Indian breakfast
Breakfast is a standout for guests seeking Indian food, with several reviews praising its taste and buffet format.
Sea View Hotel
Al Raffa
Sea View Hotel is a budget-oriented stay in Al Raffa with Indian dining, a rooftop pool and evening bars. Reviews point to clean rooms, helpful housekeeping and convenient access toward Dubai’s older districts and the airport, though the nightlife can affect sleep.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
2,227 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful service
Reception, restaurant and housekeeping teams are often described as friendly, accommodating and responsive.
Clean rooms
Multiple guests found the rooms neat and hygienic, with housekeeping doing its job well during multi-night stays.
Rooftop pool
The rooftop pool and bar give the hotel an on-site leisure option, alongside its restaurants and clubs.
Airport access
Several guests value the hotel’s proximity to Dubai International Airport, making it useful for short stays and stopovers.
Affordable stay
Reviews repeatedly position it as a reasonably priced choice for visitors who prioritise value over spacious or luxurious rooms.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request quiet. Ask for a room well away from the nightclub; several guests reported loud music continuing until about 3am.
Plan check-in. Standard check-in is 2pm, so arriving around 11:30am may mean waiting for a room.
Allow transfer time. Avoid relying on hotel transport for a tight airport schedule; one guest waited 50 minutes for transport.
Expect Indian food. If breakfast variety matters, check the buffet options first; one review found it limited to Indian choices.
Use valet. When driving during roadworks, consider the hotel’s valet service because parking and access can be inconvenient.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St - beside Sharaf Building
Al Raffa, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Airport pick-up
Guests have described the airport pick-up as convenient for arrivals and departures.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool is listed among the available hotel facilities.
Common Concerns
Nightlife noise
Music and bass from the in-house clubs or rooftop bar has disturbed guests until around 2:30–3am.
Small rooms
Standard rooms can feel cramped, with one guest saying there was barely enough space to walk around the furniture.
Limited breakfast
Breakfast variety is uneven; one guest reported only two vegetarian options, while others found menus repetitive.
Maintenance issues
Reviews mention bathroom construction, dirt around toilets and occasional problems such as a toilet that would not flush properly.
Road disruption
Road repairs in front of the hotel have made parking and getting in or out less convenient.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 50
towels
“Then during checkout, they suddenly asked us to pay an extra AED 50 for towels they claimed we had stained — but those towels were already dirty when we got there”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Sea View Hotel is a budget-minded property in Al Raffa where guests can book a room, eat at the in-house Indian restaurant, use the rooftop pool and order from a buffet breakfast. Clean rooms, good housekeeping and courteous reception staff are recurring positives, and several visitors found the hotel comfortable for a short or multi-night stay at a reasonable price. Breakfast is one of the clearer draws, especially for guests who enjoy Indian food.
Reviews mention tasty buffet meals, omelettes made to order and a good lunch buffet, although the selection can be narrow: one vegetarian guest found only two options, while another said the menu repeated across meals. The rooftop pool is useful, but the bar and clubs below the leisure areas are not a minor detail. Noise is the main booking caution.
Multiple guests reported bass or nightclub music continuing until 2:30 or 3am, so request a room well away from the nightclub. Rooms are often compact and some bathrooms have high bathtubs or maintenance and cleanliness problems. Location feedback is mixed: guests mention airport access, Dubai Custom and nearby public transport, while others found the metro walk or roadworks inconvenient.
Drivers can use valet parking, but allow extra time for transfers.