Dar Tantora The House Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (242 reviews)
375 , AlUla , sa

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Authenticity
Outstanding customer service
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Some concerns mentioned regarding noise and the age of the building, affecting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Exceptional service highlighted multiple times, with staff being very helpful and friendly.
Location
9.69
Strategically located near the old town, adding to the authentic experience.
Room Quality
8.64
Satisfied with the room but mentions of needing amenities like a kettle.
Amenities
9.17
The hotel has unique features, but some guests suggested improvements.
Value for Money
9.13
Some reviews note a value concern, but overall it is considered worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast options were somewhat limited according to a review.
Overall Experience
9.65
Guests described their stay as magical, enjoying the unique atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:46

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience ultimate relaxation at Dar Tantora The House Hotel with its outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, terrace, and on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms
Unwind in the well-appointed rooms featuring a desk, private bathroom, and plush bed linen with towels for your comfort.

Exciting Activities
Explore the surroundings by cycling or opt for car hire services to visit nearby attractions like the Madain Saleh Tombs.

To indulge in luxury and comfort, book your stay at Dar Tantora The House Hotel today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 242 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.65
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tareq couple sa
10
Pros:

كل شي كان جميل ويستحق الزيارة للعلا والسكن في الفندق

Cons:

لا يوجد اي شي

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Elena couple es
10
Único y excepcional
Pros:

Es un sitio increíble muy auténtico y totalmente diferente a lo que puedes encontrar cuando vas a un hotel, sorprendente en cada detalle

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Francisco Jose extended_group sa
10
Unforgottable
Pros:

All was amazing

Cons:

really, I cannot say anything, all is perfect

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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lagartigato solo_traveller es
10
Dar Tantora
Pros:

Then the incense reached us lightly—as if the air had been misspelled and someone had finally inserted the missing letter with the peculiar authority that seemed to correct the very air around us. We turned and finally noticed the hotel—or rather, it felt as though it had chosen that exact moment to reveal itself. She stopped, and I stopped because she did.

The door was open and I thought: if this is the threshold to Arabia Eudaimon, the legendary blessed south, whatever lies beyond justifies every blister, every silence, every morning I doubted our route. If the door to Arabia Felix is this beautiful, perhaps the place deserves the name. This town alone would have justified the journey—the quiet humiliation of everyone who arrives too tired to defend themselves against beauty.

We stepped inside with the half-shame of accidentally entering a sacred place. Every stone, beam, and shadow was placed with deliberate care, and within it moved people of such improbable beauty that literature seemed suddenly provincial. Their beauty was not ornamental but structural, and because it altered the atmosphere, one felt the world briefly improved.

For an uncounted number of days, we stayed. We slept in, allowing our bodies to forgive us for being bodies. Outside our window, the oasis performed its ancient trick, making survival look like sheer generosity—palms, birdsong, the irrigation of a patience older than any empire that tried to tax it. We understood then how sober men had exaggerated for millennia; its beauty made ordinary accuracy feel miserly.

The morning we left, she closed the door with the care of someone closing a book she intends to reread. And because beauty always contains the seed of sorrow, morning brought sadness with a precision almost indecent. I understood then that this wasn't grief—grief is for things that end.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Dr Mustafa Bodrick solo_traveller sa
9
Fabulous! I will most certainly return.
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing
Concierge/ porter team and night reception team were wonderful indeed
Front office manager is excellent

Cons:

The three pictures of the King Abdulaziz, King Salman and the Crown Prince were diminutive (see uploaded pics), and are the same size as the hotel license and registration certificates. It is highly suggested that this situation be corrected to reflect appropriately on the royal leadership. On the adjacent walls are Vogue front cover issues that are framed in the same size as well that "drowns" the impact of the official national portraits. Royal Commission of AlUla are implored to rectify this inappropriate context.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Elena Martín family_with_children es
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Martin couple qa
10
Everything was just perfect.
Pros:

The service was exceptional. From the pre-arrival engagement via WhatsApp, to the arrival on site, the butler Bashir, who explained everything and showed us the way. The food (dinner and breakfast) at Joontos was just amazing and the service team very attentive. We further more appreciated the upgrade of the room.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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carlos solo_traveller ve
10
Lo mejor de lo mejor.
Pros:

Simplemente excepcional.

Cons:

Todo es espectacular

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
9
Relaxing including great outdoor pool and also out of season half price massage and body scrub by masseuse Betsie
Pros:

Old traditional style

Cons:

The stand alone ac very noisy but there had to be some trade off where traditional meets modern and also visiting in low season when exceptionally hot

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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saad solo_traveller sa
8
Pros:

فكرة السكن كانت ملهمه واعجبني حميمية الموظفين بالفعل كانوا محترفين ومضيافين

Cons:

الطريق المؤدي للنزل غير واضح ولا توجد لوحات ارشادية

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Magdalini solo_traveller gr
10
Pros:

Incredible hospitality! Professional, friendly, above and beyond any expectations!

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Rich solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The place is amazing, the staff just couldn't do enough, the restaurant is great, and quite reasonably priced. The location was also really good, great base for exploring Al Ula and there was a bit of night life next door.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller us
10
Perfect relaxing timez
Pros:

The property is beautiful, well designed, comfortable and well located. I loved the hospitality and the spa.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Konrad couple pl
10
Wspaniały Hotel ze wspaniałą obsługą. Szczerze polecam chcącym poznać dziedzictwo Arabii Saudyjskiej
Pros:

Lokalizacja tego obiektu jest idealna dla osoby która chciała by zwiedzić region AlUla. Osługa obiektu jest na prawdę na wysokim poziomie. Śniadania były wyśmienite oraz serwowane we wspaniały sposób.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller sa
10
A must visit
Pros:

The staff are superb, the place is amazing and definitely worth a visit, it is a beautifully refurbished ancient village. The food was great, i will be going back for sure

Cons:

Nothing, all was great

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Catie extended_group gb
10
💯 % recommend and we would stay here again
Pros:

This place is really special! Great pool, great gym, fabulous staff and food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Abdullah S O Alzahrani solo_traveller sa
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent stay, very nice vintage hotel , thanks million for Mr alharbi b. He was very supportive and helpful during our stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple sa
10
History, luxury and amazing hospitality come together for an unforgettable experience!
Pros:

Incredible accommodations, even in May heat, rooms were comfortable at all times and amazing in morning and evening hours. Food was simply incredible, the Michelin reviewers should make a visit. History, luxury and amazing hospitality come together for an unforgettable experience!

Cons:

When you first arrive, learning how to navigate through the gate to access the hotel can be a bit challenging.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Abdullah couple sa
7
Pros:

التجربة الفريده والابداع في الابتكار

Cons:

مكان المكيف كان غير مناسب خصوصا انه كان متنقل

2026-05-14 via Nuitee