Al Hawta Palace Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
Hadhramaut, Yemen
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Most noted: breakfast.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
- food & wine
- long stays
About Al Hawta Palace Hotel
Al Hawta Palace Hotel opened 1997 in Hadhramaut, Yemen. The property operates a single swimming pool and provides airport transfer services. Dining is centred on Al Hawta Palace Hotel Restaurant, which serves Yemeni and Hadrami cuisine. The hotel aims to offer straightforward facilities for travellers passing through the region.
The nearest airport is GXF (Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport), 25 km from the property. Practical amenities and local food options are highlighted features of this EMPTYJET hotel, suitable for guests seeking basic services and regional dining during their stay.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists this property as EMPTYJET for its local dining focus, a single pool facility and complimentary airport transfer. The hotel’s location in Hadhramaut and proximity to GXF (25 km) support its inclusion for travellers needing straightforward services.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1997
- Architecture
- Restored ancient palace constructed entirely of mudbrick, rebuilt by Yemeni architect Ali Saeed Al-Qubati
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — Al Hawta Palace Hotel’s swimming pool to dive in
Services
- Airport transfer — evidence: We offer airport transfers for our guests for free
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
15.9823, 49.0196 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXFprimary | Seiyun Hadhramaut International AirportSeiyun · Large | 25 km | ≈ 42 min | Fly here |
| RIY | Riyan International AirportMukalla(Riyan) · Large | 152 km | ≈ 207 min | Fly here |
| SHW | Sharurah Domestic AirportSharurah · Medium | 261 km | ≈ 349 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields