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The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa

5.0 star property

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Airport shuttle
Ballroom
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Panoramic Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Al Ta'awon St. Road 25, Al Bidaa Area, Salwa, 13101
  • Place, Arabella Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Al-Hashemi Marine Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Avenues
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kuwait City (KWI-Kuwait Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Private kitchen

Palms one bed room apartment

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen

Family two bed room suite

  • Garden view
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Suite

  • Sea view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room Pool View

Superior Room Pool View

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Prime - 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Prime - 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 83 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Salwa

You'll be connected to the convention centre at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa, and within just a 10-minute stroll of Arabella Mall and Al-Hashemi Marine Museum. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a private beach. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, Palmerie, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pool Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym, outdoor tennis court and sauna. 6 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Salwa hotel include Boulevard Park and Al Salam Mall.

What's nearby

  • Arabella Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Al-Hashemi Marine Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Avenues - 14 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Kuwait Towers - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Souk Al Mubarakiya - 18 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Kuwait City (KWI-Kuwait Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bazaar Gurme - Arabella - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BurgerFi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beirut 75 | Arabella - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peacock, Chinese restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lounge - Radisson Blu Kuwait - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with free beach club on site, umbrellas, and sunloungers. Bring your whole family to The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 5 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a steam room. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Salwa hotel.

  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa offers 169 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. 35-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al-Muhallab Seafood
  • Palmerie
  • Tagine Restaurant
  • The Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free beach club
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KWD 20

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KWD 15 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: KWD 8 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: KWD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KWD 15 per night

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by Kuwaiti law, Kuwaiti citizens or residents of Kuwait are required to provide a Kuwait Civil ID card upon check-in. Couples who wish to share a room are obligated to provide their original marriage certificate.
  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Palms Beach Hotel Salmiyah
Palms Beach Salmiyah
Palms Beach Hotel Salwa
Palms Beach Salwa
The Palms Beach And Spa Salwa
The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa Hotel
The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa Salwa
The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa Hotel Salwa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

Yep, The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

The closest beach to The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa is Marina Bay Beach (5 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and body treatments.

Does The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa have a pool?

The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and a health club. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa.

Is The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and children's meals, it's no surprise that The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa is a hit with families.

Does The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Palms Beach Hotel And Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 92 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there with my son, absolutely loved it! View was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehrasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent my birthday in the Palm hotel. Amazing hotel with great facilities . Their breakfast was also really good. So much varieties. Staff are super friendly . Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

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

The best in Kuwait

Amazing as usual
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amro

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

It was a desaster the moment i enter my room i found an insect i called the reception to inform them and i asked to move to anther room they changed put it was uncomfortable and the ac wasnt working well i called again they changed the room put the guy who assist us to the room was angry i dont know why its there fault … also they kept us for one hour to change our room wich wasted our time it was really bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lets start with the good, overall the staff was amazing, helpful and kind. The pool & common areas were absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The food was tasty and there were great selections. I liked that there was security around the areas. The not so great- When I arrived the front desk continued to ask for my Kuwaiti ID although I am clearly not from there. When assigned my room it took me forever to find the building, It would be helpful if the buildings were labeled. Neither the security guard nor the people at the SPALOON could direct me in the right direction which I thought was weird. Although my room was overall lovely, the bathroom was not at all up to what you expect from "The Palms" the ceiling did not meet the walls and there was pieces peeling and falling, there was mold at the base of the shower and the tiles were dirty. The sensor on my television was broken and hanging off the front of the screen making it very difficult to work the remote and see the TV. Lastly, I had an appointment for a massage, when I arrived I added a body scrub. each session is supposed to be 60 min but I found my self "complete" and walking out of the spa after only 90 min. so the services were nowhere near 60 min each. Even with the discount I have gotten better and more service for better prices in the city. Overall the hotel is good and there were certain 4-star aspects but in my opinion not worth the over 200$ price tag.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
فندق قديم لاكن جيد
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Een zeer mooi hotel. Super vriendelijk en uitstekend ontbijt. Alleen worden er heel veel feesten / huwelijken gevierd, waardoor het er ‘s avonds uitermate druk is. Een file van jewelste op de weg en op de parking. Ook wordt er soms keiharde muziek gespeeld tot 23 uur ! WC papier is er schaars !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Günter Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angenehme Atmosphäre
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stuff with amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

يستحق العودة

تجربة رائعة موظفو الاستقبال محترمين جدا وودودين الكونسيرج محترم وراقي، كل مكان نظيف والمل يرحب بك ومستعد يسويلك اي شي، شغلة واحدة ما عجبتني انه لايوجد اي منقذ بجهة البحر على الشاطئ
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salim

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

رائع

رائعة
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia Nora

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

Room for improvement

It was good, but definitely not value for money. For instance, the rooftop restaurant, to our disappointment, was not a rooftop... It was the top floor. They had a huge selection of food, but it was either very dry or extremely bland... We were also disappointed not to get any info on what was going on in the hotel; it was only after we left and made the remark that we get updates on a weekly basis (a bit too late now). Finally, if you're someone who believes in eco-friendliness and who tries to make a small difference in the world, this is not the place for you...Once again, it is pleasant, but there is a lot of things they need to work on to explain the price they set up...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LMSLM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really recommend this hotel ! We enjoyed our stay there. Just to point out that we forget our camera bag we went home and got a phone call from the hotel saying that they found our camera bag in the room !! They care about their customers!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

AMR

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Family stay at The Palms Kuwait

very good hotel, nice Beach. unfortunately couldnt enjoy the rest of the facilities (Pool, Gym..etc) as they were closed due to COVID-19 will definitely repeat the visit in better conditions when facilities are available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Even though booking is available on Expedia, they don’t let single people check in. There’s nothing mentioned on Website about your marital status snd when you show up they‘ll let you know that they weren’t able to proceed with your checking in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

AlphaPapa

Disliked: Staff & service
The main reason we stay there was for the swimming pool. The pool was closed at the time we are checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Flore

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

Nice stay

Nice stay but after one week in the Middle East staying in different hotels, it was quite expensive for the confort and service (180€ per night).Not a charming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, lovely views, definitely going to be back there . One of the better resorts for both families and business travelers alike in Kuwait
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

hashem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الفندق عبارة عن مجمعات مقسمة الحوض كبير. الجيم ممتاز الافطار ممتاز وومتنوع.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, should improve on the breakfast buffet menu and the cleanliness of fruits serving.. many small insects surrounding the food area
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

oasis without a soul

Nice view on the pool, great breakfast, busy gym area, but the whole place seemed to lack a soul, and the hotel staff looked bored, and did not like their daily job
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muath

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

سوف اعيد الزياره له مره ثانيه

منتجع رائع وجميل جدا جدا.. طقم العمل بشوش وخدوم
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Literally worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in

Horrible stary, I booked for three nights and on the second night the reception calls me saying that I’m not allowed to have female friends in the room (in the most disrespectful way), given they were guests at the hotel as well. I’m not sure what did they think we were doing all we wanted was to have our dinner and watch our movie in peace. We packed our stuff and immediately went to Jumeirah Beach Hotel, had an extraordinary stay there. Basically we just paid for a hotel that we didn’t even stay in. They refused to refund us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tourist

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, pool,food, and staff,but public toilet is disgusting and not clean at all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

ممتاز

الفندق ممتاز جدا والخدمه ممتازه / الاثاث يحتاج تطوير
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019