St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

The hotel

This Mediterranean, yet contemporary style resort, is nestled between Saadiyat Island’s white sandy beach and the famous Saadiyat Beach Golf Course. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is elegant and prestigious offering a fantastic array of quality services and facilities. Splash about in one of five delightful swimming pools, one of which is adults-only, whilst children have their own pool with a cave and waterfalls to explore. Pamper yourself at the world-class Iridium Spa where you can tailor make your own experience. There is also tennis and squash for those that are more active. Downtown Abu Dhabi is a short taxi ride away with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy. However, The St. Regis boasts an array of restaurants and bars of its own including the Mediterranean-influenced Olea.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On Saadiyat Island, overlooking the beach. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

376 rooms and suites. All with butler service, air-conditioning, private balcony or terrace, smart TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilties, Nespresso™ machine (coffee capsules replenished daily), iPod and iPhone deck, safe, hairdryer, iron and board and luxury shower amenities. 

Superior Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Half Board option: includes breakfast and lunch or dinner (on Fridays Half Board is only applicable to dinner). Meals are applicable only in the open buffet at the all-day dining restaurant, Olea. Half Board has to be taken for the full duration of the stay and by all parties booked. Half Board cannot be booked for individual days only.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are applicable only in the open buffet at the all-day dining restaurant, Olea. Full Board has to be taken for the full duration of the stay and by all parties booked. Full Board cannot be booked for individual days only. On any Fridays, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Day Full Board is not available.

Please note: Half Board and Full Board meals will be served including tea, coffee and local mineral water at Olea all day dining restaurant. All other beverages will be charged as per consumption. Guests will not be refunded for any unconsumed meals.

Dine around credit is on a request basis, and is not available during the summer period. Half Board (buffet lunch or dinner) is available at Olea restaurant only. Should you be booked on Half Board/Full Board and wish to dine in other restaurants, the hotel will extend a credit at the following restaurants: Sontaya, Signature 3, Mazi Abu Dhabi or Buddha-Bar Beach.

Superior Sea View Room has the same facilities as a Superior Room but with breathtaking views of the sea, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

St.Regis Suites have sea views, living area and spacious bathroom, private balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Benefits for guests:

  • 24-hour signature St. Regis Butler Service
  • Pressing of two items per person, per day
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily local newspaper
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Access to the St. Regis Athletic Health Club, outdoor swimming pool and private beach
  • Bose iPod docking station
  • eButler Service

7 dining venues; Signature 3 (steakhouse) Olea Restaurant (all-day International dining), Sontaya (southeast Asian style, open for lunch and dinner), Mazi (Greek cuisine, open for late lunch and dinner, currently closed), Manhattan Lounge (evening bar menu), Buddha-Bar Beach (lunch and dinner with signature creations, nightly live entertainment), The Drawing Room (morning snacks and afternoon tea), Sucre Patisserie. 3 outdoor swimming pools including adults only pool with Jacuzzi, family pool and outdoor lap pool. Kids' pool with cave and waterfalls. Iridium Spa*. Health Club with indoor lap pool. 2 tennis courts* and 2 squash courts*. 18-hole golf course nearby*. Sandcastle Club* with play areas inside and out, a sand pit and an outdoor pool suitable for children between the age of 1–12 years (children at the age of 4 years and below must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times). Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-room service*. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

4 nights between 27 Dec–7 Jan, 2024.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: meals are complimentary for children 0-5 years (inclusive) when dining with parents. No charge for children under 5 when occupying same room as adult(s) and using existing bedding in rooms. The baby cot is free of charge for infants up to 2 years.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Recharge Your Batteries in Luxury at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island

Jan 28, 2025 123Guggi Zurich, Switzerland

The serene beach provides the ideal setting to recharge, with extraordinary service that makes every moment feel indulgent and effortless. The rooms are a sanctuary of elegance, with classy design and thoughtful details that ensure ultimate relaxation. In-room dining was another highlight, with exquisite dishes delivered straight to our… Read more
The serene beach provides the ideal setting to recharge, with extraordinary service that makes every moment feel indulgent and effortless. The rooms are a sanctuary of elegance, with classy design and thoughtful details that ensure ultimate relaxation. In-room dining was another highlight, with exquisite dishes delivered straight to our door. The Manhattan Lounge served exceptional drinks in a refined atmosphere, while Buddha-Bar elevated our dining experience with Chef Nelson’s phenomenal sushi—a true culinary masterpiece. We can’t wait to return Read less
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Jan 27, 2025 elizabluebell Barnet, United Kingdom

We stayed here Jan 25. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms. Extremely comfortable, full of bottles of free water. The bathrooms were amazing, with 2 sinks and a wonderful powerful shower with hot water. My side also had a lovely stand alone bath. The staff. I cannot say enough about the staff. They could not… Read more
We stayed here Jan 25. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms. Extremely comfortable, full of bottles of free water. The bathrooms were amazing, with 2 sinks and a wonderful powerful shower with hot water. My side also had a lovely stand alone bath. The staff. I cannot say enough about the staff. They could not do enough for us. The beach staff kept us comfy on the beach, keeping us fed and watered and bringing us buckets of iced water all day. The restaurant staff were so kind and again couldn’t do enough for us. The bar staff explained all their lovely cocktails in detail, even giving us a round to try. The cake and chocolate shop staff gave us a box of chocolate to take home. The valets were so helpful in getting us taxis every night. The gym was well equipped and large. The beach was stunning, white fine sand and a beautiful view with a clear blue sea. The Thai restaurant was delicious, with a varied menu. The Greek where we ate outside was in a pretty garden. If you like meat, this is for you. The main restaurant - I’ve never seen such a wonderful array of breakfast foods and if you can’t find what you want on the buffet, they will bring you whatever you desire. I’m not sure I’ve ever had such a lovely stay anywhere, and I’m a pretty seasoned traveller. I will definitely be returning. Read less
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Jan 26, 2025 chantal m

This hotel was amazing! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed everything the property had to offer. The rooms were beautiful and housekeeping really took their time to personalize our stay during cleaning service. The reception and valet staff were kind and attentive. Punam and Sagar took care of all of our needs during the breakfast buffet. They… Read more
This hotel was amazing! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed everything the property had to offer. The rooms were beautiful and housekeeping really took their time to personalize our stay during cleaning service. The reception and valet staff were kind and attentive. Punam and Sagar took care of all of our needs during the breakfast buffet. They were also simply amazing. Read less
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Jan 25, 2025 Tabe_1998 Frankfurt, Germany

This is what you expect when you spend time at a pool or by the beach in a resort. Friendly and always helpful staff that can anticipate your wishes and needs. Thanks to all the tenders and life guards. You made my week just great. Good foods and drinks to make your day. I will come back ☀️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beach/Poolday at St. Regis

Jan 25, 2025 Martina F

Once again we enjoyed our Pool and Beachday at the St. Regis Saadiyat very much. The staff made it extremely pleasant. Big thanks to Mr Oshen who shows an extraordinary professionalism in hospitality. We always feel very welcomed and taken care of. Thank you Shukran