Villa Rafia

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

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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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Rebecca
United States United States
“Great location close to the beach and super helpful and personable staff. The landscaping was also very nice.”
Martin
Slovakia Slovakia
“Our stay was truly exceptional! We even had a view of the Aldabra tortoises, which was an unforgettable and completely unexpected surprise. The breakfast was delicious and everything went smoothly without any issues. The people from the...”
Hamza
Switzerland Switzerland
“The staff was amazingly kind ! Extremely nice people and always there if you need anything. I strongly recommend Villa Rafia!”
Myla
Philippines Philippines
“Derna and her staff is really accommodating. They clean the apartment everyday and provided beach towel. They let us checked in early, arranged our island tour & taxi to the ferry terminal. They even upgraded our room when the other hotel was...”
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 United States
“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.”
Lucia
Italy Italy
“Quietness and greenery of the area. Nice outdoor space/veranda. Close to beach, shops and take aways by passing through a shortcut via a nearby hotel. Special mention to the great staff who was always there to help (we don’t know his name, but...”
Galin
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“The hosts were very kind. They organized a transfer to and from the port, allowed us early check-in, and explained everything we were interested in.”

Managed by Justin & Derna Leon

Company review score: 9.3Based on 516 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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $115. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

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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.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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