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Casa Of Essence

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Port of San Juan

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Studio Suite | City view
Luxury Studio | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Studio Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Luxury Studio | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

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

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Superior Apartment | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Design Apartment | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Premier Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

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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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Suite

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

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Luxury Studio | View from room

Luxury Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Apartment | View from room

Apartment

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

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Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, coffee grinder

Studio Suite

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

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Classic Apartment | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Apartment

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

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite

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

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Suite

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

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Old San Juan stay.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
  • Puerta de San Juan - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Berlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrickHaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬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
  • 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Casa Of Essence

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

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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.

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 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Condado Beach and 3.4 mi (9-min drive) from Escambron 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 Casino Metro (5-min drive) 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: midnight.

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. 274 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 436 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eddie, Houston

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

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you enter you begin to notice the difference in this unique property. Each floor is uniquely designed and decorated. Each room is also independently and uniquely decorated, lovingly prepared, furnished and beckons to be experienced on another occasion. The location is perfect for anyone looking to explore Old San Juan on foot and yet easily hire a vehicle and explore any other parts of the area and Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shohei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at The Garden Apartment. It was really cute room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karrieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Flexibility when my first room wasn’t working for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Smelled like mold. Old and outdated. Not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Cibeles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una estadía muy tranquila. Me encanta el silencio que se percibe. Habitación muy bien decorada y con los utensilios básicos de cocina. Aunque debiera tener cubiertos y cuchillos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jomayra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful room. I needed a quiet place to rest during the day and this room was perfect. I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Humbertilio

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elden L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and his daughter provide good communications, and friendly service. Casa of Essence is an enjoyable, affordable, and safe place to stay. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. My only suggestion for improvement would be to put a small plastic table in the corner of the large shower, or install a small shelf, to place soap and shampoo while you shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Casa of Essence was perfect! My flight landed a little earlier than expected, and thankfully, they were able to accommodate me with an early check-in. The room was a good size for one or two people, very clean, and the AC worked wonders against the heat and humidity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at Casa of Essence. I stayed in the Economy Room, which is perfect for one or two guests. The host was always available and responsive to my concerns, which I really appreciated. Everything was within walking distance, making it very convenient. I highly recommend this place if you're visiting Puerto Rico for a few days, and I would definitely return here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was great! Room was very clean and stocked! Only issue I had was the mosquitos. Word of advice, just get some bug spray or the bracelets. Will definitely book again. Parking can be difficult on the strip but there are parking lots a short walk away and very cheap. You can sightsee or shop on the way. Overall, beautiful place.
Front of property
Balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at Casa of Essence. The staff were exceptionally friendly, making early check in easy. The property was very clean, both in the rooms and in the common areas, which made the stay even more comfortable. The location couldn’t be better — it’s close to almost everything in Old San Juan, so we were able to walk to restaurants, shops, historic sites, and the waterfront without needing transportation. Overall, Casa of Essence provided a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the city, and I’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
When the reservation was made, we expected the room designated would match the reservation photos. This was not the case. We were given a small room where we needed to ask for toiletries. There was a significant decrease in water pressure for showering, flushing etc. by the end of our stay. The property was being painted during the day and we had to be extremely careful not to touch the elevator interior to avoid getting paint on our luggage. The elevator would not reach even to the floor and you had to step up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay.

We had an amazing time. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The bathroom and shower were clean. We did see a couple bugs, but I do understand we’re on a tropical island. They were tiny and not very overwhelming. It was great to have an air conditioning type unit in each area. It’s a great location everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. I would definitely recommend this to anybody going to Puerto Rico. One little sidenote, my daughter absolutely loved the ice cream shop across the street. And the convenience store on the corner had just about anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to stay in old San Juan. We felt very safe and it was close to shops, restaurants and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can walk around and find something to do all day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, well furnished. Easy access with coded locks, lication was safe and secure. A/C worked great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aquiles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach and Termite Infested: 3rd for apartment

Unacceptable conditions. The Crystal Room in floor 3 was infested with roaches, mildew in shower curtains, the entire property smells like mold, we were swarmed by termites all over the apartment on the last night, poor sleep, dried snot in bathroom walls, tight bathroom space, no good warm water, electrical system attached to shower head, small baby roaches all over kitchen utensils and pots. Needs fumigation, wall repairs, mold mitigation and better decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025