Centrally located in Abu Dhabi, InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Etihad Towers and Corniche Beach. .This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Port Zayed and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Louvre Abu Dhabi.
What's nearby
Abu Dhabi Corniche - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Corniche Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Al Khubeirah Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Etihad Towers - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Observation Deck at 300 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Intercontinental Club Lounge - 1 min walk
Crystal Lounge - 13 min walk
Porto Gina - 8 min walk
SUSHISAMBA - 15 min walk
Belgian Cafe - 9 min walk
About this property
InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG offers 390 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets.
This Abu Dhabi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
A private beach, 2 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 390 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine at Cho Gao Marina Walk, one of the hotel's 9 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cho Gao Marina Walk - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Chamas Churrascaria - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Belgian Beer Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this theme restaurant specializes in Belgian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fishmarket - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Byblos sur Mer - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Limo/town car service
Free extended parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 75 per person
2 coffee shops/cafes
2 poolside bars
4 bars/lounges
9 restaurants
A beach bar
A swim-up bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Belgian Beer Cafe
Byblos sur Mer
Chamas Churrascaria
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Fishmarket
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor tennis courts
24-hour health club
Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Playground
Racquetball/squash
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis lessons
Waterslide
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free supervised activities for children
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Marina
On a private beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 125.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AED 75 per person
Rollaway bed fee: AED 125.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
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InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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What a Hotel! From the minute you walk in, you are made to feel so special, their attention to detail is astonishing and it runs like a well-oiled machine! Dining options galore and great outdoor areas to sun bathe, swim or just relax with a lovely cocktail! Will return for sure! Thank you….
When I arrived the checking was very slow as the room were not available. We had to wait like 45 mins. But when we checked in, we found out the room was small and smelly. We spoke to them and they upgraded us to a better and spacious room which made it worth it. It was a nice stay to be fair. Everything went well. It is in a nice area. The only small issue is that it is an old hotel. It’s 45 years old. Needs to be renovated.
The IHG Hotel CANCELLED our reservations and we still don’t know why? We called Hotels.com and they confirmed our reservation with the Hotel IHG. We were given a room after going back & forth with the front desk. Since we had 2 bookings for the same week we did not understand.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
NIGHTMARE! The Hotel CANCELLED our reservation!
Our reservation was cancelled by the Hotel. We don’t know why & had to call Hotels.com late at night and the agent confirmed we had reservations. We were very upset and confused, since we had 2 separate bookings for the same week and one was cancelled. They blamed it on system glitch.
The rooms are dated and not renovated. Only the lobby area is very nice.
The Beach is not close to the hotel!
Was told I would be compensated with points for my breakfast experience by the hotel manager and never received them.
Jonathan
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Hayley
Travelled with family
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disappointing
Hotel lobby is lovely but the hotel room was dated and the bathroom in desperate need of refurbishment. Pool are was ok but water dispenser was out of order, sign said to get water from the bar but the water machine only gave warm water!