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Casa Of Essence

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in San Juan, a short walk to Port of San Juan

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Studio Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Studio Suite | City view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Studio Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Design Apartment | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Economy Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Apartment

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

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Superior Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Design Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

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

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Classic Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Apartment

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

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Located in Old San Juan within a short walk of Port of San Juan, Casa Of Essence is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Condado Beach. This 4-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with in-room amenities like microwaves, coffee makers, and Smart TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pan American Pier - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caficultura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Berlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Madre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Weenie Waffles - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Casa Of Essence

Guesthouse in San Juan, a short walk to Port of San Juan
Guests of Casa Of Essence have access to free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 10 kids stay free when using existing bedding

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Casa Of Essence San Juan
Casa Of Essence Guesthouse
Casa Of Essence Guesthouse San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Casa Of Essence?

Casa Of Essence offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Casa Of Essence?

This guesthouse is situated in Old San Juan, just steps from Plaza de Colon and Teatro Tapia, and within a short walk of Port of San Juan. You'll also find Pan American Pier and Condado Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Casa Of Essence?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Casa Of Essence include a casino on the premises?

No, Casa Of Essence doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Casa Of Essence?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Casa Of Essence good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this guesthouse, including premium bedding and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Does Casa Of Essence have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Casa Of Essence have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Casa Of Essence doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Casa Of Essence allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Casa Of Essence.

Are there connecting rooms at Casa Of Essence?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Casa Of Essence?

The closest major airport to Casa Of Essence is Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU), which is 8.5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Casa Of Essence?

No, at Casa Of Essence, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

Casa Of Essence Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosarito

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT location, beautiful and comfortable space. My teenagers loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed in the patio room, included a mini fridge a microwave, private bathroom, TV, and wifi. Very convinent location, walking distance to most Old San Juan attractions. Beach towels and bath towels are provided.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rashawndra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The decoration are unique, but the room is comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, and the way it looks once you entered the building. The people is very friendly and if you have any question they will answer you very quickly. I hope I can go back to the Island soon, and I would definitely stay in this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok. For the same price I could have gotten a hotel room with two beds, pool and rooftop terrace, but I was duped by Hotels.com thinking it was $75 cheaper, till Casa of Essence, added the $65 "property fee," which no one else charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there 5 night, really nice that you can come and go as you please, really quiet at night and we stayed at “the garden apartment” loved it and quiet at night
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property is located in a very central area. Easy check in instructions available. The building is quite old and needs some TLC. The downside is that they also had quite a bit of cockroaches crawling everywhere and would benefit from a fumigation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

No hot water except for the shower.😕

We enjoyed our stay and the location was excellent. Having said that, we wouldn't stay there again. The main draw back was there was NO hot water in the apartment except for the shower in the bathroom. A device that generated heat was attached to the shower head. No other faucets had hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable. Close to dining, shopping and tourist attractions. Very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in the Old San Juan. Responsive and attentive host. Safe building with access only with passcode. Liked the welcome drink. Very close to the Old Castle, and the famous Mallorca breakfast place. Would have liked a window though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Myrna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I rented out 2 rooms one was good, the other had a roach infestation. This particular room was comfortable and very convenient for sight seeing around historic VSJ. It could be cleaner as is evident by our other room, owner and staff were friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Myrna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome and the staff is friendly and quick to respond, but room was infested with roaches, left day before check out (2 day rental) was scheduled, staff apologized but that’s simply not enough. I do mean infested as we killed over 7 roaches and saw more, staff and owner pretended to be surprised by infestation, if indeed they didn’t know it is their job to know.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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