The Cove Rotana Resort

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

The hotel

Located on an idyllic water inlet of Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf, The Cove Rotana Resort more than lives up to all of your Arabian expectations. A wide choice of Nubian-styled rooms let you kick back, relax and soak up the sunshine with modern in-room facilities enabling you to stay in touch with the outside world, if you so wish. Explore further and you'll discover the Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club offering a variety of massage treatments and two infinity swimming pools presenting just about everything that you need to keep fit, get pampered and indulge your senses. This truly is a remarkable setting and some of the views over the Arabian Gulf will quite rightly take your breath away. Refreshments by the pool, casual fine-dining and lunch on the terrace, give you a delicious taste of life in the Emirates and there's no better place to work up an appetite than down at the beach. Water sports and simple sunset strolls, make the pristine sands of The Cove Rotana Resort private beach the perfect place to play and supping tropical cocktails, this is where your Arabian dreams turn into reality.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa

Where is it

Located on an idyllic water inlet on the Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf, just 5 miles from the city centre. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: approximately 1 hour.

Hotel information

204 rooms and 78 villas situated on the hills, like a small village built in clusters. All with balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, 32” LCD TV,  complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, fully-stocked mini-bar*, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, walk in shower, iron and ironing board. 

Standard Guest Rooms have a village view, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and sofa, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in the Cinnamon Restaurant, including tea/coffee. Selected brands of mineral water, chilled juices, soft drinks, beers, wine and spirits, served by the glass at Cinnamon restaurant, pool bar, beach bar and lounge bar daily from 11:00am–11:00pm.

Please note: Restrictions may apply during the month of Ramadan. Please check directly with the hotel for more information.

Garden Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Lagoon Rooms offer partial sea or pool views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Sea View Rooms offer views of the beach and the Arabian Gulf, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Spacious Rooms are slightly larger in size with an additional seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Cinnamon Restaurant (International cuisine and theme nights; open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner), Basilico Mediterranean Restaurant (upscale dining, Mediterranean and traditional cuisine; open for lunch and dinner. GourMed Brunch on Fridays), Breeze (lobby lounge serving cocktails and snacks), Laguna Bay (poolside dining and drinks), Sunset Bar (drinks and snacks), Sunset Ice Cafe (ice cream, sorbet and iced coffees), Breakers (afternoon cocktails and barbecue), The Lounge (bar), and At The Swing (food truck serving snacks and drinks) . 2 infinity swimming pools (one of which is adults only) and a kids pool. 600 metre beach. Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club* with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, fully-equipped gym with fitness classes*. Beach volleyball. Table tennis. Motorized and non-motorized water sports*. Excursions including desert and fishing trips*. Flippers Kids Club. Daily entertainment and animation. Massage treatments*. Gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning service* and shoe shine. High-speed wireless Internet*. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting service*.

4 nights between 24 Dec–4 Jan and 4-17 Apr.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the Best Resort Hotel in Ras Alkhaima

May 1, 2024 travellerCountries Singapore, Singapore

Great facilities and architectural design of the Resorts. A lot of swimming pools but the best is the beach. We coming back for the beach actually while the weather still not hot. Lastly, Customer Service always smiling. Easily checkin/ checkout and delicious food.
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Apr 30, 2024 SarahNawar1

Hotel generally was good…….😊 I had an amazing experience and stay because of Esraa Osama from the F&B How professional she was and helpful would makes me come back again just because of her service………♥️ Everything else was also good ……..😊
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent place , excellent staffs , more Asian cuisines can be added in restaurant and more snacks could be added ………….

Apr 30, 2024 Rajesh C

Excellent location and enjoyed and all staffs were pleasant and had the smile always , the food can be much better with more grills and they can add mutton as well , more Asian cuisines could be added , the staffs are very kind , the snacks provided can be much more better
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best time I spend a vacation

Apr 29, 2024 Denis G

I have a very good vacation in this hotel. Thank you so much for what you are doing I prefer cocktails from Allaeldin in the beach bar . Thank you so much !!!
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Apr 29, 2024 J6841SBsuzannev

What a great waiter we had at the Cove Rotana, Ibrahim was so friendly en capable. It was a pleasure to have him as a waiter. Our 6 year old son said it was his friend on vacation