Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
VIP Access

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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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5 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
5 restaurants, breakfast served
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Overview of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

9.8

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Mahdar Bin Usayyan by travelers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Mahdar Bin Usayyan by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Mahdar Bin Usayyan, 131277
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Room options

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2045 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite ( Anantara )

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1141 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 538 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 484 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 484 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2260 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mahdar Bin Usayyan

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is located in Mahdar Bin Usayyan. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Suhail - 3 min walk
  • Al Waha - 3 min walk
  • Al Falaj - 8 min walk
  • Deadline Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Al Liwan - 3 min walk

About this property

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Luxury family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap, and a Thai massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 onsite restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All 205 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Al Waha
  • Ghadeer
  • Suhail

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.
Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1090
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 545 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab sert M
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel Mahdar Bin Usayyan

Frequently asked questions

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara on Apr 28, 2024 start from $416.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AED 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara located?

This family-friendly hotel is located in Mahdar Bin Usayyan.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 583 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique setting
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
One hour to check-in, nobody explained us anything about dining options and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Must-Visit, truly exceptional.
A magical enchanting desert resort with a truly fantastic and welcome team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, staff very nice and ready to help. We met Andres the chef from one of the restaurants, very nice, he took the time to show us around the hotel and beauty of it. Food was good, service at the pool, excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Fort Lauderdale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place that we have been . Everything and everyone are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adwaita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience and truly peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Allentown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023