Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Various Bars
    CHANDELIER BAR
    Positioned beneath the most authentically recognizable feature of the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, Chandelier Bar has become the epicenter of the hotel's nightlife-a gathering place for locals and travelers alike for generations.

    RUM BAR
    Timelessly true to Puerto Rico, the Rum Bar radiates with a warm glow reflective of the island's national spirit, rum.

    WINE BAR
    Stunning architecture and timeless décor meld seamlessly with excellent vintages from esteemed vineyards, along with more specialized varietals from local artisan wineries.

    CHICO CABARET
    Live entertainment, music bands, bottle service and crafted cocktails for an unforgettable night.

    SWIM-UP BAR
    Swim up to the tiki hut in the middle of the pool for your favorite cocktails and beverages.

    HEALTH AND WELLNESS JUICE BAR
    Variety of health-conscious, heart-smart and nutritious juice and smoothies.

    BRAVA Night Club
    Where San Juan's people, parties and performances come together.
  • Various Restaurants
    Chandelier Bar Sushi
    Positioned by the most recognizable feature of the Lobby, Chandelier Bar is the epicenter of the hotel's nightlife-a gathering place for locals and travelers alike. Chandelier Bar invites guests to savor Sushi and signature cocktails.

    EL BISTRO
    Easy and convenient, El Bistro is located in The Lobby at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. Stop by for daily breakfast, lunch and late-night offerings. At El Bistro, you'll find gourmet coffee and grab-and-go fare ranging from delicious baked breads to curated

    EL SAN JUAN BEACH CLUB
    Enjoy beachfront dining at El San Juan Beach Club, nestled along the shore of San Juan's lively Isla Verde Beach. This San Juan restaurant offers coastal cuisine and inventive cocktails complimented by local Puerto Rican flavors.

    Bar Americana
    Bar Americana is an outdoor casual dinning bar and restaurant, perfectly position in front of the Well & Being Pool where guest and locals a like are invited to unwind with their favorite craft beer, cocktails and a selection of classic American fare.

    CAÑA
    From the airy indoor space to the covered terrace overlooking the pool, the ambiance at Caña is a tribute to its coastal location. A renowned restaurant in Puerto Rico, Caña, seamlessly blends local flavors with signature style.

    IL SOLE PIZZERIA
    This casual, family-run restaurant is an ode to authentic Italian fare. Located within The Shops of El San Juan, Il Sole Pizzeria serves classic pizza, salads, and sandwiches to satisfy all your culinary cravings.

    Crudo Sushi & Asian Plates
    Feel immersed in a unique culinary experience featuring a variety of refreshing cocktails and signature Sushi Rolls.

    BANYAN TREE GRILL
    A resort Clubhouse style restaurant & bar embracing our historic Banyan Tree dating from over 300 years at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel’s surroundings and pools. Enjoy comfort food from around the world including tacos, burgers and our local empanadas; worldly and with an approachable touch of our heritage flavors.

    MEAT MARKET
    A truly contemporary steakhouse, boasting a sophisticated ambiance, sizzling with Miami and New York City style energy, a happening bar scene, and a pioneering menu featuring prime cuts of meat, exceptional seafood and other cutting-edge gastronomy.

    RIVA
    A New York influenced fine dining restaurant offering both A La Carte, and a five-course prix fixe menu.

Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 1873 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful

    Staff was friendly and more than willing to accommodate. Hotel is absolutely beautiful. During the day - especially in low season - the many ornate bars were empty. But come the weekend, it explodes!

    Oct 06, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Stay elsewhere. Come for the vibes.

    I’ll cut to the chase: stay next door at Royal Sonesta or airbnb and only come to ESJ for the entertainment. NOT the Fairmont standard on the mainland. I visited the Fairmont El San Juan in 2012 and had a wonderful time. While I did not stay at the hotel then, I made a mental note to stay next time in PR. Fast forward to my 50th birthday, myself and 40 friends and family traveled to PR for a BACARDÍ Birthday at Casa Bacardi, which was FANTASTIC! Anyways, 6 of my guests booked rooms at Fairmont, one of my guests was moved to Courtyard although he booked 8 months in advance. Already disappointing service. I booked a Banyan Bungalow and online they look AMAZING. In person, shabby shack. The amount of insects, geckos (dead and alive), and creepy crawlys I could not get any sound sleep without thinking something was crawling on me. Not to mention the sand fleas. It looked like I had chicken pox by the time I got home. By day 3 biggest cockroach I had ever seen. I went to the front desk with a picture of it and they laughed at me with a “welcome to Puerto Rico” nonchalant approach. The staff was warm and cold. Some were very accommodating and nice, some seemed cold and gave me the sense that they didn’t want to serve me. My uncle’s room in the tower was better, he and my aunt loved it. I should’ve stayed in the tower because the bungalows are weathered, dingy, and critters. Definitely not worth the money I spent.

    Sep 28, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Top notch service!

    Many thanks to Jose Padin and team for all my last minute assistance. Team went above and beyond. I could have not asked for more! Big shout to Yvonne Ramos for staying close and always checking in. Pool cabaña service was top notch and not over powering. Thank you Jose. Nathan L

    Sep 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful historic hotel

    Before I begin, I would like to note I travel monthly to tropical island destinations, however in all my years of travel this was my first time ever to Puerto Rico- it didn't disappoint and I'm already looking forward to going back. I frequently stay in luxury 5 star resorts all throughout the Caribbean and after weeks of research I finally settled on the Fairmont El San Juan, not knowing what to expect. I have never stayed at a Fairmont property and based my decision solely off all of the TikTok videos, Instagram reels and recent reviews I read. I have very high expectations when traveling and I was very satisfied as a whole. It was beautiful inside and I loved the overall vibe throughout, from the Chandelier bar, Foxwoods casino, restaurants to the Ocean villas. I truly stay in stunning rooms and suites when I travel and when I walked into my Ocean Villa I was immediately impressed with the room itself. It was bright, very clean and nicely furnished, had great amenities, loved the tub and the Fairmont Beach Bag and black hat was great quality and a really nice touch which I especially loved. Onto the pool- this is where I spent majority of my days. For this time of year the weather in Puerto Rico during my stay was beautiful and sunny with the expected periodic afternoon rainshower. Isla Verde Beach was paradise. The water was amazing- you wouldn't even know you were in Puerto Rico. They had all the typical Parasail, Jetski rentals and banana boat rentals right on site. I wasn't impressed with the beach staff at first but by the end of my stay everyone I encountered was top notch. I want to give a huge shout out to a real professional, Carlos Q- the pool and beach manager who ultimately made my stay what it was. He checked on me daily, was always very professional in all his interactions and just went above and beyond with the little gestures that meant more than I could express. The pool hut guys and girls were top notch every morning and throughout the day and having Alejandra as my poolside server was a real treat and Joseph at the El San Juan Beach Club made unreal delicious Guava cocktails that I kept going back for more of. In the hotel, Francisco L. at the Concierge desk is the absolute best. Meeting him was more than a pleasure and not only did he give excellent recommendations on what to do in Puerto Rico, we had such genuine conversation and he was very personable. As someone who works in luxury resorts, his level of professional was unmatched. A great asset to the Fairmont El San Juan hotel. The bartenders at Chandelier bar were one of the highlights of my stay. Both the tall black gentleman- Joe and I forgot the other, made perfect cocktails and I truly looked forward to seeing them nightly. Loved listening to their stories of the Fairmont over the course of their employment, some 25+ years and were so insightful on the island especially for a first time visitor to Puerto Rico. Loved Vivian at the Banyan Tree grill! I met her on my day of departure and her energy was something else!! She was amazing. She was full of life and extremely friendly. Meat Market was incredible- my filet dinner was excellent and the food all throughout the resort was delicious- the pool food was fresh and nicely prepared and very good as was it at Banyan Tree Grill. Highly recommend the El San Juan hotel. While it has top notch amenities, beautiful facilities and a top notch pool and beach area with the perfect vibe, the staff ultimately made my vacation what it was and I'll be returning especially for the people mentioned above. Thank you for a great stay -Nick G

    Sep 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Staff amazing

    This hotel was amazing! We came for the Bad Bunny concert and the staff was phenomenal! We want to particularly thank Vanessa from housekeeping and Gabriel from the front desk on our amazing room! We spent a beautiful weekend here!

    Sep 13, 2025

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