Villa Rafia Guesthouse

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Living room
Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Anse-Volbert, Cote D'Or, Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin Island
  • Place, Anse Volbert Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Curieuse National Marine Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Anse Lazio Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Praslin Island (PRI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Praslin Island

Villa Rafia Guesthouse places you within a 10-minute stroll of Curieuse National Marine Park and Anse Volbert Beach. This 6-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Anse Volbert Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Curieuse National Marine Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cote D'Or Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Anse Lazio Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Grand Anse Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Praslin Island (PRI) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Rochers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zilwa Reggae Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mabuya Beach restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Mer Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Villa Rafia Guesthouse

Guests of Villa Rafia Guesthouse enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for EUR 35.00 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a garden and barbecue grills.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35.00 per vehicle

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Villa Rafia Guesthouse Praslin Island
Villa Rafia Praslin Island
Rafia Guesthouse Praslin
Villa Rafia Guesthouse Guesthouse
Villa Rafia Guesthouse Praslin Island
Villa Rafia Guesthouse Guesthouse Praslin Island

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

Villa Rafia Guesthouse provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

This guesthouse in Praslin Island is within a 10-minute walk of Anse Volbert Beach and Curieuse National Marine Park. You'll also find Anse Lazio Beach and Cote D'Or Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Villa Rafia Guesthouse include a casino on the premises?

No, Villa Rafia Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Villa Rafia Guesthouse good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar/lounge and a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

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

Does Villa Rafia Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Villa Rafia Guesthouse offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Villa Rafia Guesthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Rafia Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

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

What is the closest airport to Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Villa Rafia Guesthouse is Praslin Island (PRI), which is 8.2 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa Rafia Guesthouse?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Villa Rafia Guesthouse.

Villa Rafia Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft, das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis passt! Sehr nette Gastgeberin, uns wurde immer direkt geholfen. Frühstück war super. Rundum ein perfekter Aufenthalt.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottima soluzione a Praslin

Ottima posizione, a pochi minuti a piedi dalla bella spiaggia di Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or), a cui si accede tramite una scorciatoia che vi viene indicata appena arrivate, e con una comodissima fermata dell'autobus proprio davanti all'ingresso del giardino. Dana è un host davvero eccezionale, disponibile e pronta ad aiutarvi per qualsiasi cosa. Colazione non a buffet ma ricca ed abbondante. Assolutamente consigliato, se tornerò a Praslin soggiornerò sicuramente nuovamente a Villa Rafia
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Less than average

We stayed in an old part of the guesthouse. The room itself was ok but the bathroom was in a very bad condition. Old dirty/ mouldy shower and tiles. Not nice smell. The water was cold or hot, no chance to get warm option. No TV in a room. Although WiFi worked well. To get to the beach you have to go through the resort next door but it's not far. Breakfast was fine although on the first day we had to ask for a breakfast for our child (3years old) as the table for set only for 2 people (we were 2+1). The lady who served didn't really want to give us the third breakfast and asked the other lady (owner?) who didn't look happy about it either. We paid for a room for 3 people and I did not appreciate that I had to ask for breakfast for our little one. I spoke about it with a lady who booked us in (can't remember her name but she was absolutely lovely) and on the following days our table was set correctly for 3 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Не соответствует ожиданиям

Вилла находится в 5 минутах от пляжа Анс Вольбер, проход на пляж через отель. Наша поездка на Пралин совпала с днем рожденья, заранее писала на виллу и просила о хорошем номере.... Но по факту разместили в самом убогим номере, без терапии как на фото, на заднем дворе, номер маленький, очень не хватает света вечером, вся мебель очень старая, дверь в туалет не только не закрывается, она просто открыта настежь, без ручек, т.е. когда вы находитесь внутри все звуки и запахи слышны у вас в комнате, это не то чтоб некомфортно- это ужас, чтобы сходить в туалет нужно просить чтобы другой человек вышел из номера. Вся техника Мега старая. Короче русским плохие номера, а французам самые лучшие. Завтраки одни и те же. Хозяйка гостепреимна. Не советую этот объект.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nette Gastgeberin, Frühstück eintönig aber zumindest frisches Obst. Nur Barzahlung, keine Kreditkarte, da kamen leider sehr viele Spesen zum eigentlichen Preis hinzu. Gute Lage, nicht weit zum Strand und Geschäfte. Bug spray auch am Morgen beim Frühstück ratsam.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstück war gut. Die Lage gut. Der Kontakt vor Beginn der Reise war schlecht. Wäre Dana (die gute Seele des Hauses) nicht gewesen wäre vor Ort einiges schief gegangen. Der Chef hat nur versprochen, sich aber nicht gekümmert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Custo-benefício

Boa localização, bom café da manhã (ovo, torradas, suco, frutas, manteiga, geleia, leite, chá/café), atendimento simpático, mas quartos um pouco antiquados. No que fiquei, a cama de casal era composta por 2 camas de solteiro com um vão grande entre elas e colchões pouco confortáveis.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

non recommandé

nous avons passé deux nuit a cet établissement. la chambre est très mal entretenue : humidité : des traces d'humidité dans la chambre fuite d'eau : le lavabo fuit la douche : la porte de la douche est cassée ( encore des traces d'humidié) Chambre très mal isolé : une porte existe encore entre deux chambre il existe une petite varangue mais vous ne pouvez pas profiter ( trops de moustiques) le seul avantage est la proximité des plages. le petit déjeuner : correcte Pour les prix proposés nous recommandons pas cet établissement
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018