Abha Palace Hotel

Abha Palace Hotel is a short drive from Abha’s city centre, overlooking Lake Saad. This five-star property is starting to show its age but is still considered the best address in town.

On arrival, guests are greeted by an impressive curved glass entrance, behind which lies the hotel’s impressive marble and chrome-clad atrium with its two eye-catching internal glass lifts. The property has 136 attractively decorated rooms and suites. Guestrooms have wooden floors and face either the city or the lake and mountain. They have ensuite bathrooms, writing desks, an electronic safe, a mini-fridge, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Dine with a view at the excellent Nahran Restaurant, which is located on the top floor of the Abha Palace Hotel and offers both buffet and à la carte dining. At the lobby level, the Palm Court Coffee Lounge is popular with locals and serves a range of snacks and refreshing beverages. A male-only Health Club has an indoor swimming pool, treatment rooms, gym, bowling alley, sauna and table tennis tables. A short walk from the property leads to the lakeshore, where you’ll find coffee shops and a (seasonal) fun fair.

Guests at Abha Palace Hotel should be aware the cable car connecting the property with Jebel Zerrah doesn’t operate outside the summer season and major Saudi holidays.