Looking to visit a new region in Lebanon? Want to spend more time outside the city and away from the coast? A Lebanese summer is not complete without a trip to the western Bekaa. Today, we’ll get you acquainted with the most beautiful guesthouses waiting for you in the heart of this beautiful region.
1. Al-Khan El Makssoud Ecolodge – Taanayel
Al Khan El Makssoud offers guests a distinctive rural atmosphere and traditional setting. The houses take you to the countryside and enamour you in the area’s heritage, allowing you to live this atmosphere in all its details, from the antique decoration, the garden seating under the trees, to the local dishes. They also have a traditional restaurant with delicious local food that you definitely need to try.
Number: 03 124 279 – 08 544 881
2. Great Escapes – Saghbine, Lake Qaroun
Great Escapes is a unique hilltop villa located in Saghbine that provides a charming view over the blue Qaraoun Lake and Bekaa plains. Inside the villa, you’ll find rose gardens and trees as far as your eyes can see, a pool overlooking the lake, open-air terraces from the top of the mountain, and a seating area that will simply take you away from the stresses and noise of the world.
WhatsApp: 0046737251993
3. Jardin de Bassil – Anjar
These guesthouses in Anjar are so unique and perfect for families with children. Each house has modern and tidy rooms, a spacious garden, with a charming view of the mountains and nature of the Bekaa. It also includes a playground for the kids to enjoy, a barbeque set for you to make a delicious meal, and a fantastic spot surrounded by nature from all sides.
Number: 70 202 670
4. Layali Al Shams Hotel – Anjar
Layali Al Shams welcomes you to the illuminating nights of Anjar, proving a one-in-a-kind experience for those looking for a staycation in the country. The hotel is nestled among orchards, with stunning pools for the summer, a restaurant with delicious local cuisine, and hidden wooden cabins away from the world, allowing you to spend a wonderful time during this summer in Lebanon.
Number: 76 622 600
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