One hundred and twenty rooms in a restored Ottoman-era building, formerly a Templer-built compound and later a British Mandate prison, directly facing the Mediterranean in Old Jaffa.
"120 rooms in restored Ottoman-era building in Old Jaffa. The most architecturally distinctive Tel Aviv luxury, formerly a Templer compound and British Mandate prison."
The Setai Tel Aviv opened in February 2018 in Old Jaffa, the historic Mediterranean port that adjoins central Tel Aviv, in a restored Ottoman-era stone building that has had multiple historical roles: originally built by the German Templers in the late 1800s as a substantial Templer-community compound, used as a British Mandate prison from 1923-1948, and abandoned after Israeli independence before being acquired and restored as a luxury hotel by The Setai brand. The architectural restoration preserved every period architectural feature including the original prison-era stonework while integrating contemporary luxury hotel infrastructure.
The 120 rooms split between the entry-level Setai Rooms (with restored Ottoman-era architectural features), the Premier Rooms with the larger configurations, the Sea View Rooms (with direct Mediterranean views), the Junior Suites and Suites including the Setai Suite, and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Penthouse Suite (the property's flagship, top-floor Mediterranean-view configuration with substantial private terrace). Every room features post-2018-opening contemporary modernist interiors with substantial restored Ottoman-era stone elements throughout.
The grounds, the property's restored Ottoman-era courtyards, the rooftop swimming pool with Mediterranean views, the comprehensive Setai Spa, the fitness centre, the multi-restaurant complex, and the gardens, make The Setai comprehensively-equipped at the substantial scale. The Old Jaffa setting is the property's defining advantage, Old Jaffa is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited port cities (over 4,000 years), and the property's restored Ottoman-era architecture sits within the broader Old Jaffa cultural-heritage landscape.
Dining is at multiple restaurants. Jaya is the headline contemporary international fine-dining. Bartura is the contemporary Mediterranean. The Lobby Bar is the cocktail venue. The wine programme is heavily Israeli-focused. Service is the consistent post-2018-opening luxury operational discipline. The Setai Tel Aviv is the most architecturally distinctive Tel Aviv luxury hotel and the answer for travellers who want the historic-Old-Jaffa restoration setting.
The Tel Aviv anniversary at The Setai. Book a Sea View Room. Jaya contemporary international dinner; the rooftop pool with Mediterranean view at sunset; the Old Jaffa walks. The combination of the Ottoman-era architectural restoration and the post-2018 polish produces a particularly distinctive Tel Aviv anniversary.
The Tel Aviv honeymoon at the historic Old Jaffa. The Mediterranean views; the restored Ottoman-era setting; the 4,000-year-old port culture; the post-2018-opening luxury infrastructure. The Setai honeymoon is the historical-architectural Mediterranean Tel Aviv experience.
The Setai Tel Aviv is one of Israel's primary post-2018 business-luxury hotels. The Old Jaffa central proximity to Tel Aviv business district, the substantial meeting facilities, and the Mediterranean-view setting work for executive corporate travellers. Jaya serves as a Tel Aviv corporate-meeting venue.
22 David Raziel Street
Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv 6818602, Israel
Old Jaffa Mediterranean port; 25 min from Ben Gurion (TLV)
120 rooms in restored Ottoman-era building
Setai Room from $700/night
Premier Room from $900
Sea View Room from $1,200
Junior Suite from $1,800
Setai Suite from $3,500
Penthouse Suite from $7,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Restored Ottoman-era former Templer compound and prison
Old Jaffa Mediterranean port setting
Jaya (contemporary international fine-dining)
Rooftop pool with Mediterranean views
Opened February 2018
Open year-round
Peak: April, June, September, November (book 2 months ahead)
Best value: December, March
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From $700/night. Sea View Rooms book 2 months ahead in peak. Penthouse Suite needs direct Setai contact.
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