The Cove Rotana Resort

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful area and good service

Aug 10, 2025 Glass Partition... D

Beautiful area and wardrobes good service when room and bedroom and outside too much beautifully designed family it isn't site
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Aug 10, 2025 annmarie664 Essex, United Kingdom

Farid was lovely and very helpful. Helped us with all our luggage. We had a great stay at The cove. Really enjoyed the food and service we received. We will definitely be back again!
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Aug 9, 2025 977svetlana

Very nice and quiet place. Special thanks to barmen Hedra. He is very friendly and cute guy. Hope to see this place and Hedra again 👍
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Aug 8, 2025 Clarina A

It was the perfect staycation plus a birthday celebration of our 12 years old son. Everything was exceptional, from the lobby staff, room service, kids & family area and restaurants! Special thanks to Rishabh who’s been very polite and helpful, Alavee from Cinnamon Restaurant Reservations for organizing the surprise birthday cake and greetings… Read more
It was the perfect staycation plus a birthday celebration of our 12 years old son. Everything was exceptional, from the lobby staff, room service, kids & family area and restaurants! Special thanks to Rishabh who’s been very polite and helpful, Alavee from Cinnamon Restaurant Reservations for organizing the surprise birthday cake and greetings for my son, Karen from Cinnamon Restaurant for the friendly service and for all the staffs you are all amazing. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience! We will surely come back and recommend this to our friends. Read less
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Aug 8, 2025 418ronald Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

We are happy to stay here in our room and the service of Mr Peush, and the facility and for sure we will recommend to our friends and family