Saadiyat Rotana, a family-friendly resort!

During my family holiday in Abu Dhabi, after spending 4 nights at the Rixos Saadiyat, I visited the Saadiyat Rotana, as the two hotels are located very close to each other.

While the Rixos has the architecture and decoration of a luxurious oriental palace, its neighbour, the Rotana, has a much more refined and contemporary style.

This hotel is situated along a magnificent white sandy beach. The sea is turquoise blue and the environment is perfect for families looking to relax.

To the left of the hotel is Abu Dhabi’s cultural district, with the famous Louvre and Guggenheim.

In February 2025, this area was still under construction, so hotel residents may experience some minor visual and noise disturbance.

The hotel’s great asset is its baby club, a service that is very rare in the region.

The hotel has a mini-golf course with free access, perfect for family fun.

The kids’ club is very well run. The big plus is the children’s pool with its mini water park, adjacent to the kids’ club.

Activities are divided into age groups and children can have lunch in the kids’ club. The weekly menu is clearly displayed at the entrance.

The hotel has several areas reserved for couples and families, which is ideal for different types of guest to enjoy together.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the padel and tennis courts.

The Saadiyat Rotana is designed as a resort on a human scale and offers a wide range of activities: badminton, water polo, yoga, football tournament, archery, beach volleyball, etc.

I haven’t had the opportunity to stay at this hotel, but my visit convinced me!