DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

The hotel

For travellers who aren’t satisfied with a simple ‘one pool, one bar, one restaurant’ kind of holiday, this island escape overflows with choice. Its private white sand beach accompanies seven fabulous swimming pools, including a pirate-themed aqua zone for children to cool off on sun-soaked Marjan Island. It has 12 places to drink and dine, from family-style Italian Vespa to the gastropub food and fun of The Anchor, and the Arabic snacks and shisha of ShoFee Rooftop Bar. And, while the beachfront setting, eforea spa, and contemporary styling of Doubletree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island attract couples and groups of friends, families get the bonus of the kids’ club’s climbing wall, Arcade Zone, and huge playground with its climbing structures, trampolines and shaded toddler area.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On Marjan Island, linked by road to Ras Al Khaimah. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

All with balcony or terrace with direct beach access, sea, pool or garden views, 42” flat-screen TV, WiFi, clock radio with MP3 connection, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes, and slippers. Guest Room Pool View are located in the Villa building and feature a furnished balcony and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

All Inclusive includes: all meals listed below

  • Breakfast at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Lunch at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Snacks and sandwiches at Brasserie Terrace or Bayview
  • Dinner at Al Marjan or Bay Club

Includes beer, local wine, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, juice, water, soft drinks (limited brands according to the Hotel’s All Inclusive formula). All Inclusive excludes room service and mini-bar. Clients receive a food credit if they wish to dine in one of the à la carte restaurants. All Inclusive meals starts with the lunch after guest’s check-in and ends with breakfast prior to guest’s check out.

Ultra All Inclusive option: includes all meals listed below

  • Breakfast at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Lunch at Al Marjan or Bay Club, Meze Restaurant, Brasserie Restaurant and Vespa Ristorante.
  • Snacks and sandwiches at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Dinner at Al Marjan or Bay Club, Meze Restaurant, Brasserie Restaurant, Sanchaya Restaurant and Vespa Ristorante.
  • The choice of a set menu for dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants per day (Vespa, Brasserie, Sanchaya and Meze).

Includes unlimited beer, local wine, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, juice, water, soft drinks. In-room dining and mini-bar are included.

Please note: the hotel reserves the right to amend or change its All Inclusive formula.

Room upgrades

Guest Room Sea View have Arabian Gulf views from the balcony, 1 king-size bed and a rollaway bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Rooms are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building with views of the gardens. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Room Sea View are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have Arabian Gulf views. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms with Balcony are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have a garden view from the balcony, mini fridge, seating area with sofa. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms with Sea View and Balcony are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have Arabian Gulf views from the balcony, seating area with sofa. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Bay Club Beach Front Rooms with sea view are 45 sq m, are located on the higher floors with uninterrupted sea views from a spacious balcony, and have a chaise lounge and armchair with ottoman. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Bay Club Sea Front Rooms with beach access are 45 sq m and are located on the ground floor offering direct beach access. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Two Queen Bed Bay Club Beach Front Rooms with sea view are 45 sq m, and are on higher floors with uninterrupted views from the balcony. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Two Queen Bed Bay Club Sea Front Rooms are 45 sq m, and are on the ground floor with direct beach access. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Private Beach Villa with direct beach access and 3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults. Master room has a super sized king bed with large dressing room, walk-in closet and marble bathroom with large bathtub and rainfall shower, a separate living room with dining table. The additional 2 rooms come with 2 queen beds or 3 double beds. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with separate bathtubs and walk-in shower.

7 restaurants including; Vespa (family-style Italian, open daily for dinner and Fri-Sat for lunch), Al Marjan (all-day dining International buffet with themed dinners, dancers on Friday), Brasserie (classic European menu with home-style food, open daily for dinner and Fri-Sat for lunch), The Anchor (British and European classics, gastropub style, darts, pool and big screen games, DJ nights, open for dinner), BayClub Restaurant (all-day dining, International buffet), Sanchaya (progressive Chinese cuisine) and Meze (authentic Turkish cuisine). 5 bars including; The Lobby Lounge (light snacks, refreshments and tea/coffee, 24-hour), Boardwalk (pool bar, fresh juices, mocktails, and snacks), ShoFee Rooftop Bar (Arabic snacks and shisha), BayView (pool bar serving refreshing beverages by the infinity pool) and Islander’s Coffee House (light snacks).

7 pools including 2 kids' pools in addition to an indoor pool. Pirate Boat Aqua Zone (kids' aqua park with water slides, water buckets, and sprinklers). Private 650 metre beach. eforea Spa* (7 treatment rooms including a couples room, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room). 24-hour fitness centre. Water sports*. New beach facilities with water trampoline and inflatable football game. Entertainment including DJ nights, belly dancing, and live band (nightly). XclusiV Night Club. Kids' club (for 4-12 year old). Outdoor playground. Babysitting*. Shopping arcade with gift shop, ice cream shop, hair salon and photography shop). Signature chocolate chip cookie on arrival.

Concierge. Currency exchange. Laundry* and valet services. Transport services (local area). Complimentary shuttle to Al Hamra Mall. Room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Nov 25, 2024 Mohamed R

Great Hotel for couples and family. Animation team is great specially Mousse. He is so friendly and talented. Evening show is very engaging and beautiful and singing show is so energetic and fun. In conclusion it’s a must try experience 😊😊😎.
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Nov 25, 2024 abuelfuol Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The check in process took a long time and was frustrating, I didn’t get the room that I paid for, the room wasn’t clean enough and the sofa had spots and stains on it, it took them more than two hours to send someone to fix up the sofa bed, the receptionists had attitude and no smile whatsoever; made me feel I am begging the room from them, I… Read more
The check in process took a long time and was frustrating, I didn’t get the room that I paid for, the room wasn’t clean enough and the sofa had spots and stains on it, it took them more than two hours to send someone to fix up the sofa bed, the receptionists had attitude and no smile whatsoever; made me feel I am begging the room from them, I complained over and over and the only response was (sorry that you are having a bad experience, we can upgrade your room for extra money but we will discount 100 dirhams from the rate); I paid almost 2000 dirhams for a terrible room do you think I need a 100 dirhams discount? Never ever going back there again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic staff make this place

Nov 24, 2024 robp894

I stayed here recently and I can honestly say some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. All the staff smile and greet you. We had an issue with hot water I called down to reception and the maintainence person turned up inside 5 minutes. Very impressive. The food was great at the buffet and really tasty. The staff in the buffet… Read more
I stayed here recently and I can honestly say some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. All the staff smile and greet you. We had an issue with hot water I called down to reception and the maintainence person turned up inside 5 minutes. Very impressive. The food was great at the buffet and really tasty. The staff in the buffet again all polite and happy and service for us was next level. Beach and poolside very clean and staff great. They run this place great and I will return. Keep up the good work it pays off. Read less
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Nov 24, 2024 Vera S

Hotel and staff are super, pool nice , staff from restaurant are good, the best holiday and enjel from housekeeping clean our room and add some towels art she did best service room very spotles lots of attention and very pleasant communication we stay room number 2403
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel especially enjel from housekeeping

Nov 24, 2024 AnnaK10775

Great place food was food Staff arę friendly ,and i would recomended housekeeping enjel was amazing and she really best ,nice to talk with her during she cleaning the room and the lady from the bar she was good, i will comeback sooń with my friends