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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Summer Staycation

Jul 14, 2024 NadineMarkiz Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The food is absolutely delicious here and the staff members are super courteous! I loved every bit of our summer staycation and would definitely recommend it for families❤️ they have got several pools, a wonderful beach, a kids club and a kids waterpark!
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Jul 13, 2024 151simv

Amazing hotel am coming here 5th tym with my family there staff is so good so cleas room beach side all area are clean mr. Ajhit in secuirty he is very kind hearted person bar pepole are so good i would kike to talk about meetraj shubani rajinder and patrik they are so lovely peple i come back agin thanku
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Jul 12, 2024 jamesnS642OK

We visited the Doubletree for my wife's birthday, stayed 10 nights. This was our seventh time at the hotel and again nothing disappointed. Room fantastic in bay club, food and drink very good. We were on the ultra all inclusive package which meant we could use all the a la carte restaraunts free of charge, if you are on the all inclusive package… Read more
We visited the Doubletree for my wife's birthday, stayed 10 nights. This was our seventh time at the hotel and again nothing disappointed. Room fantastic in bay club, food and drink very good. We were on the ultra all inclusive package which meant we could use all the a la carte restaraunts free of charge, if you are on the all inclusive package you do get a credit for these restaraunts ( 60 dirhams per person per meal). Pools and beach great, plenty of sunbeds,all the staff are fantastic and are very helpful, to many names to mention. We will see you all again in September for our 8th visit, can't wait. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Would visit again ⭐️

Jul 12, 2024 elliejayneryder

Visited in June 2024. Had a great stay at Hilton. Our room was lovely and spacious. Lobby area / pool / all restaurants are aesthetically pleasing and always so clean. We stayed ultra all inclusive as we are big foodies and made use of the alcohol too. For us we wouldn’t visit without this. Upgrade to this when you book - way cheaper than… Read more
Visited in June 2024. Had a great stay at Hilton. Our room was lovely and spacious. Lobby area / pool / all restaurants are aesthetically pleasing and always so clean. We stayed ultra all inclusive as we are big foodies and made use of the alcohol too. For us we wouldn’t visit without this. Upgrade to this when you book - way cheaper than leaving until you get there. Feel you would really be missing out if you didn’t eat in all of the restaurants. Food wise - the Asian restaurant was incredible. Also really enjoyed the snack bar at lunchtime round the pool. In our opinion the excellent food really makes this place 5 star. No limit to how much food you can order at any of the restaurants which was great. Just did the buffet for breakfast but there was a wide variety of food to choose from. Staff - all very friendly and attentive in all restaurants Location - about an hour outside of Dubai. Hire a Careem or hire a taxi for the day to take you into the city. Walked to the Rixos to the pharmacy there which was about 12mins away. Drinks - Depended a bit upon who made the cocktails but most of them were very good. The only thing that lets the hotel down is silly rules about drinks. For example, when the football was on, my partner couldn’t have a draught Budweiser, unless he paid for it. However, he could walk less than 1 minute to the Sports Bar and get one free from there, but wouldn’t be let in around the pool with it. This was just too ridiculous for words. If you’re going to put on a draught beer as a chargeable extra, at least make it a different brand to one you can get for free elsewhere in the hotel! The adults only pool opened up for the kids too after 4pm which is also about the same time as the DJ started. Think it would have been better to either keep it adults only or start the DJ earlier in the day. Overall, apart from a couple of frustrations like the above, the hotel is great and we would recommend to family and friends and would definitely visit again. ⭐️ Read less
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Jul 12, 2024 Анастасия К

We liked everything. A huge territory, but also everything is within walking distance, the sea, swimming pools, bars. There is a water park for children. The food is also good, you can easily find our dishes. The downside is that there is nowhere to go outside the hotel territory. It’s just an island with hotels. The animators are friendly,… Read more
We liked everything. A huge territory, but also everything is within walking distance, the sea, swimming pools, bars. There is a water park for children. The food is also good, you can easily find our dishes. The downside is that there is nowhere to go outside the hotel territory. It’s just an island with hotels. The animators are friendly, Chulpan conducted yoga, we went with pleasure Read less