Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort
Location: Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 12452, Abu Dhabi, AE
Star Rating: 9.8 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages and body treatments at the full-service spa, go on a safari to see local wildlife, and unwind at the outdoor pool or fitness center.
Dining Excellence
Savor African cuisine at Savannah, enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, and dine alfresco with a garden view. 24-hour room service is also available.
Comfortable Accommodations
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, relax in rooms with private balconies, and enjoy satellite programming on LCD televisions.
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort in Sir Bani Yas Island offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. Book your stay now to experience this unforgettable lodge in the heart of nature.
Important Information
- One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Guests must transfer via Boat to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. This property’s Island Wide Activities will be closed until further notice. Access to this island property requires a 20-minute boat ride from Jebel Dhanna Jetty. Guests must contact this property after booking to arrange boat transfers, which are subject to weather conditions. Departures from the jetty are scheduled at noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM, and additionally at 10:30 AM on Fridays. Return trips from the island are 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM. All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted. Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Full-service spa
- Boat tours nearby
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness facilities
- Shopping on site
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Limo or town car service available
- Mountain biking nearby
- Full-service spa
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Pool umbrellas
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Boat tours nearby
- Private beach nearby
- Game viewing on site
- Safari on site
- Banquet hall
Rooms Available
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Anantara Two Bedroom Family Pool Villa
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
6168-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Private plunge pool
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Wilderness Pool Villa
1 King Bed
4467-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Private plunge pool
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Savannah Pool Villa
1 King Bed
3391-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with park views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Nicholas (10/5): - Amazing all round. Bravo team desert sands
- Neeraj (10/5): Great holiday. Loved it. Highly recommended. - Amazing trip. Great service and excellent overall ambience. Great effort by the team in providing an overall very close to nature experience. The Staff was equally amazing and I think the experience was greatly enhanced due to the smiling / service driving work attitude of these people. Amazing part of the stay was we could have our meals in any of the three property and still pay them centrally during checkout. Avin was a great safari guide. We really enjoy the safari trip with him. Amar is a great F&B manager who ensured the guests get what they needed in F&B and otherwise on overall level. Prashant in the Reception is another great asset to Al Sahel. It was great holiday and thank you Team Anantara.
- Iryna (10/5): - Everything were perfect and easy. Thank you very much for all resort staff which made our stay very special
- Rhuddhesh (10/5): Great Service and Amazing Atmosphere - The hotel island is a long drive from Dubai, but the moment you step on the island - it's all worth it. We had a villa in the middle of the forest where we were greeted by Peacocks, Gazelles, and Deers throughout the stay. peacocks were dancing and drinking water from the pond outside our villa. The whole 2 night stay helped us almost forgot the city life and enjoy the blissful tranquility in the midst of nature. All 3 hotels on the island are easily accessible to all guests. We did visit Italian restaurant in Al Yam beach villas (which was delightful BTW) We tried the African restaurant and the staff there was amazing - especially Tina and the chef on breakfast egg station (my apologies for forgetting his name) Their are a lot of activities to keep busy and we thoroughly enjoyed the Safari walk in the midst of wild animals. The most amazing experience was standing in the middle with a horde of about 20+ giraffes running past by us as q hands distance! Definitely deserves a repeat visit!!
- Omran (10/5): New experience - It was great we really enjoyed our stay
- Verified traveler (10/5): Relaxing paradise in the UAE - Fantastic. A must and great getaway for UAE residents. Special mention to Destiny and Ems, they went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My sister and I stayed one night at the Al Sahel Villa. It was amazing! Animals right outside our back door. It was everything I expected and more from looking at pictures and reviews! We took a safari tour with Owen who gave us a wonderful experience seeing the wildlife on the island. The food and service was excellent, as was all the staff! My only disappointment was that we were only able to stay one night! This is a definite must see if you are in the UAE!
- Jenny (10/5): - Great place for a get away in the UAE
- Karen (10/5): Amazing slice of Africa in the Desert! - Amazingly re-created the feel of Africa, love the rooms with the thatched roofs, the small splash pool, which you can even request a change in temperature. The staff were amazing, all of them!
- Rick (10/5): Nothing better - Absolutely amazing trip. The hospitality was top notch and the villa was perfect in every way. I really thought we were a part of nature with all the sights and sounds.
- Kamel (10/5): A Unique "Wildlife" Experience - Great location, in the middle of the savanna, where you are greeted by peacocks, deers, antilopes, rabbits, and other friendly wild animals.. The villas are extremely well designed and furnished. The resort has a boutique-ish feel to it, with wonderful staff going the extra mile for your comfort. For someone living in the UAE, this is a no-brainer get-away destination. Will definitely come back again for a total disconnection experience.
- Roshan (10/5): Amazing Holidays - It was amazing, the staff and property both are very nice
- Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely weekend stay - Great stay if you love animals and nature!
- Maya (10/5): Wonderful weekend getaway destination - Everything was great, the rooms, the service, the atmosphere. Highly recommend staying in the villas rather than the hotel!
- Abdul Rahman (10/5): Anantara al sahil - Amazing Nature
- Mathieu (10/5): Best place in UAE - Wonderful family experience
- Mohammed (10/5): Just amazing - Everything was great
- CATHERINE (6/5): Sir Bani Yas - weekend get away - too many annoying things happened for the weekend to be called a success for a 5 star rated hotel. staff are far to obsequious, and won't take no for an answer, hotel had applied the full room rate to my credit card before I had even arrived -- I had selected hotels.com as the basis of the reservation was PAY at HOTEL -- and I was paying with CASH....your woman at check in was pushy in describing extras and insisting on our making a dinner reservation; On the other hand the young gentlemen, Daniel, who checked us out had exactly the correct demeanor and attitude.
- MohamedRoshan (10/5): Exotic resort but way too expensive - Great experience even though it was way too expensive than my budget. Food spa and safari was great but all cost me almost the double amount of my room rates. Being in an island we are left with no choice..
- Amir (10/5): Excellent Holidays - Nice resort out of dubai busy life just 4 hours drive. The theme of the hotel is very is nice African. Good holidays sopy for couples and familes.
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