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Al Balhara Resort & Spa

Property class: 4
4-star family-friendly hotel near Cathedral of Monreale, connected to the convention center

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A coastal beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.
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A historic plaza with a fountain, a domed building, and classical architecture.
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Via Aquino 126, Monreale, PA, 90131
  • Place, Cathedral of Monreale
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace of the Normans
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Standard

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Monreale

Close to airport.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Cathedral of Monreale and 6 miles (10 km) of Cappella Palatina with a stay here. Via Vittorio Emanuele and Palermo Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ninni Cassara Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cathedral of Monreale - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Palace of the Normans - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cappella Palatina - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Imperatore Federico Station - 13 min drive
  • Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 17 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciambra - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sfrigola - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Bodeguita Dei Sapori - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Cappello - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Al Balhara Resort & Spa

4-star family-friendly hotel near Cathedral of Monreale, connected to the convention center
Al Balhara Resort & Spa offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Al Balhara Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Monreale hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 5382 sq ft of conference space
  • 500 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Al Balhara Resort & Spa offers 108 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Monreale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Al Balhara Resort & Welleness Spa
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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 30 reviews
$211 nightly
The price is $236
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Al Balhara Resort & Welleness Spa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 25 for adults and EUR 10 to 15 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 25 for adults, and EUR 10 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Al Balhara Resort Spa
Al Balhara Resort & Spa Hotel
Al Balhara Resort & Spa Monreale
Al Balhara Resort & Spa Hotel Monreale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Al Balhara Resort & Spa to the airport?

Al Balhara Resort & Spa is 22.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Al Balhara Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Al Balhara Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 14.4 mi (41-min drive) from Mondello Beach and 10.5 mi (45-min drive) from Spiaggia di Vergine Maria. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Al Balhara Resort & Spa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 15 and 25 for adults, EUR 10 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a pool?

Al Balhara Resort & Spa features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Al Balhara Resort & Spa to downtown Monreale?

Al Balhara Resort & Spa is 1.1 mi away from Monreale.

Al Balhara Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful a unique resort the perfect sweet and savory breakfast the excellent restaurant a 10 to the chef and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful a unique resort the perfect sweet and savory breakfast the excellent restaurant a 10 to the chef and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heavenly Place and great mediterranean food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Gnoffo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Pool and garden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A GEM in Palermo!!!! Safe gated parking… Wonderful menu at the restaurant on site and the staff could not have been more helpful. In fact, we met the owner who was welcoming and extremely gracious. Compared to the hotels in Palermo Center, this is truly the best option outside of the center. WE WILL RETURN.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Just ok

Hotel was empty when arrived which was concerning. Staff friendly restaurant was very good. Not very convenient if you don’t have your own transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Niamh

Nice resort where the staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome during their busy Feragusto! Though overall it was bit expensive for what we got. Breakfast was not great. Limited food and beverage selection and was cleared very early. But on the doorstep of Bello Monreale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

A eviter !!!!

Sejour lamentable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel. No proper shower though.

Nice hotel with good public spaces. Strangely the bathroom had a bath, but no shower over the bath, so the only way to shower was to hold the shower head in 1 hand! This meant floor got very wet as there was no curtain and one of us slipped over on the floor as a result. Hotel was deserted and bar had no choice of beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdated room with minimal decoration / equipment (e.g. no TV, no guide on the hôtel or city). The hotel is big but there was almost no customers. Not a good atmosphere. They pretend being a 5-star hotel but honestly, it just deserves 3. Only positive point: the fish prepared at the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cláudia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
O pequeno almoço muito fraco, poucas opções e não havia tudo disponível. Funcionários da receção excelentes, mas o gerente nunca apareceu para gerir as reclamações. O hotel tem um problema evidente de gestão. Casa de banho sem proteção para a água da banheira tornando os banhos um desafio e perigosos
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

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

Ικανοποιητικό

Πολύ εξυπηρετικοί και φιλικοί όλοι. Το ξενοδοχείο πολύ μεγάλο σε έκταση, καθαρό, με αυλές και πάρκο για βόλτα. Η πισίνα εξαιρετική και εστιατόριο για φαγητό (περίπου 50+ € ανά άτομο). Το μόνο πρόβλημα για μας ήταν ό,τι το δωμάτιο δεν είχε μπαλκόνι αλλά παράθυρο και το ψυγείο δεν έκανε καλή ψύξη. Για να πας στο κέντρο του Παλέρμο καλυτερα να έχεις δικό σου όχημα.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comodo e rifinito

Albergo molto grande pulito e curato negli arredi e negli spazi comuni. La camera un po’ meno Curata Posizione comodaDaRaggiungere a dieci minuti dal centro di Palermo e. Cinque minuti da Monreale
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Nice!

Fantastiskt utsikt! Dani va riktigt bra!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don't book

Booked a week - left after 1 day. Really poor condition. 1st pool really dirty. 2nd pool and area under construction. No meny in the RESTAURANT - showed us the chefs handwritten note from the kitchen without prices and no drinks. No pool bar open, spa closed, paddle court out of order. More or less empty for guest. Tables falling apart at breakfast restaurant. A waiter that wrote sorry via Google translate that she never tried to serve breakfast before and therefore didn't know what to do. Rooms really outdated. Hotels.com were nice and helped us with a new hotel next morning. Really happy for their help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Birgitte

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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