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Casa Of Essence

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guest house near Port of San Juan

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A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A brown sofa in a room with a green wall, a window with frosted glass, and a plant with red flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, and various wall decorations including photos and a sign.
A hallway with ornate wall decorations, a marble floor, and a chandelier.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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361 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
  • Place, Calle Fortaleza
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castillo de San Cristobal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and floral wall art.

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a window with a view.

Family Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a standing lamp, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

Superior Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a painting, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Design Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a chandelier, and wall art.

Premier Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Classic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a sofa.

Luxury Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a TV mounted on the wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Studio Suite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a chair.

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Apartment

A bedroom with a bed, a hammock, a potted plant, a fan, and a lamp.

Classic Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a decorative wall piece.

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a wall of framed pictures, and a potted plant.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Heart of San Juan.With a stay at this Old San Juan guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Port of San Juan and 3 miles (5 km) of Condado Beach. Puerto Rico Convention Center and Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Calle Fortaleza - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Castillo de San Cristobal - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mallorca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Berlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrickHaus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Casa Of Essence

3.5-star guest house near Port of San Juan
Casa Of Essence offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star San Juan guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Casa Of Essence offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Of Essence to the airport?

Casa Of Essence is 8.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Of Essence?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Of Essence on Nov 3, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Casa Of Essence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Casa Of Essence.

How close is Casa Of Essence to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (8-min drive) from Condado Beach and 6.2 mi (20-min drive) from Isla Verde Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Of Essence offer free breakfast?

Casa Of Essence does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Of Essence?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Old San Juan Grand Casino (4-min walk) and Sheraton Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Casa Of Essence?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Casa Of Essence?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Casa Of Essence have a pool?

Casa Of Essence does not have a pool.

Does Casa Of Essence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Casa Of Essence to downtown San Juan?

Casa Of Essence is 0.2 mi away from San Juan.

Casa Of Essence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 502 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was excellent, shower was good size! Only issue was the blankets for the sofa bed!! Great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint space and great location. Staff responsive and accommodating. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring old San Juan. Close to tons of places to shop, eat and drink. A quick walk to the Castillo as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean space, interesting decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, air-conditioning working in all rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very cute decorations on the inside. We loved how the room was set up and enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Clean room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location to all Old San Juan. As a single woman traveling alone I felt very safe here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in Old San Juan. Easy to access and owner provided great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great area of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was in great proximity of where our cruise ship left from, but definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the apartment was exactly as advertised easy access and very secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had everything I needed. The wifi worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location - excellent food shops steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casa of Essence is ideally located in the Old San Juan. You can walk to many of the famous attractions around old town. Easy access from cruise terminal and to San Juan international airport. Convenience store just beside the building and SuperMax market is within walking distance in old town. It was a great stay. Will return if we visit Puerto Rico again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but comfortable room very centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, inside and outside our apartment. Staff was excellent and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice and clean. The kitchen had all the amenities and we cooked food there. The air conditioning worked well. We really cool in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never leave property reviews, but our stay at Casa of Essence was a wonderful experience. The location is fantastic -- old San Juan is right outside the door and there are beaches only a ten minute walk away. The staff were incredibly helpful and polite, and overall I could not recommend this property enough. It made our trip to San Juan memorable, relaxing, and fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

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