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Best Hotel to stay in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - The Acacia Hotel & Resort
- Aug 10, 2018
- 5 min read
Updated: Mar 7
Ras Al Khaimah is around 116 KM from Dubai, UAE. All adventurous and thrill lovers should visit Ras Al Khaimah during their trip to UAE to challenge themselves with different activities like the World's largest Zipline, Parasailing, and other water sports.
The question is, WHERE TO STAY in Ras Al Khaimah?
We got an opportunity to visit Ras Al Khaimah and stayed at The Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group. In this blog, we'll highlight our experience of staying at Ras Al Khaimah.
Location of Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group:
Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group is located at the start of Ras Al Khaimah City if you are coming from Dubai. It's located 4 km from the famous Al Hamra Mall.
The important thing – Don’t get confused about the location of Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group because there are three different Bin Majid Resorts. Always search with the full name of the hotel on Google Maps.
We reached the hotel around 2:00 PM in the afternoon, where we were welcomed warmly by their friendly and cooperative staff. Our Junior Suite was already prepared for us and we had a smooth check-in experience.
Our Room at Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group:
The Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group has modern junior suites with great ambiance. The suites are perfect for couples, friends, family, and modern travelers. There are plugs everywhere, so you can easily charge your gadgets.
The room and bathroom are also spacious. The bathroom is also stocked with basic amenities like disposable toothbrushes, a hair dryer, shower caps, and vanity kits.
There's a big desk area to work, two flat-screen TVs in the bedroom and living room and a mini-fridge. One thing we loved was being able to connect to the internet anywhere in the hotel.
We were welcomed with fresh seasonal fruits. Later on, the hotel presented the Black Forest Cake and Chocolate chip cookies as welcome greetings.
Dining Experience at Ras Al Khaimah:
The hotel offers different restaurants for Lunch, dinner, and drinks, like Garden Brew Café, Flamingo Lobby Bar (which offers the best burgers and drinks), Tides Pool, Acacia Club, and Al Nakhla Restaurant.
If you are an Asian food lover, you have to try their Asian Restaurant which is one level down and It offers a wide range of authentic Asian food.
Our favorite restaurant in Acacia Hotel was Al Nakhla, It has a great ambiance and serves the finest International cuisine and buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most importantly, the Chef focused on locally sourced ingredients and cuisine that is not only delicious but healthy too.
Since we have been focusing on getting healthy and maintaining our health and wellness while traveling, we love that there are healthy dining options at the Hotel.
As we are foodies and love to try food from different continents, we had a Lunch buffet at Al Nakhla Restaurant. The buffet is from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, but it also depends on the day – Sometimes, there is also an option of À la carte. In the buffet, there is a huge range of salads, main courses, and desserts.
We loved their Chicken Steaks with Mushroom sauce and also Crispy Fried Fish. You have to try it !!!
In Nakhla restaurant, they have different dinner theme nights. We enjoyed an Arabian-themed dinner with a wide variety of Arabic food from hummus to Fatousch, Grilled meat, to special Mandi. The chef also prepared a live Biryani for us.
We love the combination of spices. They also specialize in desserts and offer their Gulab Jaman and Ras Gullay as complimentary desserts.
A walk by the pool after dinner is a must. We sat near the pool, enjoying the breeze, music, and our favorite cocktails from the Tides Pool Bar.
Later, we watched the football match at the Flamingo Lobby Bar, which offers live screenings. It’s a very friendly spot and an ideal place to gather with friends to watch your favorite sports.
In the morning, we had a coffee at Garden Brew Café. It has a great ambiance and is a perfect place for informal meetings and friend chill-out sessions with views of the swimming pool.
On our second day - For lunch, we again chose our favorite restaurant Al Nakhla. We order Chicken Corn soup with Lamb Chops and Chicken Shish Touk. We were amazed by the unique way of presentation. It has a perfect Lebanese taste with a fusion of spices.
We highly recommend trying their Lamb Chops and Chicken Shish Touk.
Wellness Experience at Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group
The hotel offers a complete retreat and relaxing experience for its guests. During our stay, we had a very calm and enjoyable time.
a. Swimming Pool:
The hotel has a large outdoor pool on the ground floor near the lobby, where you can relax and enjoy the summer heat. There is a spacious seating area by the pool and a cocktail bar in the corner, offering a variety of cocktails and shisha near the poolside.
The pool closes at 10:00 PM, but the pool area remains open until 2:00 AM. We must say it's a very relaxing spot and perfect for late-night conversations. The Acacia Hotel & Resort has one of the best swimming pools in Ras Al Khaimah.
b. Fitness Gym:
Healthy and Wellness travel is truly on the rise right now. The gym is located one floor below the lobby and is fully equipped with machines, weights, and more.
Exclusively for hotel guests, the fitness center offers everything you need for a complete workout. As fitness enthusiasts, we found the facilities to be fantastic.
Spa:
The spa is located one level below the gym. There are quiet areas both inside and outside for relaxation, as well as a steam room available for use before and after treatments.
The spa offers and sells high-quality products and has excellent package deals. We used the sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, and the experience was divine.
The Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid Group offers some of the best spa deals in Ras Al Khaimah, available to both residents and guests.
RAK ROAD TRIP DEAL:
During our stay, the hotel offered a RAK Road Trip deal, which included a one-night stay at Bin Majid Acacia with breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, along with unlimited soft drinks and adult beverages.
The package also included access to the hotel's beach and pool, as well as free kayaking.
Note: This package may not be offered by the hotel anymore.
Ending Note:
Whether you're a solo traveler, a group of friends, a family, or a couple, The Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid is an amazing place to stay.
They regularly offer great deals like the RAK Road Trip, which features delicious cuisine, excellent service, and comfortable suites. Every guest is sure to enjoy an adventurous trip to Ras Al Khaimah, with beach visits and exciting activities.
It’s the perfect destination for a getaway or staycation. We had a fantastic time there, and we’re already planning to return to relax in the cozy rooms, enjoy mouth-watering cuisine, and have fun at the beach.
With an amazing pool, comfortable rooms, and delicious meals at Al Nakhal Restaurant, The Acacia Hotel by Bin Majid is the perfect place to stay in Ras Al Khaimah. Al Nakhal Restaurant is a must-visit for all travelers heading to Ras Al Khaimah.
You can book your stay at The Acacia Hotel & Resort on Booking.com.
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