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Hotel El Convento

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Front of property
Hallway
Restaurant
Garden Terrace
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$389
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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100 Cristo St, San Juan, 00901
  • Place, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Gate
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Terrace

Garden Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Single Room

Junior Single Room

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San Juan

A luxury stay in San Juan awaits you at Hotel El Convento. Within steps you'll find Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and San Juan Gate. Highlights at this boutique hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Old San Juan hotel include Port of San Juan and Castillo San Felipe del Morro.

What's nearby

  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Juan Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puerta de San Juan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of San Juan - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 10 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Factoría - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ostra Cosa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nono's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don Collins Coffee Cocktails - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Convento

Hotel El Convento offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Hotel El Convento.

This 4.5-star San Juan hotel is smoke free.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Convento offers 81 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Patio del Nispero

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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El Convento San Juan
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Convento?

Hotel El Convento offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Convento?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Convento on 1 July 2026 start from AU$389, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Convento?

The closest beach to Hotel El Convento is Condado Beach (3.8 km).

Does Hotel El Convento have a pool?

Hotel El Convento has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel El Convento a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Convento.

Is Hotel El Convento family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel El Convento is a hit with families.

Does Hotel El Convento serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Convento?

No, Hotel El Convento does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Convento?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Convento?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Convento?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel El Convento Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location across from the Cathedral. A beautiful historic hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay right in old town nice views of the city and bay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Wonderful place! Our suite was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful and serene stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the property was incredible. Amazing historical building with great views and a perfect location. Perks like the wine and cheese hour were so nice and I wish I had a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a perfect location if you plan to visit Old San Juan. Restaurant is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. Especially Trixie the hotel manager and a cat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent. Free bottle of wine each night in our room for booking through Hotels.com Room was impeccably clean and as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at El Convento was superb. In the wonderful restaurant especially Andrea, Monica Sofia, and Indira were helpful. In our room Edwin was very kind. Everybody was cheerful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, location, room, and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in the middle of Old San Juan . Excellent location. The building and rooms are beautiful . Well maintained keeping the beautiful architecture and original old structures .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel with great cloister in the middle. It’s in a wonderful location if you want to visit San Juan. Pool is really small. More like a plunge pool.
Cloister w bar and restaurant
The room
The fort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel. Comfortable bed. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is gorgeous, excellent location with walking distant to old San Juan main attractions. Staff was excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful from check in to check out. The building is beautiful and the rooms are clean but the biggest standout was the exceptional staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and attentive staff. Great room with a view of the bay. Great location in Old San Juan.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, gorgeous property, wonderful amenities, great location. Breakfast was delicious and our room was well appointed and spotless! Highly recommend the Hotel El Convento. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right in the heart of old San Juan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and very nice room with a great location in old San Juan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but a bit pricey for what it was. My biggest complaint is that it was very loud. The automatic lights to the front of the
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality to the best!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025