Save

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

View from property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Sir Bani Yas Island, Sir Bani Yas Island
  • Popular LocationSir Bani Yas Island Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSir Bani Yas Island Pier27 min drive
  • Popular LocationArabian Wildlife Park28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, Sea View

Premier Room, Sea View

Premier Room, Sea View

  • 52 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Sea View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Sea View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 52 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for One-Bedroom Anantara Villa

One-Bedroom Anantara Villa

One-Bedroom Anantara Villa

  • 120 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Anantara Suite

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Anantara Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (28)
The price is CA $522
per night
CA $644 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort

About the area

Sir Bani Yas Island

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Sir Bani Yas Island Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Sir Bani Yas Island Pier with a stay here.

What's nearby

  • Sir Bani Yas Island Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Pier - 27 min drive
  • Arabian Wildlife Park - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olio - 15 min drive
  • Savannah Grill - 16 min drive
  • Amwaj - 1 min walk
  • Samaak - 10 min walk
  • Rush - 10 min walk

About this property

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

Upscale beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants
Some rates at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour fitness center. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sir Bani Yas Island hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Anantara Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Romanian, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi, Wired Internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi, Wired Internet (AED 100 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: AED 130 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's AL HOSN UAE mobile app before check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located on an island approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) off the coast of Abu Dhabi, accessible only by boat. Guests must contact the resort 1 day in advance to arrange transportation from Jebel Dhanna Jetty (20 minutes away by boat). Daily departure from Jebel Dhanna Jetty to Sir Bani Yas Island: noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM. Daily departure from Sir Bani Yas Island: 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM. Please note that the boat transfers are subject to availability, weather conditions, and clearance from Abu Dhabi Ports Authority. This property provides ground transportation to and from the island boat station, as well as transportation around the island (included in the resort fee).
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.
Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 350.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1299
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 649 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 130 per person
  • 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)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AED 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 350.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tybano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful island and hotel
Fantastic experience overall. The kids enjoyed the activities, swimming pool and the mini kids club 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

abudaqqa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, service and experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Safari was really fun and the rooms were extremely clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanjoo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amenable staff, clean and spacious room condition, and nice swimming pool for kids. Worthy of staying with kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021