About this hotel
General information
The Setai Tel Aviv occupies a historic complex in Old Jaffa, beside the Clock Tower at the very edge of the seafront promenade. The buildings date from the Ottoman era in the 19th century and rest on the remains of a Crusader-period fortress, so the thick stone walls, vaults and arches are the real thing rather than decoration. The restoration has kept that character, pairing classic Mediterranean design with contemporary interiors, while archive photographs of old Jaffa line the corridors.
There are 120 rooms, suites among them, a spa of eleven treatment rooms set beneath the stone arches of the old market, an infinity pool facing the sea and the quiet courtyard known as the Lemon Patio. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and welcomes guests aged six and over.
Location
The hotel stands in Old Jaffa, on the square by the Clock Tower, looking out over the Mediterranean. A few minutes on foot lead to the narrow cobbled lanes of the old town, the flea market, cafés, the Jaffa promenade, the port and the city beaches; the old railway station complex and several city parks are close by too.
Spa
The spa occupies spaces that once housed Jaffa’s historic market: eleven treatment rooms under stone arches, separate changing rooms and showers for men and women, a dry sauna, a Turkish bath, a jet shower and a lounge with light refreshments. The menu runs from Thai massage, abhyanga and other Ayurvedic rituals to herbal compress, Swedish, deep-tissue and hot-stone massage, pregnancy massage and reflexology; facials use Dermalogica, while body scrubs and wraps rely on The Setai’s own product line.
Sports & leisure
A 24-hour gym next to the spa is equipped with cardio machines, free weights, yoga mats, hoops and Pilates balls. In the warm months the pool and its wooden deck look out along the Tel Aviv coastline, a concierge service is on hand, and meeting rooms and a conference hall serve business stays.
Restaurants & bars
Japón, the Japanese restaurant, pairs sushi and succulent meats with a Mediterranean backdrop. Kishle Bar, its counter clad in blue Brazilian stone, is known for original cocktails, a strong list of Israeli wines and a wide choice of local and international spirits. Coffee is best taken in the calm Lemon Patio, and by the pool there is wine and The Setai’s signature fresh coconut drink.
Swimming
The infinity pool faces the Mediterranean and the Tel Aviv shoreline, framed by a wooden sun deck with loungers where coffee and drinks are served. It opens during the bathing season only. The city beaches are a few minutes’ walk away.
Pets
Pets are not permitted in the rooms or anywhere on the hotel premises.
Rooms
The 120 spacious rooms and suites are spread through the historic buildings and look out to the sea, over Old Jaffa or onto the inner courtyard; some have balconies. Interiors pair heritage features of the buildings with contemporary fittings, and the suites add a living area.
Every room has a king-size bed with fine cotton linen, a workspace, a granite bathroom with rain shower and The Setai toiletries, a Nespresso machine and tea, a stocked minibar, a smart TV with streaming (49 inches in rooms, 55 in suites), bathrobes and slippers, free Wi-Fi and international calls, and a daily newspaper.
Superior Room
An open-plan room without a balcony that keeps features of the historic building, with a shower bathroom. Sleeps up to two adults.
Deluxe Room
An open-plan room without a balcony overlooking Jaffa’s streets, mostly in the historic wing, with a shower or bathtub. Sleeps up to two adults; one connects to a suite.
Executive Patio with Balcony
A spacious room with a balcony over the historic courtyard and a bathroom with shower and tub. Sleeps up to two adults; some rooms interconnect.
Executive Family Patio View
A spacious room without a balcony looking onto the historic courtyard, with shower and tub. Sleeps up to three adults.
Premium Room
A spacious room without a balcony with partial sea views and a bathroom with shower and tub. Sleeps up to two adults.
Premium Plus Room
A spacious open-plan room with a balcony and sea views, with shower and tub. Sleeps up to two adults; these rooms interconnect.
Old Jaffa Suite
An open-plan suite with a living area on the spa floor at sea level, without a balcony. Sleeps up to three adults and can connect to a neighbouring room.
Suite Partial Sea View
A one-bedroom suite with a separate living room on the lobby floor, facing the sea with partial views and no balcony. Sleeps up to three adults and can connect to a Deluxe Room.
Junior Suite Deluxe
A junior suite without a balcony looking over Jaffa’s streets, with shower and tub. Sleeps up to three adults.
Executive Suite
A suite with a bedroom and separate living room facing the Mediterranean, without a balcony. Sleeps up to three adults.
Ocean Suite
A generous open-plan suite with sea views and no balcony. Sleeps up to three adults.
Presidential Suite
The hotel’s grandest suite: a bedroom that can be closed off from the living room, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and a balcony with panoramic sea views. Sleeps up to three adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.