Hotels in Mashta Al Helou
Picturesque mountain village resort between Tartus and Homs.
Tartus
Mashta Al Helou is a charming mountain village resort nestled between Tartus and Homs. Its name means 'Beautiful Winter Quarter' and it lives up to it — lush green nature, total tranquility, and pleasant summer climate.
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Mashta al-Helou is a charming summer village between Tartus and Homs. Its name means 'the sweet winter resort' and it features lush greenery and absolute tranquility.
Mashta al-Helou is approximately 40km from Tartus, about 45 minutes by car via a beautiful mountain road.
Summer is ideal — mild climate and green nature. Spring is also wonderful with wildflowers blooming.
Yes, hotels, chalets, and countryside houses are available. Book through Bytnaa for the best options.
Stories and tips from the Syria guide to plan your visit.
PlacesKrak des Chevaliers from the Hospitallers to Sultan Baibars, what to see inside, and how to combine it with the Valley of the Christians and Mashta al-Helou.
PlacesEscape the heat: Syria's mountain resorts — Bloudan and Zabadani near Damascus, Slunfeh and Kassab above the coast, and Mashta al-Helou.
Festivals & seasonsA year in Syria: the rose harvest in May, the Feast of the Cross in September, Christmas and Easter in Damascus, Ramadan and the Eids.
Travel tipsA 7-day Syria itinerary: Old Damascus, Maaloula, Krak des Chevaliers, Hama and Apamea, and Aleppo — where to stay and how to get around.
Travel tipsGetting around Syria: Pullman buses, serveece and taxis, distances between cities, and when a rental car or a car with a driver is best.
Travel tipsMoney in Syria 2026: the new pound after two zeros were removed, cash and cards, official exchange, and how you pay for bookings on Bytnaa.