Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara

Prince Francis

Hotel was very quiet and not busy at all. Generally the room and the resort itself had some AC issue. Didn’t feel the air con. Staff were fantastic. Everyone that we have met have gone beyond our expectation. Safari drive was amazing too. Food menu options are limited.

Mari

The place is old but they have maintained it well. Amazing staff and most importantly amazing Safari experience with Jafar! He will give you the best experience that you will never forget. We really enjoyed the place and seeing the animals because of him. Only thing that they can improve on is the F&B - Breakfast needs to have more variety. There needs to be more restaurant in the hotel or better option than the current one.

Sajeewani Jayasekara

I had a wonderful stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and well-maintained. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel truly welcome. A special thanks to Dilan, who went above and beyond to assist us — his service was exceptional! The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety and high quality. I highly recommend this resort and would love to come back again. Thank you for the amazing experience!

Shekhar “Shekhoooo”

We planned for a 2 nights stay. Have been an incredible stay with lots memories we gathered. Special shout to the amazing staff who had always been cheerful and supportive from the front desk, pool, pool bar, beach life guard, kids play areas and all of the ones in the restaurant. The food in the palm was tasty however a variation on the choice of menu is advisable. Been "Anantara" we expected to have a bit more organized specially during dinner in "The Palm" and the amenities inside the room could have been a bit more cleaner like Fan had spider web and balcony was not very clean. Further, in the teens club there should be arrangement of water. It was appreciated that water was provided as and when needed in glass bottles, however there should be options for self refill stations as the guests need not be waiting when they are thirsty during rush time. Safari is just awesome and one should try it early morning to avoid the heat in summer and also to get a glimpse of the animals being fed which is the only time you could catch them in groups. Overall 5 ***** only because of STAFFS !!!!!!

sparc com

The hospitality of the staff was truly amazing—everyone was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. The hotel is very clean, and the views are simply beautiful. I traveled from Dubai, which took around 3 hours by car, followed by a 30-minute boat ride (as informed by the hotel). Guests should keep in mind that after the boat ride, it takes about 40 minutes in total to disembark, transfer by car to the resort, and complete the check-in process—so it’s best to plan your trip with that extra time in mind. The spa and services were impeccable. I had the Anantara Signature Massage, which was totally worth the price—deeply relaxing and professional. The morning wildlife safari was fantastic, giving a real glimpse of the island’s natural beauty and wildlife. The pool was beautiful and perfect for relaxing, though the breakfast was average compared to the rest of the experience. Another plus is that the activities offered through the Anantara website often come with good deals, so it’s worth booking directly to take advantage of those. Overall, this resort offers a unique combination of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable escape in the UAE.