Over-the-top luxury, fabulous resort, excellent value – a must on your bucket list
Loved this modern, sleek, contemporary resort. No expense was spared to make the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort a showpiece. The lobby was gorgeous with fabulous furnishings and chandeliers. Guests are welcomed with Arabian dates and coffee as you enter the hotel lobby. We stayed 10 days and did not want to leave.
The room was very spacious with fine decor, furniture and linens. The marble bathroom was huge with a separate rain shower and a deep egg-shaped soaking tub overlooking the sea. The towels and toiletries were first-rate. A personal butler attended to our needs; packing/unpacking and serving coffee, tea and snacks. The view from our room was gorgeous, overlooking the grounds and the sea.
Butler unpacking our clothes
There were three pools; adults only, family and lap. The design of the adult pool was exceptional with shaded cabanas, water lounging chairs and a jacuzzi area in the pool. Pool service was excellent and prompt. Plush towels were readily available.
Adult pool private cabanas with sofa, chairs and table, ceiling fan and electric outlets.
The restaurants were outstanding with the finest foods and attentive service. Non-smoking and smoking sections were available. Breakfast, served in Olea, was terrific with exotic fruits, fine quality meats, fish and an extensive selection of hot and cold dishes. There were chefs at each station for noodles, egg and specialty dishes. Everything served was the finest quality, delicious and fresh. The restaurant was both indoors and outdoors with a panoramic view of the ocean. The Southeast Asian restaurant, Sontaya, also had indoor and outdoor seating. The decor was Asian modern with views of the beach and pools. The satays, summer rolls and noodle dishes were perfect. Turquoiz, the beach restaurant and 55th & 5th The Grill are also excellent places to dine at the resort.
Dessert spread at the Olea
A lifeguard monitors a marked beach swimming area. The resort has an expansive beachfront with comfortable, padded, shaded lounge chairs. The water was amazing – it was warm, clean and great for swimming or hanging out. Towels and reef walkers were available at the waterfront if you wanted them. The beach goes on for miles and is a beach strollers delight.
Fine white sand beach with shaded lounge chairs
The Iridium spa decor was dazzling in a mix of cream, beige and black. The spa rooms and treatments were awesome. Guests have access to the St. Regis Athletic Club which was fully staffed and fitted with the latest equipment. The naturally lit club was clean and state-of-the-art. The Sandcastle Kids Club offers indoor and outdoor activities for the 1 to 12-year-old guest, making the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort a great choice for families.
This resort was superb, can’t wait to return to this find!!!
