Rixos Montaza Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt
Al Mandarah Bahri
Vibe
Private Mediterranean beaches meet expansive swimming pools and lush botanical pathways across a former royal summer estate.
“Royal palace retreat”
Private Mediterranean beaches, water sports, padel courts, and sprawling pools spread across historic botanical gardens.
Attentive seaside service, private beach cabanas, and opulent suites in the restored nineteenth-century Salamlek wing.
Restored royal quarters inside the nineteenth-century Salamlek Palace, set amid former royal summer estate grounds.
Inside the historic 370-acre El Montaza Palace gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria.
Rooms
Accommodations range from sea-facing hotel suites and pine-shaded bungalows to restored nineteenth-century royal quarters in Salamlek Palace.
Wellness
Anjana Spa features authentic Turkish and Moroccan hammams, steam baths, and a heated indoor pool alongside seaside padel courts.
Backstory
Built within Egypt's historic royal summer estate, the property encompasses the restored nineteenth-century Salamlek Palace and centuries-old botanical grounds.
Eat & drink
Dining spans traditional Turkish dishes at Lalezar, French cuisine in the antique Salamlek Palace at La Comtesse, and beachside cocktails.
The neighborhood
Tucked inside the 370-acre Montaza Palace gardens, with Alexandria's historic harbor, Citadel of Qaitbay, and modern library twenty minutes away.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.