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Reviews of Hotel Rayan Djibouti

3 out of 5
Hotel Rayan Djibouti
Boulevard de la Republique, Rue Bourhan Bey, Djibouti, Djibouti

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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
Response from Mouktar M on 22 Jul 2019
Dear Andrew, We are really sorry that you experience this in your stay at our hotel. After investigation i find out that you booked a single room for 1 person for 1 night. but after you came you asked the receptionist an upgrade for double room you came along with your partner whom you didnt mention while you booked. so that is why the price changed. once again accept my apologies for the inconvenience and hope we welcome you again for a better experience. Thanks and regards

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
Response from Mouktar M. on 16 Mar 2019
Dear Marcos, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at Hotel Rayan Djibouti! It is a great pleasure! and we have noted your other concerns and it will be taken with the utmost importance. On behalf of the entire team, we look forward to welcoming you back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Response from Mouktar on 1 Feb 2019
Dear Valued Guest, We would like to thank you for staying at Hotel Rayan Djibouti and for taking the time to send us your valuable comments. It’s always gratifying to receive positive feedback, and your kind comments on the shower curtain and the wifi will be shared with the concerned department, whom I am certain will be encouraged with your remarks and as you mention, since the hotel is under renovation, it is the perfect time to take an action. We are very glad that you liked our staff hospitality whom will be always here to welcome you again. Respectfully yours

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Response from Mouktar M. on 9 Jan 2019
Dear Guest, Thanks for your positive review, your feedback is very important to us and helps us to improve and understand the guests need. Looking forward to seeing you again. Cheers. E-commerce team.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Mouktar M. on 22 Jul 2019
Dear Guest, Thank your for choosing our hotel and for the good score. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and our hospitality. Hope we welcome you very soon Thanks And Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Mouktar on 7 May 2019
Dar Valued Guest, Thanks for your valuable review, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice
Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Mouktar on 27 Nov 2018
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback, looking forward to seeing you again,

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
Response from Mouktar on 22 Nov 2018
Dear jeroen, Thanks for your review that is really important to us, and noted on the amenities update we are currently working on it. Cheers

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
Response from Mouktar M. on 23 Aug 2018
Dear Valued Guest, Thanks for your staying with us and for the high score that you have given and have noted your comment about the toilet water pressure . We look forward for your return. Respectfully yours,