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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Chillin’ at Rotana Saadiyat

Jan 16, 2025 Grittycitty Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The staff is genuinely friendly, attentive, and world-class professional. The animation staff has a variety of games and activities one can play, with different activities throughout the day. Why not spend the whole day there? Yana and Laura will be there to say, “UNO! Great job! and See you next time!”
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel

Jan 14, 2025 corinnew602 Market Rasen, United Kingdom

Great hotel in beautiful location. Beach stunning, amazing clear water and dolphins! Great service and fantastic staff made our stay perfect. Ahmed, Bradley, Henry and Kokou to name a few. All very helpful and nothing too much trouble Would definitely recommend hotel and would love to go back
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Jan 12, 2025 N9184XNbarbaral Beverly Hills, California

Excellent. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was enjoyable, always ready to assist with a smile. The dining options were diverse, and every meal I had was a culinary delight The location of the hotel is truly unbeatable; it's just steps away from the beach, allowing for easy access to sunbathing and swimming in the… Read more
Excellent. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was enjoyable, always ready to assist with a smile. The dining options were diverse, and every meal I had was a culinary delight The location of the hotel is truly unbeatable; it's just steps away from the beach, allowing for easy access to sunbathing and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with outstanding service, delicious food, and a stunning location. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful stay with some small deductions

Dec 28, 2024 KNJK978 Konstanz, Germany

We were able to spend six very nice days at the hotel over Christmas 2024. the very friendly and helpful staff should be emphasized. The restaurants are great, the food and drinks delicious, there was a very nice Christmas atmosphere. The beach is amazing,The entire complex and the rooms were very clean and tidy. However, there are a few points we… Read more
We were able to spend six very nice days at the hotel over Christmas 2024. the very friendly and helpful staff should be emphasized. The restaurants are great, the food and drinks delicious, there was a very nice Christmas atmosphere. The beach is amazing,The entire complex and the rooms were very clean and tidy. However, there are a few points we would like to deduct: - The very large building site right next door - the view from our room (only a partial view of the sea despite the booked sea view) - Incorrect booking information stored in the system (we were asked several times on the second day of our stay when we would finally be able to leave and pick up our luggage) Overall, we can absolutely recommend the hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Restaurant and Hotel experience

Dec 26, 2024 Stephen O

I recently spent the day at Saadiyat Rotana with my two boys who are aged 10 and 12. We spent the first part of the day at the pool which was amazing and so spacious the boys loved it. Had some lunch at the pool side, which was really nice and service great, The Manager Arun has taken a great part of making us feel look after. We then checked… Read more
I recently spent the day at Saadiyat Rotana with my two boys who are aged 10 and 12. We spent the first part of the day at the pool which was amazing and so spacious the boys loved it. Had some lunch at the pool side, which was really nice and service great, The Manager Arun has taken a great part of making us feel look after. We then checked out the amazing beach and the boys also loved the big waves😂 When we had finished our activities for the day we chose to dine in the Turtle Bay restaurant for dinner. What an amazing decision it was , the food and total experience was top class and we were looked after so well by Carol and Arjun who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome with there attention to detail and friendly charm. Also have to mention Moe, & Nitish who were on hand to see to our needs. I would highly recommend the restaurant and hotel and I will certainly be returning in the near future. Read less