Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas Reviews

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas

Island - Sir Bani Yas, Al Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSee Hotel Details
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas
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Location9.6
Amenities9.5
Service9.6
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bkcao
One Bedroom King Villa
Stayed in Dec 2023
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 30, 2024
very nice trip, surrounded by peacocks, antelops, angola chickens; we also spent some time around the other 2 Anantara hotels on the island
Response from Property: Dear bkcao,We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.We hope to see you soon. Best Regards, The Management Team
Guest User
One Bedroom King Villa
Stayed in Mar 2023
Couple
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Apr 6, 2023
Amazing, definitely go to Sahel if want to be surrounded by animals On the island
Response from Property: Thank you for your review of our Al Sahel property in Sir Bani Yas Island, we are so glad you enjoyed being in nature with our animals roaming freely.We hope that you will visit us again and try one of our other hotels, Al Yamm beach villas or Desert Island authentic Arabic hotel.Take care until thenBest Regards, The Management Team
chrisatan
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Apr 2025
Traveling with friends
22 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 10, 2025
The ecological environment on the island is very good. The small animals are not afraid of people at all. You can get close to nature. The experience is great. Animal dive is also worth playing. The hotel environment is beautiful. Breakfast and dinner are delicious. Any photo you take is a painting. It is recommended to stay for two days!
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6/15
Response from Property: Dear Chrisatan,Thank you so much for your wonderful review!We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the island's natural beauty, the wildlife, and the unique opportunity to connect with nature. It's great to know you had a memorable experience with the animal dive, and that you appreciated the hotel environment, as well as our breakfast and dinner offerings.We truly agree—every corner of the island is picture-perfect! Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing and nature-filled escape.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Anonymous User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
16 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 12, 2025
You need to go to the pier to board the boat to the island. From the beginning of the road, there are beautiful scenery all the way. There is almost no pollution. The sea is particularly blue. When you arrive on the island, take a bus to your respective hotel. There are three hotels of different styles on this island. This one is more wild and luxurious. The Little Africa is well-deserved. There are many animals in the room, peacocks, marmots, and spotted chickens. The photos are also very good. On the second day, I also participated in the African Safari and took many animal photos. It is particularly worth mentioning that the hotel staff on the first day of check-in, the brother was very warm and considerate to us, and he also cared many times whether the things we needed were delivered to the room in time. The next day, I wanted to thank him and found that he was resting and not in the hotel, which was a pity. The meal needs to be improved, because the hotel only has a BBQ buffet for dinner. We chose the buffet of another hotel in the same group on the island, and the food was also average. It is suitable for friends who don’t expect much from food. The Safari on the second day saw many animals and it was very good. It’s just very sunny and hot, so you need to take sun protection measures. This hotel is suitable for staying for 2-3 consecutive days. The journey is long but it’s worth it!
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6/10
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the natural surroundings, wildlife encounters, and the warm service from our team—it means a lot to us.We appreciate your feedback on the dining options and has shared it with our team for future improvements.We hope to welcome you back for another memorable island escape.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Guest User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
The hotel's Natrual & Wildlife Drive is very worthwhile and needs to be booked in advance by email with the hotel. It is recommended to participate at 6:30 or 8:30, when you need to eat breakfast and see many animals. Those who like small animals will definitely like this hotel ❤️ But it is recommended to check out earlier during the peak season, otherwise the front desk may be too busy at 12:00 to arrange a car to help you with your luggage in time.
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6/7
Response from Property: Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Natural & Wildlife Drive and the chance to see so many animals. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Guest User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
Very good, good, great Hygiene: very good Facilities: very good Environment: very good Service: very gentle Service: OK, OK, expected, good, collect points, give me points, good, say it again, great, ok
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Response from Property: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! Your comments on our service are also much appreciated, and we value your insights.We hope to welcome you back again for an even better stay!Best regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Xiaoqingcaoyizahuiwangyou
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jan 2025
Traveling with friends
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 8, 2025
Thank you very much for this trip!! The room was very nice and you could tell it had just been renovated. One small detail was very touching. Because it was my husband and I's tenth anniversary, they sent us a cake and fruit plate. However, my husband had a stomachache in Abu Dhabi the day before and started to have diarrhea on the day of check-in. He didn't go to have breakfast the next day. They even packed my food for me and delayed my check-out. They kept asking me if I was feeling better and if I needed any help!
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Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your room and the anniversary gesture. We are truly sorry to hear that you couldn't get a chance to fully enjoy the breakfast in our restaurant, however; it’s great to know our team could assist you with food and a late check-out during that time.Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you both back in the future!Best regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Guest User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
22 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 8, 2025
The room is in typical desert style, clean and sanitary. There is a hot spring pool in the courtyard and small animals are walking around. It is a very good experience.
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Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to know that your experience was memorable.We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future!Best regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Anonymous User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jul 2025
Family
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 22, 2025
Location: About a three-hour drive from Dubai Airport, passing through Abu Dhabi. Value: Unbeatable value during the summer and off-season, with a pool suite costing around 2,000 per night. Wi-Fi: Decent. Room Size: The suite is approximately 200 square meters, and the sofa bed is perfectly accommodating for a family of four. Bed: The sofa bed wasn't comfortable, but the queen-size bed was perfectly adequate. Room Amenities: Aside from the lack of a microwave, everything else was perfect. Service: The on-demand electric buggy allows you to travel anywhere on the island. Individual activities are more expensive, but the staff are friendly and patient. Dining: Meals are limited to the island's restaurants. Although outside food is not allowed, bringing your own self-heating pots and rice cookers for cooking noodles is fine. Otherwise, a few days of local and Western cuisine would be unbearable.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for sharing your detailed feedback following your recent stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island for another memorable stay.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
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Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 7, 2025
The hotel upgraded the room type for free. It is a wild and luxurious hotel. The activity settings are also very professional. I experienced Safari, horse riding and archery. It was a very satisfying experience.
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6/7
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the room upgrade and had the chance to experience our activities. It’s great to hear that the Safari, horse riding, and archery added to your memorable stay. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another exciting adventure soon!Best regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Guest User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
70 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
Although it is a bit far from Dubai and takes a 40-minute boat ride, everything is worth it from the moment we get on the island! From the moment we arrived at the dock, we were warmly received and taken care of by every staff member. Each of them was smiling, polite, and very nice to the children. The luggage starts from the dock and is sent to your room, so don't worry. This island is the private island of the former king, and the more than 10,000 animals on it were also bought by the king. It was really great to experience safari at 6:30 in the morning. I couldn't go to Africa for the time being, so I pretended to be in Africa. Our guide was super good and helped us introduce it all the way. I was lucky to see a group of giraffes, with 30 or 40 of them. He said it was not seen every day. Breakfast is ordered, the product is great, and we had breakfast in the woods. When we were almost done, various animals came to eat, and the children were very happy. The swimming pool is heated, which is good, and there are small animals everywhere around. It's really a different experience.
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6/11
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your journey to the island, despite the boat ride, was well worth the experience. It’s fantastic that you and your family enjoyed the wildlife and had the chance to see such a special group of giraffes! We’re also happy that the breakfast in the woods and the sight of animals nearby created such a memorable experience for the children. The heated pool and the presence of small animals truly added to the magic!We're so grateful you chose to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more incredible adventures in the future.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Anonymous User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in May 2025
Family
42 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 14, 2025
The hotel upgraded the room type for free. It is a wild luxury hotel. There was a special person to receive us from the pier and check in. The activity setting was also very professional. We experienced Safari and were very satisfied overall.
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Response from Property: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience with us.It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the unique charm of our wild luxury setting. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay in nature.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
LIkeyi
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 18, 2025
The overall environment is good. I haven't been there before, but it's worth a visit. There are antelopes, peacocks and guinea fowl all over the ground. Safari is average, but you can try it. There are all kinds of animals when you open the door of the room. The internal facilities are OK. Wild wind in the wild. There is a bit of wild animal smell, but it is acceptable
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Response from Property: Dear Likeyi,Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall environment and the unique opportunity to be surrounded by wildlife right outside your room. It’s wonderful to know that you found the setting worth a visit.We appreciate your feedback regarding the Nature Wildlife Drive and the natural scents of the wild environment, this is indeed part of the authentic experience on the island. Your comments help us continue improving, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure.Warm regards,Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Management
Chenwentongxue
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couple
7 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Oct 5, 2024
It was a really unexpected trip. I really recommend it to everyone. You can only feel the most authentic experience after you actually go there. Whether it is the room, the environment, the service, or the activities, I can't forget them all! I definitely recommend that you speak a little better English so that you can communicate with each other and the experience can be very good! We booked an all-inclusive package, don't recommend it hahaha, breakfast is enough, and dinner is casual, otherwise it's really too much of a burden to eat! I will definitely come a second time if I have children in the future!
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6/11
Response from Property: Dear Chenwentongxue, Thank you for staying with us and we will ensure to have Chinese speaking team on your next visit. We hope that we will have the chance to welcome you and your children in the future. Management Team
Guest User
Savannah Pool Villa
Stayed in Jul 2024
Other
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 4, 2024
The room decoration is still very good~very satisfied. It is African style but the air conditioning is strong and the animals are very welcoming~you can take a bath in the room and feed the little peacock🦚 and the little deer🦌. I experienced the facilities of the other two hotels, and both swimming pools are very good! It’s so fun to play in the water~I booked a 6.30de animal viewing trip the next day, which is very worthwhile! It’s not too hot, the wind is very strong and very comfortable, including breakfast, everything is perfect! This hotel interprets the relationship between man and nature~cool😎
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Response from Property: Thank you for generous feedback and we are glad to hear that your expectations were met. We look forward to welcoming you back in a not so far future. There's a lot still for you to discover about our island.Management Team