Duna by Dreamers Welcome

SANTURCE, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

A small outdoor area with a swimming pool, white walls, and a staircase leading up to the pool. There is a large green potted plant in the foreground, and a blue sky overhead with a turquoise building in the background.

Duna by DW is a hip, design-forward boutique apartment in the colorful neighborhood of Santurce, San Juan — four minutes from the beach, steps from Puerto Rico's best street art, and part of one of the most thoughtfully curated hospitality groups on the island. This is the perfect San Juan base for two people who want something way more interesting than a hotel.

QUICK INFO

Where?
Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico

One of San Juan's most vibrant neighborhoods — known for its colorful murals, independent cafes, and creative energy. Four minutes walk to the beach and close to everything worth doing in the city.

Best for?
Couples, solo travelers, digital nomads, and anyone who wants a design-forward stay with a laid-back luxury feel.

How many guests does this sleep?
2 Guests

Services Included?
Private outdoor shower, backyard pool, high speed WiFi, fully equipped kitchenette, and generator backup so power outages are never a concern. As a Duna guest you also get full access to the amenities at Dreamcatcher by DW next door — daily vegan and vegetarian breakfast, beach yoga, guided tours, salsa classes, and in-room massages on request.

Best way to get there?
Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) — Santurce is about 15 minutes by car or rideshare.

Cost?
Check Airbnb for current pricing

A shower area with a vintage floral tile wall, a wall-mounted showerhead, and controls, next to a large glass block window with a black frame and a door handle.

Duna by DW is what happens when a hospitality group actually cares about design. Every detail is considered — unexpected floral arrangements by local designer Marco Toledo, bright white spaces, a queen bed in teal and coral, and a private wrap-around terrace that makes you want to do absolutely nothing productive.

But the best part? The outdoor shower. There is something about rinsing off in warm Caribbean sun after a beach afternoon that makes you feel like a completely different person. The indoor shower is great too, but trust me — use the outdoor one.

The access to Dreamcatcher next door is a genuine bonus, not just a marketing line. Beach yoga in the morning, a vegetarian breakfast, a massage in the afternoon — you can build an entire wellness day without leaving the block. And when you do venture out, Santurce's murals, cafes, and energy are right outside your door.

It sleeps two, which makes it ideal for a romantic trip or a solo escape. For a bigger group in San Juan, check out Verde by DW just down the road.

Woman with dark hair and tattoos relaxing by a poolside.
Woman standing on stairs at poolside, wearing a green bikini top and black skirt, basking in sunlight with a blue building in the background.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair and a nose piercing holds a black mug inside a glass-walled space with large green plants and a glass brick wall in the background.
Small outdoor shower area with a pebble floor, wooden privacy wall, climbing plants, a showerhead, and a faucet, surrounded by white walls and greenery.
View of a bright outdoor patio with white walls, potted plants, two wooden lounge chairs, and a black door with a circular window, under a blue sky.
Indoor patio with potted plants, concrete flooring, modern chairs, and a staircase with black metal railing leading to an upper level.
A woman in a white bikini sitting on the edge of a pool with her feet in the water, next to a white wall with a plant and a small window, during daytime.