One hundred and twenty rooms in a restored Ottoman-era building — formerly a Templer-built compound and later a British Mandate prison — directly facing the Mediterranean in Old Jaffa.
"120 rooms in restored Ottoman-era building in Old Jaffa. The most architecturally distinctive Tel Aviv luxury — formerly a Templer compound and British Mandate prison."
The Setai Tel Aviv opened in February 2018 in Old Jaffa — the historic Mediterranean port that adjoins central Tel Aviv — in a restored Ottoman-era stone building that has had multiple historical roles: originally built by the German Templers in the late 1800s as a substantial Templer-community compound, used as a British Mandate prison from 1923-1948, and abandoned after Israeli independence before being acquired and restored as a luxury hotel by The Setai brand. The architectural restoration preserved every period architectural feature including the original prison-era stonework while integrating contemporary luxury hotel infrastructure.
The 120 rooms split between the entry-level Setai Rooms (with restored Ottoman-era architectural features), the Premier Rooms with the larger configurations, the Sea View Rooms (with direct Mediterranean views), the Junior Suites and Suites including the Setai Suite, and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Penthouse Suite (the property's flagship — top-floor Mediterranean-view configuration with substantial private terrace). Every room features post-2018-opening contemporary modernist interiors with substantial restored Ottoman-era stone elements throughout.
The grounds — the property's restored Ottoman-era courtyards, the rooftop swimming pool with Mediterranean views, the comprehensive Setai Spa, the fitness centre, the multi-restaurant complex, and the gardens — make The Setai comprehensively-equipped at the substantial scale. The Old Jaffa setting is the property's defining advantage — Old Jaffa is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited port cities (over 4,000 years), and the property's restored Ottoman-era architecture sits within the broader Old Jaffa cultural-heritage landscape.
Dining is at multiple restaurants. Jaya is the headline contemporary international fine-dining. Bartura is the contemporary Mediterranean. The Lobby Bar is the cocktail venue. The wine programme is heavily Israeli-focused. Service is the consistent post-2018-opening luxury operational discipline. The Setai Tel Aviv is the most architecturally distinctive Tel Aviv luxury hotel and the answer for travellers who want the historic-Old-Jaffa restoration setting.
The Tel Aviv anniversary at The Setai. Book a Sea View Room. Jaya contemporary international dinner; the rooftop pool with Mediterranean view at sunset; the Old Jaffa walks. The combination of the Ottoman-era architectural restoration and the post-2018 polish produces a particularly distinctive Tel Aviv anniversary.
The Tel Aviv honeymoon at the historic Old Jaffa. The Mediterranean views; the restored Ottoman-era setting; the 4,000-year-old port culture; the post-2018-opening luxury infrastructure. The Setai honeymoon is the historical-architectural Mediterranean Tel Aviv experience.
The Setai Tel Aviv is one of Israel's primary post-2018 business-luxury hotels. The Old Jaffa central proximity to Tel Aviv business district, the substantial meeting facilities, and the Mediterranean-view setting work for executive corporate travellers. Jaya serves as a Tel Aviv corporate-meeting venue.
22 David Raziel Street
Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv 6818602, Israel
Old Jaffa Mediterranean port; 25 min from Ben Gurion (TLV)
120 rooms in restored Ottoman-era building
Setai Room from $700/night
Premier Room from $900
Sea View Room from $1,200
Junior Suite from $1,800
Setai Suite from $3,500
Penthouse Suite from $7,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Restored Ottoman-era former Templer compound and prison
Old Jaffa Mediterranean port setting
Jaya (contemporary international fine-dining)
Rooftop pool with Mediterranean views
Opened February 2018
Open year-round
Peak: April–June, September–November (book 2 months ahead)
Best value: December–March
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From $700/night. Sea View Rooms book 2 months ahead in peak. Penthouse Suite needs direct Setai contact.
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