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#54 of 170 hotels in Tel Aviv
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Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv coastline and Jaffa Port, The Setai Tel Aviv is a prestigioushotel offering sophistication and tranquility at the crossroads of modern and ancient Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Housed within a historic Ottoman building, once used as a jailhouse, The Setai Tel Aviv offers an enviable entryway to the wonders of the Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv’s full beach coastline and steps away from the city’s bustling boulevards and urban hub. We would like to inform you about the update of hotel services during this period Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we know these are not easy times and hope to enjoy your time in the best way for the opening of the hotel, We have changed and adapted the hotel in accordance with the work procedures of the Ministry of Health in order to ensure you the safest vacation. At the hotel you will find accessible means of protection for the benefit of guests and staff - gloves, masks, alcohol, etc., in the rooms and public areas. The Setai Tel Aviv Hotel was awarded a purple certificate Food and beverage services: Breakfast on Sundays-Thursdays will be served between the hours: 07:00 - 11:00 Breakfast on Fridays will be served between the hours: 07:00 - 12:00 A dairy menu will be served in the lobby from 11:00 - 22:00 The pool buffet will be active between the hours of: 12:00 - 17:00 On Fridays, a traditional dinner will be served, a Jewish menu with the best ingredients. Room service - a dairy menu will be served. Reservations On Sundays and Thursdays, accommodation can be booked on a bed and breakfast basis only. On Fridays, accommodation can be booked on a half-board basis. The business lounge, sauna and hammam services are inactive. * The information and hours of operation are subject to change at any time by the hotel management and in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and government ministries.
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Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Paid public parking nearby
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
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22 David Razi'el, Tel Aviv 6802919 Israel
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Lovely hotel, but they took a 1000 shekel hold on my credit card for incidentals. None were used and I asked on checkout for return. They said it would come within 24 hours and now it’s 12 days! I wrote the hotel but no reply. Not good enough!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
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Good morning, I hope you are well. In order to check your request can you please send us an e-mail with your full name and dates of stay to: reception@thesetaihotel.co.il If it is just a pre authorization the funds should be released automatically by the credit card company. Looking forward reading your e-mail in order to solve it. Thanks for staying with us and we are very happy you enjoyed our iconic property. Best regards,
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From the moment I stepped into the Setai Hotel in Jaffa, I knew I was in for a treat. This hotel, occupying a unique historical building, offers a blend of history, elegance, and modern comfort, setting the scene for a stay that's both luxurious and grounded in the rich culture of the area. The location is a paradise, sitting right at the beach. Whether it was the feeling of the sand between my toes or the soothing sound of the waves, every aspect contributed to an atmosphere of ultimate relaxation. But what stole the show was the fantastic experience of the sunset. The colors, the ambiance, and the tranquility were indescribable, turning every evening into a magical moment. The Setai's pool is another highlight. With its long access and serene setting, it was a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. Combined with the excellent poolside service, it's an oasis that I found myself returning to day after day. What makes this hotel even more unique is its historical building. The blend of timeless architecture with state-of-the-art amenities adds an extraordinary touch to the entire experience. And I will not forget the impeccable service. The staff was attentive, warm, and truly made me feel at home. Every request was met with a smile, every need anticipated.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Aug 4, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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First time in Tel Aviv and couldn’t have wished for a better welcome. Great atmosphere and a little oasis in the heat of the city . Great room in this fascinating historical building. Outstanding service form the whole team and Naomi on reception desk was awesome at finding solutions when our flight was cancelled . Loved the history of the building and location is ideal to explore the Jaffa neighbourhood and also enjoy the beach. Sunset ( from pool bar terrace ) was breathtaking A great stay . Will be back
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Aug 4, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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The Setai is in Jaffa and is the perfect location to walk to the Jaffa Flea Market and Port. It’s also right on the beach so you can walk the boardwalk that has multiple restaurants. The hotel interior is beautifully designed while keeping the historic aspects authentic. Our room was spacious and we had a balcony overlooking the pool and ocean. The pool area is small and was always packed with people. The inside bar area was nice and offered good food with excellent service. We were there during Shabbat so finding coffee outside the room meant taking a walk. I did find this odd as the hotel does need to service international customers. The concierge was our only disappointment with mixed messages and at times rude responses to what we wanted to do. We also paid for the Mercedes transfer from the airport and instead got a Honda Passport. The ride was fine it’s just we paid a premium price for a service not received. I asked if we should be getting a refund of some sort and they said $40 which I never saw on my credit card statement and frankly it should have been more of a refund. Overall it’s a great hotel and location to be thrown into the lively Tel Aviv scene.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you are there on Friday or Saturday be prepared for service and food limitations due to Shabbat.
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Aug 4, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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The staff at the hotel were extremly profesional and kind The rooms and general accomodtaion makes you feel the ancient Israel, and being close to Tel Aviv is so convenient. Th food at breakfast is not only plentiful but nice so the variation whih seems like never end.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Jun 20, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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We had booked the Presidential suite months in advance for our private event for one night as well as a few other nights in another room and were looking forward to discovering the Setai after experiencing the nearby Jaffa Marriott Collection during our previous stay : obviously the main assets of the Setai are location, location and design: a visionary take on a former jail, the building is just stunning and offers unique views over the Tel Aviv skyline and beaches...Despite the efforts of Alex/ Director of Rooms and his team, there were a few glitches during our stay, esp. for the thousands of dollars charged for the best suite in the house (nobody bothered mentioning in the many spotty email communications that an abundantly stacked bar was included in our rate despite me having requested quotes for catering months in advance...that were never followed-upon...) , details like ice, napkins, towels on outdoor lounge chairs, sufficient flatware, flowers at arrival or dirty windows should have been checked as in any room of that price anywhere in the world...).This gorgeous but aged Suite needs a little update (better landscaping inside and on terraces, new furniture and carpets, a real bathtub in the bathroom and ideally a jacuzzi on an empty terrace...) as well as a simpler, central A/V control i.e. tablet instead of +5 remote controls across the room for every piece of equipment ...?).More generally, the F&B service is spotty across the hotel, from pool to bar and restaurant (except at breakfast where a real manager pro-actively watches over every detail): most of the F&B staff is very junior and untrained, their hospitality attitude not always there and certainly not consistent with a global 5 stars standard...Over our 4 days stay, we shared this detailed feedback with managers and the very friendly G.M. who have good intentions and are aware of most shortcomings: besides not receiving a single compensation gesture on a bill of several thousands dollars , the thing is when you operate such gorgeous real estate, such a great brand (we live near the Setai /Miami beach), position yourself as a prestigious international 5 star and charge top dollars for your rooms compared to competitors, you should just deliver - despite all the good reasons or excuses that we heard-...after all, it should really not be the guest's job to help identifying specific issues or addressing them: in that respect, the current management needs to work harder to actually raise the level of service excellence that is delivered on a daily basis and back to where the Setai should be: we will probably give this hotel another chance for a future stay in Tel Aviv but keep in mind that most of your guests are educated about quality & service and always have a choice with great international brands available on the Tel Aviv scene and up the same beach....…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: go for suite with a view, worth the premium in this location...
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Jun 13, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We already took actions after your feedback with us on property and we thank you for it. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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Wonderful experience. What sets the Setai Tel Aviv apart from other hotels is it’s hospitality; Gustavo, the manager, met us at the front door and throughout our stay ensured we were totally cared for. I have never met a more warm and friendly hotel manager. We felt so welcomed and special. Every aspect of our stay was exceptional. The pool, the restaurant, the bar, the room all exceeded our expectations. We’ve stayed at many nice hotels like the Four Seasons Bora Bora, Four Seasons Bali, The W Barcelona, Eden Roc St. Barth’s and The Hanging Gardens Bali and none of those experiences compare to the Setai Tel Aviv. What sets the Setai apart is its hospitality and attention to detail. I would highly recommend the Setai, Tel Aviv. The warmth of their staff and Gustavo truly made our stay remarkable.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded May 30, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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The Setai is an excellent 5 Star Hotel! Perfect location in Jaffa across from the beach. Beautiful facility. Wonderful food! Gorgeous pool! My husband and I recently spent two nights at the Setai in Tel Aviv. The manager, Gustavo, went above and beyond to make sure our entire stay was perfect! Highly Recommend!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded May 30, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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Enjoyed my stay at the Setai. The hotel room was well sized, clean and the pool area, whilst small, was more than adequate to lounge in the sun whilst working. Restaurant food was superb and hotel has a very boutique feel to it. Customer service was also very good and boutique nature of the hotel added to the experience. Located perfectly at the cusp of Jaffa and Neve Tzedek so plenty to see and do. Would definitely come back!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Apr 30, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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Great location at the 'entrance' to Jaffa with views of the sea, broad walk up the coastline with all the modern high rise of Tel Aviv. Old city behind has lots of charm, restaurants etc. One morning we comfortably walked along the seafront right up past the Hilton and back as well as all around the port area / centre of Jaffa. Hotel is beautifully and tastefully restored / built, it is charming and stylish. We felt welcomed on check-in (I think it was Dean) and although arrived early, our room was ready. We had booked a basic room but were very fortunate to get upgraded 2 levels to an Executive Room on the 4th floor (with access to Lounge). We overlooked the roundabout, views of sea and coastline, totally lovely. Room is beautifully designed, very comfortable, good size, fabulous large bathroom with separate rain shower. We were here 2 nights only which included Holocaust Memorial Day so all restaurants/leisure closed from 6pm in the whole of Israel. Luckily hotel catering remains open. One would have thought that as a guest of the hotel, they should make sure that there is space in their restaurant and only keep it for in-house guests. It was not the case. No space in restaurant but managed to eat in the bar which serves a limited 'milk' menu including sushi. It was still pleasant, we ordered a pizza to share which was decent. The lovely Sophie made the experience more pleasant and kindly remembered we wanted some milk to take back to our room for our Nespresso in the morning! A note on the 'Mediterranee', the Lounge incase you need to decide whether to book a room with access. It is only open 12:30-6:30 so great if you usually have lunch and beverages. The food is top notch. A fabulous, delicious and well presented array of mainly mezze dishes including various cold fish, some hot dishes (pasta and vegetables) as well as fruit and some sweet things. Wine, tea/coffee, some spirits but couldn't see any mixes apart from fruit juices. Lovely deck outside to sit and relax. Only negatives - staff can be a bit aloof and not very attentive or proactive, especially up on the pool area for service and cleaning up. - bed linen felt cheap (though towels nice), not high cotton count like one gets at most 5* properties I have been to Tel Aviv a couple of times before for business and stayed in one of the modern luxury high rise. If I came back, this is the only hotel I would stay in.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: We were in room 426, facing front of hotel, light and bright.
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Response from Alex Arfi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Setai Tel Aviv
Responded Apr 22, 2023
Good morning, we thank you for your kind words that we will share with our team and we thank you for choosing the Setai Tel Aviv. We hope to welcome you back soon to your new Tel Aviv's home
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$399 - $621 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Setai Tel Aviv
Which popular attractions are close to The Setai Tel Aviv?
Nearby attractions include Sorcerers Night (0.2 miles), Maskit (0.2 miles), and Jaffa Old City (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Setai Tel Aviv?
Conveniently located restaurants include Onza, Jopea Kitchen Bar, and OCD Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does The Setai Tel Aviv have airport transportation?
Yes, The Setai Tel Aviv offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Setai Tel Aviv?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Setai Tel Aviv offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Setai Tel Aviv?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Russian, Arabic, and Hebrew.