10/10 Exceptional
We experienced the island out of season — no crowds or any people basically, perfect seashore and beach, great safari experience
Natalia
Natalia, 2-night trip
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
Beachfront hotel in Sir Bani Yas Island with spa and outdoor pool
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara offers an enchanting beach getaway with a private beach, poolside bar, and 3 on-site restaurants. As guests unwind at the spa or enjoy family time in the playground and arcade/game room, they appreciate helpful staff who have made their stay enjoyable.
VIP AccessWonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- On a private beach
- 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Internet in the lobby
- Free children's club
- Free supervised childcare
- 24-hour fitness center
- Outdoor tennis court
- Children's pool
For families (6)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Children's club (free)
- Playground on site
- Private bathroom
$184 nightly
$209 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Beach bliss awaits
Nestled on a private white beach, this hotel offers seaside massages. Kayaking and snorkeling await nearby. A beachfront restaurant serves delicious meals.
Wellness escape
The full-service spa features couples treatment rooms and an array of massages. A sauna, hot tub, and garden create the perfect retreat.
Ocean views and history
Delight in ocean vistas from three unique restaurants at this luxury hotel. Meander through a charming garden in the heart of a historical district.
Room options
Showing 12 of 12 rooms
One-Bedroom Anantara Villa
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
- Beach view
- 1292 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Anantara Suite
Very good
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
- Sea view
- 861 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
- Beach view
- 2153 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Deluxe Sea View Room
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Garden Terrace Room
- Sleeps 2
Premier Sea View Room
- Sleeps 2
Anantara Suite
- Sleeps 2
One Bedroom Plunge Pool Villa
- Sleeps 2
Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa
- Sleeps 4
Deluxe Room, Sea View
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
- Sea view
- 560 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Room, Garden View
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
- Garden view
- 560 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Premier Room, Sea View
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
- Sea view
- 560 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Reviews
Wonderful
9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
The Safari was really fun and the rooms were extremely clean and spacious.
Aimen
Aimen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Long drive but well worth the visit, we really enjoyed the tour of the game park by car and by foot, and the spa was excellent.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing staff, service and experience
abudaqqa
abudaqqa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful island and hotel
Fantastic experience overall. The kids enjoyed the activities, swimming pool and the mini kids club 😀
Kinan
Kinan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel with very good amenities.
As a Titanium level on Minor Hotels we were upgraded twice and we received our new rooms pretty fast.
Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options to choose from. Very good and comfortable beds with 2 different pillows as a standard. Room was clean and very spacious, balcony the same. They have various activities to choose from and we booked the Safari. It was amazing.
A lot of species of animals are roaming freely in the area and you can take tones of pictures.
Alexandru Laurentiu
Alexandru Laurentiu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A wildlife gem in the UAE
From arrival at the jetty terminal where Emmanuel took me through the ropes, to Ethan, Ramesh and Michelle at reception, my Sir Bani Yas Island stay was fabulous. The accommodation was spacious, comfy and welcoming. The food in all areas plentiful and fresh. The tours were well organised..but i was organised and booked ahead. The spa and water sports were fantastic
Penelope
Penelope, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Un fin de semana maravilloso
El lugar es bonito pero el hotel debería reformarse un poco ya que algunas instalaciones se ven viejas.
El personal en especial Aida maravilloso.
El safari es fantástico así como el resto de actividades. Pero parte de las instalaciones como la ducha de la piscina que no funcionaba, luces del baño que no van, y algun que otro detalle deslucen un poco la experiencia.
El spa es muy bueno y el servicio tambien.
Juan
Juan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amenable staff, clean and spacious room condition, and nice swimming pool for kids.
Worthy of staying with kids.
Wanjoo
Wanjoo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Equipe mal preparada / poucos carros
Recepção e lobby na travessa sem nenhuma estrutura de lanches ( somente refrigerante e agua) esperamos la 2 horas sem nada pra comer.
O hotel é lindo mas a limpeza deixou muito a desejar principalmente na area externa no restaurante do cafe da manhã.
Poucos funcionários .
A equipe do Lobby ( recepcionista)deixando muito a desejar, nao são cordiais / péssima experiência.
Poucos carros para locomover na ilha, sendo que tivemos que esperar muito pela locomoção .
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Must stay once in a life time !!!!
Best ever ..
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The property made you feel like you were anywhere except the desert. The staff was the most courteous and professional group of employees that I have experienced in my vast amount of travel. Thank you for the BEST staycation ever!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
素晴らしい！
秘境感と食事、部屋のおもてなしが良い。
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Дикий восторг!!!!
Еще на берегу начинается отдых, тебя встречает ресепшн, с удобными диванами, кофе/печеньками - где можешь скоротать время в ожидании своего бота.
Сервис в отеле выше всяких похвал - индивидуальный сопровождающий, который рассказывает, что есть в отеле, где проходит завтрак, где пляж, и далее к нему можно обращаться в течении всего отдыха. Хочу Марии сказать огромное спасибо - она во всем нем помогла!
Номер - нам отель сделал комплимент, улучшил наш номер на номер с видом на море и бассейн. По приезду встречает в номере ваза с фруктами и конфетками. Есть капсульная кофе-машина, с хорошим кофе, всегда можно попросить попольнить (но и без просьб пополняли). Есть вечерняя подготовка ко сну - на тумбочку ставят водичку со стаканом, тапочки около кровати.
Завтраки - отличные, есть все, и все о-очень вкусное. Омлет или яичницу заказываешь и тебе ее приносят по готовности. Тоже самое с напитками.
Бассейн красиво оформлен, служащий у бассейна полотенца разложит, зонтик поправит, чтобы лежак всегда был в тени, только выходишь из бассейна или моря, сразу несет тебе холодную бутылочку воды. Приблизительно раз в час подойдет с прохладными, вкуснопахнущими полотенчиками освежиться. В общем, сервис на высоте.
Пляж - пустынный, с великолепной бирюзовой водичкой. Тоже с таким же сервисом. Одно но, до пляжа идти минуты 3, но по горячему по песку, с какими-то камнями (без тапочек не вариант, и в сланцах не удобно) и по какой-то не живописной дорожке... Но мы ходили! Обожаю море!
Yulia
Yulia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
ممتاز و رائع
ممتاز و رائع
saeed
saeed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
يستحق الاقامة في هذا الفندق وانصح به
الاقامة كانت جميلة وكنت سعيد مع عائلتي
HASAN
HASAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent Hotel
Fantastic stay. Highly recommend the Arabian buffet on the beach and an early morning safari.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had a wonderful 2 day break at this hotel. The staff were very attentive and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. There were plenty of sun beds on the beach or around the pool with a nice restaurant to have lunch snacks and drinks. We also went on the safari experience which was very interesting and had a very informative guide driving the open Land Rover also a real highlight to see the Giraffe and Cheetah roaming free.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Vraiment dommage!!!
Les points +:
- Le cadre dépaysant et loin de la cohue des grandes villes
- Le personnel Spa au top
- La réception/Check-in et check-out au top avec un petit massage pour nous détendre de la longue route.
- La piscine à débordement en front de mer (magnifique couché du soleil).
Les points négatifs:
- La restauration n'est clairement pas digne d'un 5* à peine un 3*
- Petit déjeuner à peine digne d'un 3*
Le plus gros point négatif est le service. Il y avait un manque chronique de personnel à la restauration. Amwaj entre 30 et 40 min entre entrée et plat principal dans un restaurant loin d'être plein.
Au petit déjeuner, un serveur en salle pour servir le café et 20 minutes pour obtenir un simple café qui était horrible. 3 tables occupés.
Très loin des standards 5* aux Emirats.
En conclusion, prix de vente beaucoup trop élevé pour cet hôtel qui conserve les mêmes prix en saison basse alors qu'eux même envoie tout le staff en congés.
Si prix 40% moins cher, je conseillerai fortement mais en gardant ce prix et avec un hôtel qui tourne au ralenti, vous trouverez mieux dans les environs au même prix voire moins cher.
Brahim
Brahim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice experience in Sir Bani Yas Island. Safari is nice and very good animals.
Hotel rooms are good, common areas could be better.
Seafood BBQ at night was amazing
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Tyst, lugn & skönt !
Fantastisk plats, bästa servicen vi upplevt ! Maten var kanon och de guidade turerna var jättebra ! Vi stannade 2 nätter och hade gärna tagit ytterliggare 2 nätter. Bra att kontakta hotellet minst en vecka innan så man kan boka aktiviteter och få information om hur man tar sig till båthamnen på fastlandet och hur man tar sig fram till hotellet på ön Båtturen ut till ön och transport från öns hamn till andra sidan där hotellet låg ingår i priserna på rummen.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
It was a good experience and and and and and and and and
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
رحلة ممتعة
جميلة
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Outstanding service, very well organized
A great experience....lots to see and do
Wonderful
jim
6/10 Good
Beautiful setting ok hotel
The island and wildlife are beautiful, beaches are peaceful and quiet and the most clear blue water. Pool area is great. Hotel is a bit dated for 5 star but rooms are clean, have fabulous views. The a/c in the room was very loud, at her than that no complaints. Breakfast is ok, not great.
Benia2011