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Raphael's Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Raphael's Hotel, right on the ocean, offers a peaceful getaway with continental breakfast and an on-site spa. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a hotel garden. The Besilico restaurant is praised for its authentic local dishes.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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Luxury Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 7 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Praca 25 de Setembro (Kamkomba), Pemba, 3200

What's nearby

  • Hospital Provincial de Pemba - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cemetery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ponta Romero Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pemba Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fish Market - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pemba (POL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locanda Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pemba Beach Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Por do Sol - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hakuna Matata - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 556 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Raphael's Hotel

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Raphael's Hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Besilico, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, concierge services, and an elevator
Room features
All 84 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Besilico
  • Grapevine

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Raphael's Hotel Pemba
Raphael's Pemba
Raphael's Hotel Hotel
Raphael's Hotel Pemba
Raphael's Hotel Hotel Pemba

Frequently asked questions

Does Raphael's Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Raphael's Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Raphael's Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Raphael's Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Raphael's Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Raphael's Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ponta Romero Lighthouse, Cemetery, and Pemba Beach. Hospital Provincial de Pemba and Fish Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Raphael's Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

bilal

Liked: Staff & service
Improve on room lighting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff is super nice and helpful. Received a free room upgrade with ocean view, it's beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness

Mediocre

Hotel is looking a little old and in need of some updates. Clean though very basic. Do not rely on the airport shuttle as it does not arrive to collect you as I discovered and phone numbers at hotel do not get answered.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Francisco

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

Ferias calmas perto da praia

Calma e seguranca
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, with great rooms, nice staff and good location. Two problems however: (1) while the room was great, the bathroom was miserable (it badly needs refreshing), and (2) the price is relatively high and there was little negotiation even though the hotel is was empty. I had to pay an extra 70$ per night for a small extra bed for my 10yo son.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

OK hotel

Internet was lacking and breakfast menu could use some work. Bathrooms outdated.

4/10 Poor

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

In the middle of town, no beaches nearby

Having travelled widely in Africa, this is by far the worst breakfast ever experienced. Very poor quality food, even more poorly prepared, presented cold and covered in flies.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dilkha

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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