Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Guest Room with balcony
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Garden Room with terrace
Seaview Room with balcony
Seaview Room with balcony
Lobby
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
One-Bedroom Beach Villa with private pool
One-Bedroom Beach Villa with private pool
Guest Room with balcony
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Garden Room with terrace
Seaview Room with balcony
Seaview Room with balcony
Lobby
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
One-Bedroom Beach Villa with private pool
One-Bedroom Beach Villa with private pool

The hotel

Set on a 9km stretch of stunning white sandy beach, this Arabian design hotel is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views of the Arabian Gulf— keep your eyes peeled and you may even spot dolphins! Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas is the ideal location to explore all that Saadiyat Island has to offer. And, with a large array of rooms and villas to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From the Classic room with its beach style inspired décor with floor-to-ceiling patio doors leading onto a balcony and open plan bathroom to Beach Villas with its own private plunge pool and furnished terrace facing the sea, ideal for guests wanting a little bit of privacy. When it comes to eating, there is plenty of choice from Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar, Hamilton’s Gastropub serving British and American classics in a lively atmosphere, Turtle Bay Bar & Grill, Sim Sim serving a vast international buffet, Nasma Beachfront Bar for cocktails and music on the beach, Sama Lobby Lounge serving light meals or chill out at the pool bar. If you fancy keeping fit whilst you are away then the fully equipped gym is open 24-hours, outdoor swimming pool and male and female saunas. For the young guests there is a dedicated kid’s club for ages 4-16 years with a lazy river, cinema zone, teen zone and a water slide.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on a  9km stretch of beach on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, downtown Abu Dhabi is a 5-minute drive away. It's also a 15 minutes drive from the neighbouring island, Yas Island. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 20 minutes. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour 25.

Hotel information

327 modern and elegant rooms and suites, plus 13 beach villas. All with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe and Rotana’s signature bed. With beach house inspired décor, Guest Rooms with balcony are 40 sqm with an open-plan bathroom with tub or walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, balcony, garden or resort views. With king or twin bed options, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast option: includes breakfast at Sim Sim.

Half Board Dine Around option: includes lunch or dinner inclusive of local bottled water and soft beverages.

Half Board Plus option: includes breakfast and lunch or dinner - water, soft beverages, hot beverages and three alcoholic beverages wine or beer per person during meals.

Full Board Dine Around option includes lunch and dinner inclusive of local bottled water and soft beverages.

Full Board Dine Around option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner + water, soft beverages, hot beverages and three alcoholic beverages wine or beer per person during meals

Dine Around Soft All Incluisve option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from All Inclusive Menu + snacks around the pool from the All Inclusive Menu + all day non-alcoholic beverages from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

All Inclusive Dine Around option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from All Inclusive Menu + snacks around the pool from the All Inclusive Menu + all day non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Please note alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served exclusively in Hamilton's Gastropub after 11:00 PM. Alcoholic selections: "All Inclusive" menu features a diverse selection of drinks, including: 8 different wines, 5 types of beer (including non-alcoholic options), 4 spirits, 10 cocktails (including non-alcoholic variations).

Room upgrades

Garden Rooms with terrace are open-plan rooms offering 40 sqm of space, with a floor to ceiling glass sliding doors to a terrace with garden view.

Beach-style Sea View Rooms with balcony are also available.

Sea View Rooms with balcony and club access are also available. These rooms are located on the resort’s upper floors, with 1 king or twin beds and include exclusive access to the Club Rotana Lounge.

Poolside Rooms with terrace are 40 sqm with a modern open-plan bathroom and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, private terrace with poolside views.

Family Connected Rooms are two interconnecting rooms, 1 king bed (40sqm) and one twin bed (40sqm) with garden or resort views from a balcony, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Spacious Resort View One Bedroom Suites with balcony or terrace are 80 sqm with an open-plan design, separate living room area and 1 king-size bed. These suites include exclusive access to the Club Rotana Lounge.

Sea View One Bedroom Suites with balcony are also available.

Terrace Suites are 90 sqm and offer a furnished terrace, separate living room, and 1 king-size bed.

Guests staying in Club Rotana Rooms and Suites receive access to The Club Rotana lounge and the below benefits:

- Welcome drinks upon check-in

- Private check-in and check-out

- Welcome amenities in the room

- Afternoon tea

- Evening canapés including selected alcoholic beverages.

Beach Villas are situated right on Saadiyat Island's pristine beachfront, come with private pools, outdoor terraces, and seating areas. One-bedroom Villas are perfect for couples or solo travellers and the Two-Bedroom Villas are designed for families or small groups.

Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar (Italian delicacies, lunch and dinner), Sim Sim (International buffet for breakfast and dinner), Turtle Bay Bar & Grill (surf & turf, plus grilled delicacies, lunch and dinner), Hamilton's Gastropub (British and American menu), Sama Lobby Lounge (light meals and snacks), Nasma Beachfront Bar (bar bites and cocktails), Pool Bar (light meals and snacks).

Outdoor pool. Spa*. Fitness Club. Tennis court, padel courts. Football pitch. Mini golf. Aladdin’s Cave, kids club with lazy river, splash pool and cinema zone.

Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Gift shop.

* Denotes local charge.

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Nov 18, 2024 Pathfinder324226

The best hotel in Saadiyat Island! Resort, rooms, food, beach, pool, everything is just amazing!! And the staff is particularly professional, helpful and smiling! The place to stay in Abu Dhabi for sure! We are going every year and we are each time more impressed! Congrats to all!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great family stay

Nov 17, 2024 DFamilyCD

Family of 5. Two adults and three children. We had a great time. The hotel is clean and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. Of course- the weather was beautiful every day. The beach is nice, not too crowded, can always get a sunbed. This was not in school holidays so I can imagine it gets much busier. One big plus was the amount of… Read more
Family of 5. Two adults and three children. We had a great time. The hotel is clean and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. Of course- the weather was beautiful every day. The beach is nice, not too crowded, can always get a sunbed. This was not in school holidays so I can imagine it gets much busier. One big plus was the amount of lifeguards who were all attentive- great when you have young kids. The lazy is River is small but the kids enjoyed it. Always with lifeguards around. The swim up bar was nice, but you can be walking a little while to get served. The coconuts were very refreshing. The beach bar is nice - good vibe and friendly. Constructive feedback - the food was nice but nothing special. Although Turtle Bay is an amazing setting. We all liked the desserts though. Also in Sim Sim we twice sat outdoors next to smokers which was not pleasant. Overall - we will be returning some day. It’s a lovely family hotel and we hope it doesn’t get too crowded and over the top like Dubai. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Yoga Retreat!

Nov 17, 2024 mye z

I want to thank Mr.Thilina the recreation manager & Ms.Solo the sales manager for a truly amazing experience!! I’m a Yoga teacher and i just had my retreat at the hotel and they made it a one of a kind experience for me and my Yoga group. They made every single experience in the hotel extra special with the attention to details and everything… Read more
I want to thank Mr.Thilina the recreation manager & Ms.Solo the sales manager for a truly amazing experience!! I’m a Yoga teacher and i just had my retreat at the hotel and they made it a one of a kind experience for me and my Yoga group. They made every single experience in the hotel extra special with the attention to details and everything was prepared and ready for us starting from check in to yoga session arrangements to room service & even the restaurant experience was exceptional with the quality of service provided. Looking forward to doing more retreats at your facility , keep up the good work! Read less
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Nov 16, 2024 60ravi60 Tadworth, United Kingdom

This is a great resort , very clean , room was excellent , very friendly staff eager to help . The pool bar staff were very good and so were the aqua aerobic teams Food was good in all restaurants We went on all inclusive deal, but on arrival discovered that all inclusive is very restricted both on alcoholic drinks and some food is… Read more
This is a great resort , very clean , room was excellent , very friendly staff eager to help . The pool bar staff were very good and so were the aqua aerobic teams Food was good in all restaurants We went on all inclusive deal, but on arrival discovered that all inclusive is very restricted both on alcoholic drinks and some food is chargeable,except in Sim Sim So be careful when booking AI Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel and service specially the stuff that makes you feel like they’re your family really enjoyed the stay

Nov 12, 2024 aljasmi7070 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Amazing hotel and service specially the stuff that makes you feel like they’re your family from arrival ( Benson - Marko - Souhel - Nezma Pwint, Lyka, Butlers - Shahreyar- Murad and all the team well done really enjoyed staying with them and we will repeat it again for sure.