really can't say enough great things about this property. If you are a very light sleeper my only suggestion is to bring something to cancel noise (we listened to sleep sounds) as the streets and sidewalks of Old San Juan are close together.
Excellent stay ! Friendly staff! the check in is later, and unfortunately we were there early because we got off cruise early, BUT they kept all our luggage, no issues at all. Offers FREE dinks Yay !!! Lovely surprise. very walkable to everything, Definitely would recommend !!! thank you :)
This place has no elevators!!! If you are in floor 4, I hope you have been hitting the gym because you are going to need it. Don’t even try to request a new floor. You will be told it’s a full house and there is nothing available. Also due to the historic nature of this building. You CANNOT flush any tissue in their toilets. If you do, you will be charged!!!! My overall review is this hotel is located in the heart of Old San Juan which means everything is within arms reach, however be aware of the above mentioned inconveniences if you are considering this location.