PAID CONTENT FOR DON RAFA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & RESIDENCES
PAID CONTENT FOR DON RAFA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & RESIDENCES
Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Tucked away in Miramar, one of San Juan’s most storied and artistic neighbourhoods, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences offers an elegant yet understated base from which to experience the city. Known for its neoclassical architecture, tree-lined streets and independent cafes, Miramar has long drawn creatives and those in search of a slower pace of life. Originally built in the early 1900s by Spanish
immigrant Don Rafa, the building was initially a private family home. More than a century later, it’s been reimagined as a boutique hotel, where heritage and hospitality go hand in hand. Echoes of the past remain throughout the building. The hotel’s in-house museum, accessible through QR- codes, reveals the family’s story through objects, artwork and curated spaces that immerse travellers in stories shaped by memory and culture. Each suite and penthouse is individually styled, drawing inspiration from the elegance of the 1950s, with generous living areas, mid-century touches and art. Up on the rooftop, Canvas restaurant serves cocktails and locally influenced dishes with views
over the Condado Lagoon and San Juan skyline. Elsewhere, guests can unwind by the Sun Deck Pool & Lounge, which is ideal for yoga, reading or simply enjoying the Caribbean breeze. And in the hotel’s garden terrace, orchids bloom beside sculptures, while the scent of Puerto Rican coffee mingles with fresh morning air. Beyond its walls, Don Rafa connects guests
to a living neighborhood, with Calle Cerra’s art galleries, restored cinemas and cultural pop-ups just steps away. The concierge can arrange tailored outings, too, from a stroll through Old San Juan’s cobbled streets to a nostalgic sunset ride through Condado in the hotel’s vintage 1931 convertible. Guests can also embark on a number of excursions, including day trips to the beautiful, tropical Yunque Rainforest, Isla Culebra or to historic coffee haciendas. Don Rafa isn’t trying to be flashy or overly
polished. It’s a place that leans into its history and location with quiet confidence — a thoughtfully designed stay for those who want to experience San Juan through a local lens.
DON’T MISS Cruise through the cobbled streets of Old San Juan at sunset in Don Rafa’s beautifully preserved 1931 convertible
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Canvas rooftop restaurant • Sun deck pool & lounge • Lobby garden & breakfast terrace • Private in-room dining
KEY ACTIVITIES • Explore Puerto Rico, including day trips to El Yunque Rainforest, Isla Culebra or historic coffee haciendas
• In-house art walk to discover curated pieces & family history throughout the hotel’s architecture & interiors
• Wellness & rituals, including private massages, morning yoga or sunset meditation on the rooftop
• Local culture, including live music, gallery nights & food pop-ups
GE T I N TOUCH
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