Location: a quiet area east of the centre
The hotel stands at 37 avenue Larbi Maalem Bentayeb, in Hai El Chouhada, in the El Makkari area, a few kilometres east of central Oran. Guests describe a calm residential neighbourhood, away from the bustle of the seafront.
Place du 1er-Novembre, the seafront and the main shopping streets are a few minutes away by car or taxi. Arriving late by plane? Our guide to hotels near Oran airport helps you choose between staying near the airport or heading straight into town.
Rooms and services
Sofi Hotel has 58 rooms, all air-conditioned. Reviews describe clean, well-kept rooms with a fridge or minibar, handy for longer stays. A few guests found the bed linen less fresh: tell reception straight away if that happens.
The hotel has a restaurant, and staff are often praised for their kindness. Breakfast may or may not be included depending on the rate, so check when you book. The car park is small; guests say a staff member helps park cars.
What guests say
Recent reviews are mostly positive: a warm welcome, helpful housekeeping and good value for money. Several guests found it better than expected for its category.
The weak point mentioned is booking management: one guest arrived to find that a room booked by phone had not been recorded. Booking with a written voucher and having it reconfirmed with the hotel before arrival reduces this risk.
Who is it for? Not to be confused with
Sofi Hotel suits travellers with a car, business trips and families visiting relatives in Oran who prefer a quiet district to the busy centre. The western coast (Ain El Turk, Les Andalouses) is a drive away for the beach.
Do not confuse it with a Sofitel-branded hotel. Sofi Hotel is independent. Royal Hotel Oran, in the city centre, belongs to Accor's MGallery collection, the group that also owns Sofitel: it is a different hotel.
Booking from abroad or from Algeria
On Nreservi, you enter your dates and see what we can offer you. From abroad, you pay online by card, and your voucher is sent once payment is made. In Algeria, you can pay in Algerian dinars by BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly agency in Algiers, without a bank card, and your voucher is sent by e-mail or WhatsApp as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The hotel does not always appear in our online results. Send your dates to our team or to NIA, our assistant on WhatsApp: we will tell you what we can book and, if it is full, suggest another hotel in Oran. Algerian couples are asked for their family booklet; most foreign guests are not, but check with us.