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Axel's lowest rate seen for EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only: $123 a night all in, Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

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EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

3-star hotel · 312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan

24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Terrace · Adults Only · No elevators · Concierge services · Free Wi-Fi · Pets allowed

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A simple, adults-only boutique hotel in historic Old San Juan

8.2/10

Friendly staff and an open bar outweigh basic rooms, but unreliable hot water matters.

El Colonial is a simple, adults-only boutique hotel in a historic Old San Juan building, strongest as a base for exploring rather than a place to spend all day. We'd pick it for the walkable location, sociable atmosphere and included 24-hour open bar. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and effective air-conditioning; the rooftop terrace adds another reason to linger outside your room.

The trade-offs are practical, not just cosmetic. Every room requires stairs, some interior rooms lack exterior views, and bathrooms can be small. Multiple 2026 reviews across Tripadvisor and Expedia report cold or lukewarm showers, although others had no problem. We'd skip it if dependable hot water or step-free access is essential. Guests must be 23 or older, and there's no on-site parking.

Best for

  • Couples aged 23 and over
  • Short Old San Juan sightseeing stays
  • Travelers who enjoy a sociable bar

Watch out for

  • Stairs to every room; no elevator
  • Recurring hot-water complaints
  • Interior rooms without exterior views
Location
Central Old San Juan, convenient for walking to restaurants, historic sights and the waterfront.
Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms; choose carefully between interior rooms, balconettes and private terraces.
Cleanliness
Generally praised on Tripadvisor and Expedia, though Booking.com's cleanliness rating is more restrained.
Service
Friendly, knowledgeable staff are the most consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Included 24/7 open bar, rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and round-the-clock reception.
Fees and surprises
Minimum guest age is 23; pet and stained-linen fees apply, and Booking.com lists a service charge.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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    $389 /night

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Axel's lowest rate seen for EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only: $123 a night all in, Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#5 of 9 hotels in Old San Juan by Axel's take. Old San Juan is #1 of 6 places to stay in San Juan. The best hotels in Old San Juan, ranked · Where to stay in San Juan

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

Friendly staff and an open bar outweigh basic rooms, but unreliable hot water matters. A simple, adults-only boutique hotel in historic Old San Juan, scored for what it is.

El Colonial is a simple, adults-only boutique hotel in a historic Old San Juan building, strongest as a base for exploring rather than a place to spend all day. We'd pick it for the walkable location, sociable atmosphere and included 24-hour open bar. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and effective air-conditioning; the rooftop terrace adds another reason to linger outside your room.

The trade-offs are practical, not just cosmetic. Every room requires stairs, some interior rooms lack exterior views, and bathrooms can be small. Multiple 2026 reviews across Tripadvisor and Expedia report cold or lukewarm showers, although others had no problem. We'd skip it if dependable hot water or step-free access is essential. Guests must be 23 or older, and there's no on-site parking.

  • Best for: Couples aged 23 and over; Short Old San Juan sightseeing stays; Travelers who enjoy a sociable bar

  • Watch out for: Stairs to every room; no elevator; Recurring hot-water complaints; Interior rooms without exterior views

  • Location: Central Old San Juan, convenient for walking to restaurants, historic sights and the waterfront.

  • Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; choose carefully between interior rooms, balconettes and private terraces.

  • Cleanliness: Generally praised on Tripadvisor and Expedia, though Booking.com's cleanliness rating is more restrained.

  • Service: Friendly, knowledgeable staff are the most consistent strength across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Included 24/7 open bar, rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and round-the-clock reception.

  • Fees and surprises: Minimum guest age is 23; pet and stained-linen fees apply, and Booking.com lists a service charge.

Axel's opinion of EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Every stay Axel priced for EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Oct 17 to Oct 20, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$146 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$123 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 25, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$163 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$141 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$186 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$186 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$161 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$136 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$139 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$139 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$195 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$158 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$206 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$141 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$204 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$177 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$185 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Oct 31, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$208 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$187 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$187 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 6, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$234 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$177 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 11 to Nov 16, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$352 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$396 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$286 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$278 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$218 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 24, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$264 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 28, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult$364 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$350 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$304 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$227 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$414 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$229 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$251 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 26 to Nov 27, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$375 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 27 to Dec 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$215 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 28 to Dec 3, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$300 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 29 to Dec 3, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$269 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$166 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$297 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$309 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$263 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 20, 2026 · 9 nights · 3 adults$481 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Dec 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$232 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Dec 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$274 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Dec 23, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$394 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult$410 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 19 to Jan 3, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult$404 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Dec 27, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$320 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults$404 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$389 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 26 to Jan 8, 2027 · 13 nights · 3 adults$546 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 26 to Jan 10, 2027 · 15 nights · 3 adults$550 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults$424 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult$440 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 4, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult$430 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 5, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult$420 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 6, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults$418 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 8, 2027 · 10 nights · 3 adults$550 a night · refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed, welcome drink)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book

About EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

  • 3-star hotel
  • 312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan
  • Amenities: 24-hour reception, Smoke-free property, Terrace, Adults Only, No elevators, Concierge services, Free Wi-Fi, Pets allowed
  • City page: Hotels in San Juan

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