Hotel Rayan Djibouti

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral

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Interior
Exterior
Reception
Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Boulevard de la Republique, Rue Bourhan Bey, Djibouti, Djibouti, 3726
  • Place, Port of Djibouti
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamoudi Mosque
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Djibouti (JIB-Ambouli)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Djibouti

Located in La Plaine, Hotel Rayan Djibouti is adjacent to Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Hamoudi Mosque. This 22-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Djibouti - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hamoudi Mosque - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Central Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bawadi Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Djibouti (JIB-Ambouli) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Beans Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪11 Degrees North - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captains House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Janateyn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rayan Djibouti

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral
Guests of Hotel Rayan Djibouti enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 12 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, ceiling fans, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12 per vehicle (one way)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served or permitted at Hotel Rayan Djibouti.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rayan
Rayan Djibouti
Hotel Rayan Djibouti Hotel
Hotel Rayan Djibouti Djibouti
Hotel Rayan Djibouti Hotel Djibouti

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

This hotel is situated in La Plaine within a 10-minute walk of People's Palace and La Siesta Beach. You'll also find Port of Djibouti and Central Market less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rayan Djibouti on Sep 28, 2025 start from $56.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Rayan Djibouti have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Rayan Djibouti doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a restaurant and free breakfast.

Does Hotel Rayan Djibouti have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Rayan Djibouti have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Rayan Djibouti serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Rayan Djibouti allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Rayan Djibouti.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

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

How close is the airport from Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

The closest major airport to Hotel Rayan Djibouti is Djibouti (JIB-Ambouli), which is 3.9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Rayan Djibouti?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Rayan Djibouti.

Hotel Rayan Djibouti Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yousif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
😐
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Princeton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Disliked: Cleanliness
Reasonably good value and location (round the corner from the Ethiopian centre which is the best and probably only place to get a cheap beer in Djibouti). Let me check in early without question. Wifi good. Cheap cafe, with nice juices. Room not made up on second night. Some of the kitchen staff unable to speak French let alone English. Ran out of fruit for the nice juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Basic accommodations with poor wifi

Basic 2-star hotel near the Djibouti City Center. The rooms are basic, with large bed and en-suite. Air conditioning worked well (Djibouti is incredibly hot). The main problem here is the wifi - no matter where I was in the hotel I was faced with connectivity problems and was barely able to open even one webpage during my stay. I departed after one night to find stronger wifi, as I had important business to attend to. Breakfast was basic (omelette) but the restaurant otherwise served cheap dishes (eg. Hot chicken baguette for $4 USD, Coke for less than $1 USD). Overall I’d recommend as long as you are not relying on their wifi connection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
I don't know where all these "very good" reviews are coming from. This hotel is poor and value for the money is especially bad. There ARE better hotels in Djibouti City that are the same or lower price... I booked this one because I needed to satisfy my visa requirements and just needed something easily booked online. So we stayed here for our first night but moved to another hotel further in the city that was vastly superior AND $10/night cheaper! Do your research and avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Decent prices for Djibouti

Don't be scared at the first glimpse of the hotel. One would think the hotel should be closed, such is the number of rooms closed for renovation. The first impression of the room is not great either. However (!!) even though rooms are very basic they are clean and, on my case, had air conditioning, which is like mandatory if you want to have a good night sleep as even the evenings are hot in Djibouti. Location is perfect, at walking distance from all things that matter. Staff is really good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget hotel... Don't expect much

This is a budget hotel (Djibouti is expensive), so keep that in mind. Pros: kind and friendly staff, good air conditioning, clean rooms. Cons: no curtain on the shower, intermittently slow and fast WiFi, noise from schools nearby. The hotel is currently undergoing renovation so there is more from construction as well. As a single woman traveler, there are few other women around, but I felt fine in the hotel. Area nearby is safe but you have to walk/take taxi to get to anything. Sweet milk tea for free breakfast was one of the best parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel has value for money. It is very close to the central town, which is good for catching taxi and going for shopping. The room was hygienic and spacious. Hotel staff members were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Abdinasir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yatma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whit more care, this hotel could be more cozy. Anyway people at reception are friendly and location is good, in a quiet rood not so far from town ventre (5 minutes walk)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money

Friendly staff. Comfortable but could use a cosmetic update.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Rneko, Tokyo

Liked: Staff & service

手頃な価格で真面目なホテル

部屋はエアコンも効き、清潔で良かったです。トイレの水圧が弱くて困りました。朝食が無料です。卵焼きもがっつり作ってくれます。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018