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About the Hotel

37 Al Raffa St - Dubai, Dubai

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“Everything I needed was just a short walk away!”view full review

The 3-star smoke-free Smana Hotel Al Raffa Dubai, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the urban public Zabeel Park, offers a rooftop pool as well as a fitness suite. This Dubai hotel offers a banquet hall, within 6 km of the meter Burj Khalifa Skyscraper, making it an attractive choice.

Location

New Gold souq is located only 5 minutes on foot from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Dinosaur park "Dubai Garden Glow" are about a 10-minute ride away. At the Smana Hotel Al Raffa Dubai you'll be approximately 1 km from Persian Gulf.

The accommodation also grants access to family attractions like the gargantuan Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, which are around 15 minutes' drive away.

This Dubai hotel is near a port and within a 7-km distance of Business Bay train station.

Rooms

Smana Hotel Al Raffa welcomes guests to 88 rooms fitted with ironing facilities and air conditioning as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a tiled floor, along with a writing table. Offering such amenities as hairdryers and bathrobes, the bathrooms also include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

The Indian DPromenade restaurant serves Chinese dishes. Guests can relax in the on-site pool bar.

Leisure & Business

The Smana Hotel Al Raffa provides a steam room and a sauna.

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Smana Hotel Al Raffa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
23 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Shower
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Deluxe King Room
2 persons
23 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Shower
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Suite Balcony
2 persons
50 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

Excellent Breakfast Spread

“The breakfast spread at Smana Hotel Al Raffa is simply excellent! I enjoyed a variety of both Indian and European dishes on the top floor. The spacious dining area can accommodate nearly 100 guests, and I found it to have an inviting atmosphere that really started my day off right.” read full review

Great Pool and Sauna

“I absolutely loved the swimming pool and the sauna/steam room during my stay. The pool is located on the last floor and despite the view being somewhat blocked, the overall ambiance was relaxing. It was the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day exploring the city.” read full review

Convenient Free Parking

“One of the best features of Smana Hotel Al Raffa is the free covered parking. As someone who traveled by car, this was incredibly convenient and saved me both time and money. It allowed me to explore the area at my leisure without worrying about parking.” read full review

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“The rooms at Smana Hotel Al Raffa are quite spacious and come well-equipped with modern amenities. I found the AC and other devices in my room to be working perfectly, making my stay comfortable. The ambiance in the room added to a relaxing environment that I truly appreciated.” read full review

Facilities: Very good

7.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Children's pool

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Night club
Leisure/ TV room
Massage

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

37 Al Raffa St - Dubai, Dubai

Getting around

City Centre
Dubai 6 min · 2.1 mi
Airports
Dubai Creek SPB (DCG) 12 min · 4.8 mi
Dubai (DXB) 33 min · 13.5 mi
Train
Al Fahidi Station 22 min · 1.1 mi
Al Ghubaiba Station 22 min · 1.1 mi
Underground
ADCB 21 min · 1.1 mi
Al Fahidi 22 min · 1.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop 4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AED 25 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Arabic, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu

Year renovated:

2009

Number of floors:

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Former name

Rio Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Smana Hotel Al Raffa from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 153 verified reviews

5.5 /10

Guest rating

44 %

Recommend

Breakfast

8.5/10

Cleanliness

7.3/10

Comfort

7.4/10

Facilities

7.2/10

Free WiFi

7.7/10

Location

7.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.7/10

Staff

7.5/10

Value for money

7.3/10

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SMANA HOTEL AL RAFFA, Dubai

About the Hotel

Location

Rooms

Eat & Drink

Leisure & Business

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

Reviews and Ratings

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