Budget Rooms
Several guests found the rooms suitable for a short stay at budget-friendly rates.
Africana Hotel
Naif
Africana Hotel is a straightforward budget stay in Naif, with casual rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and terraces. Reviews make its low-cost rooms and busy Deira setting the main reasons to consider it, though cleanliness and maintenance can vary sharply from room to room.
Reputation Score
3.2
★★★☆☆
1,076 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Good Location
The Naif setting is close to local shops, and one guest also found public transport accessible.
Kind Staff
Some reviews describe the staff as friendly, honest and helpful, including one guest who praised round-the-clock care.
Clean Rooms
A few guests reported clean, spacious or generally well-kept rooms despite the wider pattern of complaints.
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect First. Check the room, linen and bathroom before settling in, since guests have reported bed bugs, stains and poor cleaning.
Test AC. Test the AC immediately and request a room change if it only blows fan air; one guest could not sleep because the room stayed hot.
Confirm Extras. Confirm all guest or early check-in charges before arrival; reviews report extra fees being requested for additional people and early access.
Skip Driving. If you are arriving by car, plan for congestion and paid parking next door rather than expecting a hotel parking space.
Bring Water. Bring drinking water or confirm it is supplied, as several guests said no water was provided in the room.
Plan the visit
Practical details
10 28C St
Naif - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is listed as part of the hotel setup, but reviews disagree about its reliability, with some guests reporting it worked and others calling it very bad.
AC
Air conditioning is mentioned repeatedly, but several guests reported weak cooling or a broken control switch.
TV
Rooms are described as having TVs, though multiple reviews say the television did not work or had limited channel variety.
Common Concerns
Pest Problems
Multiple guests reported cockroaches or bed bugs, including one who counted seven cockroaches in a room.
Poor Cleanliness
Reviews describe dirty linen, stained walls and floors, filthy bathrooms, and rooms that were not properly cleaned at check-in.
Broken Facilities
AC, TVs, room phones, drainage and water pressure were all reported as unreliable in different stays.
Inconsistent Service
Reception service varies: one guest praised the day shift but described the night receptionist as rude and unprofessional.
No Parking
Guests with cars should expect congestion and no hotel parking, with one review mentioning only paid parking next door.
DXB
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The Bottom Line
Africana Hotel is a low-cost, straightforward stay in Naif, aimed at travellers who mainly need a room for a night. The listed setup includes casual rooms with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and terraces; reviews also mention TVs, private bathrooms and rooms with three beds. Its location is useful for local shops and public transport, although the surrounding area is busy and congested.
The main attraction is price. Some guests describe rooms as spacious, clean enough and good value, while others say the rate is not justified by the condition. The experience appears highly inconsistent rather than reliably basic.
The serious caution is room hygiene. Recent reviews repeatedly mention cockroaches, bed bugs, dirty linen, stained walls, filthy bathrooms and unpleasant smells, including cigarette smoke. Maintenance complaints cover weak water pressure, blocked drains, broken beds, unreliable TVs and AC that only blew fan air.
Wi-Fi was also described as very poor by some guests. Service reviews are mixed: some guests found staff kind and helpful, but others reported rude reception behaviour, missing towels or water, and difficulty getting basic items. There is no hotel parking, so drivers need to arrange paid parking nearby.
If you book, confirm extra guest charges, inspect the room immediately and avoid assuming every advertised facility will work.