Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat: Deals & Reviews (Madinat Zayed, ARE)

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Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Spa

Pool

Breakfast available

All-inclusive

Restaurant

Check out the area

Million Street, Madinat Zayed, 112723

Madinat Zayed City Mall18 min drive
Mezair'ah Fort38 min drive
Fort Liwa52 min drive
Abu Dhabi (AZI-Al Bateen Air Base)108 min drive

Room options

Oasis Twin Room with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Tilal Twin Room Dune View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Al Sahab Queen room with balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Tilal Queen Room Dune View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Al Sahab Twin room with balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Liwa Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

64 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Oasis Queen Room with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Premium bedding

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Spa

Kids pool

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

About the area

Madinat Zayed

A family-friendly stay in Madinat Zayed awaits you at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat. You'll find Madinat Zayed City Mall and Mezair'ah Fort in the region. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Al Badiya Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Layali Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the free water park, outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club and gym. 4402 square feet (409 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the region of this 4-property class Madinat Zayed hotel you'll find Fort Liwa.

What's nearby

Madinat Zayed City Mall - 18 min drive
Mezair'ah Fort - 38 min drive
Fort Liwa - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Al Badiya Restaurant - 7 min walk
Layali Bar - 1 min walk
Al Liwan Restaurant - 1 min walk
Al Badiya Restaurant - 9 min drive
Liyali Bar - 9 min drive

About this property

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

Some rates at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4402 square feet (409 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Madinat Zayed hotel is smoke free.

1 building

111 guestrooms or units

2 levels

2 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

Conference rooms

4402 sq ft of conference space

409 sq. m of conference space

Built in 2009

Deli

Kid's club (free)

Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)

Childcare (surcharge)

Business centre (24 hours)

Conference centre

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Games room or arcade

Pool or billiards table

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

Bar by the pool

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offers 111 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and children's slippers.

This Madinat Zayed hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AED 75 for adults and AED 30 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Al Badiya Restaurant
Al Liwan
Layali Bar

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Free water park
Full-service spa
Gym
Horseback riding/rentals
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free children's club
Free water park access
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

24-hour business centre
Conference centre (4,402 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Doorbell and phone notification
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
In-room accessibility
Lever door handles
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Phone accessibility kit
Raised toilet seat
Sign language-capable staff
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

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2 floors
Building
Built in 2009
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Children's slippers
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels

Entertainment

LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 January 2024 to 31 October 2025 (dates subject to change).

This property will be closed from 1 January 2024 to 31 October 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: AED 120 per pet, per day
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 120.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 75 for adults and from AED 30 for children
Airport shuttle fee: AED 500.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Pet fee: AED 120 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: AED 120.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Tilal Liwa

Liwa Tilal

Liwa Tilal Hotel

Tilal

Tilal Hotel

Tilal Hotel Liwa

Tilal Liwa

Tilal Liwa Hotel

Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed

Tilal Liwa Madinat Zayed

Tilal Liwa Hotel Madinat Zayed, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

Tilal Liwa Hotel

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Madinat Zayed

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Hotel Madinat Zayed

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Yep, Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and Swedish massages.

Does Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat have a pool?

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat.

Is Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and supervised childcare, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat is a hit with families.

Does Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat, with pet-sitting services, food and water bowls and litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ali

10 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wiktor

26 Nov 2023

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Valeria

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anil

Travelled with family

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taehee

13 Mar 2023

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Travelled with family

11 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay at Tilal Liwa

Amazing stay at hotel Tilal Liwa. Excellent services and cleanliness. Location is awesome.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis

16 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Setting/Hotel needs a slight makeover

The setting is amazing. The desert vista past the infinity pool is magical. Sunrises over the desert are awe-inspiring. The hotel staff was polite and efficient. The hotel itself is showing its age. Sometimes the card key to the outer doors didn't work or worked only after many tries. The rooms could use a bit of sprucing up.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ekrem

23 Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Sterling

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel and staff are incredible! It's a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the desert atmosphere. Beautiful pool, dune rides on quads, camels and horses on premises, excellent food and welcoming housekeeping service from Htet. Will be back for sure.

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with group

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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About this property

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat Reviews

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