Novotel Al Dana Resort Bahrain

Set along the Sheik Hamad Causeway on the southern side of Bahrain's Manama-Muharraq Lagoon, the Novotel Al Dana Resort overlooks its own private beach and is one kilometre from the National Museum. The 174 air- conditioned guestrooms, over three floors, feature neoclassical Arabian architecture and are decorated in earth tones and rich Andalusian hues with tiled floors. All include furnished balconies, satellite television, wireless Internet (surcharge), phones, minibars, safes and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel's premium bedding includes crisp, white cotton sheets, orthopaedic mattresses, feather pillows and goose-down duvets.

The hotel has several dining options: a relaxed brasserie with colourful Mediterranean decor, live show cooking and stone-baked pizzas, a seafood restaurant overlooking the beach and seafront, and a Moroccan themed restaurant providing live entertainment. Guests can relax by the freeform swimming pool overlooking the private beach, enjoy the Curves sport and leisure sanctuary, work out in the gym and take part in aerobics, spinning and circuit training classes. There is also a sauna, spa tub, steam room, wireless Internet access available throughout the hotel, room service, and a bar featuring Gulf views from the terrace. Practical amenities include seven meeting and banqueting rooms with audio-visual equipment. The hotel is in a good place to explore; the famous Tree of Life is 20 kilometres away, and Arad Fort is eight kilometres away. Bahrain International Airport is 15 kilometres (9.5 miles) from the hotel, an approximate driving time to Novotel Al Dana Resort of seven minutes.