"The staff at the Sands Hotel are very welcoming. The location is perfect, close to the beach and the historic center of Jbeil. The room is very nice, with a magnificent view of the sea. I highly recommend this hotel."
"Super convenient spot if you’re staying a few days in the area and want to avoid the hassle of driving into Beirut. And a wonderful rooftop Lebanese breakfast."
"Very nice place to stay in for the town centre. Mr Waseem and his great team are perfect. Mr Yossuf from the breakfast area and everyone in the reception team were excellent. Thanks for your hospitality. Ammar "
"The property is owner-managed, and the owners are dedicated to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Very nice and helpful people. The breakfast is good and freshly prepared."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top St. John the Baptist Church Hotel Reviews
ZETT HOTEL
10/10 Excellent
"Exceptional service and personnel.
One of the finest five-star hotels in Lebanon.
Highly recommended."
"This is the worst experience I’ve had so far in the hotel. At check in they gave us the room key, we arrive to the room and the door is open and room not ready with dirty sheets piled up on the bed and dirty towels.
Then what’s worse is that at checkout they charged us $20 for dirty towels because they had makeup on them?! Never heard of this one before"
"First and foremost, the entire staff was super friendly, polite and helpful. The cabin and the property were very clean and the area is quiet and peaceful. The included breakfast was traditional with everything fresh and delicious. Highly recommend as a relaxing getaway. "
"We stayed in room 5 for 2 nights in May 2025. I have given it 5 stars for the view (the photos on expedia don't do it justice, i have attached some of the view from the room), it has a balcony plus location was great, 2 minutes walk to the restaurants on the front and walkable from the Old Souks area (though there are lots of golf carts as taxis). Room was clean and modern and breakfast at Rays exceptional. I would definitely stay there again but there are a couple of things to note: the parking charge was double that stated on Expedia. There is no kitchenette as stated, there is a (good sized) fridge and a kettle, no glasses or anything. Check in information was a bit confusing as you had to check in at Rays but when i asked initially the guy didn't seem to know anything but we got there in the end. But we had a great time and are definitely hoping to go back next time we are in Lebanon."
"This boutique hotel is charming from the minute you step into its garden gate. The staff is welcoming, very helpful and attentive to all our needs and more. The whole place, our room, amenities, attention to detail and the breakfast was to die for. The daily breakfast was fabulous. The sweetest lady chef and helpers prepared our omelets, fresh oregano pies, and special tea to perfection and much more. The bowl of fruits the day we arrived awaited us in our room and next day a bowl of cherries 🍒 was delivered to our room after we arrived in the afternoon.
We loved the room & little balcony that overlooked the church and port, the jacuzzi deck and view, and the lovely staff made it all even better. The male gentleman at the front desk Maroun also procured our ride back to Beirut the night before for a reasonable fare. We will be back and highly recommend this gem to family and friends. 5 star :)"
"My family from Texas haha I truly LOVE this hotel and the owners are more than friends and family… there’s a sense of safe and extremely welcoming atmosphere and excellent hospitality and location near ALL the activities like paragliding shopping and even a nice restaurant right next to it … I highly recommend this lovely Vista Del Mar hotel "
Monastery Saint Maron - Sanctuary of Saint Charbel
You can find out about the history of Hjoula with a trip to Monastery Saint Maron - Sanctuary of Saint Charbel. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
What's the area like around St. John the Baptist Church?
St. John the Baptist Church is located in Aamchit. You'll find 83 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near St. John the Baptist Church?
Aleph Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from St. John the Baptist Church. Other good choices around the area include Batroun Bahsa Bay and BURJ on BAY Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to St. John the Baptist Church?
Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from St. John the Baptist Church.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. John the Baptist Church, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near St. John the Baptist Church.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. John the Baptist Church?
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What can I see and do near St. John the Baptist Church?
Sights like Byblos Castle and Roman Colonnades highlight some of the local culture. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Titanic Beach, Bahsa Beach, and White Beach. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Byblos Port and Byblos Old Souk.
