Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsHoward Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi scores slightly better than Howard Johnson Hotel Abu Dhabi. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi ranks #23 in Abu Dhabi with approval from 4 sources like DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Jetsetter.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Away from Abu Dhabi’s bustling center, in the quiet development of Qaryat Al Beri, this opulent hotel has a private beach, numerous award-winning restaurants and a spa guaranteed to fix..." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Shangri-La is a superb hotel with rooms overlooking either the long private beach, or one of the swimming pools. It also has a spa, restaurants and a shopping centre."
Rough Guide
"One of the city’s most alluring hotels, with gorgeous Arabian-nights decor, huge gardens, four pools, the lovely Chi spa and wonderful views of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque."
Time Out
"This place oozes money, sophistication and above all discreet yet polite service." Full review
Star Service
"This palace is situated outside downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood overlooking the river and the second largest mosque in the world." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 213-room luxury Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is designed to feel like a modern day Shangri-La, located on a half mile of private beach in Abu Dhabi's Between the Bridges area." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Located on the banks of Abu Dhabi’s Maqta Creek, the hotel provides a front row seat to the city’s best views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"for us.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri is reminiscent of an Arabic royal residence. The entrance sits at the top of an ascending driveway—an enchanting introduction to a landmark..." Full review
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Be sure to take a traditional abra (wooden boat) from the hotel to the nearby souk (market)—it's a novel way to get from A to B along the purpose-built waterway.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Find your bliss among the spacious grounds, dissected by a canal for traditional Arabian abra boats and flush with lots of lush foliage hosting sweetly singing birds. " Full review
Independent
"For romance, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, overlooking the Khor Al Maqta canal, is known for its dazzling Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque views, villas and restaurants"
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi
Shk Khalifa Street, PO Box 73095, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"With a central location and attractively furnished comfortable rooms, there is much to recommend. ... There are more bars and nightclubs in the hotel than one could visit in a month of Thursdays."
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The 17th-floor disco attracts all comers and as such it may be preferable to avoid sleeping on the 16th floor.
DK Eyewitness
"With several bars and clubs on site, this hotel sees a lot of action in the evenings, but isn’t really suitable for families."