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Set in a tropical garden, Villa Rafia is just a 3-minute walk from Anse Volbert Beach. It offers a shared lounge and breakfast area. Guests can also make use of the guest house’s BBQ facilities. The garden view apartments come with modern, neutral-colored décor. Both apartments and standard rooms are equipped with a fan and air-condition. Each private bathroom has a shower. Some rooms have private veranda, while all apartments have private terrace. Each morning guests are served a buffet continental breakfast on the terrace overlooking the garden. Free wifi is available on site. The guest house is located within 3 minutes’ walk of nearby shops, restaurants and banks. It is just 0.6 mi from Praslin Museum and 8.1 mi from Praslin Island Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Autumn
    Liberia Liberia
    Our room was beautiful, the location was great and the breakfast was both included and scrumptious every morning.
  • Linder
    Germany Germany
    A quiet, affordable place to stay, offering privacy and good connections to beach, bus, shops, restaurants etc. with the owners and the staff doing everything to make you feel at home.
  • Gayle
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice room, close walk to beach and nearby restaurants and stores. Justin and his partner were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great.
  • Yvette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beyond the adequate, clean, comfortable accommodation was the professional, respectful, kind service and care which made a significant difference to my stay on the island. The airconditioning and wifi worked well and the breakfast was lovely.
  • Hugues
    Brazil Brazil
    Everything, but mainly the hospitality and the availability of the staff to help and and clarifying all our questions and concerns.
  • Gita
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Hospitality from the host. Very nice very welcoming. Warm welcome we received and the house location was also extremely good.
  • Tummlerdel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The place was at a very good value. A nice big room even with a separate bed. A little balcony with chairs, aircondition and a ventilator made the stay even more pleasant. The breakfast was very nice including fresh fruits, bread & tea and some...
  • Thalia
    United States of America United States of America
    everything you need for a short stay, kitchen, balcony. close to Anse Volbert.
  • Maja
    Poland Poland
    good location, nice garden and helpfull and kind staff
  • Silviu
    Romania Romania
    Extremely nice and helpful host Very good location, few minutes from restaurants, beach, shops Bus stop in front of the property

Managed by Justin & Derna Leon

Company review score: 9.4Based on 543 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

'In the central heart of Cote D'Or' and 'Home is a feeling' - our slogans is a reflection of our location and the warm welcome our establishment and staff have to offer. Perfectly placed, 2 minutes' walk to the beach and Cote D'or village, yet ideally placed in a quiet and private area, our guests love the peace and tranquility Villa Rafia Guesthouse has to offer. Justin will always greet you with a warm smile, making you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Justin loves to interact with his guests...'a guest is a friend!' like he usually says. He ensures that daily operations are carried through, while Derna handles the daily tasks. Other staff at the guesthouse are also very friendly and are always happy to assist. gust can also contact Justin via whats app directly for assistance at any given time

Property info

Villa Rafia Guesthouse is a business which started in 2012, opening it's doors with 6 standard rooms, a lounge and breakfast area.The owners, Justin Leon implemented a project plan as to extend the business further, implementing 8 self-catering apartments and 4 small studio apartments to provide guests with the possibility of having three room categories - Standard room and garden view apartments plus the small studio apartments . The spacious garden view apartments offer modern and comfortable amenities, including satellite TV channels and wifi in the apartments, while the standard rooms which are more simply furnished, facilitates families travelling by 3 and more. Rates for all categories is inclusive of breakfast. The guesthouse has a lounge and communal breakfast area where guests can relax and are served breakfast in the morning. Free wifi and free parking is available on site and also BBQ area There is a reception where guests are assisted upon check in and in the morning during breakfast.

Neighborhood info

Cote D'Or is a quiet little village, where famous restaurants, souvenir shops, grocery stores, Take-aways - ATMs, water sports centers can all be found...all within 2 minutes' walk from Villa Rafia. A quiet and peaceful village where the beautiful beach Anse Volbert is found which is definitely a tourist attraction. Cote D'Or is the best place to be for a holiday in Praslin thats for sure .

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Villa Rafia

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Car rental
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Villa Rafia takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 5 are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the property is not located on the main island and inter-island trasfer is provided at a fee.

    Please inform Villa Rafia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    FAQs about Villa Rafia

    • Guests staying at Villa Rafia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
    • Check-in at Villa Rafia is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Villa Rafia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Villa Rafia is 2 miles from the center of Baie Sainte Anne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Villa Rafia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Villa Rafia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Villa Rafia include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Studio