Royal palace retreat
Private Mediterranean beaches meet expansive swimming pools and lush botanical pathways across a former royal summer estate.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Private Mediterranean beaches, water sports, padel courts, and sprawling pools spread across historic botanical gardens.
Notable
Attentive seaside service, private beach cabanas, and opulent suites in the restored nineteenth-century Salamlek wing.
Notable
Restored royal quarters inside the nineteenth-century Salamlek Palace, set amid former royal summer estate grounds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked inside the 370-acre Montaza Palace gardens, with Alexandria's historic harbor, Citadel of Qaitbay, and modern library twenty minutes away.
The rooms
Accommodations range from sea-facing hotel suites and pine-shaded bungalows to restored nineteenth-century royal quarters in Salamlek Palace.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Outdoor pools stretch across the palace grounds, and a heated pool sits beneath a vaulted glass skylight.
The spa and gym
Anjana Spa houses traditional Turkish hammams and hydrotherapy baths, alongside a wood-lined fitness center for daily workouts.
At the table
Shaded terraces look onto Montaza Bay, and dining rooms across the grounds serve Turkish and Mediterranean dishes.
How it began
Built within Egypt's historic royal summer estate, the property encompasses the restored nineteenth-century Salamlek Palace and centuries-old botanical grounds.
Good to know
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Rixos Montaza Alexandria
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.