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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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
361 Calle San Francisco, San Juan, 00901
  • Port of San Juan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pan American Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Design Apartment | Living area

Design Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Studio Suite | Living area

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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment

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

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Economy Room

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

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Premier Suite | Living area

Premier Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Classic Apartment

Classic Apartment

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

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment | Private kitchen

Family Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Luxury Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

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

  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pan American Pier - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CasaBlanca Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrickHaus - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

Casa Of Essence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 362 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Pass Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Quirky but fun decor. One down side - the bed was full size, not queen or king which we prefer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. The bed and pillows were VERY comfortable! Safe there were 3 different locked doors between entrance and including room door. Air conditioning with controls to put how you want! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, old facility ... Room is relatively quiet considering it is located on a busy street . Bathroom needs brighter lighting.Name of the hotel needs to be posted on or near the front entrance to make it easier to find while driving. Will return on our next visit to OSJ.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Devin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location for your first trip to Puerto Rico! You can spend an entire week just looking at everything within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MAMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Stay here if you don't mind noise

Very good place to say. Good location. Spacious Room. Well secured. The only thing is music from neighbor bars until 2:00 AM. I would stay again only if no noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reina

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crystal was responsive, kind and helpful. She let us drop our bags while we explored and allowed an early check-in. The property's location was super convenient to all areas of Old San Juan with a multitude of restaurants, historic architecture and sights within easy walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great and unique place to stay! I felt safe and was conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. Hostess was very helpful and responded quickly!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was so easy and the host was friendly and helpful. Our room was so beautiful and the location was perfect, such a great experience for our first time in PR. I definitely recommend this place if you plan to stay in old San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Awesome location

Perfect downtown location. Balconies condo was beautiful, loved opening up the doors to look down at the bustling street. You can see the square and part of the fort right from the balcony. It is noisy, but I just ran white noise machine and had no issues sleeping. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Stay in the middle of it alll

Nice apartment with two balconies that open up onto a bustling street. Close by to everything including some good restaurants. Only downside is the very loud music coming from the neighboring bar that continued until midnight on Sunday. Fortunately they closed much earlier on Monday night so we had a more restful evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this place

We were very happy in this guest house. Our vintage suite was very comfortable with cute vintage decor. We were centrally located and greatly enjoyed wandering streets of Old San Juan. We were able to self check in/out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large and airy room on second floor of an old building in the center of Old San Juan. Great (secure) location for walking the city. Refrigerator, microwave, and sink for minor cooking. Two very big doors open to small balconies overlooking the street. Quiet at night with the air condition on. Highly recommended for those who like quirky accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a pleasant stay at Casa of Essence. There were a few things I wasn't expecting... No hot water in the bathroom sink or the kitchen. The shower was lukewarm water. The tile floors had a shellac on them that was peeling off everywhere so I couldn't walk barefoot anywhere in the suite. The staff was nice...I just feel these issues should have been noted by Expedia
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was good. Unit was misrepresented as far as amenities. Very poor communication. Loud singing during the day. Nicely decorated and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here! It’s located in the heart of Old San Juan and it made it super easy for me and my mom to explore this area of the city! Room was super clean and the staff was very friendly and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
We loved how spacious and clean the room was we were staying at the Galleria and this was 100 times better. We would stay there again.!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location

Excellent location in old San Juan. Easily walkable to several landmarks and a ton of restaurants and shopping stores. Additionally, the shuttle does pass around the area. Post was kind enough to let us store our luggage while we looked around the town. The only thing I wish that was in the unit Was an exhaust system to help with humidity control.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025