Near the stunning Cathedral of Monreale, Al Balhara Resort & Spa offers a family-friendly escape. Enjoy a continental breakfast, relax by the poolside bar or rooftop terrace, and indulge in meals at one of three on-site restaurants. Explore the garden and playground with your loved ones while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Monreale, Al Balhara Resort & Spa is connected to the convention centre. Teatro Massimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Monreale and Cappella Palatina. Via Vittorio Emanuele and Palermo Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Monreale travel guide
Via Aquino 126, Monreale, PA, 90131
What's nearby
Cathedral of Monreale
4 min drive - 2.6 km
Palermo Cathedral
9 min drive - 7.1 km
Ballaro Market
10 min drive - 7.1 km
Teatro Massimo
11 min drive - 7.8 km
Quattro Canti
11 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Imperatore Federico Station
13 min drive
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station
17 min drive
Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
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
Trattoria Pizzeria Monreale
5 min drive
About this property
Al Balhara Resort & Spa
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cathedral of Monreale
Located close to Cappella Palatina and Palermo Cathedral, Al Balhara Resort & Spa provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and outdoor furniture
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
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 centre
Conference centre (5,382 square foot 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.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Smoke-free property
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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be 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
Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Is Al Balhara Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?
Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.
What time is check-in at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Al Balhara Resort & Spa?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Al Balhara Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Al Balhara Resort & Spa located?
This family-friendly Monreale hotel is located near the airport, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cathedral of Monreale, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cappella Palatina and Via Vittorio Emanuele. Palermo Cathedral and Ballaro Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Al Balhara Resort & Spa Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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.
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.
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!
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 Apr 2023
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Cláudia
26 Sept 2025
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
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.
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