The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
The original landmark on Saadiyat Island — butler service for every room, seven dining venues, a 3,000 sqm ballroom, and a beachfront position that defined what luxury hospitality on Saadiyat could look like.
From
AED 1,800 / night
Room rates vary by season
Signature
Butler service, all rooms
Evening turndown as standard
Airport
20 min / 30 km
Free parking + EV charging
Overview
The St. Regis was the first major resort to open on Saadiyat Island, which means it secured the best beachfront position — a wide, uninterrupted stretch directly in front of the resort with four swimming pools arranged between the hotel and the beach.
What makes St. Regis distinct from other Saadiyat five-star hotels is the butler service applied universally to every room category. This is the founding brand standard of St. Regis — modelled on the New York original, where Astor family guests received personal butler service as a baseline. In practice, it means you have a named individual responsible for your room, your preferences, and your requests throughout your stay.
Best For
Luxury, events, couples, anniversaries
Dining
7 restaurants & bars
Service
Butler service, all room tiers
Events
3,000 sqm Regal Ballroom
The Butler Standard
St. Regis is the only hotel on Saadiyat that provides a personal butler for every room — not just suites. Your butler handles room preferences, restaurant reservations, transportation arrangements, and the evening turndown ritual that is a St. Regis house signature. First-time guests often underestimate how much this changes the character of a stay. The butler is an active service concierge, not a courtesy designation.
Rooms & Suites
All accommodation includes butler service and evening turndown. The Royal Suite at 2,100 sqm is the largest accommodation on Saadiyat Island. Every category includes a private balcony or terrace.
Superior Room
The entry category at St. Regis still delivers: partial sea view, private balcony, personal study, and a fully stocked minibar. Butler service for every room is the St. Regis standard — this is not reserved for suite guests.
St. Regis Suite
One-bedroom suite with expanded living space and butler service with priority response. The brand's signature suite category — consistent across all St. Regis properties globally.
Astor & Ocean Suites
One-bedroom suites with full ocean views and generous terrace space. Named for the founding family of the St. Regis brand.
Spa Suite
A unique category: a private spa is built into the suite itself. For guests who want full spa access without leaving their room.
Contemporary, Executive & Majestic 2-Beds
Three two-bedroom configurations with varying views and terrace sizes. The Majestic is the largest of the three and commands the highest beachfront position.
Royal Suite (2,100 sqm)
A one-bedroom penthouse with a plunge pool on the veranda, separate dining and living rooms, deck, balcony, and terrace. Connecting room configurations available. The defining accommodation on Saadiyat Island.
Dining
Oléa
The flagship restaurant: Mediterranean cooking from both live kitchen stations and an à la carte menu. Available indoor or al fresco. The most consistently excellent dining experience at St. Regis.
Sontaya
Southeast Asian cuisine served in one of Saadiyat's most dramatic settings — the restaurant appears to float in the resort's pools. The signature cocktail programme matches the theatrical setting.
Buddha-Bar Beach
Asian fusion with live music and direct beach views. Expect atmosphere rather than quiet — Buddha-Bar is a global brand that delivers a very specific kind of evening.
Sophia Abu Dhabi
Elevated Mediterranean cuisine with a heritage focus, served under lush canopy trees in a shaded garden setting. The most serene dining experience on the property.
Café Ginori
Mediterranean café culture: breakfast, afternoon tea, and pastries in a setting that evokes a Florentine caffè. Best for the unhurried breakfast experience that St. Regis is known for.
Manhattan Lounge
Named for the New York legacy of the St. Regis brand. Indoor and outdoor evening cocktail bar — the closest thing to a sophisticated hotel bar on Saadiyat.
Pool & Beach Bar
All-day poolside service with full cocktail and food menu. The four pools each have their own section of beach bar coverage.
Iridium Spa
The Iridium Spa is modelled on the original St. Regis New York spa. Twelve treatment rooms, rose-scented granita scrubs, and an innovation-forward skin treatment programme. The Spa Suite in the guest accommodation block makes the spa a fully integrated part of the room experience for guests who book it.
Spa Highlights
- 12 treatment rooms
- Signature rose granita scrub
- Innovative skin treatment programme
- New York St. Regis heritage design
Beach & Pools
- 4 swimming pools
- Private beachfront access
- Pool & Beach Bar all-day service
- Gary Player golf course surrounds resort
For Families
The Sandcastle Club is the most comprehensively equipped kids club on Saadiyat — genuine gaming and play infrastructure, not a supervised playroom. Babysitting and in-room nannying add genuine flexibility for parents.
Events & Weddings
The 3,000 sqm Regal Ballroom is the largest in Abu Dhabi outside the city centre, and the 13 additional meeting venues make St. Regis the dominant conference and events hotel on the island.
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Weddings
The Regal Ballroom and Lemoni Garden rooftop terrace. The St. Regis name carries weight for destination weddings in the region.
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Regal Ballroom
3,000 sqm ballroom — the largest event space on Saadiyat Island. Full AV and dedicated events team.
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Lemoni Garden Terrace
A rooftop garden terrace for outdoor events. The lemon-tree canopy is a signature St. Regis Saadiyat feature — unusual and genuinely beautiful.
Getting There
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From the Airport
20 minutes / 30 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Cultural District 2 km / 10 min. Downtown Abu Dhabi 20 min / 15 km.
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Parking
Complimentary on-site parking, long-term parking, and EV charging stations — all free for guests.
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Marriott Bonvoy
Free Marriott Bonvoy membership includes complimentary Wi-Fi. Points earned here redeem across the global portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this is the St. Regis brand standard. Every guest, from a Superior Room to the Royal Suite, has a personal butler. Evening turndown and morning newspaper are standard. This is what distinguishes St. Regis from other five-star properties on the island.
Yes — the Spa Suite has a private spa built into the room itself. It is one of a handful of rooms on Saadiyat that delivers full spa access without leaving the accommodation.
The kids club for all ages. It has PlayStation, Wii, Xbox, Sega, table tennis, mats, and building blocks — more comprehensive game room than most Saadiyat hotel kids clubs. Babysitting and nannying can also be arranged in-room with advance booking.
At 3,000 sqm, it is the largest event space on Saadiyat Island and one of the largest in Abu Dhabi. Thirteen additional meeting venues and the Lemoni Garden rooftop terrace complete the events offering.
No — St. Regis Saadiyat does not accept pets.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is included with a free Marriott Bonvoy membership — no paid tier required. Points accumulated here can be used across the global Marriott portfolio.
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Rates and availability vary by season. All information correct as of publication — verify directly with the hotel before booking.