St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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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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Jun 27, 2025 896banak

The hotel is very nice clean and the beach is amazing Breakfast is seriously one of the best breakfast we had in a hotel ! They have nice attention to details and gesture that make ur stay comfortable. The hotel has nice restaurants and two nice pools ( one for family one of adults) It a must visit and highly recommended
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Jun 26, 2025 candc42 Ingolstadt, Germany

We had another wonderful stay at the St. Regis Saadiyat. The attentiveness and helpfulness of the staff was once again excellent and professional. The welcome at the hotel by Parami, Rohan, Abdulai, Faisal, and Sailesh was extremely warm and immediately gave us the feeling of "coming home." Check-in with Yasmine went smoothly, and we were able to… Read more
We had another wonderful stay at the St. Regis Saadiyat. The attentiveness and helpfulness of the staff was once again excellent and professional. The welcome at the hotel by Parami, Rohan, Abdulai, Faisal, and Sailesh was extremely warm and immediately gave us the feeling of "coming home." Check-in with Yasmine went smoothly, and we were able to move into our room very quickly. We think it's great that Lisa, a German-speaking manager, is now also in the front office. She does a perfect job. The butler service is, as always, incomparably good. Always available but never intrusive. We would like to give special mention to Cyril, Sarita, and Samuel. The private dining, led by Kirti, Damith, and Jackie, does a fantastic job. Just one call and the food is delivered immediately and on time. Everyone is always super fast, very friendly, and extremely polite. The friendly service in the restaurants is also worth mentioning. The staff was always courteous and spoiled us with excellent service. Special thanks to Koko for his excellent service at the Buddha Bar with his fantastic team, as well as to Akhil, Shan, Marco, Christlle, Xin, Shandra, and everyone from the Olea team. The dining options left nothing to be desired – the hotel restaurants spoiled us with culinary delights. We would like to commend the chefs Hamzh, Lalit, and Kumarage Perera. Special thanks also to Thamara and Panda from the beach and pool. They have a super friendly team. Special thanks to Dushmanta, Sajith, Laddu, Amila, Timalka, Chamod, Danny, Suresh, Dayanda, Amila, Roshan, Shammi, Santosh, Sudath, and Samir. The rooms were perfectly cleaned every day. Thanks to Sanjeewa and everyone else. The engineering team, including Iyan and his colleagues, also does a great job every day. The friendly security team also deserves a special mention. Emanuel, Sahib Vohra, and Udit Thapa Magar are particularly friendly and helpful. We can still recommend the hotel to everyone without reservation and are very much looking forward to returning soon. Our stay was, as every year, more than perfect, thanks to the fantastic team. Best regards, C&C Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Return to St. Regis – Where Hospitality Feels Truly Personal

Jun 19, 2025 Chris G Essex, United Kingdom

We first visited St. Regis Saadiyat Island in October 2023, and the exceptional experience we had then stayed with us. So when it came time to celebrate my 50th birthday and our 13th wedding anniversary, we knew there was no better place to return to. This trip was also a long-overdue reward after a demanding work stretch for both my wife and me -… Read more
We first visited St. Regis Saadiyat Island in October 2023, and the exceptional experience we had then stayed with us. So when it came time to celebrate my 50th birthday and our 13th wedding anniversary, we knew there was no better place to return to. This trip was also a long-overdue reward after a demanding work stretch for both my wife and me - and we couldn’t have chosen better. From the very beginning, the level of care, warmth, and attention to detail was everything we remembered and more. The team performed some incredibly thoughtful and heartfelt gestures for our celebrations - subtle, elegant, and deeply appreciated. They made the occasion feel even more special, and it’s something we’ll always remember. What makes St. Regis stand out, beyond the beautiful setting and world-class facilities, is the people. A sincere thank you to Samuel and Jesse from the butler team, who showed kindness and grace throughout our stay. At Olea, the resort’s fantastic daily restaurant, we were truly looked after by a remarkable team. Leading with professionalism and warmth was Mr. Akhil, supported by Waseem, who especially ensured we felt cared for on our anniversary. The wider Olea team also deserves every bit of praise — Abdul, Marco, Shandra, Bina, Manisha, Fernando, Shan, Laxmi, and Sachin — all of whom contributed to making our daily dining experience warm, welcoming, and memorable. I would also like to mention Sajith, who runs the kids’ activities brilliantly, and Buddhi at the Malfy pool bar, who always ensured we were well refreshed poolside. The facilities are outstanding - from the serene, spotless beach to the well-equipped gym that rivals many fitness centres back home. The attention to detail throughout the property is impressive and consistent. This is a resort that blends elegance with heart - luxury delivered with a deeply human touch. We left feeling grateful, uplifted, and already talking about when we’ll be back again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great hotel with the most incredible staff, in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Jun 13, 2025 MrCEssex1 Essex, United Kingdom

This was our second trip, having had an incredible stay last year. That was so good, we had to return. It’s a beautiful hotel, in a lovely and quiet location. The beach is first class, it’s just a wonderful relaxing setting. People make a good hotel a great one, and the staff at this hotel are amazing. We can honestly say that we have never been… Read more
This was our second trip, having had an incredible stay last year. That was so good, we had to return. It’s a beautiful hotel, in a lovely and quiet location. The beach is first class, it’s just a wonderful relaxing setting. People make a good hotel a great one, and the staff at this hotel are amazing. We can honestly say that we have never been looked after so well anywhere else that we have stayed, and we have stayed in a a significant number of 5 star hotels over the years. Nothing is too much trouble here, the staff seem to be able to second guess your every need and are always on hand and available. A special thanks to Ogi, Osdhen and the team on the beach, and Shivani and Jay in the Manhattan lounge. You are all first class. We simply could not fault anything here. On a practical level, the food is great, the half board option in the main restaurant is worth every penny with the most amazing selection of food, all made to a very high standard. If you are thinking of going, stop thinking and just book it, you won't regret it. We will be back at some point in the next couple of years, and are looking forward to returning already. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pure Paradise!

Jun 13, 2025 michelleannhaugo Dubai, United Arab Emirates

St Regis Saadiyat Island is my favorite resort ever! You wake up to the birds chirping among gorgeous green landscaping. The breakfast goes until 1pm which is extremely fresh, healthy & delicious. The staff is fantastic! So friendly, helpful, kind & always ready to accommodate. The beach is absolutely unbelievable! Clear bright turquoise water… Read more
St Regis Saadiyat Island is my favorite resort ever! You wake up to the birds chirping among gorgeous green landscaping. The breakfast goes until 1pm which is extremely fresh, healthy & delicious. The staff is fantastic! So friendly, helpful, kind & always ready to accommodate. The beach is absolutely unbelievable! Clear bright turquoise water with white fluffy sand. The restaurants are amazing & have a wide selection of delicacies & perfect ambiance. The indooor lap pool and gym are fabulous. The views everywhere in the hotel are out of this world. I feel very relaxed here every time I stay here, surrounded by beautiful nature. I never want to leave… Read less