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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Outstanding Christmas holiday
Dec 26, 2024228akhilmUnited Kingdom
The entire experience from check in to check out has been outstanding. The hotel is clean, full of great restaurants, beautiful large pool and outstanding service from all and much more. Stand out names are: Sefayet and Mugula at Sim Sim, Nasma at reception, Alina and Ashraf, at Turtle Bay, Arun at the pool bar,
They deserve an end of year bonus…
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The entire experience from check in to check out has been outstanding. The hotel is clean, full of great restaurants, beautiful large pool and outstanding service from all and much more. Stand out names are: Sefayet and Mugula at Sim Sim, Nasma at reception, Alina and Ashraf, at Turtle Bay, Arun at the pool bar,
They deserve an end of year bonus 🤞
Thank you to Raj at The Travel Brand in the UK for organising a great Christmas holiday for our family.
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Great Family trip
Dec 24, 2024Harpz S
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Rotana, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, the service was impeccable, and the attention to detail was beyond anything I could have expected. Especially with suffering from gluten intolerance this hotel went above and beyond.
Happy to be here
Dec 24, 2024Vasilisa P
It was an amazing trip with my bf right before Christmas. We would like to highlight a few things about the hotel. First is the staff - everyone is extremely hospitable and friendly. Mostly we spend time with animation team. We are lazy , but we’ve joined some activities and it was funny. Girls are Russian speakers but their English is fluent.…
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It was an amazing trip with my bf right before Christmas. We would like to highlight a few things about the hotel. First is the staff - everyone is extremely hospitable and friendly. Mostly we spend time with animation team. We are lazy , but we’ve joined some activities and it was funny. Girls are Russian speakers but their English is fluent. Food is delicious and it I was totally satisfied with drinks as well. And the last but not least- territory of the hotel. I was in love with everything.
Thank you for our happy week at this unforgettable place.
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Weekend Getaway
Dec 21, 2024ynaselinaManila, Philippines
We really had a great time during our stay! People were so nice, room was very huge, foods served were delicious!! Special thanks to these kind people for their excellent service:
First and foremost, those who are working as frontliners in reception. Thank you for giving us a very warm welcome - Alizon, Dildar, Radley, Lyka and Brent
Next are…
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We really had a great time during our stay! People were so nice, room was very huge, foods served were delicious!! Special thanks to these kind people for their excellent service:
First and foremost, those who are working as frontliners in reception. Thank you for giving us a very warm welcome - Alizon, Dildar, Radley, Lyka and Brent
Next are those people in service. Thank you for being friendly and hospitable - Abdul, Danilo and Mohammed from Nasma, Manideep from Sim sim. Also the Filipino guys at the Pool Bar which unfortunately I forgot their names but you guys are excellent!! Thankyouuu
Thank you also to Julian from operator and Roger & Rocky from Housekeeping for making sure our requests were provided on time and making our room very comfy.
Thank you to everybody! You made our stay very memorable ❤️
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Great location, exceptional service
Dec 16, 2024annaL971NZLondon, United Kingdom
With a beautiful beach, large pool and several fantastic dining options, this hotel is exceptional- we’ll definitely be back. The service was impeccable - we were particularly impressed by Rana in level 1 housekeeping who went above and beyond to take care of us, by the pool lifeguards who were absolutely on point throughout and also the smooth,…
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With a beautiful beach, large pool and several fantastic dining options, this hotel is exceptional- we’ll definitely be back. The service was impeccable - we were particularly impressed by Rana in level 1 housekeeping who went above and beyond to take care of us, by the pool lifeguards who were absolutely on point throughout and also the smooth, discreet and professional staff of the sim sim buffet and the work of the cleaners - the beach and everywhere in the resort was spotless. Nearby is the Louvre, the Abrahamic family house and you can also take a trip to the Grand Mosque. There are separate areas for couples and families on the beach so this would make an ideal destination for both multi-generational groups and honeymooners.
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Outstanding Christmas holiday