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Reviews of Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences

601 Avenida Miramar, Miramar, 00907 San Juan, Puerto Rico

#8 of 79 hotels in San Juan

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pura's Penthouse
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator was slow and we were on the 6th floor. We only stayed 3 nights.

    We loved the area. Very safe and lots of great restaurants. The bar in the hotel is amazing!! Victor, Antonio and Naomi made us feel right at home. The room was over the top. We highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay , will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Rafa's Penthouse
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Beautiful property , very professional and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Loved it! Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Asturias 3 BR Residence
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can say that was bad was the living room and kitchen had a lot of wasted space. They probably could have put another bedroom in there but there really wasn't nothing. I didn't like about this hotel

    The room was beautiful, clean and the staff was very helpful. They got us a taxi that we used the entire stay and everything was great at this hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Asturias 2 BR Residence
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was perfect

    Everything. Great staff, location and rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Miramar Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was too small and there was no place to hang towels, bathing suits, etc.

    The staff was amazing! Most helpful and friendliest I have ever had at a hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    10
    Excellent Facilities and Services
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quietness, comfort, cleanliness, eclectic decoration.

    They have an awesome environment, clean smell since you open the lobby’s door.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in a good location, the rooms are very spacious, great facilities and excellent staff. The small things that went a long way from the staff made it the highlight of the stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Amazing 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing!! The staff, the location and even the soaps in the room! Parking is not easy but they have an excellent vallet!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Cozy, decorative residence hotel with spacious apartments
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Asturias 2 BR Residence
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough coffee pods in room No complimentary tea and coffee in lobby No restaurant for early breakfast

    Beautiful, unique decor Friendly and helpful front desk staff Comfortable beds

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    We felt taken care of before we arrived until we left.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Asturias 3 BR Residence
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect and the staff made everyone feel welcome.

    The staff and decor was the best and above our expectations.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    Excellent would definitely book again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Asturias 2 BR Residence
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful and Romantic ArtDeco Style Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Miramar Premier Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough time to enjoy everything that they have.

    Everything about the hotel is wonderful, from the artwork to the rooms to the restaurant to the great service and most of them to the romantic artdeco style from the early 1900's.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again - recommend if you don’t want to be in Condado
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We requested a quiet room since we travelled over 23 hours to the island from abroad. We were put in the room right next to the lobby bar/ piano- so Saturday night was very loud for us as the music went late.

    Loved the hotel and staff and location was just the best for seeing family. Everything was well appointed and new. The rooftop is an added bonus with great views.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    I would do it over and over again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Miramar Premier Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. The bathrooms are tiny and awkward and the rooms could use more countertop/shelving space. It’s a huge room and decorated nicely but literally no where to sit anything.

    Sooooo cute and artsy and had TONS of personality. I hear it’s recently been renovated and I can tell! The location was perfect. I had a rental car so it made getting around that mi h easier but we were less than a mile from most places we visited.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    An exquisite and unique hotel experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Miramar Premier Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This has been, by far, one of my best stays while visiting Puerto Rico over the past years. This boutique hotel is absolutely stunning. Exquisite decoration with lots of attention to detail. The hotel logo is present everywhere in a very elegant way. The rooms are wonderfully decorated and very spacious. Fantastic location - Very centralized. The lobby of the hotel transports you to a past era with precious history elements. I found this gem by accident and I'm so happy I did. Kudos to the staff, specially Alicia, for providing a world class service. A true 5 stars hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    The stay was good we'll definitely going back thank you for your hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    The location was great but,we didn't eat breakfast there not because we didn't want to we just wanted to explore where we were.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    10
    Amazing service with a personal touch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean and organized. Employees offered superb service. Above and beyond what I expected. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a getaway.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    i would stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Miramar Premier Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cable TV

    the little details made this place superb. bed was amazing. ice maker in the room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    10
    definitely coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bar open late close early

    Beautiful,clean amazing staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Satisfied all of my needs and exceeded my expectations. A home, away from home!
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Premium Queen Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Opportunities to improve: Room was extremely dark, lacking a way to have brighter light when needed. No cable on television to see world or national news. I was able to log on to my own entertainment venues, but I would have appreciated a way to watch news broadcasts in real time in English.

    The staff is exceptional! Every shift, every position! Vincent and Naomi understand humble service and making a guest feel at home in the individual ways each guest prefers to be served. The valets, the housekeeping staff, IT support, maintenance gentleman and other hosts at the reception desk offer friendly stellar service, working through language challenges of Spanish and English. I did not eat in the restaurant so can not comment about the food or that staff, but the lobby bar was attractive (inside and the patio), and live piano on Thursday night was fun and invited social mingling with other guests. The superbly trained staff is this hotel’s greatest asset. Love the art deco European decor!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    Great!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Miramar Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    The staff was great and very professional. I love the style and comfort of the hotel. Very beautiful decor. Great location too.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    4.0
    False room description at a very inflated price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Miramar Jr. Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was not as described and was massively overpriced! It was supposed to be a suite with separate lounge and bathroom but was actually just a bedroom with a sofa at the bottom of the bed and the smallest bathroom I have ever seen. When I complained they refunded the cost of one night but even then it was still expensive, especially given the relatively poor location

    The staff and the decor in the public areas

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Lovely hotel with bad experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool can hardly be called a pool, it’s really more of a pond. Water only comes to your knees. Also; most restaurants etc are on the other side of the lagoon. There are a couple of cafes and an overpriced pizza place nearby, but way more on the other side.

    To begin, all the staff were extremely helpful and the building itself is beautiful. Unfortunately these things were marred by our experience. I booked this hotel many months ago. At the time of booking, I was not made aware that there would be a huge NYE party on that night. It would have been useful to be warned so that we could find accommodation elsewhere if desired (or at least have the option). The first notification I was provided about the celebrations was in November (less than 2 months prior to our stay) - by then it was very late to be looking for other accommodation. After we checked in at 4pm (which is a very late check in - most places are 2-3pm), we tried to relax by the pool but were told it was closed that day due to preparations for the party. This was extremely disappointing as we had been driving all day and just wanted a relax and a swim. Again, I was not made aware of this prior to our visit. When we got home at around 10pm, we had to wade through the huge party and dance floor just to access our room (which was on the same floor as the party). Then the music was SO LOUD from our bedroom it was literally impossible to even concentrate on reading a book. Given the hotel knew we were not attending the party, it would have been thoughtful to put us in a room further away on a separate floor. Even though I totally understand it’s NYE and everybody wants to party, we wanted to go to sleep earlier so we could get up and enjoy the city the following day. Really, if I had known the music would be so loud and unbearable we would have stayed elsewhere. This was a really disappointing stay for us in an otherwise lovely hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

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