Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- On private beach
- Bar
- Gym
- Pool
- Spa
- Room service
Explore the area
Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Sir Bani Yas Island BeachPlace, Sir Bani Yas Island Beach18 min walk
- Arabian Wildlife ParkPlace, Arabian Wildlife Park30 min drive
- Sir Bani Yas Island PierPlace, Sir Bani Yas Island Pier35 min drive
Room options
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One-Bedroom Anantara Villa
- 120 sq m
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
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Anantara Suite
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
- 80 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sea view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
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Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa
- 200 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Beach view
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Deluxe Room with Sea View
- Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room with Garden View
- Sleeps 2
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Premier Room with Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Anantara Suite
- Sleeps 2
One Bedroom Anantara Villa
- Sleeps 2
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Two Bedroom Anantara Villa
- Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room, Sea View
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
- 52 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Room, Garden View
- 52 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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Premier Room, Sea View
- 52 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Premier Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room With Garden Terrace
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room With Garden Terrace
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Premier Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
Premier Room With Sea View
- Sleeps 2
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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Arabian Wildlife Park - 30 min drive - 15.2 km
- Sir Bani Yas Island Pier - 35 min drive - 17.5 km
Restaurants
- Al Shams - 3 min walk
- Amwaj - 5 min walk
- Savannah grill - 16 min drive
- Savannah Bar - 16 min drive
- Samaak - 4 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 hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- DVD player
- Free children's club
- Free supervised activities for children
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Lifeguards on site
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Rollaway/extra bed (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
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Limo/town car service
- Free self parking on site
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee: AED 130 per person
- 3 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A poolside bar
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Children's pool
- Free children's club
- Full-service spa
- Game drive
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horseback riding/rentals
- Hunting
- Library
- 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 with premium cable/satellite channels
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Free crib
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1299
- New Year's Eve (December 31) 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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
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