Al Badayer Vacation Packages

We spent 3 nights as a family of four in one of Anantara’s top-tier suites, and unfortunately, the experience was nowhere near what you’d expect from a luxury hotel. The biggest issue was the complete lack of warmth, hospitality and accountability, especially from management and the front desk. Nobody greeted us or our little children, checked on us or showed genuine interest in our comfort. Check-in was particularly unpleasant. Despite having two tired, crying children, the receptionist chose to assist a guest who had walked in after us, even when we politely requested priority. Basic room standards were disappointing too. We were given only 3 towels for 4 guests and had to request another every morning. The shower leaked water from underneath the door, and the toilets required several minutes between flushes for the tank to refill & more than one flush to clean. Breakfast was cramped and chaotic, with long waits for coffee despite four coffee machines. The buffet was split between indoor and outdoor areas without anyone informing guests, and even highchairs had to be requested without anyone noticing. Guest services were equally unreliable. One evening, we requested plates and cutlery, which were never delivered. Arranging takeaway breakfast was another ordeal: three calls to reach reception, followed by restaurant staff having no knowledge of the request and making me feel l was asking for too much. Made wait for over ten min for a coffee.

The hotel was amazing, staff was very friendly, the pool is a must go to! Have to get the floating breakfast!! I didnt get to try the spa and gym, but next time for sure.Everything was so perfect.

Firstly, this was a fantastic, large apartment in a brilliant location, with direct access to the Marina. The apartment was spotlessly clean and very functional, with all the facilities you’d need. The only issue was that it was just a little bare and really didn’t feel welcoming. It was a big space but with little character. It had a good sized kitchen with everything you’d expect including a washer/dryer, large fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee machine. Coffee capsules and bottled water provided every day which was a nice touch. Decent bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a large sink area. The bedroom was very large with plenty of wardrobe space, and an ironing board with iron. The bedroom also had a work desk and chair which were pretty comfy to work at. The living/dining area was also very large with a settee and large chair in front of the TV, and a dining table and chairs. One rather frustrating issue (the only one really) is the very few electrical sockets available in the whole apartment. The living/dining area doesn’t have a single socket anywhere! There are a couple of blanking plates where sockets appear to have been removed. This means you can’t work at the large table with a laptop if it needs a charger, and can’t even charge a phone in the living room. There are a couple of single sockets in the bedroom, and one at the desk, but that’s it. The kitchen has two sockets for the electrical appliances. Very odd!

Clean room, good staff, breakfast and spa