Casa Castellana B&B Inn

We are from Pennsylvania and our family had a destination wedding in San Juan. We stayed at the Casa Castellana B&B. This was our first time to San Juan, and we had many concerns. Will there be language barriers, will the accommodations be comparable to those in the states, how would we get around, will we feel safe, what will the food be like? We stayed for a week and can honestly say that none of our concerns materialized. The owners are originally from Florida, so that immediately took care of a lot of the concerns. They were also extremely helpful when it came to transportation and suggesting good restaurants. The taxis don’t have meters, so it is easy to be taken advantage of, but the owners hooked us up with trusted cabbies which worked out great. They also suggested things to do and how to get there. The location is great. An easy walk to the beach and the beach shops and casino in the Marriott, an easy bus ride into Old San Juan, and ten minutes from the airport. We walked around during the day and evening and always felt safe. If we returned to San Juan we would definitely go back to Casa Castellana.

One of the best experiences at a Bed and Breakfast we've ever had! Natalia was a great host and offered everything we needed for our stay. She was extremely helpful with suggestions on things to do and provided us with all tours and excursions of our interest during our time in PR. Highly recommend for however long your stay is! Thanks!

We arrived very early in the morning (4:30 am) on the day we were to check in. Casa Castellano set up a taxi to meet us at the airport and welcomed us at slightly after 5 am. Official checkin time was not until the afternoon, but they let us have our room at no extra charge, as no one had used it the night before. In all ways they went above and beyond the call of duty. The house was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and centrally located. They gave us so many insider tips on what to do that we felt more a part of a larger community than just a tourist. Such a memorable time.

Great BNB! Best place to relax after the beach and exploring the city. Quiet, comfortable, and clean!

Me hospedé una semana aquí y sólo puedo decir cosas buenas. Muy grata la estadía, excelente servicio, todo muy limpio. Rico desayuno y la hospitalidad de la casa, lo mejor.

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I found this B&B after scouring the web and reading the stellar reviews on travel review site. From the very get-go, I knew that I would have a great experience staying at Casa Castellana. I booked my room through the website and tried to pay for my deposit through the link that was automatically emailed to me. (NOTE: this is a bit of a pain point, but I am not deducting anything for it; the link is finicky and you are probably better off following the PayPal instructions for the 50% deposit). My little sister found a coupon code (low season discount) and Natalia, the owner, was so kind to honor it AFTER I had already booked. I went through a bit of a hassle because the link in the email didn't work but my room was mine through the whole ordeal. When I landed in San Juan, her daughter, Nina, called me to ask if I had made it okay and what time she could expect bf and me. I told her that we were going to get our rental car and head over. Well, we got a bit confused (i.e., lost) on the way and got to see some non-touristy neighborhoods (which is well and fine with me, as I love to see how people actually live somewhere and dislike just confining myself to the "safe" areas for visitors). The skies foreboded of precipitation, but as we pulled up, Nina was close by and opened the gate for our car. We got the Toledo room, which is the only room in the house that has its own private GATED parking space. Score! Nina gave us a tour of the lovely Spanish colonial home and we got settled in our room (we had just a little bit of time before we had to leave for a concert). The room was not huge, but very cozy with its own (high-tech) A/C unit. There was a flat-screen TV and a lovely tiled bathroom off the side with just a shower (which is a non-issue for me, since I don't even remember the last time I've taken a bath). We had a closet, some chests of drawers to put away our stuff (which we didn't do, since we just always leave everything squished in our suitcase). The next morning (and the morning after), we ate breakfast there, which was promptly served at 9 (or a few minutes after, hey, we are in a Caribbean island after all). There was a buffet of fresh tropical fruits, with bread, cheese, some cold cuts to start off with. That first morning, bf and I thought that that was it, so we loaded up with everything on the buffet. Then the plate of scrambled eggs with ham and toasted, buttered bread came out. While we did not completely gorge ourselves with the delicious fare, we were stuffed until dinner. There was also fresh orange juice and local coffee served alongside the meal and while we waited in the mornings for the food to be set up and plated, we nibbled on homemade chocolate chip bread. Delicious and wholesome food, on the whole (I know, chocolate chips may not be the healthiest, for you calorie-counters out there). I would not hesitate to stay here the next time I visit San Juan (one of my absolute favorite cities, mind you) and I really recommend that you do the same. Just as a note, you can walk to Ashford Avenue (or Avenida Ashford) for some shopping and dining options. But you will need a car to get from this Condado neighborhood to Old San Juan (or you can walk the 5 kilometers that bf and I crazily strolled--me in sandals and cursing myself). Have fun and explore this beautiful city!

If you are looking to stay at a centric location with a super low-key vibe look no further than Casa Castellana. It's a quaint three-story house with beautiful original architecture walking distance from tons of restaurants in the Condado area. We stayed in the small room at the bottom floor for a few days which is perfect if all you need is a place to catch some zee's after a night out. We then moved to the second floor suite and let me tell you, it is well worth it. Huge bed, cute balcony and a shower big enough to fit an entire football team. The wonderful hosts Natalia and Nina whip up a delicious breakfast every morning with fresh local fruit. I lived in Puerto Rico for 27 years and loved staying here. Definitely coming back again.