Convenient location
Guests report easy access to nearby shops, restaurants and public transport.
Rolla Suites Hotel
Al Raffa
Rolla Suites Hotel is a low-key Al Raffa stay with casual rooms and suites, a relaxed restaurant and a lively nightlife setting. Reviews point to convenient access to shops, public transport and the metro, though room condition and pool availability need checking before you book.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
2,028 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Metro access
The metro is described as roughly a 10-minute walk away.
Quiet rooms
One week-long stay was described as pleasant and quiet despite the property being older.
Housekeeping
Some guests specifically praised the cleaning service and housekeeping team.
Restaurant food
A review found the restaurant food good, even while criticising the older property.
Breakfast
Breakfast received a positive mention in a review that otherwise found the hotel condition lacking.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pool. Ask the booking channel to confirm pool access before paying; one guest said the online listing showed a pool that was not available.
Check air-conditioning. Test the AC immediately on arrival, especially in summer, as one guest reported it never worked despite repeated assurances.
Avoid club side. If you need sleep, ask for a room away from the dance bars; guests report loud music continuing until 4am.
Verify ID rules. Confirm which physical identification documents are accepted before arrival, as a guest was refused entry with only a soft-copy Emirates ID.
Inspect room. Check the bathroom, carpet, locks and bedding as soon as you arrive and report problems before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
50 Al Rolla Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
Popular Mentions
V1 Club
V1 Club is described as a hotel club with DJs, EDM and Arabic fusion, cocktails and a busy dance floor.
Swimming pool
Pool availability is worth confirming because a guest said it appeared online but was not available at the property.
Dance bars
The hotel has dance bars and club venues, but their music can carry into guest rooms at night.
Common Concerns
Pest concerns
Multiple reviews report cockroaches, and one guest reported finding a bedbug on the bed.
Poor maintenance
Guests describe old furnishings, damaged doors and unreliable room equipment.
Night noise
Dance-bar music has reportedly disturbed rooms until around 4am, making overnight stays difficult.
Room essentials
Reviews mention missing towels, toiletries and other basics, including no hot water in one stay.
Uneven service
Several guests describe rude or unhelpful front-desk interactions and slow responses to requests.
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The Bottom Line
Rolla Suites Hotel is a low-key hotel in Al Raffa with casual rooms and suites, a relaxed restaurant and a nightlife-heavy atmosphere. It can work as a conveniently located base: guests mention nearby shops, restaurants and public transport, with the metro about a 10-minute walk away. Some longer-stay visitors also found the rooms spacious, quiet and affordable.
There are a few genuinely useful positives. Reviews mention good restaurant food and breakfast, while some guests praise the housekeeping team and room cleanliness. The hotel’s club scene, including V1 Club and several dance bars, may appeal if you want music on site rather than a quiet retreat.
The bigger issue is inconsistency. Recent reviews report cockroaches, bad smells, dirty bathrooms, old furnishings, broken locks, missing towels and toiletries, and AC or hot-water failures. Nightlife noise has kept some guests awake until 4am.
Pool availability is also disputed: the business description mentions an outdoor pool, but one guest said the booking listing showed a pool that was not actually available. Confirm the pool, test the AC and clarify ID and guest policies before arrival.