Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai Beaches and beyond

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Classic Room
Peacock Alley
Golf View Room with Balcony
Classic Room Queen
Business Centre
17Squared Lounge and Bar
Cigar Bar
Marjan Restaurant
Camelia Tea Lounge
Junior Suite Sea View with Balcony
Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Lobby, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Bathroom, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Junior Suite Sea View with Balcony, Waldorf Astoria, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Lexington Grill
Spa
Classic Room
Peacock Alley
Golf View Room with Balcony
Classic Room Queen
Business Centre
17Squared Lounge and Bar
Cigar Bar
Marjan Restaurant
Camelia Tea Lounge
Junior Suite Sea View with Balcony
Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Lobby, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Bathroom, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Junior Suite Sea View with Balcony, Waldorf Astoria, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Lexington Grill
Spa

The hotel

Inspired by the palaces of the Arabian Peninsula, you’ll feel like royalty at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah! In a prime beachside location, 1 hour from Dubai International Airport, there’s an 18-hole championship golf course at your disposal and a world-class spa for banishing any lingering cares. All of this, combined with the legendary True Waldorf Service ensures a memorable stay. When you can tear yourself away from the grandeur of your spacious room or suite, not one but two enormous swimming pools await you – grab a cocktail, a good book and stake your claim on the sundeck. For more active moments, there are water sports in abundance down at the beach. If you prefer dry land, a few rounds of golf are a must, if only to admire the stunning fairways! Whilst parents are at play, the kids can escape to their very own children’s club offers a variety of activities. There are also plenty of family excursions to enjoy – desert safari anyone? When it comes to dining, the Waldorf boasts an eclectic selection. Feast on food from around the world, including Europe, Middle East and Japan. There are also more casual options with pizza, pasta and salads served by the poolside or on the beach. After dinner, head to 17Squared on the 17th floor, a sophisticated bar and lounge, it also boasts stunning 360 degree views of Ras Al Khaimah.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Kids Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Golf

Where is it

In Ras Al Khaimah, overlooking a pristine stretch of private beach. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

346 spacious rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, HD plasma TV, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, iPod docking station, opulent spacious bathrooms, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, iron and board. All rooms with panoramic views of the coastline, golf course and the impressive Al Hajjar Mountains on the horizon. Classic Room with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Half Board option: includes breakfast and dinner in Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant (food only).

Full Board option: includes breakfast, three-course set menu in Azure restaurant and dinner in Qasr Al Bahar Restaurant (food only).

If guests wish to eat in other restaurants then they will receive dine around food credit, which they can use in any of the à la carte restaurants.

Terms and conditions apply.

Deluxe Room Golf View with balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Sea View with balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Sea View, featuring a lavish lounge area and stunning sea views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suite Sea View with Balcony, as the Junior Suite Sea View and with a balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Tower Suite, these spacious suites offer a separate bedroom, foyer and freestanding bath, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

1-Bedroom Suite with sea views, balcony, living room and separate dressing room with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

6 restaurants (including 4 signature fine dining restaurants): Marjan (on the 16th floor; Middle Eastern cuisine), Qasr Al Bahar (indoor and outdoor seating; global cuisine), Lexington Grill (US steakhouse), UMI (sushi and Teppanyaki), Al Fayrouz (beach restaurant and bar) and Azure Pool Bar & Restaurant (light snacks and cocktails). 3 bars and lounges: Camelia (tea room with outdoor terrace), Peacock Alley (live piano entertainment). 17Squared Bar. Le Diwan (in-door shisha lounge). 350m of private beach. 2 outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools. Spa* and fitness centre* (whirlpool and sauna). Water sports* including snorkelling, water-skiing, wake-boarding and deep-sea fishing. Peter Harradine 18-hole championship golf course*. Floodlit tennis courts*. Kids' club*. Babysitting* (on request). Boutique shops. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*.

7 nights between 24 Dec–3 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel, but very expensive.

Apr 22, 2019 SimonN140

This is a lovely hotel, as long as you can accept that everything is going to be rather expensive. Check in was a bit haphazard. We were told that someone would text when our rooms were ready and no one did, but the rooms were enormous, always clean and well stocked. The breakfast buffet is good (not as good as Atlantis in Dubai), although the… Read more
This is a lovely hotel, as long as you can accept that everything is going to be rather expensive. Check in was a bit haphazard. We were told that someone would text when our rooms were ready and no one did, but the rooms were enormous, always clean and well stocked. The breakfast buffet is good (not as good as Atlantis in Dubai), although the dinner buffet is a bit repetitive after a few days. We had half board. If you want to eat in any of the other restaurants, you get 120 AED credit which doesn’t go a long way. We ate at the Lexington Grill and Umi which were both excellent. As good as London restaurants, but over 1,000 AED for each (and that’s after the HB credit). The Buddha Bar restaurant was pretty rubbish in all honesty. Pity about the weather (I understand that the UAE authorities had been cloud seeding), but the pools were warm and the beach was lovely and well catered. Al Hamra golf course is over the road and Al Hamra Mall is a 10 minute walk for provisions (i.e., don’t pay 27 AED for a coke in the hotel). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cheap and bad service not appropriate for its price

Apr 20, 2019 k167893 Singapore, Singapore

Overall the hotel experience was a disappointment. Mainly due to bad service. Below are two examples of how bad the hotel service and policies are. When asking for coffee at breakfast to take to the room the staff insisted that they must charge for the coffee. That is greedy and inappropriate. When asking for 3 empty glasses to take to the… Read more
Overall the hotel experience was a disappointment. Mainly due to bad service. Below are two examples of how bad the hotel service and policies are. When asking for coffee at breakfast to take to the room the staff insisted that they must charge for the coffee. That is greedy and inappropriate. When asking for 3 empty glasses to take to the beach the staff wanted to charge us a fee for having our own wine. Again, greedy and inappropriate. When ordering a taxi after 30 minute wait and incompetent replies I ordered the taxi myself. The concierge seemed to be not able to provide that service. The hotel rooms are very spacious and the facilities are ok. Not the standard one would expect from a hotel of this league but still ok. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely stay

Apr 20, 2019 Annemarie P London, Canada

We really enjoyed our stay here; it was relaxing and luxurious. Our room (deluxe sea view family) was stunning; right on the top floor with amazing views of the Arabian gulf with the most impressive balcony. Thank you so much for satisfying our request for a great sea view, we certainly got this and more! The family pool area was fabulous for our… Read more
We really enjoyed our stay here; it was relaxing and luxurious. Our room (deluxe sea view family) was stunning; right on the top floor with amazing views of the Arabian gulf with the most impressive balcony. Thank you so much for satisfying our request for a great sea view, we certainly got this and more! The family pool area was fabulous for our children (depth was perfect) and no silly reserving of sun beds early doors that you get in some resorts, even though we were there during the busy Easter school holiday period. I would’ve loved to have spent a day by the adult pool as well- it is something else (if you come without kids you are in for an extra special treat!). The food at the buffet was outstanding- choice and quality could not be faulted and we thoroughly enjoyed it all. The only areas of improvement I can suggest are around service- poolside service was patchy and also in Al Qaser lots of staff but not always on point. Thank you again; we will be back! Read less
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Apr 20, 2019 ArinaR7 Province of Florence, Italy

I don't know whether there is a need to write the review of our stay in December of 2018, but it was a disaster. And Mister Stocker perfectly knows about that... As I have written all that in the inquirer... Nevertheless I was totally neglected. Being for 5 years a standing customer I got that what one may call a slap to a face and a great… Read more
I don't know whether there is a need to write the review of our stay in December of 2018, but it was a disaster. And Mister Stocker perfectly knows about that... As I have written all that in the inquirer... Nevertheless I was totally neglected. Being for 5 years a standing customer I got that what one may call a slap to a face and a great disrespect to a customer. As if I have the reputation of some capricious guest that ruins everything. As you may see in my reviews, I was always grateful for all. I will not mention in details about the poisoning of my mother in the hotel. Although I insist that it was after having a meal in the main restaurant. Good lord, no-one has asked for special perks or compensations because of this situation. I was simply asking for help and good treatment. That's it. But the staff decided to make my family kind of the enemy of the humanity. At the same time, I didn't receive a report that I was promised to have after all the analyses that had to be done in Dubai. Again total ignorance. Guys what are you thinking to yourself there? Due to the "great service" and "doing the best", we were moved out from the room at the day of check-out to another room, and so I forgot my jewellery and medicine. I asked kindly to send them back, well... I was again answered that the hotel "does its best" but can't send me my things back ( as for medicine, I can stand that, but what about my personal things? They are found and I got the pictures of them, the same as the answer that there is no solution to send them me back. That is something extraordinary. I do not recommend anyone to come here again. Everything is devastated, good attitude. good relations. Everything. I would be grateful if you don't write the hypocritical answer concerning your Looking forward to welcome us back. Last and this year I had survived two losses in my family, so I have no wish to spend my time on personal letters and absent answers. Just give back what is not yours. I hope no revenge has place here, ( I can't understand what it could be for, but still, there must be a reason... of such an attitude, that I would call unwillingly -the gradual loss of incompetence that was never a mark of the hotel. Read less
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Apr 19, 2019 T2825ASstefanom Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Everything just perfect. Superb location Rooms are outstanding for size and view Food quality very good Pool area quite and plenty of space for privacy and relax People attentive to customers needs and ready to help