Al Balhara Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Point of interest
Front of property
Outdoor dining
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Monreale

Located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cathedral of Monreale, Al Balhara Resort & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Cappella Palatina. This 108-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. It's connected to the convention center in central Monreale, and a short drive from Ballaro Market and Via Roma.

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

  • ‪Antica Friggitoria Del Canale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BAR ITALIA - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mirto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪vintage enoteca bistrot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Guglielmo di Milazzo Girolamo C. SAS - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Al Balhara Resort & Spa

Guests staying at Al Balhara Resort & Spa enjoy a children's pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. If you drive, self parking is EUR 15 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,382 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

National rating

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

What's there to see within easy reach of Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

This hotel is located in Monreale, close to Palermo Harbour, Ballaro Market, and Quattro Canti. You'll also find Via Roma and Cathedral of Monreale within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 15 per day. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a casino?

No, Al Balhara Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as 3 restaurants and a poolside bar.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Al Balhara Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants, and serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Al Balhara Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Al Balhara Resort & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

The closest major airport to Al Balhara Resort & Spa is Punta Raisi Airport (PMO), which is 22.3 mi away (43 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Al Balhara Resort & Spa that offer a balcony.

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

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

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

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

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Gnoffo

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Birgitte

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Nice!

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

A eviter !!!!

Sejour lamentable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
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