Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
No.7 of Scenic Hotels in Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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One resort destination Three distinct experiences Countless ways to explore relax and indulge in exotic Arabian island life Encounter the free roaming wildlife and beautiful rugged landscapes of Abu Dhabi s stunning Sir Bani Yas Island from inspirational settings culminating in the ultimate Arabian island experience Revel in the rare and ideal opportunity to combine three unique journeys of discovery in one unforgettable holiday at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Designed to resemble a coastal fortress palatial splendour and glittering Arabian Gulf views await you at Desert Islands Resort SpaShow More
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Highlights
Free parking
Lots to do
Superb viewsAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Snorkeling
Horse riding
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
Gym
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Property Description
One resort destination Three distinct experiences Countless ways to explore relax and indulge in exotic Arabian island life Encounter the free roaming wildlife and beautiful rugged landscapes of Abu Dhabi s stunning Sir Bani Yas Island from inspirational settings culminating in the ultimate Arabian island experience Revel in the rare and ideal opportunity to combine three unique journeys of discovery in one unforgettable holiday at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Designed to resemble a coastal fortress palatial splendour and glittering Arabian Gulf views await you at Desert Islands Resort Spa
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4.5/5
Greatgreat hotel - great staff - really enjoyed our time here - great location
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Surroundings
Airport: Dalma Airport
(30.5 km)
Landmarks: Sir Bani Yas Wildlife Park
(4.3 km)
Landmarks: Desert of sir baniyas island
(6.1 km)
Landmarks: MahaGate(GateNo-2)
(6.3 km)
Landmarks: The Church & Monastery of Bani Yas
(6.4 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Deluxe Room with Garden View
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
52m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Premier Room with Sea View
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
52m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Toothpaste
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2
Deluxe Room with Sea View
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
52m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
Check Availability
3
Anantara Suite
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
80m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Two Bedroom Anantara Villa
2 King bed
200m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Toothpaste
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One Bedroom Anantara Villa
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
120m² | Floor: 1-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
40 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Al Dhafra
AI Summary
The rooms are luxurious and comfortable, with splendid sea views. The location provides peace and tranquility, along with convenient shuttle service. Exceptional hospitality and a range of facilities enhance the guest experience.
Guest User
February 2, 2025
Featured location with amazing surroundings and ocean view, however is somehow not worthy of 4 hours of journey from Dubai. The beach behind the hotel is under construction when arrived and the staicase in right hand side of the building is extremely dirty and stinky. Furthermore, the service and cuisine of Al Shams restaurant is below average level for a 5 star hotel restaurant. Most of the value of this resort comes from its location and natrual view, will not visit again.
Jacky—
October 4, 2023
Make an appointment in advance for the time of the boat on the island to the dock butler one-stop service, lounge luggage are helped to send to the hotel and then the boat on the island to stay at the front desk to book activities diving fishing watching animals and so on safari tour guide brother is very good
The rooms are very nice and the beach pool in the hotel is very nice and the photos are very good. Several hotels on the island have cars for each other. The dinner we chose costs AED 1,000 and there is a 15% service charge
Milad
February 1, 2024
Very nice island and was greeted gleefully by a team of staff who were very nice at the jetty to get on the boat headed for the island. Ramesh from Srilanka was very nice guy who was really good at his job. Elly was the guide on the boat itself and great guy too. Reached the hotel on the island and was greeted by George who was very kind and explained everything very well. Overall great stay. Only drawback was the pricing of the activities which I felt were overpriced and also didn’t get prompt responses on the hotel app chat even though I was specifically told that was the fastest way to communicate. Food and staff at olio Italian restaurant was super.
And let and probably the best part of our trip was the safari and a guy called younis who was super informative and made it a memorable trip.
Also one thing been noticing recently with quite a few resort hotels is the staff look artificially happy not like they want to be there. Anyway overall great stay and one night is more than enough to be honest on this island as during this month of January sea water is super cold so can’t really swim in the sea and enjoy the beach. Pools were temperature controlled so that was great.
One point to be noted is while arriving the staff were extra friendly and helpful but while leaving not much communication and no water or wet towels provided either. It felt like they welcome u greatly but then send u off on ur way without real care. 😎🤷🏽♂️
Guest User
May 1, 2024
great hotel - great staff - really enjoyed our time here - great location
Sagar
June 7, 2022
We had a 2 day stay which was absolutely spectacular. The room, view, breakfast, 5 stars. However you cant expect anything less from Anantara. The feather in the cap was the service provided by Thilanka from housekeeping. He ensured all our requirements were met without being asked. Such a kind warm person. A big thanks to him. And we cant end the review without mentioning Delano, our safari guide, very formative. Made our safari delightful.
Guest User
May 3, 2022
it was a amazing stay in nature!
their service is professional and frindly.
they provide diverse activities in nature.
I strongly recomend you Safari in the morning.
Guest User
February 9, 2025
Thank you very much for the special arrangement and care of the hotel!! Especially the warm service attitude throughout the whole process, the good reception ability and the thoughtful accommodation environment!! Safari is worth mentioning!! It is unforgettable!!
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Guest User
February 8, 2025
Exceeded expectations! I originally planned to stay for one night, but I thought it was good, so I stayed another night. The hotel upgraded to a villa. The service and meals were great. The hotel is on a small island, 2 and a half hours drive from Abu Dhabi, and then you need to take a ferry to the island. The experience is wonderful! You can also take pictures of the sunrise in the yard of the room, so happy!
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Snorkeling
Horse riding
Hiking
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Free
Car rentals
Bar
Tennis court
Table tennis room
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Business center
Children's pool
Playground
Kids' club
Childcare service
Additional charge
Tour and ticket booking service
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Luggage storage
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Spa
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Heated pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Postal service
Fax/copying service
Wedding service
Multi-function room
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Wake-up call
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
24-hour front desk
Express check-in and check-out
Lockers available
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Filipino
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Indonesian
Japanese
Romanian
Vietnamese
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Snack bar
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Public Areas
ATM
Elevator
Smoking area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Table tennis room
Tennis court
Gym
Massage room
Spa
Additional charge
Hiking
Snorkeling
Horse riding
Kayaking
Off-site
Mountain biking
Activities
Private beach area
Gaming area
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Playground
Childcare service
Additional charge
Kids' club
Children's meals available
Children's pool
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Check in via app
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 11 years old and under | AED 220.00 (approx. MYR 267.28) per person per night |
Children 12 years old and over | AED 440.00 (approx. MYR 534.56) per person per night |
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 11 years old and under | Free |
Children 12–17 years old | AED 145.00 (approx. MYR 176.17) per person |
Adult | Buffet:AED 145.00 (approx. MYR 176.17) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2008
- Number of Rooms: 128
One resort destination Three distinct experiences Countless ways to explore relax and indulge in exotic Arabian island life Encounter the free roaming wildlife and beautiful rugged landscapes of Abu Dhabi s stunning Sir Bani Yas Island from inspirational settings culminating in the ultimate Arabian island experience Revel in the rare and ideal opportunity to combine three unique journeys of discovery in one unforgettable holiday at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Designed to resemble a coastal fortress palatial splendour and glittering Arabian Gulf views await you at Desert Islands Resort Spa