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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Madinat Zayed with free water park and spa

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Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

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Exterior
Front of property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby

Overview of Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

8,2 out of 10 Very good
8,2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Map
Million Street, Madinat Zayed, 112723
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Pool bar
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Children's club (free)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Room options

Rub Al Khali Suite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Moreeb Suite

  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Oasis Twin Room with Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Tilal Twin Room Dune View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Al Sahab Queen room with balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tilal Queen Room Dune View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Al Sahab Twin room with balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Liwa Suite

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Oasis Queen Room with Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this area

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat

In addition to a free water park and a free kids' club, Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat features an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AED 500.00 per vehicle. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, or aromatherapy, and Al Badiya Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this upscale hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global), and Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
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 up, 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 up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 111 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - noon
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

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

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 up, 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 up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
  • Pet sitting services offered

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4401 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Al Badiya Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Layali Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only.
Al Liwan - This restaurant overlooks the pool.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AED 75 for adults and AED 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AED 500.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2024 to September 30 2024 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from January 1 2024 to September 30 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for AED 120.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AED 120 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 72 hours between bookings.

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 up, 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 up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

  • CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Is Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat currently open?
This property is closed from January 1 2024 to September 30 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of AED 120 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services, food and water bowls, and litter boxes are available.
Is parking offered on site at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AED 500.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
You can check in from 3 PM - noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat also has 2 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tilal Liwa Desert Retreat?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and pool views.

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

8,2/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

8,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Valeria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Anil, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Taehee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Memorable stay at Tilal Liwa
Amazing stay at hotel Tilal Liwa. Excellent services and cleanliness. Location is awesome.
Rajesh, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Dennis, 1-night trip