O:live Boutique Hotel
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)

O:live Boutique Hotel

luxury4.7Boutique Hotel
Price Tier
Luxury
Property Type
Boutique Hotel
Insider Tip
1/5

Book direct on the official site for Best Rate Guarantee plus extras like early check-in, rooftop massage credit, and valet parking discount

Why It Matters

One of only 15 rooms means staff actually know your name. It's a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a Hilton Honors partner — rare for a property this intimate. Condé Nast Traveler described the suites as 'mini-villas, with antique-inspired beds and private verandas.' The rooftop saltwater plunge pool is guest-exclusive, and the Dinner Under the Stars floating lagoon experience is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in Puerto Rico.

Fifteen suites. Four floors. One lagoon view. O:live is a resolutely adults-only boutique hotel in Condado that draws its entire aesthetic from the Mediterranean — terracotta walls, colorful floor tiles, white gauze curtains, and antiques sourced from Provence and Tuscany. It sits directly beside the Condado Lagoon nature reserve, and that lagoon is ever-present: from the rooftop plunge pool, from select suite terraces, and from the floating dinner deck where Bardot serves French cuisine under an open sky.

BrandSmall Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
TypeBoutique Hotel
Price Tierluxury
LocationSan Juan, Puerto Rico

Where You'll Stay

6 room types available

Gran Cru Honeymoon Suite
Suite

Gran Cru Honeymoon Suite

The hotel's flagship suite. Largest outdoor patio of any room, with a partial lagoon view, outdoor shower and plunge tub, lounge sofas, and a dining area for two. Inside, there's an extended living room area beyond the bedroom. The hotel recommends it above all others for anniversaries and honeymoons — and it's designed top to bottom for that purpose. Outdoor areas accommodate the O:asis Bath Experience add-on perfectly.

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Largest outdoor patio with partial lagoon viewOutdoor shower and plunge tubExtended indoor living room areaVeranda with lounge sofas and dining table for two
Mediterranean O:asis Suite
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Mediterranean O:asis Suite

Same footprint as the Mediterranean Suite but with the key upgrade: an outdoor shower and plunge tub on the private veranda. The fountain stays too. The see-through all-glass indoor shower differentiates it from the O:live Style — a slightly more voyeuristic aesthetic, if that's your thing. Solid pick for couples who want the outdoor soak experience without going to the top tier.

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Outdoor shower and plunge tub on private verandaAll-glass see-through indoor shower with benchVeranda with fountain, sofa, and dining tableL'Occitane bath amenities
Mediterranean Suite
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Mediterranean Suite

Steps up from the Petite with a proper veranda that has a decorative fountain — a nice touch. The shower is all-glass and see-through with a bench, which is either romantic or disconcerting depending on your disposition. Comfortable for two; no outdoor shower or plunge bath here, but the veranda fountain adds atmosphere.

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All-glass see-through rainfall shower with benchVeranda with fountain, sofa, and dining tableL'Occitane bath amenitiesNespresso machine
O:live Style Suite
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O:live Style Suite

The largest of the mid-tier suites at 440 sq ft — noticeably more room inside. Outdoor shower and plunge tub on the veranda, but a frosted-glass indoor shower instead of the see-through model in the O:asis. The difference with the Honeymoon Suite is modest — slightly less expansive terrace — but this is still a very complete romantic room.

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Outdoor shower and plunge tub on private verandaFrosted-glass indoor rainfall showerLarger indoor area vs. Mediterranean suitesL'Occitane bath amenities
Partial Lagoon View Suite
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Partial Lagoon View Suite

The key differentiator here is the outdoor terrace with a partial view of Condado Lagoon — the only suite below the Gran Cru that offers any lagoon sightline. Also comes with the outdoor shower and plunge tub. Shower options vary by unit (all-glass or frosted). If you want water views on a budget, this is the one to ask about.

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Partial Condado Lagoon view from outdoor terraceOutdoor shower and plunge tubAll-glass or frosted rainfall shower depending on unitL'Occitane bath amenities
Petite Suite
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Petite Suite

The entry-level suite — compact but fully finished. Indoor veranda with sofa and a dining table for two. No outside view or window from the veranda, which keeps things private but means no natural light beyond the room itself. Every standard amenity is here: Nespresso machine, L'Occitane toiletries, rainfall shower with massage jets, mini-bar. Good value if the outdoor shower suites are sold out or out of budget.

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Indoor veranda with sofa and dining tableRainfall shower with massage jetsL'Occitane bath amenitiesNespresso machine

Eat & Drink

2 venues on property

Spa & Wellness

On Property

How you'll actually spend your days.

Excursion
Curated Tours (Old San Juan, El Yunque, Culebra)

The concierge and O:live Experience platform can arrange guided tours: Old San Juan historical walks, El Yunque rainforest (the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system), Culebra Island snorkeling, and more.

Dining Experience
Dinner Under the Stars

A floating dinner experience on Condado Lagoon. Guests board a private floating deck positioned in the middle of the lagoon, surrounded by water and city views. The menu is now provided by Bardot, featuring French cuisine by Chef David Chaymol. Available for two. One of the hotel's signature and most distinctive experiences.

In-Room Experience
In-Room Romantic Enhancement Packages

A range of bookable in-room setups from The O:live Experience shop: Bed of Roses ($180), Bubbles, Berries & Flowers ($230), Love & Bubbles ($170), Lavish Love (from $360), Chocolates Berries + Petals ($80), Birthday and Anniversary packages (from $100–$330).

O:asis Bath Experience

An in-room romantic bath setup on your private veranda. Includes aromatic lavender salts, rose petals, a bottle of prosecco, and a dozen berries. Designed for the Mediterranean O:asis, O:live Style, Partial Lagoon View, and Gran Cru Honeymoon suites which have the outdoor plunge tub.

Water Sports
Lagoon Kayaking & Paddleboarding

The hotel's location steps from Condado Lagoon gives direct access to kayaking and paddleboarding on the lagoon. Arrangements can be made through the concierge.

Wellness
Rooftop Couple's Massage

A couples massage in private cabanas on the hotel's rooftop solarium, overlooking Condado Lagoon. Bookable as a standalone add-on or included as a credit with direct-booking rates.

Amenities & Practical Info

The details that matter for planning.

Connectivity
Free High-Speed Wi-FiComplimentary
Dining
Room Service

Room service available (limited hours).

Guest Services
Daily Housekeeping & Evening TurndownComplimentary
Luggage StorageComplimentary

Available for early arrivals or late departures.

24-Hour Concierge & Front DeskComplimentary

Round-the-clock concierge with tailored recommendations, dining reservations, transportation coordination, and pre-arrival celebration planning.

In-Room
Nespresso Coffee MachineComplimentary

Nespresso machine with pods in every suite, along with an in-room tea station.

L'Occitane Bath AmenitiesComplimentary

Designer L'Occitane toiletries in all suites. Bathrobes and slippers also provided.

Parking
24-Hour Valet Parking

Valet parking available at $25/night with unlimited in-and-out privileges.

Pool
Rooftop Saltwater Plunge PoolComplimentary

Climate-controlled saltwater plunge pool on the rooftop with views of Condado Lagoon. Exclusively for registered hotel guests — non-guests dining at C'est La Vie cannot use the pool.

Pool / Recreation
Access to O:LV 55 Sister PropertyComplimentary

Hotel guests get access to sister property O:LV 55's Nube Solarium (lounge chairs and cabanas), rooftop infinity pool, restaurant DRGN, and poolside food and beverage service — located steps away.

Property Policy
Adults-Only Property (18+)Complimentary

Strictly adults-only — no guests under 18. Designed for a romantic and serene atmosphere.

Transportation
Airport & Private Transportation

Private luxury airport transfers and transportation arranged on request via concierge or The O:live Experience.

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