Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is a 28-floor tower in the Seef district with 144 rooms, set within a five-minute walk of Seef Mall and close to the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Rooms include superior, deluxe and premium kings and twins, junior suites and deluxe suites, and several categories come with access to the Vista 27 lounge. Guests have an outdoor pool with sun loungers and lifeguards, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, Swiss Cafe, a bar and lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi and free self and valet parking round out the offer. It is a good value base for shoppers, business travellers and anyone who wants a modern hotel away from the old town.
Location and getting around
Seef is Bahrain’s modern shopping and business district, and the hotel puts you among malls and offices rather than in the historic centre. Seef Mall is about five minutes on foot, City Center Mall and the exhibition centre are a couple of minutes by car, and Dana Mall is a few minutes further.
The airport is around fourteen minutes by road, and a shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee. Qal’at al-Bahrain, the UNESCO fort, is within a short drive, and Juffair and Marassi beaches are nearby, so a taxi or ride-hailing app opens up both heritage and sea days.
Rooms and who it suits
The room range is wide, from superior twins to deluxe suites, and the lounge-access categories add breakfast-style perks and views from the upper floors. A tower of 28 floors means many rooms have city outlooks, so ask for a high floor when you book. The pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym give you a place to unwind, and facials, in-room massage and nail treatments are offered.
The hotel has no beach of its own. It suits business travellers, shoppers, couples and families who value a modern base with good facilities at a mid-range price, and it is a fine alternative to the pricier seafront towers.
Good to know
A daily breakfast buffet is served for a fee, so compare rates that include it. WiFi is free in rooms and some public areas, and free self parking and valet parking are offered. Check-in starts at three in the afternoon, check-out is by noon, and late check-out is possible for a fee when space allows. Guests must be at least eighteen to check in, and pets are not accepted.
Up to two small children can stay free using existing beds, and extra beds and cribs carry a charge. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates. Bahrain is most comfortable from roughly November to March, and rates rise during major event weeks, so book early. Pool hours are limited to the day, so check them if you plan a late swim.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with lifeguards
- ✓Gym
- ✓Sauna, steam room and hot tub
- ✓Swiss Cafe, bar and lounge
- ✓Vista 27 lounge access rooms
- ✓24-hour business centre
- ✓Free self parking and valet parking
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms and some public areas
Good questions
Is it near a mall?+
Yes, Seef Mall is about a five-minute walk, and City Center Mall is a couple of minutes by car.
Does the hotel have a beach?+
No beach is listed on the property. Juffair and Marassi beaches are nearby by car.
How far is the airport?+
Bahrain International Airport is about fourteen minutes away by road, and a shuttle is available on request for a fee.
