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Ruftana Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Semera with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Reception
Junior Suite, City View
Restaurant
Front of property
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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33666, Semera, Afar Region
  • Airport, Semera (SZE)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Local meal delivery service
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Local meal delivery service
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Local meal delivery service
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Local meal delivery service
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Semera

Consider Ruftana Hotel for your visit to Semera. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .Traditional Coffee is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

Getting around

  • Semera (SZE) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardi Hotel Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ardi Hotel & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ruftana Hotel

Hotel in Semera with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Ruftana Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Semera hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Ruftana Hotel offers 43 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Lucy Bar
  • Selam Restaurant
  • Traditional Coffee

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (61 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 35 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD35 per stay)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Ruftana Hotel Hotel
Ruftana Hotel Semera
Ruftana Hotel Hotel Semera

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ruftana Hotel?

Yep, Ruftana Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ruftana Hotel?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruftana Hotel on 13 Dec 2025 start from AU$72.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ruftana Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruftana Hotel?

No, Ruftana Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ruftana Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruftana Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ruftana Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Ruftana Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Ruftana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were good value and very clean with excellent air conditioning, mini fridge etc. shower leaked onto the bathroom floor. Hotel needs a little TLC but this is an excellent place to stay in Semera. Restaurant was nice and excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryusei

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO JOSE

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

Nice stay im Semera

It was a short stay but very nice. Probably I wiël come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025