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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

5.0 out of 5.0

Overview Reviews Amenities & Policies

4.0

out of 5

"Good!"

See all 1 reviews

Room cleanliness 5.0

Service & staff 4.0

Room comfort 4.0

Hotel condition 0.0

This hotel is most popular for:

Recent guest reviews

Good experience overall however a bit expensive specially dinning.

Hotel highlights

Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
Onsite dining
Spa
Private beach

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa places you within a 15-minute drive of Sir Bani Yas Island Pier and Arabian Wildlife Park. This 64-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Near the airport, the hotel is also within a 30-minute drive of Sir Bani Yas Island Beach.

Dining

There are ample dining options with 3 onsite restaurants, including The Palm, which specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, and Amwaj with its ocean views. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge. Start your day off with buffet breakfast, available for a fee.

Rooms

The 64 air-conditioned accommodations feature balconies or patios and afford space to spread out with sitting areas. LCD TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with wired Internet and free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, espresso makers, and free bottled water are also standard.

Property features

Guests of Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AED 1020 per vehicle one way, as well as limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court.

Room options

Deluxe Room, Sea View

from $321

Deluxe Room, Garden View

King 1 | Twin 1 | Sleeps 3

Premier Room, Sea View

King 1 | Twin 1 | Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

King 1 | Sleeps 4

Anantara Suite

King 1 | Sleeps 3

See all 5 room types

Reviews from Trip Advisor

81% of guests recommend this hotel

Total of 853 reviews

Hotel Amenities

Property Details

Built in 2009
Traditional architecture
Designated smoking areas
64 rooms in 4 buildings
4 stories with elevator access

Hotel Services

Childcare (fees apply), free kid's club, and free supervised activities
Concierge and tour/ticket information
Bellhop and luggage storage
Business center and meeting rooms
Conference center
Gift shop
Front-desk safe
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free lobby newspapers
Limo/town car service
Wedding arrangements
Multilingual staff
Elevator
Patio area

Rooms

Private balcony
Separate sitting area
Espresso maker
Minibar and free bottled water
Private bath with separate tub and shower
Hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers
Premium linens
LCD TV with satellite service and premium channels
Desk
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Daily housekeeping and turndown service
Air conditioning
24-hour room service
In-room massage (fees apply)
Rollaway beds (fees apply) and free crib rentals

Internet

Public areas: Free WiFi, wired Internet (AED 100 per night)
Guestrooms: Free WiFi, wired Internet (AED 100 per night)

Drinking + Dining

3 restaurants and 1 bar/lounge
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner available
International cuisine and seafood served
Poolside and alfresco dining available
24-hour room service offered

Drinking + Dining Details

Buffet breakfast is available for a fee.

The Palm - Garden-view restaurant specializing in international cuisine and serving breakfast. Open daily.

Amwaj - Ocean-view seafood restaurant specializing in seafood. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Alfresco dining available (weather permitting). Reservations required.

Al Shams Restaurant and B - Poolside restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner. Alfresco dining available (weather permitting).

The Lounge - Bar specializing in local and international cuisine. Open daily.

Having Fun

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa features a private beach and an outdoor tennis court. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Other recreation options include a 24-hour fitness center.

Beach

Private white sand beach
Beach massages

Pools

1 outdoor swimming pool
Children's swimming pool
Pool sun loungers and umbrellas

Onsite Activities

Game and wildlife drive
Playground
Horseback riding/rentals
Bicycle rentals
Mountain biking trails
Hiking trails

Spa Services

Full-service spa with 4 treatment rooms
Beachfront massage tables and rooms for couples
Spa tub, sauna, and steam room
Aromatherapy
Swedish, Thai, and deep tissue massages
Detox wraps and scrubs
Facials

Fitness

24-hour fitness center

Getting Around

Free area shuttle

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
In-room accessibility

Hotel Area

Sir Bani Yas Island

Airport

The preferred airport is Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.): 128.9 mi/207.4 km. Distances from the property's location to the airport are straight-line distances and may not reflect the actual travel distance.

Nearby Places of Interest

Sir Bani Yas Island Pier: 11-min drive, 7.8 mi/12.5 km
Arabian Wildlife Park: 15-min drive, 8.5 mi/13.7 km
Sir Bani Yas Island Beach: 29-min drive, 9.3 mi/15 km

Offsite Activities

Safari
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Boat tours

Location Highlights

Near the airport
By the sea

Hotel Policies

Arrivals + Departures

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

Check-in starts at 3 PM and ends at midnight
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special Check-in Details

Guests must make arrangements for check-in by contacting the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.

24-hour airport transportation is available on request. Guests must make arrangements in advance by contacting the property.

Kids + Beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 350 per night
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Things To Know

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information: Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID are required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, and Visa.
Guests need to transfer by boat to get to the property. To confirm the necessary transfer, contact the property prior to travel. Refer to your booking confirmation for contact information.
The hotel provides transfers from the airport (fees apply). To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details prior to travel, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Tourism fee: AED 15 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary based on the room you book or length of stay.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for buffet breakfast: AED 130 per person (approximately)
Fee for in-room wired Internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
Fee for wired Internet in public areas: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: AED 1020 per vehicle (one way)
A late check-out fee will be charged
Rollaway bed fee: AED 350 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

Anantara Desert Islands
Anantara Desert Islands Resort
Anantara Desert Islands Resort Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara Desert Islands Sir Bani Yas Island
Desert Islands Resort
Desert Islands Resort Anantara
Desert Islands Hotel
Desert Islands Resort And Spa By Anantara

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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

This hotel is most popular for:

Recent guest reviews

Hotel highlights

Dining

Rooms

Property features

Room options

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Premier Room, Sea View

One Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

Anantara Suite

Reviews from Trip Advisor

81% of guests recommend this hotel

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Area

Hotel Policies

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