The Cove Rotana Resort

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Star rating

Lagoon View Room
Lagoon View Twin
Lagoon View King
Standard Room
Spacious Room
Cinnamon Restaurant
Breeze Bar and Lounge
Balisco
Pool View King
Standard Bathroom
Sea View King
Sea View Twin
Kids Club
Romantic dinner setup
Fitness centre
Lagoon View Room
Lagoon View Twin
Lagoon View King
Standard Room
Spacious Room
Cinnamon Restaurant
Breeze Bar and Lounge
Balisco
Pool View King
Standard Bathroom
Sea View King
Sea View Twin
Kids Club
Romantic dinner setup
Fitness centre

The hotel

Located on an idyllic water inlet of Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf, The Cove Rotana Resort more than lives up to all of your Arabian expectations. A wide choice of Nubian-styled rooms let you kick back, relax and soak up the sunshine with modern in-room facilities enabling you to stay in touch with the outside world, if you so wish. Explore further and you'll discover the Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club offering a variety of massage treatments and two infinity swimming pools presenting just about everything that you need to keep fit, get pampered and indulge your senses. This truly is a remarkable setting and some of the views over the Arabian Gulf will quite rightly take your breath away. Refreshments by the pool, casual fine-dining and lunch on the terrace, give you a delicious taste of life in the Emirates and there's no better place to work up an appetite than down at the beach. Water sports and simple sunset strolls, make the pristine sands of The Cove Rotana Resort private beach the perfect place to play and supping tropical cocktails, this is where your Arabian dreams turn into reality.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located on an idyllic water inlet on the Ras Al Khaimah beachfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf, just 5 miles from the city centre. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: approximately 1 hour.

Hotel information

349 rooms and 34 villas situated on the hills, like a small village built in clusters. All with balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, 32” LCD TV,  complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, fully-stocked mini-bar*, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, walk in shower, iron and ironing board. Standard Guest Rooms have a village view, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and sofa, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive option: includes

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in the Cinnamon Restaurant, including tea/coffee

- Selected brands of mineral water, chilled juices, soft drinks, beers, wine and spirits, served by the glass at Cinnamon restaurant, pool bar, beach bar and lounge bar daily from 11:00am–11:00pm

- Raqi’s BBQ Beach Party* (every Friday, AED 99 net per person)

- Daily snacks at Breakers Beach Restaurant & Bar, Sunset Pool Bar, Laguna Bay, At The Swing Food Truck.

Guests receive AED 40 food credit per person when dining in any a la carte outlet instead of Cinnamon buffet - in addition to 20% discount on additional food consumption & premium drinks* applicable for Basilico/Breeze/Breakers dinner timings.

Ultra All Inclusive option: includes

- Breakfast at Basilico, Breeze Bar, Cinnamon

- Lunch at Cinnamon, The Club Lounge*, Basilico, Sunset Pool Bar*, At The Swing Food Truck*, Breakers Beach Bar, Veranda Pool Bar

*Set menu

- Dinner at Cinnamon, The Club Lounge*, Basilico, Breeze Lounge Bar* Sushi set menu (2 times for a minimum stay of one week)

*Set menu, prior reservation is required.

- Daily light snacks and refreshing drinks at The Beach Club Lounge, Daily High Tea at the Lounge Bar

- 24-hours free flow of a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks

- Free flow of selected alcoholic beverages from 11:00am - 2:00am

- Premium ice cream

- Daily mini-bar

- 20% off on spa treatments at Avitane Spa and 20% off on water sports activities.

Please note: restrictions may apply during the month of Ramadan. Please check directly with the hotel for more information.

Room upgrades

Garden Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Lagoon Rooms offer partial sea or pool views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Sea View Rooms offer views of the beach and the Arabian Gulf, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Spacious Rooms are slightly larger in size with an additional seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Cinnamon Restaurant (International cuisine and theme nights; open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner), Basilico Mediterranean Restaurant (upscale dining, Mediterranean and traditional cuisine; open for lunch and dinner. GourMed Brunch on Fridays), Breeze (lobby lounge serving cocktails and snacks), Laguna Bay (poolside dining and drinks), Sunset Bar (drinks and snacks), Sunset Ice Cafe (ice cream, sorbet and iced coffees), Breakers (afternoon cocktails and barbecue), The Lounge (bar), and At The Swing (food truck serving snacks and drinks).

2 infinity swimming pools (one of which is adults only) and a kids pool. 600 metre beach. Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club* with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, fully-equipped gym with fitness classes*. Beach volleyball. Table tennis. Motorised and non-motorised water sports*. Excursions including desert and fishing trips*. Flippers Kids Club. Daily entertainment and animation. Massage treatments*.

Gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning service* and shoe shine. High-speed wireless Internet*. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting service*.

4 nights between 24 Dec–4 Jan and 4-17 Apr.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (7678)
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Jul 20, 2025 hussein h Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Great hotel with most helpful staff and specially gehan and shahd the reception ,rahul the house keeping and moustafa the front office manager .
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Jul 20, 2025 Manu G

My recent stay at Cove Rotana was a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The property is well-maintained, offering a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were courteous, attentive, and consistently helpful throughout the stay. Overall, a pleasant visit – ideal for a peaceful getaway.
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Jul 20, 2025 Rya2288 Mumbai, India

The place is awesome and the staff is very polite and the service is really good. We had a very nice time at the pool and the private beach....Dinesh the staff at the pool bar is very friendly and kind. The ambience is awesome and beautiful too..
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Jul 20, 2025 mohamedmegawer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Very excellent stay everything is amazing an very worthy. Big thanks to Mr. Amer and Ms. Gehan for the great support and professionalism.
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Jul 20, 2025 sohaibabunahla Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We had a very lovely stay and enjoyed everything in the hotel. Huge thanks for Mr. Amer from reception for being so welcoming and assisted with all requests. Highly recommended