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 Amazing vacation! Will be back

Apr 25, 2024 Ольга В

Went with friends to this beautiful resort. Stay was really nice and staff so helpful. The most impression we have - the Basilico restaurant! Brunch was just amazing. We really recommend 👌🏻 The hotel alone so beautiful, looks like small Santorini in desert! Top service! And we would like to mention the main helper - Anastasiya guest relation,… Read more
Went with friends to this beautiful resort. Stay was really nice and staff so helpful. The most impression we have - the Basilico restaurant! Brunch was just amazing. We really recommend 👌🏻 The hotel alone so beautiful, looks like small Santorini in desert! Top service! And we would like to mention the main helper - Anastasiya guest relation, she is really gide us with everything! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay with family

Apr 24, 2024 Climber58209383536

We went to cove rotana 2nd time and I am sure that their excellent hospitality will keeps us motivated to come again & again. Special mention of Mr Mukesh Mishra & the restaurant team to take good care of us with 2 kids, was the most loving part that we will remember. Kudos to Mukesh and team. We also got a complimentary upgrade to a sea view… Read more
We went to cove rotana 2nd time and I am sure that their excellent hospitality will keeps us motivated to come again & again. Special mention of Mr Mukesh Mishra & the restaurant team to take good care of us with 2 kids, was the most loving part that we will remember. Kudos to Mukesh and team. We also got a complimentary upgrade to a sea view room, which spiced up our stay more. Vaibhav Gokhale Read less
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Apr 23, 2024 _J5272KJ

Everything is cool and really tasty. Stuff is wonderful. Especially I want to mention a barman named Hedra. Wonderful guy, very friendly, positive and always smiling. Nice singer also:). In general I'm very pleased about hotel and buffet namely
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Apr 23, 2024 Ira_P4 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Excellent stay in Cove Rotana, beautiful location, my room was close to the restaurant and the swimming pool. Room was clean, very impressed with the towel art! Food was great, friendly staff.
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Apr 23, 2024 Global36910564665 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

shoutout to all the friendly amazing and funny staff specially hedra for his out standing service and cannot forget Namisha for her help you guys are super heroes to run the restaurant