# Stay in South Bahrain

Desert palaces, beach resorts and island hideaways. Where to stay in the south of Bahrain.

- [Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain](https://bahrainsouth.com/hotels-and-resorts/raffles-al-areen-palace/): An all-villa Raffles resort in the Al Areen desert, with private pools and butler service in every villa.
- [Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa](https://bahrainsouth.com/hotels-and-resorts/jumeirah-gulf-of-bahrain/): A beach resort on Jazaer Beach in Zallaq, opened in late 2022, with a Talise spa and family facilities.
- [Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa](https://bahrainsouth.com/hotels-and-resorts/sofitel-zallaq/): A beachfront resort on the west coast with a Thalassa seawater spa and a private beach.
- [Hawar Resort by Mantis](https://bahrainsouth.com/hotels-and-resorts/hawar-resort-by-mantis/): An island resort on Hawar, opened in January 2025, reached by a 25-minute boat ride from Durrat Al Bahrain.
- [Avani and Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer resorts](https://bahrainsouth.com/hotels-and-resorts/avani-tivoli-bilaj-al-jazayer/): Two Minor Hotels resorts under development on the Bilaj Al Jazayer waterfront. Not yet open.