Lapita Dubai Parks & Resorts Autograph Collection

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The hotel

Experience a Polynesian-themed escape at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection, ideally situated between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in a one-of-a-kind theme park destination. With direct access to world-class attractions like RIVERLAND™, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, and REAL MADRID WORLD Dubai, you'll find yourself surrounded by vibrant global street scenes and endless entertainment. Enjoy complimentary daily tickets to all theme parks, granting you access to over 100 rides and attractions. The resort also offers a relaxing spa, the Mana Fitness Centre, tiki house, kids clubs, and a pool zone complete with a family pool, kids' pool, and the popular Lapita™ Lazy River.

Amenities

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Set within Dubai Parks and Resorts, giving you easy access to its theme parks and its water park, the hotel is also connected to the Riverland™ Dubai dining and retail space. For days out, it’s 15 km from water sports* including, scuba-diving, snorkelling, sailing, and surfing, and 25 km from JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

504 rooms including 60 suites and 3 villas on 4 floors. All with private terrace/patio, air-conditioning, 32” TV with International channels including family and movie channels, WiFi access*, alarm clock, telephone, mini-bar*, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, bottled water, safe*, rain shower, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes and slippers. 

Deluxe King / Twin Resort View Rooms have a balcony and a choice of river, pool or resort views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adult and 1 child (below 12 years); or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (below 12 years) or 3 adults.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast: includes buffet breakfast at Kalea.

Half Board Plus option: includes buffet breakfast at Kalea and lunch at Hikina, Ari, Kalea (if open) or dinner at Kalea or Hikina. Tea/coffee, water, and soft beverages. 2 alcoholic beverages (house beer bottles, wines by glass and spirits per standard pour)in respective restaurants. 2 ice lollies per day, per child at Palama.

Full Board Plus option: includes buffet breakfast at Kalea and lunch at Hikina, Ari, Kalea (if open) and dinner at Kalea or Hikina. Tea/coffee, water, and soft beverages. 2 alcoholic beverages (house beer bottles, wines by glass and spirits per standard pour)in respective restaurants. 2 ice lollies per day, per child at Palama.

All-Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast at Kalea and lunch at Hikina or Ari, and dinner at Kalea, Hikina or Ari. Dine around in Dubai Parks selected restaurants in respective chosen parks. Unlimited house package (house beer bottles, wines by glass and spirits per standard pour) daily at Ari, Hikina, Kalea and Palma Terrace. Tea/coffee, water, and soft beverages for kids and adults are complimentary at Ari, Hikina, Kalea and Palma. Unlimited selected ice cream cups and ice lollies, per child in Palma and Ari.

Deluxe Rooms with Pool View have a balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (below 12 years); or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (below 12 years) or 3 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with River View have a balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (below 12 years); or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (below 12 years) or 3 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with Resort View have a balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child(below 12 years); or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (below 12 years) or 3 adults.

Junior Suites have a balcony, resort, river, pool views, living area. Each suite has 1 king-size bed and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child (below 12 years) or 4 adults. Rollaway bed permitted.

Family Suites have a balcony, resort, river, pool view, living area separated from the bedroom. Each suite has 1 king-size bed and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child (below 12 years old) or 4 adults. Rollaway bed permitted.

Family Rooms with resort views offer a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and a designated space for children with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 3 children. Rollaway bed permitted.

1 Bedroom Royal Suites have a balcony, pool view, separate living area, 2 TVs. Each suite has 1 king-size bed and a sofa, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children. Rollaway bed permitted.

2 Bedroom Royal Suites have a balcony, pool view, separate living area, 3 TVs. Each suite has 1 king-size bed in one bedroom and a double bed in the second bedroom. Sleeping maximum 4 adults and 3 children. Rollaway bed permitted.

3 Bedroom Villas have a balcony, 1 or 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, separate living area, kitchenette (with microwave), 4 TVs. Bedroom 1 has 1 King, bedroom 2 has 2 Doubles and bedroom 3 has 1 king. A living area with large sofa, sleeping maximum 6 adults and 2 children (below 12 years old). Rollaway bed permitted.

Deluxe Villa has a balcony, 1 storey, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, separate living area, kitchenette (with microwave), 4 TVs, and an evening turndown service. Each villa has 2 king-size beds, 2 double beds, and a large sofa, sleeping maximum 6 adults and 3 children (below 12 years). Rollaway bed permitted.

Please note: sofas do not convert into a sofa bed.

Complimentary Shuttle Services to the Mall of Emirates, The Outlet Village and JBR beach.

4 restaurants and bars including; Ari (Mediterranean poolside restaurant), Hikina (Pan-Asian restaurant), Kalea (international, all-day dining restaurant), Palama (lobby lounge).

Mahi Mahi Family Pool (temperature controlled). Lapita Lazy River (temperature controlled). Kids' swimming pool (temperature controlled). Spa* (including treatments*, steam room, vitality pool, sauna and kids’ services). Mana fitness centre. Guests receive free unlimited access to MotionGate Dubai, Real Madrid World, LegoLand Dubai, LegoLand Water Park, and Riverland Dubai, for stays 3 nights and above. Jogging trail. Tiki House (immersive Polynesian cultural playground for  4-12 years. 1-hour complimentary access, while additional access can be purchased). 1 night stay – 1 park of guest choice (single entry). 2 nights stay – 2 parks of guest choice (single entry each).

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour room service*. Laundry facility*. Valet/dry-cleaning services*. Concierge. Currency exchange.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: check in time at the Lapita™, Dubai Parks and Resorts is 3:00pm and check out is 12:00pm. 

Please note: entry to the parks is 1-day access per 1 night stay, 2-day access for 2 nights stay and so on, to be used during the stay.

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Jun 10, 2025 Sophia N

Tara Judi Ojo and the ladies at the kids club were very good with my boys they really enjoyed their stay. Ari Restaurant food is lovely and pool is also very good housekeeping was also very good and understanding with the kids being poorly and they were exceptional. The concierge staff were also very helpful transporting us to and from our room… Read more
Tara Judi Ojo and the ladies at the kids club were very good with my boys they really enjoyed their stay. Ari Restaurant food is lovely and pool is also very good housekeeping was also very good and understanding with the kids being poorly and they were exceptional. The concierge staff were also very helpful transporting us to and from our room overall lovely stay Read less
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Jun 10, 2025 Nishant P

Beautiful hotel ...staff are very good in service...clean...kids are very happy ...Tara..judy..ojo..chatuni...phoo... restaurant very good...pool very clean... family trip the best ...rooms are very clean... garden very maintain...
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A 5* review for the 5* Lapita!

Jun 9, 2025 Chris C Bristol, United Kingdom

We have just returned from our second stay at the Lapita, and we have a thoroughly enjoyable time From the warm welcome when checking in, to the excellent facilities, food and friendly staff, we really can’t speak highly enough of the hotel and their team! Our room was excellent, and had a lovely view of the pool – it was spacious yet homely and… Read more
We have just returned from our second stay at the Lapita, and we have a thoroughly enjoyable time From the warm welcome when checking in, to the excellent facilities, food and friendly staff, we really can’t speak highly enough of the hotel and their team! Our room was excellent, and had a lovely view of the pool – it was spacious yet homely and had all of the mod cons you’d expect The on-site pools are really, really good, especially with those travelling with children, and the lazy river was a real hit with my family! The food and drink were exceptional, albeit in a slightly different way to last year – the main restaurant is being renovated, so we dined in the ball room, an Asian inspired restaurant and at the pool bar – the burger at the pool bar was genuinely one of the best burgers I have even eaten! There is heaps of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fresh food made in front of you at the egg and pasta stations – try the special green juice, it’s banging! During our stay, my eldest celebrated his 10th birthday, with the team making a real fuss of him, bringing him a cake, card and singing to him on his birthday – a special mention has to go to Sanoj for arranging this, and also sending us some donuts and drinks too – it’s the little things that count the most, and this really made his day There is a kids club on site, and my children loved it – games are always being played, singing, face painting, colouring in, films being played and a PS5 on the go – it’s all going on and the team are soooooo much fun! The gym is also a great addition, and there’s a 1.2km ‘running track’ around the hotel for those braving the heat! The hotel also puts on a complementary bus into Dubai, and Success is the main man to arrange all of that – what a legend! Depending on your package, you can access Legoland, Legoland water park, Motiongate and Real Madrid world, and they are all brilliant theme parks. They are a 15-20 min walk away, but there are loads of buggys going to and front for those wanting to save their legs for the theme parks When we stayed last year, the Lapita was a 4* hotel, and they really do deserve the 5* rating! During our stay, we were planning our next trip, and we’re looking to book next years trip to the Lapita very soon See you next year, Lapita!! Read less
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Jun 8, 2025 Navigate46148968647

My stay at Lapita Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality that made us feel instantly welcome. The Polynesian-themed design throughout the resort created a peaceful and exotic escape right in the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts.
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Jun 5, 2025 CurlyH82 Leeds, United Kingdom

Great family resort and general experience. Lovely rooms, wonderful staff, all geared up for families and kids. Pools are great and we never had trouble finding a bed (in half term), F&B offering decent (breakfast could get v busy but not a major issue), buggies to all the parks which always arrived when you needed them and meant popping out to… Read more
Great family resort and general experience. Lovely rooms, wonderful staff, all geared up for families and kids. Pools are great and we never had trouble finding a bed (in half term), F&B offering decent (breakfast could get v busy but not a major issue), buggies to all the parks which always arrived when you needed them and meant popping out to whichever one the kids fancied was quick and easy. All the parks are great and can be done quickly as there are no queues for anything! They all have some indoor areas and attractions meaning it’s possible to go day or evening. Them being included is such good value. We stayed HB plus - to clarify current situation vs other reviews here you can basically eat (lunch or dinner) drink (all day soft drinks) wherever you want whenever you want between 11am and 11pm (plus breakfast) plus you get vouchers on arrival for booze and hand them over whenever and wherever you want to spend them. Very simple. Getting food in the parks is not expensive and there is a Maccies outside the hotel gates as another option (served by the buggies!). We popped into kids club on the last day and wished we’d done it earlier - a PS5 and some lovely staff made packing and checking out a breeze. All in all great experience and would definitely return. Read less