Tourist complexes in Tipaza: CET, Corne d'Or, Matarès and beaches
Published on 13 November 2026 · Nreservi teamAbout an hour's drive west of Algiers, Tipaza draws crowds of families every summer. What sets it apart are its large seaside resort complexes, with bungalows and apartments, right next to the Roman ruins. Search for a "tourist complex in Tipaza" and three names come up: CET, the Corne d'Or (Golden Horn) and Matarès.
Three complexes by Fernand Pouillon
All three were designed by architect Fernand Pouillon some fifty years ago and are run by Tipaza's public tourism management company. They share sea-facing accommodation and access to the beaches. Each has gone through closures and renovation over the years, so always check what is open for your dates.
CET, or "Tipasa Village"
The best known is the CET tourist complex, also called Tipasa Village, on the seafront at the eastern edge of town, close to the ruins. Renovated after several years of work, it rents bungalows and apartments, with two pool areas and beach access.
The Corne d'Or
East of the centre, the Corne d'Or is the town's other big beach village, with sea-facing bungalows and direct access to the beaches.
Matarès
The third complex, Matarès, has hotels, apartments and villas by the sea. We do not offer it for booking at the moment; contact us and we will suggest an alternative nearby.
Other seaside addresses
- Chenoua Hotel, at Chenoua Plage, about 4 km from the centre, with a seasonal outdoor pool;
- Ben Aouda Hotel & Spa, 250 m from the beach, with a summer pool and a spa with hammam;
- Hôtel Namymas, by the sea in Aïn Tagourait.
For the beaches around Mount Chenoua, see our Chenoua beach guide; for the ancient site, our guide to visiting Tipaza. To compare with other resorts along the coast: bungalows and tourist complexes in Algeria.
Swimming
For the 2026 season, the authorities announced 470 beaches authorised for swimming along the Algerian coast. Swim on authorised beaches during supervised hours and respect the flags. Under the 2026 rules, an operator may use at most 30% of an authorised beach for paid services; the rest is free to access.
Booking and payment
July, August and June weekends are the busiest: book early. You book your hotel online. From Algeria, you pay in dinars without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office. Live abroad? You can also pay online by card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment.