We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Hip. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Located on a private stretch of white sandy beach in Al Jazirah Al Hamra, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach boasts 32 private villas facing the sea, all with their own pool. Following a scenic boat arrival experience to the resort, guests can enjoy an infinity pool, a seafood restaurant overlooking the Arabian Gulf and a luxurious spa that offers holistic treatments. Inspired by Arabic architecture, the tented villas blend naturally in the landscape and offer spacious and modern interiors with a Mediterranean touch. Interiors include tones of blue and white, marine-inspired décor elements, floor-to- ceiling windows to let the light flood in, flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi access. A private patio with infinity pool opens directly on the beachfront and allows for unique pool deck dining experiences. Overlooking the resort’s infinity pool, Shore House offers healthy renditions of international cuisine complemented by seafood specialties. The Shore House Bar serves refreshing beverages by the pool, or exclusive signature cocktails on the deck. In villa dining is available 24 hours. The Ritz-Carlton Spa at Al Hamra Beach offers world-class wellbeing experience, with four private spa pavilions welcoming guests with a range of island-inspired treatments for a journey complementing serenity and tranquility. To enjoy an energizing workout, guests can make use of the dual-space gym. A myriad of activities such as snorkeling, kayak, stand-up paddling, or beach volleyball can be arranged by the resort. The staff can arrange local excursions and motorized watersports in a nearby area as well. The resort’s signature Ritz Kids programme includes a selection of fun and educative activities with a focus on marine life discovery and environment awareness. Dubai International Airport is a 45-minute drive from The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach. Complimentary private parking is possible on site.Show full description
This is the most relaxing five-star hotel in Ras al Khaimah.
Resort.Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Nestled between the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, a lush golf course, and the majestic Hajar mountains, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is the ultimate holiday destination for families and couples to create treasured memories. Live unforgettably in our world-renowned beach resort, relax on the private white sandy beach, enjoy the family lagoon pool, experience the adult beach club, let the kids explore the water playground and kids club amid extensive gardens, then dine in our award-winning restaurants, or rejuvenate in the Waldorf Astoria signature Spa. From sun lovers to thrill-seekers, gourmands to golfers, escape to a world away from your everyday at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The elegant rooms at Waldorf feature upholstered seating and views of the sea, golf, or the garden. Each one offers an electric kettle, an I-docking station, and a working desk. The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and a rain shower. Dining options for guests of Waldorf Astoria include an eclectic array of international and local cuisines. Savor classic steaks and grills at Lexington Grill and enjoy Japanese cuisine at UMI with teppanyaki and sushi. Relish an elegantly presented culinary adventure at Qasr Al Bahar, the main dining restaurant. The hotel’s spa offers signature treatments and a space where guests can surrender and restore personal well-being. The gymnasium features an extensive range of Technogym equipment and two floodlit tennis courts. Guests can visit the Musandam Peninsula, which is 50 km away from Waldorf Astoria. The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah is also within a short driving distance. Free private parking is available on-site.Show full description
This is the most beautiful five-star hotel in Ras al Khaimah. It also has outstanding views.
Resort.Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Within the sanctuary of a protected nature reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a unique remote getaway just 45 minutes from Dubai. Ideal for families and travelers seeking a remote getaway, the private resort offers adventure and tranquility combined in a tranquil desert oasis. Each one of the 100 villas feature a private pool and deck terrace complete with sun loungers, spacious bedroom and cozy seating area, fully-stocked mini bar and tea/coffee maker, spacious bathroom with luxury Asprey® amenities, complimentary WiFi and LCD TV. Intimate pool villas, world-class destination dining, an award-winning hydrotherapy spa and an extensive range of family-friendly and outdoor activities add a luxurious touch to a traditional desert experience. Desert explorers and affluent travelers alike appreciate the beautiful surroundings and immersion in the traditional Bedouin lifestyle while still enjoying creature comforts. An award-winning well-being experience awaits at Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert, featuring the region’s only Rainforest circuit and a range of tailor-made treatments for a journey complementing serenity and tranquility. Complimentary fitness club is available for guests and visitors. 3 restaurants and 1 rooftop lounge highlight the best of local and international cuisine in a stylish environment. From a private dinner on the dunes under the starry sky or at the top of an ancient watchtower, to international and Indian cuisine at Kaheela, Moroccan cuisine at Moorish or signature steakhouse Farmhouse, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert enlivens the senses. Connecting nature and culture is the pinnacle of the 500 hectares nature reserve. Guests at the resort can enjoy a daily falconry show, nature walks, archery, and other family-friendly outdoor activities including horse-riding, and encounters with Arabian Oryx, sand and Arabian gazelles, camels, horses, among the wildlife. Kids are entertained at the Ritz Kids Club, featuring an outdoor playground, an expert team at hand, and daily activities such as archery, pony riding, and initiation to nature, owl interaction and nature walks.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Superb breakfast.Opened May 2022. Situated in Ras al Khaimah, 2 km from Turtle Beach, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. The resort offers some rooms with pool views, and rooms come with a balcony. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast is available each morning at the property. At Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Santorini Beach is 2.1 km from Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, while Al Hamra Mall is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 30 km from the resort.Show full description
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED five-star hotel in Ras al Khaimah.
Resort. Situated in Ras al Khaimah, 300 metres from Mina Al Arab Malibu Beach, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a kids' club and room service. The resort has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the resort rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast pool views. At Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. The accommodation offers a business centre for guest use. Speaking Arabic, English, Hindi and Russian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Mina Al Arab Granada Beach is 2.5 km from Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, while Al Hamra Mall is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ras Al Khaimah International, 25 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened October 2021. Situated in Ras al Khaimah, 700 metres from Jebel Jais Mountain, Bear Grylls Explorers Camp features accommodation with barbecue facilities and free private parking. Featuring a terrace, this 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel provides mountain views and a children's playground. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At Bear Grylls Explorers Camp rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ras al Khaimah, like hiking. The nearest airport is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 72 km from Bear Grylls Explorers Camp.Show full description
Resort. The Cove Rotana Resort where the traditional charm embraces the uniqueness of the Arabian culture, located on an idyllic water inlet of Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf with 2 restaurants, 4 bars and 600 metres of private beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in the public areas of the resort. The luxury guest villas feature a garden or lagoon view, some with a private swimming pool. All rooms are furnished in contemporary Arabic styles. They offer a flat-screen satellite TV and a seating area. Some rooms include a private balcony or terrace. Restaurants at Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah include extensive choices of International buffet with oriental highlights and Mediterranean cuisines. Light snacks and drinks are also served at the beach and pool-side bar. Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club features a state-of-the-art gym and fitness classes. A wide range of water sports is available, as well as fishing and golf trips, and Flippers Kids' Club will look after the little ones. The Cove Rotana Resort is located just a few minutes’ drive from Ras Al Khaimah Airport and 45 minutes from Dubai on the newly built Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.Show full description
Resort. This 5-star resort is on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort is 1.5 km of private white sandy beach, a separate children's play area and offers villas with furnished balconies and views of the Arabian Sea. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort accommodation include free WiFi a flat-screen TV, minibar, bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows. All boasts city or garden views. The private bathrooms have marble countertops and bath tubs. The resort features international dining options ranging from International, Lebanese, Mediterranean and Carribean. A beach bar and SOL bar are also available. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has swimming pools. There is a 24-hour fitness centre with cardio vascular equipment, and a spa centre that offers a variety of treatments. The Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is located 22 km from Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort. Dubai International Airport is 75 minutes away by car. The hotel offers free private on-site parking, and an airport transfer service on request. The hotel features a breakfast with a private terrace, without any additional charges, exclusively available when you book one of our villas or suites.Show full description
Resort. Located at Marjan Island near Al Hamra area of Ras Al Khaimah, the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island provides 650 meters of private white sandy beach, villas with furnished balconies and views of the Arabian Sea. Free WiFi is available in public areas. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a minibar, an electric kettle and a seating area. Some rooms offer a sofa bed. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and bath and offer free toiletries. Guests can enjoy the on-site dining with 13 restaurants & bars, including an all-day dining venues, 4 specialty restaurants, a rooftop bar, 2 pool bars, beach bar, fruit kiosk, lobby lounge and a coffee house. Kids club offers climbing wall, ball pit, video games, movies and many other supervised activities. It also has a dedicated arcade areas for the older kids and an outdoor playground. In addition, there is a Pirate Boat Aqua Zone with water slides, sprinklers and buckets. The Resort boasts of the largest Tarzan boat in the Middle East, two high dive boards with the tallest being 14 foot high, 2 water slides and large rope swing which will entice thrill seekers to experience the ultimate water playground. The newest attraction is the Padel tennis court for the whole family to enjoy in this very popular sport. The resort offers a fitness centre and 7 temperature-controlled swimming pools, including indoor pool and 2 children's pools. Floating sea pool with panoramic sea views is an amazing addition. For relaxing options, there is a spa with 7 treatment rooms. The resort offers the lavish Jasmine Ballroom that welcomes up to 350 guests. Jasmine Ballroom can be divided into 3 separate meeting rooms based on the size of your event, with a large pre-function area bathed in daylight. Ras Al Khaimah Airport is 25 minutes by car from Double Tree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island. Guests can shop at Al Hamra Mall and Al Hamra Village which are 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Resort. This all-inclusive resort in Ras Al Khaimah features unlimited food and beverage offerings from 14 dining options along with daily entertainment. It is located on the pristine beaches of the man-made Al Marjan Island. All the rooms and suites offer a flat-screen TV, a minibar and an electric kettle. Some suites include a balcony with a panoramic sea view. "Rixos Bab Al Bahr - Ultra All Inclusive offers 1 global cuisine buffet restaurant, 6 a la carte restaurants and 7 bars and lounges. 24 hour room service is available Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and soak up the sun at the resort's beach. To enjoy an energising workout, there is a fully equipped fitness centre. The resort also boasts a spa, a kids' club and a teens’ club. Ras Al Khaimah City Centre is a 25-minute drive from Rixos Bab Al Bahr - Ultra All Inclusive. Rixos Bab Al Bahr - Ultra All Inclusive is a 60-minute drive from Dubai International Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island is situated on the first man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah, inside the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. Located 45 minutes from Dubai, this resort is devoted to serenity and well-being. It offers spacious rooms and suites with breath-taking views, a private beach, a one of a kind spa and various leisure activities. All elegantly designed rooms and suites are equipped with interactive flat-screen TVs and offer complementary WiFi to ensure utmost comfort. The resort offers eclectic dining options to cater for all tastes. Savour international food in Al Liwan, experience traditional Lebanese cuisines or other cooking style in Zaitouna House and enjoy an Al-fresco dining in the Mediterranean Al Forno restaurant with stunning sea view. Various children activities like the Pirates club, equipped with the newest arcade games, the annexed safe and fun playground gardens or riding bicycles and carts on the corniche will ensure the little ones are enjoying their time. Lamar Spa offers a health club including steams, saunas, hot tubs, gyms and indoor pools. A private health club for ladies only is available. Shopping can be enjoyed at Al Hamra Mall which is a 5-minute drive away from Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island The popular Ice land Water Park is 10 minutes by car. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Resort. Located in Ras al Khaimah, 600 metres from Al Hamra Beach, Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star resort offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features a concierge service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort offers certain rooms with sea views, and each room is equipped with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French, Spanish and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort offers a children's playground. Speaking Arabic, German, English and French at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Al Hamra Golf Club is 500 metres from the resort, while Al Hamra Mall is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 26 km from Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort.Show full description
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