Title: Queens Land Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Queens Land Hotel Hotel in Jounieh with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/1dad13d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/c891be3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/f2e3eb59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/5e8df00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/4e381d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Queens Land Hotel offers adventure and comfort with a rooftop terrace and coffee shop. Enjoy two outdoor pools with waterslides or go mountain biking and spelunking. Free breakfast buffet and property-wide WiFi complete the getaway experience. 5.0 ## Popular amenities - Spa - Bar - Pool - Breakfast included - Room service - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=46329098&PinnedHotelID=46329098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/0edc05e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet - 323 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/c891be3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet - 323 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/2827a5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV - 484 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46329100/46329098/240ab4fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 614 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBeirut-Hotels-Queens-Land-Hotel.h46329098.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBeirut-Hotels-Queens-Land-Hotel.h46329098.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.99264%2C35.64216&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9GXXKHKRWMwrT-wQfNg7eeLO39Y=) Jounieh, Jounieh, Mount Lebanon Governorate #### What's nearby - Teleferique du Liban - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Keserwan Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - 2 min drive - 2.6 km - Casino du Liban - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Our Lady of Lebanon - 6 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Beirut-Rafic Hariri Intl. Airport (BEY) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪L'abeille d'or - ‬8 min walk - ‪Gelato Show Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬17 min walk - ‪Makhlouf - ‬11 min walk - ‪Chez Walid - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Queens Land Hotel Hotel located in Haret Sakher A free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Queens Land Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like spelunking and mountain biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. You'll also find perks like: - 2 outdoor pools along with a waterslide and pool umbrellas - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and evening entertainment Room features All 52 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers - LCD TVs with premium channels - Heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571700/571608/c3c8c4b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Madisson Hotel Haret Sakher - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 63 reviews CA $73 CA $81 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=571608&PinnedHotelID=571608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20620000/20614300/20614212/ddd7809f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamra Urban Gardens Hamra - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 227 reviews CA $75 CA $83 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=20614212&PinnedHotelID=20614212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Royal Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105988700/105988636/9be308b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chateau Du Comte Daraaoun - 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Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 143 reviews CA $63 CA $70 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=3900197&PinnedHotelID=3900197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Evening entertainment - Mountain biking - Nightclub - Spelunking - Waterslide ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms - Waterslide ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Outdoor furniture - Pool umbrellas - Rooftop terrace ### Spa - Couples treatment rooms - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with premium satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Restaurant dining guides - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Queens Land Hotel Hotel Queens Land Hotel Jounieh Queens Land Hotel Hotel Jounieh ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Queens Land Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at Queens Land Hotel? > As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Queens Land Hotel on Nov 6, 2025 start from CA $98.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Beirut-Hotels-Queens-Land-Hotel.h46329098.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Queens Land Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Queens Land Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Queens Land Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Queens Land Hotel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Queens Land Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Queens Land Hotel located? > Located in Haret Sakher, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Teleferique du Liban, Fouad Chehab Stadium, and Jounieh Old Souks. Keserwan Medical Center and Holy Spirit University of Kaslik are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Queens Land Hotel Reviews 5.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 3.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 29, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Ok for the price Not the cleanest place I've stayed at, but not the worse. The rooms are decent for the price, but the hotel definitely needs to be updated. The staff was very nice though. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Youssef Feb 20, 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Youssef Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aYLW-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Peaceful Lakeside Cottage | Beach + Kayak & Canoe](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Frontenac-Hotels-Peaceful-Lakeside-Cottage-Beach-Kayak-Canoe.h33247454.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel6 Hotels in Oshawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Oshawa-Hotels-Motel-6.0-0-d6057905--bMotel6.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Jamaica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Jamaica-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d88-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Downtown Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Calgary-Calgary-Hotels.0-n6057872-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Fairmont.0-0-d602873--bFairmont.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Green Granite Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Conway-Hotels-Green-Granite-Inn.h1219930.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Brampton Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Brampton-Toronto.h5406597.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Little Caesars Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Little-Caesars-Arena-Hotels.0-l553248633862511234-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Westin Pasadena](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Westin-Pasadena.h27021.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Port of New Orleans](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Of-New-Orleans-Hotels.0-l6162438-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut](https://www.expedia.ca/Beirut-Hotels-Kempinski-Summerland-Hotel-Resort-Beirut.h15267600.Hotel-Information) > > [Solez Zihuatanejo](https://www.expedia.ca/Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo-Hotels-Solez-Zihuatanejo.h45152034.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/ord/seattle-to-chicago) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Comox (YQQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yqq/toronto-to-comox) > > [Flights from Southey](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/553248629175298684/flights-from-southey) > > [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/yyj/puerto-vallarta-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Quesnel (YQZ) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqz/yyj/quesnel-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/yul/seattle-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Chennai (MAA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/maa/toronto-to-chennai) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Regina (YQR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yqr/toronto-to-regina) > > [Flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fra/del/frankfurt-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Timmins (YTS) to Niagara Falls (IAG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yts/iag/timmins-to-niagara-falls) > > [Flights from Melbourne (MLB) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mlb/yyz/melbourne-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Saguenay (YBG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ybg/toronto-to-bagotville) ### Activities > [Things to do in Moncton](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Moncton.d4051.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Seattle](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Seattle.d178307.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Scottsdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Scottsdale.d9829.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Downey's Farm Market](https://www.expedia.ca/Downeys-Farm-Market-Toronto.d553248621532864962.Vacation-Attraction)