Sefid Kenar Hotel

On the shores of the Caspian Sea, close to Anzali Lagoon, the once grand Sefid Kenar Hotel - like many hotels in Iran - is now old, worn and in need of an urgent facelift. Attractive gardens, and easy access to the beach where you can enjoy a stroll along the shoreline, partially make up for the drabness, but do not disguise the fact that the Sefid Kenar Hotel is now long past its sell by date. Accommodation is in 91 air-conditioned rooms, 7 suites, and 24 villas. Many rooms have balconies with views looking out over the sea in the distance. There is internet access, but the service is very patchy and slow. Leisure facilities include a coffee shop, restaurant, and an out-door swimming pool (men only) that is frequently empty.