St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Superior Room
Superior Room
Ocean Suite Bedroom
St Regis Suite
Olea Restaurant
Olea Restaurant
Sontaya Bar
Sontaya Restaurant, The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Buddha Bar
Adult-Pool
Olea Restaurant
Manhattan Lounge
Lobby, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Sandcastle Club
The Manhattan Lounge
Drawing ROom
Superior Room
Superior Room
Ocean Suite Bedroom
St Regis Suite
Olea Restaurant
Olea Restaurant
Sontaya Bar
Sontaya Restaurant, The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Buddha Bar
Adult-Pool
Olea Restaurant
Manhattan Lounge
Lobby, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Sandcastle Club
The Manhattan Lounge
Drawing ROom

The hotel

This Mediterranean, yet contemporary style resort, is nestled between Saadiyat Island’s white sandy beach and the famous Saadiyat Beach Golf Course. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is elegant and prestigious offering a fantastic array of quality services and facilities. Splash about in one of five delightful swimming pools, one of which is adults-only, whilst children have their own pool with a cave and waterfalls to explore. Pamper yourself at the world-class Iridium Spa where you can tailor make your own experience. There is also tennis and squash for those that are more active. Downtown Abu Dhabi is a short taxi ride away with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy. However, The St. Regis boasts an array of restaurants and bars of its own including the Mediterranean-influenced Olea.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On Saadiyat Island, overlooking the beach. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

376 rooms and suites. All with butler service, air-conditioning, private balcony or terrace, smart TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilties, Nespresso™ machine (coffee capsules replenished daily), iPod and iPhone deck, safe, hairdryer, iron and board and luxury shower amenities. 

Superior Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Half Board option: includes breakfast and lunch or dinner (on Fridays Half Board is only applicable to dinner). Meals are applicable only in the open buffet at the all-day dining restaurant, Olea. Half Board has to be taken for the full duration of the stay and by all parties booked. Half Board cannot be booked for individual days only.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are applicable only in the open buffet at the all-day dining restaurant, Olea. Full Board has to be taken for the full duration of the stay and by all parties booked. Full Board cannot be booked for individual days only. On any Fridays, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Day Full Board is not available.

Please note: Half Board and Full Board meals will be served including tea, coffee and local mineral water at Olea all day dining restaurant. All other beverages will be charged as per consumption. Guests will not be refunded for any unconsumed meals.

Dine around credit is on a request basis, and is not available during the summer period. Half Board (buffet lunch or dinner) is available at Olea restaurant only. Should you be booked on Half Board/Full Board and wish to dine in other restaurants, the hotel will extend a credit at the following restaurants: Sontaya, Signature 3, Mazi Abu Dhabi or Buddha-Bar Beach.

Superior Sea View Room has the same facilities as a Superior Room but with breathtaking views of the sea, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

St.Regis Suites have sea views, living area and spacious bathroom, private balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Benefits for guests:

  • 24-hour signature St. Regis Butler Service
  • Pressing of two items per person, per day
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily local newspaper
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Access to the St. Regis Athletic Health Club, outdoor swimming pool and private beach
  • Bose iPod docking station
  • eButler Service

7 dining venues; Signature 3 (steakhouse) Olea Restaurant (all-day International dining), Sontaya (southeast Asian style, open for lunch and dinner), Mazi (Greek cuisine, open for late lunch and dinner, currently closed), Manhattan Lounge (evening bar menu), Buddha-Bar Beach (lunch and dinner with signature creations, nightly live entertainment), The Drawing Room (morning snacks and afternoon tea), Sucre Patisserie. 3 outdoor swimming pools including adults only pool with Jacuzzi, family pool and outdoor lap pool. Kids' pool with cave and waterfalls. Iridium Spa*. Health Club with indoor lap pool. 2 tennis courts* and 2 squash courts*. 18-hole golf course nearby*. Sandcastle Club* with play areas inside and out, a sand pit and an outdoor pool suitable for children between the age of 1–12 years (children at the age of 4 years and below must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times). Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-room service*. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

4 nights between 27 Dec–7 Jan, 2024.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: meals are complimentary for children 0-5 years (inclusive) when dining with parents. No charge for children under 5 when occupying same room as adult(s) and using existing bedding in rooms. The baby cot is free of charge for infants up to 2 years.

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Apr 22, 2024 PunithW Greater London, United Kingdom

One of the nicest hotels i've stayed in. Hotel itself is outstanding. everything is clean, modern and professional. The food options were great, the buffet is outstanding. The pool and beach areas are great, the kids loved the kids club with their own splash pool and indoor play areas. The beach has the most perfect, white, fine sand and the… Read more
One of the nicest hotels i've stayed in. Hotel itself is outstanding. everything is clean, modern and professional. The food options were great, the buffet is outstanding. The pool and beach areas are great, the kids loved the kids club with their own splash pool and indoor play areas. The beach has the most perfect, white, fine sand and the beach was warm! The gym is very good and in fact probably had more than most gym's in the UK, along with it's own pool. This is such a lovely resort and I'd highly recommend it. Special shout out to Gayatri from the dining team, really took care of us and made our stay even more special with the cheesecakes! Thank you! Read less
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Apr 21, 2024 Beckybsketi Pulborough, United Kingdom

We had a wonderful 6 nights here in march. When we arrived it was raining so we decided to have afternoon tea, I have never seen such an exquisitely prepared tea! Thankfully the weather changed and we really enjoyed the beach which is really lovely and also saw dolphins! The restaurant offerings were so good and we tried them all! The staff food… Read more
We had a wonderful 6 nights here in march. When we arrived it was raining so we decided to have afternoon tea, I have never seen such an exquisitely prepared tea! Thankfully the weather changed and we really enjoyed the beach which is really lovely and also saw dolphins! The restaurant offerings were so good and we tried them all! The staff food and beverages were hard to beat, we had a lovely winter break and would definitely return Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating FANTASTIC HOTEL AND STAFF

Apr 11, 2024 eiongw

Fantastic Staff, service, food and amenities, we had our own butlers on each floor they were exceptional, Staff in the Restaurant could not do enough for us Restaurant Manager made sure we were catered for either in the main restaurant or the other restaurants Manager and Staff in the Suntaya recommend 100%, Service on the beach was first class… Read more
Fantastic Staff, service, food and amenities, we had our own butlers on each floor they were exceptional, Staff in the Restaurant could not do enough for us Restaurant Manager made sure we were catered for either in the main restaurant or the other restaurants Manager and Staff in the Suntaya recommend 100%, Service on the beach was first class never wanted for anything, and the Athletics Center was the best we have ever used, WELL DONE ALL!! See you soon Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disastrous Experience: Poisoning and Neglect at Your Hotel

Apr 9, 2024 aigul2023

I am writing to lodge a complaint about my stay at your hotel, which was ruined by poisoning and inadequate client treatment. Upon checking in on May 1, 2023, I began feeling unwell and took Panadol medication from a nearby pharmacy. The following day, while preparing to go to the beach, I drank water from one of the hotel's bottles and… Read more
I am writing to lodge a complaint about my stay at your hotel, which was ruined by poisoning and inadequate client treatment. Upon checking in on May 1, 2023, I began feeling unwell and took Panadol medication from a nearby pharmacy. The following day, while preparing to go to the beach, I drank water from one of the hotel's bottles and immediately sensed a bitter taste. Realizing something was amiss, I sought help and was attended to by the butler. Despite my pleas to send the bottle for testing, the hotel disposed of it, disregarding the severity of the situation. Subsequently, I was hospitalized, and tests revealed alcohol in my system. However, as a devout Muslim who abstains from alcohol, this finding was deeply concerning and shocking. Upon returning from the hospital, I received no apology or empathy from the hotel staff. Instead, the manager on duty, Aaron, dismissed all my complaints and was rude. Despite explaining my Muslim faith and past stays during Ramadan in this particular hotel, I was met with indifference. I requested for a partial compensation of my trip as well as some complimentary treatments to make up for my vacation days spent in a hospital, but the hotel refused to take responsibility. As a regular guest across your chain of hotels, I find this treatment unacceptable and a breach of consumer rights. This hotel used to be my favorite, we spent 6 months there during COVID lockdown. It was almost like a family and this experience completely ruined my warm memories. Furthermore, I must emphasize that the hotel's decision to hide and subsequently destroy the bottle containing the contaminated water is deeply troubling. This action not only deprived me of crucial evidence but also hindered my ability to seek legal recourse and pursue justice through legal channels. Attached you will find the doctor's diagnosis detailing the discovery of alcohol in my system. It is truly disheartening to experience poisoning at a renowned five-star family resort. I cannot stress enough the severity of the situation; I was hospitalized and found myself in a weakened state, characterized by slowed speech and periods of unconsciousness. Read less
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Apr 8, 2024 danielmZ7000YK

Once again we were thoroughly impressed with our visit, as the excellent standards have been maintained. Room 179 is entirely suitable for us, as it is more spacious, has a great balcony and as we don’t use lifts is more appropriate to and from Olea restaurant, the beach and pools. This St Regis is a brilliant resort for families with young… Read more
Once again we were thoroughly impressed with our visit, as the excellent standards have been maintained. Room 179 is entirely suitable for us, as it is more spacious, has a great balcony and as we don’t use lifts is more appropriate to and from Olea restaurant, the beach and pools. This St Regis is a brilliant resort for families with young children. It is ideal. The level of service and amenities available are really top notch. The taxi transfer from the airport is about 25 minutes - it’s so convenient. Although we ate in the Thai restaurant on one occasion which was very good, Olea restaurant is our favourite. It is just so, so nice. And the service is extraordinary and obliging, with Gayathri leading the team and the star girl Dede, along with the excellent Abdul Rahman, Shanda, Shan, Ishwari, Fernando, Bina and Dea. All made us very comfortable and were especially kind to our little one. Furthermore, the breakfast offering at Olea is excellent as are the extended timings. The kitchen brigade went above and beyond to ensure we were looked after, with Lileth in particularly cooking special dishes for our fussy youngster. Many thanks too to Mosskiss, Quasai and Khalella who work so hard and do so well. We enjoyed the kids area - Sandcastle club, and the various games and arts and crafts available there, with specific credit and thanks to Gian, Jennifer and Ishara. The beach is brilliant and safe, but it can get a bit windy on occasion (which is why we brought a kite). We did see a pod of dolphins on several of the days too. We hope to be back again next year, many thanks. Read less