Abu Dhabi is known for a lot of things—the beach life, famous landmarks, man-made islands, huge skyscrapers, and definitely the beautiful views. You may be living in Abu Dhabi, but you might have been too busy catching up with life that you forget to stop, explore, and relax. That’s why a staycation is the best way to just stop for a while, breathe, and take a break from your busy life. A staycation also reminds you of how beautiful the country is, how hospitable the people are, and what a great experience it is to enjoy high-end facilities. Staycation hotels and resorts here are definitely on a roll with their spectacular designs and interiors, fun-filled activities, and luxurious amenities. See what we’re talking about by reading about the best staycation spots in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
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1. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi (from USD 152)
Great value for the price paid, especially with family-friendly amenities.
Spacious rooms, wonderful beach, large pool, and excellent kids' activities.
Convenient location near the national palace, with easy access to Abu Dhabi attractions and a short drive from the airport.
Excellent dining experiences with a variety of themed dinners, delicious buffet, and accommodating staff for special occasions.
Take a look at how this hotel provides its guests with a modern Arabian take through its design and features. Rooms have a flat-screen television, desk space, and a private bathroom. Satisfy your hunger and taste authentic Arabic cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant. You could also choose to stay at the lounge where you can have light snacks, desserts, coffee, and drinks while enjoying a view of the sunset by the pool. You will definitely love staying in this hotel because of the various facilities on offer, such as the swimming pool for kids and adults, yoga classes, massage chairs, spa lounge, fitness center, and sauna. You could either have fun by the beach or bring your competitive spirit by playing tennis at the court.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Address: Corniche Road
2.67 km (1.7 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
2. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa (from USD 244)
This hotel speaks five different languages, making sure everyone won’t have trouble communicating. Rooms have comfortable beds, private bathrooms with bathtub and shower, large windows, flat-screen televisions, and refreshing views of the golf course through a private balcony. You can enjoy the hotel’s many features such as air-conditioning, room service, and facilities for differently abled guests. For fun and entertainment, take a dip at the outdoor pools, have a massage at the spa, or move your body at the fitness center. There are also six restaurants that serve international cuisines, so you can relish any type of food you may be looking for.
VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa Formerly The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Address: P.O. Box 126797
20.87 km (13.0 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
3. Beach Rotana - Abu Dhabi (from USD 298)
Fall in love with this hotel that features a view of the blue sea from your suite. Prepare your swimsuits and relax by the private beach. The rooms are big and complete with television, luxurious linen, and a private bathroom. Choose from 11 different restaurants that serve various cuisines, such as continental, Asian, and Arab. You can also grab yourself a drink at the lounge or the pool bar. Facilities include a swimming pool, spa lounge, beauty salon, fitness center, massage center, and sauna. The hotel offers fitness and yoga classes as well. For additional fees, you can join a themed dinner, try the watersports facilities, or play table tennis. For sure, you’ll always have something to do here.
Beach Rotana - Abu Dhabi
Address: 10th Street, Al Zahiya Area 45200
5.71 km (3.6 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
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4. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche (from USD 196)
Great value for the money, affordable pricing, complimentary room upgrade, good value for money, excellent value, great deals via booking.com, reasonable price for sea view upgrade, and good value for half-board option.
Private beach access, beach club with pools, gym, spacious rooms, modern design, comfortable beds, complimentary bottled water, valet parking, suite room upgrade, spacious and elegant rooms, and online check-in option.
Perfect location in the Corniche area, close to Marina, Qasr al Watan, and Marina Mall, easy access to main attractions and monuments, beautiful beach, and convenient central location.
Superb breakfast, diverse and delicious dinner options, sumptuous breakfast buffet, excellent room service, great variety of food, tasty and varied food, good food at beach club, and good breakfast options.
Taking a modern approach in its architecture and design, this hotel and resort offers rooms that are spacious, classic, and well-equipped with facilities you will enjoy. Rooms have air-conditioner, television, desk space, and a private bathroom. Keep yourself entertained by going cycling or playing darts, table tennis, or a game of billiards. There are other activities that require additional charges, like aerobics, themed dinners, evening entertainment, watersports, nightclubbing, windsurfing, and tennis. The place is close to the beach, where you can have fun under the sun and enjoy the white sand. Grab a meal at any of the on-site restaurants, which have a wide range of tastes that you will love. Fitness centers and spa lounges are also available here.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Address: Corniche Rd W, Al Khubeirah
1.62 km (1.1 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
5. InterContinental Abu Dhabi (from USD 156)
A luxurious hotel with high-end facilities and services are waiting for you here. With its lovely interiors, marble bathrooms, and upscale furnishings, you’ll feel as if you were royalty. The rooms will leave you breathless, with views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf by the windows. Understand why this hotel is known for offering the best dining experiences by heading over to its on-site restaurants. The outdoor fireplace and furniture, beachfront terrace, private beach area, and garden are just a few of the places you can relax in. Other leisure amenities of the hotel include the outdoor pools, waterslide, hot tub, spa facilities, and fitness center—how exciting! The hotel staff can also speak a number of various languages.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi, an IHG Hotel
Address: King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
2.17 km (1.4 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
6. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (from USD 1886)
The suites here offer their own unique experiences. You can have an ocean view, partial sea view, and more—just choose which view you’d want to wake up to every morning. The rooms are all designed with elegant Mediterranean-style interiors and furnishings, which also include television, comfortable beds, and a private bathroom with double sink, tub, and rain shower. Some rooms even have their own private balcony where you can relax. The resort is full of activities you can choose from, such as watersports, bicycle riding, canoeing, and more. You should go swim in the pool too—and you’ll love it because the place has five! The resort will keep your little ones busy at the children’s playground or through Sandcastle Club.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Address: Saadiyat Island
11.92 km (7.5 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
7. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (from USD 261)
Luxurious 5-star experience with personalized service and attention to detail.
Outdoor pool, beach area, elegant venues for events, picturesque setting.
Adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, 12-minute drive from the airport.
Magnificent breakfast buffet, diverse dining options with culinary delights.
This hotel will take you back to the Renaissance period because of its architecture and design. Each room has a television, coffee machine, mini bar, and private bathroom. The best part of the rooms is the view of the pool, garden, or Grand Canal that you get to enjoy every day. If you’re staying with a big group, choose a villa—which not only is spacious but also has a living room, dining area, and terrace. There are wellness facilities you can use too, such as the outdoor pools, spa and wellness center, and gym. Feeling hungry? Drop by the different restaurants on-site that serve Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Pan-Asian cuisines. Another way to enjoy your staycation is just relaxing in your comfortable room.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Address: Khor Al Maqta'a
17.14 km (10.7 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
8. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (from USD 326)
Luxurious property with generous upgrades and reasonable rates.
Exceptional butler service, private beach, spa, and pool facilities.
Conveniently situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi, close to major attractions and malls.
Amazing breakfast with health-oriented options, diverse dining experiences, and attentive staff.
Wake up blissfully as this hotel features a view of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche just from your room. Swimming pools for adults and kids, a spa and wellness center, beauty salon, gym, and sauna are just a few of the facilities on offer to keep you energized and moving the whole day. Should you need Wifi, it will cost you an additional fee, which you can request from the front desk. You wouldn’t have to go too far for meals as the hotel has a lot of great restaurants that serve international, American, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines. The bar and lounge is also a great place to just chill, relax, and enjoy a good drink with a view of the Arabic Gulf and Corniche Road.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Address: Nation Towers, Corniche
1.45 km (0.9 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
9. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (from USD 958)
Luxurious and exclusive, but may be overpriced for solo travelers.
Majestic and enormous property with superb room amenities and private facilities.
Grand, beautiful, and conveniently located near Abu Dhabi center and Qasr Al Watan.
Breakfast is a standout feature, while some dining experiences may be disappointing.
Situated on a private beach, a classic and elegant room awaits you in Emirates Palace. This extraordinary place invites you to relax with your friends and family, as it features high-end furnishings and the latest technologies. Each room has a marble bathroom, interactive television, free Wifi, and a 24-hour butler. Each corner of the hotel is very aesthetically pleasing, so you definitely should take pictures while you’re here. Aside from that, you can enjoy a meal at any of the restaurants on-site—some of which let you enjoy views of the sea. The beach, waterpark, swimming pool, gym, billiards, spa, and more are a great way to kill time.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Address: West Corniche
2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
10. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas (from USD 822)
This hotel’s location is already a winner for anyone looking for a staycation—it is situated on a private beach at Saadiyat Island. The place gives you the privacy, peacefulness, and beauty you’re looking for in a vacation. Rooms have a flat-screen television, air-conditioning, big windows, and an open-plan bathroom with bathtub and shower. Every night, you can enjoy the evening entertainment prepared by the hotel staff. Pamper yourself by having a massage, facial, body treatment, and more at the on-site wellness center. There is also a swimming pool, gym, and sauna that you might enjoy. Go check out the restaurants here as each one serves delicious food!
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Address: Saadiyat Island
12.95 km (8.1 mi) from Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village
A memorable staycation awaits you
All these hotels and resorts will definitely leave you with memories not easily forgotten. Each of them boasts an accommodating staff, delicious restaurants, comfortable beds, interesting activities, and more—all contributing to give you a great experience. Plan for your staycation now with the help of this informative list!
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