Al Samha Vacations from $983

The water pressure in the room was very low. The shower had no hot water. Everything else was excellent.

Everything was amazing, the staff, amenities, cleanliness, food. The best all inclusive we could have wished for.

We had a room on the 28th floor which had amazing views back across the city! The room was clean and spacious! The buffet restaurants were great with a lot of choice, and the Bakery was great for late night snacks, and any issues we raised were quickly resolved!

I spent seven nights at Al Wathba Desert Resort, and while the property and service were truly exceptional, the value of the half-board package was a major disappointment. The staff were outstanding, some of the best service I've ever experienced, and made my birthday incredibly special with thoughtful touches, personalized desserts, and warm wishes throughout the day. Special thanks to Asanka, Samikshya, and Ishak for going above and beyond. The resort itself is peaceful, luxurious, and beautifully maintained, and housekeeping kept the room spotless and welcoming. However, the half-board package cost $628 USD per person for seven nights (over $1,250 for two), which felt like very poor value. We essentially paid close to $100 daily for a single meal from a half-board menu that was much more limited than the regular menu, and the inconsistent food quality often resulted in us not finishing our dishes. In-room dining and the standard menu meals tasted significantly better but were not included, so we still spent 100s more in additional meals. There was also frequent confusion among staff about what the package covered, which became frustrating. If I return, I would absolutely not choose this package again. I also had some sanitation concerns with the breakfast buffet, as one section of uncovered food had multiple flies around it and staff nearby didn't intervene. Overall, I had a relaxing and memorable stay, but the dining issues keep this from being a 5-star experience.

This was my first stay at this hotel and I was happy with the choice. I arrived slightly earlier than check in time and they arranged for my room to be ready earlier. The rooms and bathroom are a good size. Housekeeping and all staff are very polite friendly. There is a good sized pool with a large number of sun beds and then opposite there is the option of the beach as well. With other hotels you sometimes have to walk a bit of a distance but with this hotel they are right next to each other so you can easily hop onto whichever you prefer. If you are going to be doing lots of sightseeing it is not very close to the main attractions which was fine with me however you will need to factor in journey time and costs as well if that's what you are intend to do a lot of. I did eat a lunch and supper at the restaurant on one occasion and though it is a good choice from the buffet I think it was a bit on the expensive side for what it was. If you took a taxi and went to one of the closer malls both the return taxi ride journey and your plethora of choices of restaurants at the mall would most likely end up being cheaper than paying for either lunch or dinner at the restaurant. Decent choice for the breakfast buffet as well with friendly hospitality staff. I used the spa once and I would recommend it. They also have a jacuzzi and sauna. It is in a separate building however they do provide a golf cart service to and from the hotel if you prefer not to walk. Staff that I had contac