DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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The hotel

For travellers who aren’t satisfied with a simple ‘one pool, one bar, one restaurant’ kind of holiday, this island escape overflows with choice. Its private white sand beach accompanies seven fabulous swimming pools, including a pirate-themed aqua zone for children to cool off on sun-soaked Marjan Island. It has 12 places to drink and dine, from family-style Italian Vespa to the gastropub food and fun of The Anchor, and the Arabic snacks and shisha of ShoFee Rooftop Bar. And, while the beachfront setting, eforea spa, and contemporary styling of Doubletree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island attract couples and groups of friends, families get the bonus of the kids’ club’s climbing wall, Arcade Zone, and huge playground with its climbing structures, trampolines and shaded toddler area.

Amenities

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

Where is it

On Marjan Island, linked by road to Ras Al Khaimah. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

All with balcony or terrace with direct beach access, sea, pool or garden views, 42” flat-screen TV, WiFi, clock radio with MP3 connection, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes, and slippers. Guest Room Pool View are located in the Villa building and feature a furnished balcony and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

All Inclusive includes: all meals listed below

  • Breakfast at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Lunch at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Dinner at Al Marjan or Bay Club

Includes beer, local wine, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, juice, water, soft drinks (limited brands according to the Hotel’s All Inclusive formula). All Inclusive excludes room service and mini-bar. Clients receive a food credit if they wish to dine in one of the à la carte restaurants. All Inclusive meals starts with the lunch after guest’s check-in and ends with breakfast prior to guest’s check out.

Ultra All Inclusive option: includes all meals listed below

  • Breakfast at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Lunch at Al Marjan or Bay Club, Meze Restaurant, Brasserie Restaurant and Vespa Ristorante.
  • Snacks and sandwiches at Al Marjan or Bay Club
  • Dinner at Al Marjan or Bay Club, Meze Restaurant, Brasserie Restaurant, Sanchaya Restaurant and Vespa Ristorante.
  • The choice of a set menu for dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants per day (Vespa, Brasserie, Sanchaya and Meze).

Includes unlimited beer, local wine, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, juice, water, soft drinks. In-room dining and mini-bar are included.

Please note: the hotel reserves the right to amend or change its All Inclusive formula.

Room upgrades

Guest Room Sea View have Arabian Gulf views from the balcony, 1 king-size bed and a rollaway bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Rooms are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building with views of the gardens. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Room Sea View are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have Arabian Gulf views. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms with Balcony are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have a garden view from the balcony, mini fridge, seating area with sofa. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms with Sea View and Balcony are 45 sq m, are in the Villa Building, and have Arabian Gulf views from the balcony, seating area with sofa. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Bay Club Beach Front Rooms with sea view are 45 sq m, are located on the higher floors with uninterrupted sea views from a spacious balcony, and have a chaise lounge and armchair with ottoman. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Bay Club Sea Front Rooms with beach access are 45 sq m and are located on the ground floor offering direct beach access. Each room has 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Two Queen Bed Bay Club Beach Front Rooms with sea view are 45 sq m, and are on higher floors with uninterrupted views from the balcony. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Two Queen Bed Bay Club Sea Front Rooms are 45 sq m, and are on the ground floor with direct beach access. Each room has 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Private Beach Villa with direct beach access and 3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults. Master room has a super sized king bed with large dressing room, walk-in closet and marble bathroom with large bathtub and rainfall shower, a separate living room with dining table. The additional 2 rooms come with 2 queen beds or 3 double beds. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with separate bathtubs and walk-in shower.

7 restaurants including; Vespa (family-style Italian, open daily for dinner and Fri-Sat for lunch), Al Marjan (all-day dining International buffet with themed dinners, dancers on Friday), Brasserie (classic European menu with home-style food, open daily for dinner and Fri-Sat for lunch), The Anchor (British and European classics, gastropub style, darts, pool and big screen games, DJ nights, open for dinner), BayClub Restaurant (all-day dining, International buffet), Sanchaya (progressive Chinese cuisine) and Meze (authentic Turkish cuisine). 5 bars including; The Lobby Lounge (light snacks, refreshments and tea/coffee, 24-hour), Boardwalk (pool bar, fresh juices, mocktails, and snacks), ShoFee Rooftop Bar (Arabic snacks and shisha), BayView (pool bar serving refreshing beverages by the infinity pool) and Islander’s Coffee House (light snacks).

7 pools including 2 kids' pools in addition to an indoor pool. Pirate Boat Aqua Zone (kids' aqua park with water slides, water buckets, and sprinklers). Private 650 metre beach. eforea Spa* (7 treatment rooms including a couples room, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room). 24-hour fitness centre. Water sports*. New beach facilities with water trampoline and inflatable football game. Entertainment including DJ nights, belly dancing, and live band (nightly). XclusiV Night Club. Kids' club (for 4-12 year old). Outdoor playground. Babysitting*. Shopping arcade with gift shop, ice cream shop, hair salon and photography shop). Signature chocolate chip cookie on arrival.

Concierge. Currency exchange. Laundry* and valet services. Transport services (local area). Complimentary shuttle to Al Hamra Mall. Room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Feb 4, 2025 Kirstywp London, United Kingdom

We have just returned from an 8 night stay in this hotel. It was lovely! Such a clean space, staff are amazing (especially waitress Pingky who was amazing and so friendly and kind). The food is exceptional, even the buffet. We chose the upgraded all inclusive which was well worth it to visit the other restaurants and the food was so good in those… Read more
We have just returned from an 8 night stay in this hotel. It was lovely! Such a clean space, staff are amazing (especially waitress Pingky who was amazing and so friendly and kind). The food is exceptional, even the buffet. We chose the upgraded all inclusive which was well worth it to visit the other restaurants and the food was so good in those too. The pool areas are clean & the pool is heated which is ideal for someone like me who hates cold water. The staff everywhere you go are so lovely and friendly and go above and beyond. My only criticism is that we chose a ground floor beach access room which was perfect and also a non smoking room. However, according to the hotel you can still smoke on the terrace which was awful for us as a family sitting outside having the smell of cigarettes wafting over from next door. Obviously it’s not entirely the hotel’s fault but I do think these terraces should be made no smoking too! Also in the restaurants you could smoke and it smells so bad and is so old fashioned now, so I think this is what could be changed. Otherwise the most pleasant stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect winter getaway

Feb 3, 2025 hmg132

2nd visit to the beautiful hotel, with the most friendly staff. We had a lovely 5 nights staying here at the end of jan. Weather was perfect. We stayed on A/I basis. We are not big drinkers. The wine, beer, and cocktails were fine. Food, always something to find to eat, from salads, different meats selection I would say the food was your typical… Read more
2nd visit to the beautiful hotel, with the most friendly staff. We had a lovely 5 nights staying here at the end of jan. Weather was perfect. We stayed on A/I basis. We are not big drinkers. The wine, beer, and cocktails were fine. Food, always something to find to eat, from salads, different meats selection I would say the food was your typical all inclusive. The spa was amazing, visited twice during our stay. They also have a jacuzzi, steam and sauna in the spa. As well as in indoor pool with sauna steam and jacuzzi. They have around 5 pools, one being adults only which is such a benefit if you want some peace and to just kick back and relax. The life guards were always guiding the youngsters to the other pools. Only negative I have are the shop keepers by the beach/pool who over charged me by a lot of money when I first arrived for a beach bag. Which I then found price tagged in the other shop 75dirhams cheaper than he charged me. I would return to this hotel and recommend to friends and family. See you again soon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect January get away for some winter sun.

Feb 1, 2025 alanbX9302UT London, United Kingdom

Third January visit and already planning a fourth. It’s a beautiful resort with everything we could ask for. Easy airport transfer, friendly reception staff, nice rooms clean beach, nice pools, great spa, great food, evening entertainment etc etc. it’s advertised as a family friendly hotel which it certainly is. But as an adult couple, the areas… Read more
Third January visit and already planning a fourth. It’s a beautiful resort with everything we could ask for. Easy airport transfer, friendly reception staff, nice rooms clean beach, nice pools, great spa, great food, evening entertainment etc etc. it’s advertised as a family friendly hotel which it certainly is. But as an adult couple, the areas are so well segregated we had a peaceful adult pool area to ourselves. What really makes this standout place and our annual trip is the quality of the staff. Bimdi who had my morning coffee ready every day as I walked to the pool, Padam who kept us topped up with drinks at mealtimes, Minu who made us pizza to order, but especially Anita and Anjila who really took care of us every meal, remembering where we liked to sit and what we liked to drink at each meal. The girls in the beautiful spa (not forgetting the guy who sells the spa vouchers on the beach) even the guy who cleans the rooms and leaves the “towel sculptures” every day. I can’t fault this place. Dev the asst restaurant manager came over to chat with us a couple of times to check everything was ok. It always was. On our last night Anita and Anjila prepared a lovely cake dessert with a message “thanks for staying with us”. Girls, It was a pleasure. Looking forward to 2026. Read less
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Feb 1, 2025 Elaine May C

We had our staycation with friends and it was awesome and joined the brunch which is always a great party and with great food ❤️.I would like to thank Zeyana and Rohit who welcomed us and for taking care of our rooms to be close to each other and with great view. Thank you Abdul (Valet), Bisrat, Anees, Sinu, Anisur , Nickson , Irfan, Abdul from… Read more
We had our staycation with friends and it was awesome and joined the brunch which is always a great party and with great food ❤️.I would like to thank Zeyana and Rohit who welcomed us and for taking care of our rooms to be close to each other and with great view. Thank you Abdul (Valet), Bisrat, Anees, Sinu, Anisur , Nickson , Irfan, Abdul from concierge for giving us lift with buggy going around the hotel. Kenneth and flor thank you as well. See you soon again 💕 Read less
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Feb 1, 2025 mohamedbY3389GN

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly kind, the food was delicious, and the entertainment was fantastic—full of energy and smiles everywhere. The hotel was spotless, and the overall experience was outstanding. I highly recommend it!