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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)
210 square metres
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )
130 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms
190 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)
130 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, Balcony
45 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, Terrace
50 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe, Garden View
45 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite ( Anantara )
106 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (free)

When you stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Mahdar Bin Usayyan, you'll be steps from Rub' al Khali.

Make yourself at home in one of the 205 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.

Grab a bite at Al Waha, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort

1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Mahdar Bin Usayyan, 131277

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 205
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 15
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2009
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Dutch
  • Indonesian
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Afrikaans
  • Arabic
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers 205 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Wired Internet access (surcharge)
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • LCD TV
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Al Waha - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Suhail - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Ghadeer - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Safari on site
  • Archery on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Hot stone massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Thai massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Alipay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. <

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Mobile payments

Alipay

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1090
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 545 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
  • Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort Mahdar Bin Usayyan
  • Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Mahdar Bin Usayyan
  • Anantara Qasr al Sarab sert M
  • Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
  • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel
  • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Mahdar Bin Usayyan
  • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel Mahdar Bin Usayyan

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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