Haya Hotel And Spa

Haya Hotel And Spa is a compact hotel in Tabarja for divers who want more than a bed between outings. The practical mix is clear: sea views in the accommodation, a pool outside, a spa for tired shoulders and a restaurant on site, so your evening does not have to become an expedition in search of dinner.

The atmosphere leans towards an easy hotel stay rather than a large resort routine. You can cool down in the air conditioning, settle in with free WiFi and keep the rest of the day pleasantly simple. The hotel's website is available in English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Turkish; that gives international guests a straightforward place to start when arranging a stay.

The address is in Tabarja, Lebanon, north of Beirut rather than in the capital itself. Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is about 20 miles away by road, with the hotel also listing an airport distance of 32 kilometres. An airport shuttle is available to arrange with the hotel, and car hire is also offered.

Tamary Beach is about 1.5 miles away by car, while Green Beach and Al Raml Al Zahabi Beach are each roughly 2.5 miles away. The hotel has beach access on foot, with sun loungers and parasols available for a proper shore-side pause rather than the usual hunt for somewhere to put your towel.

For a day away from the water, Byblos Castle, the Byblos Archaeological Site and the Byblos Fossil Museum are around 6 miles away by the listed road distance. Jeita Grotto is about 10 miles away, and Our Lady of Lebanon about 7.5 miles away.

The room choice works for several kinds of diving trip. A double room with balcony and sea view suits a couple who want to open the day with the coast in front of them, while the larger two-bedroom suite gives families or groups more room to spread out without turning every bag into a trip hazard. The King Suite with Spa Bath is the obvious pick when the recovery plan involves warm water and very little movement.

Air conditioning matters when you return warm, salty and ready to stop negotiating with the weather. Rooms also have a refrigerator, electric kettle, dining table, seating area, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower, so you can keep water cold, make a drink and eat something without having to sit upright in a restaurant immediately.

Soundproof rooms are available, and daily housekeeping keeps the practical side of the stay in order. Sea views, balconies and the different suite layouts change the feel of the night more than another identical list of furnishings ever could. Children of any age are welcome, although cots and extra beds are not available.

The hotel restaurant, L'ancre, serves Lebanese cuisine for lunch and dinner. That gives your evening a local direction rather than leaving the table to generic international fare, while the restaurant's halal options provide another useful choice when you are planning meals for a mixed group.

Breakfast is continental and served daily. There is also a pool bar for the hour when you want a drink without changing out of poolside mode, plus outdoor dining space when the evening calls for air rather than another indoor room. Room service is available too, which is handy when the day's dives have taken more out of you than planned.

The practical setup is simple: eat at L'ancre, take a drink by the pool or have food brought to your room. Nearby options include SBARRO and Tokyo Middle East Restaurant, both around 2 miles away by the listed road distance, with several bars in the surrounding area.

The outdoor swimming pool has a view, and the sun terrace comes with loungers and parasols. It is a useful landing zone for the part of the day when you are not ready for a full outing but are equally unwilling to sit on the edge of the bed discussing it.

The spa is the main reason to stay put. Facilities include a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi, with spa packages and a relaxation lounge as well. Massage options cover the back, neck, head, feet and full body, and couples can book a massage together. A massage chair is also available for a less formal version of recovery.

A fitness centre provides another option when you want to move without going anywhere. Otherwise, the beach, outdoor seating and shared lounge give you enough places to let the day wind down at its own speed.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight, while check-out is available around the clock according to the booking policy; the hotel's own policy lists 12:00 for check-out. The front desk operates 24 hours, with private check-in and check-out, a tour desk and concierge service available for the useful arrangements around your stay.

Free public parking is available on site without reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the hotel. The airport shuttle is available as a paid service to arrange with the hotel. Car hire, laundry, dry cleaning and room service are also available, which keeps the post-dive logistics reasonably tidy.

Pets are welcome on request, with no extra charge, and parties or similar events are not allowed. The hotel accepts cash payments only. Accessibility features include a lift, step-free access and adapted rooms, with wheelchair access, tactile signs, Braille and bathroom grab rails among the listed facilities.