Hotels near du Arena, Abu Dhabi

"Location/Pros: Within YAS ISLAND, getting a taxi is very convenient and everything is close by. Location/Cons: No view outside the window, only a construction site. Facilities/Pros: Has a washing machine, sofa bed, 2 bathrooms, etc., all very convenient; the sofa bed is large and comfortable. Service/Cons: When booking on Trip.com, I noted that I needed the sofa bed prepared in advance, but it wasn't. I also mentioned this at the front desk, but no one came to set it up promptly. Only after calling from the room again did someone come to make the bed. The front desk staff's attitude was generally rather cold. Value for money/Cons: At a price of about 2500 RMB/night, it didn't include theme park tickets because it was booked through an agency. The booking itself also didn't include breakfast. Overall, the value for money is actually not high; I'd suggest considering other hotels. Breakfast/Cons: The front desk recommended buying breakfast separately, which was apparently 600 AED for 6 people (3 people * 2 days). Breakfast was at the adjacent hotel, with a very high proportion of children, making it noisy and quite messy. Service staff were inefficient or understaffed, leading to overall slow operations. The tables and chairs weren't clean. The breakfast content was also very mediocre."

"The hotel's biggest advantage is its location right on the Yas Marina Circuit. However, our room was on the second floor, and the large balcony obstructed the view of the track. If you want a good view of the circuit from your room, it's best to request a room on the third floor or higher. Check-in was very quick. During the Chinese New Year, there were many Chinese guests, and we even received special chocolate gifts. There are also many Indian guests at the hotel, and the breakfast offers a dedicated Indian section. Of course, there's Chinese food too, though not a huge variety. They had spring rolls, stir-fried rice noodles with Laoganma chili crisp and pickled mustard, and steamed fish which was decent. The pan-fried dumplings were the most popular; a fresh plate would be half-gone by the time I looked away. You can order eggs made to your liking; I had Eggs Benedict two days in a row. Breakfast gets very crowded, but you get a great view of a large section of the racetrack, which is fantastic. The shuttle service to the theme parks is very convenient and available at all times. However, to get to the actual racetrack, you'll need a taxi, which was reasonably priced at 12 dirhams."

"This is a beautiful place. The rooms are like those on a good cruise ship – small, but cozy and clean, with everything you need. The hotel itself is built on the water, by the pier. Breakfast is served on a neighboring docked yacht, and it's a rich and varied buffet. There's an affordable dinner cruise option, though it's not available every day. The hotel isn't far from the airport; you can get a cheap taxi. However, getting to the airport on your own is tricky. You'd either have to walk 3 kilometers along the shoulder, through a tunnel under the sea, or take a luxury transfer from the Marina up to central Abu Dhabi. For tourists who prefer using public transport (which is quite cheap and convenient in Abu Dhabi), getting around from this hotel can be challenging as the nearest bus stop is two kilometers away. But if you manage to get there, all of Abu Dhabi's main attractions are close by. Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, the aquarium, Yas Mall, the race track, and the Marina with its luxurious yachts are all just three stops away. The only downsides are the noise from the race track and the constant take-offs from the nearby airport."

"The room cleaning frequency isn't quite up to Dubai hotel standards. At mealtime, my friend joined us. Our room included two meals, while my friend's room only included breakfast. We wanted the free meals to be served as free, and the paid meals to be paid for normally. However, the Asian hostess who seated us showed an impatient expression before we even spoke, and immediately assumed we had exceeded the guest limit. That felt a bit offensive. However, the hotel's pool, food, and kids' club (the staff even joined in the exercises!) were all pretty good. The toilet in our room had a completely enclosed wooden door, which made the kids scared to use it alone, so an adult had to go with them every time. We didn't take their shuttle bus to the theme park because it showed a 30-minute wait and another 30 minutes to get there. We just took a taxi instead, which wasn't too far, about 15 minutes by taxi. The taxi fare was a bit expensive, but the kids couldn't wait any longer. The chocolate at this hotel is amazing!"

"We booked through the Trip website and were offered a great deal. The hotel did not meet my expectations, despite being one of the most expensive hotels on Yas Island, affiliated with Hilton, and located in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Although the room design was beautiful and the hotel opened in 2018, we encountered several issues. First, the bathroom had multiple problems, as shown in the attached photos. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable, and there was dust on the shelves and tables. Additionally, the receptionist, an Egyptian employee whose name I do not recall exactly (I believe it was Kirillos), was not as welcoming or courteous as the other staff members. Karolos offered us a free upgrade to a room with a bunk bed for children, rather than a room with better size or view as one might expect. The room was not in good condition, and we even found leftover chips in the upper bunk bed. He also tried to convince us to take a suite for an additional charge, which was not something we wanted to discuss after a long flight. Moreover, no welcome gesture was offered to us or our child. On a positive note, the breakfast staff were exceptionally attentive and provided outstanding service with great kindness. However, I will not repeat this experience, as the price paid does not reflect the level of service or comfort provided."

"Spent at this hotel 4 days, everything at this hotel is worth every penny. Good sized rooms, specious bathroom, clean all over, customer service is excellent, reception is very helpful and friendly, the cafe and restaurant area is excellent, the foods and beverages are also excellent. The pool is great and looks like fun but we didn't get the chance to use it due to the heat. The gym is ok, it can be a bit improved considering it's a 5 stars hotel, but it's more than enough for your average workout. Everything at this hotel is excellent. The only bad experience we had it was nothing to do with the hotel but our next door neighbour for only one night they were on the balcony at 2 am and talking loudly and laughing loudly too. I had to call the reception to get them quite and into a normal civilised hbehaviour. It's just luck, you get low class people in a high class place which it proves that you can't buy class. Would I book here again? Absolutely, in fact I'll book again at this hotel in a couple of months."

"I don't know why some online reviews claim there's a free shuttle service, because there isn't. And anyone who says it's a 5-minute walk is talking nonsense and will mislead you. I tested it today: after landing, I expected a pickup, but there was none! I called the hotel, and they told me to take a taxi myself. It cost me 59.59 in local currency using Uber. The next day, it was just over 30 to get back to the airport. It's about a 15-minute drive from the airport to the hotel, so definitely don't be fooled into walking there. The hotel itself is quite clean and seems perfect for a layover. There's a Costa downstairs, and the hotel also offers meals."

"Our only mistake was not staying longer. This hotel was lovely and the view from the balcony was stunning. the breakfast was delicious with plenty of western and local options. next time we are in abu dhabi we will definitely stay again"

"Thanks to every one in this hotel, it was one our best experience, everything literally everything was perfect, we will come again for sure in shaa allah, thank u"

"The hotel offers a free shuttle to the theme park right outside, and a free airport shuttle too, making transportation super convenient. The rooms are well-equipped, featuring a mini-fridge and complimentary bottled water daily."