La Buena Vida Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Condado Beach

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Queen Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Shared kitchen
Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
150 C. Diez de Andino, San Juan, San Juan, 00908
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Condado Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Santurce stay.Your stay at this Santurce guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Condado Beach. Puerto Rico Convention Center and Pan American Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pan American Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Domenech Station - 5 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bebo's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cueva Del Mar Calle Loiza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Regina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tostado* - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Con Cé - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Buena Vida Inn

3.5-star guest house near Condado Beach
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star San Juan guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
La Buena Vida Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

La Buena Vida Inn San Juan
La Buena Vida Inn Guesthouse
La Buena Vida Inn Guesthouse San Juan

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Buena Vida Inn to the airport?

La Buena Vida Inn is 5.4 mi (23-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 La Buena Vida Inn?

As of Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Buena Vida Inn on Jul 14, 2025 start from $101.62, excluding 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 La Buena Vida Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Buena Vida Inn.

How close is La Buena Vida Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Playa Ocean Park and 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from Condado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Buena Vida Inn offer free breakfast?

La Buena Vida Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Buena Vida Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort (3-min drive) and Casino Metro (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at La Buena Vida Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at La Buena Vida Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does La Buena Vida Inn have a pool?

La Buena Vida Inn does not have a pool.

Does La Buena Vida Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is La Buena Vida Inn to downtown San Juan?

La Buena Vida Inn is 3.8 mi away from San Juan.

La Buena Vida Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 532 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lianet

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient and staff are friendly/helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoine, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only one pillow per bed was a little disappointing, no staff at the front desk. Other than that, cheap and clean place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kamir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just wanted to mention that between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., the housekeeping staff member was speaking quite loudly, I believe on the phone, and it could be clearly heard inside the room. It’s possible she didn’t realize it, as the walls seem to be made of gypsum and sound travels easily. Everything else was excellent—just wanted to share this in case it hadn’t been noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! The check-in and out was simple and convenient. Loved the style and design. Having a kitchen and a place to store food wonderful even though we only used it to make coffee. The only downside was the neighborhood. There were some really unpleasant or abandoned houses directly across the street. If you walked a few blocks things got better but when we first rolled up we weren’t sure. Overall it was a great clean, vibrant and funky place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shenere

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

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lourdes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No me regresaron mi dinero completo cuando NO DAÑE EL CUARTO
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute common space. Water pressure and heat on point. Safe code required to enter. Stark white-blue lighting inside the room as a main source of light was terrible. Sounds from common space transferred to inside the room easily. AC fan options inside room. Fast and communicative customer service. Not bad but pls change the color temperature of the lights and perhaps put foam seals at bottom of door to help block out sound.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the host Maria. I liked the cats around the area. I didn’t like the bed sheets being spotty or cobwebs on the walls.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication and response time. Very cool concept and I really enjoyed the communal kitchen. Definitely worth the price for the convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very awesome staff and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time here! We are two young girls and felt so well-tanen care of in this inn. It was clean, new and well-situated. We didn’t have a car and could walk or take a 5 min uber to everywhere we wanted to go. Honeslty so happy about this. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos w

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

10/10 Excellent

zaidalynet, bronx

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for one night. It was close to the airport, clean, self-checking was very easy. The hotel is unique and very pretty. The only thing I would recommend is better pillows and extra bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemoreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter fell in love with setup of the room right away and when she's happy am happy 😄
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivery

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches on the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel Corey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all the bathrooms aren’t attached to the rooms. You have to walk across the hallway to get to the bathroom. The room smells like a wet dog and sheets linty and soil. The staff is super young and immature. They were yelling and screaming laughing and singing songs. I had to beg them to be quiet. This place is onerprived. Stay ANYWHERE else but here. You will thank me later!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for $ stay! Cute, clean rooms in a nice set up with a shared kitchen/lounge space. Neighbourhood was close to quite a few restaurants. We were provided with both bath and beach towels as well as earplugs (the windows are not soundproof from outside). My only suggestion would be for better pillows. Communication for check in/out was all by phone/email but instructions were clear and we had no issues. Would do a short term stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariffer

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