Review: St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi

During my recent trip to the Middle East, my hotel-hopping odyssey began at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi.

The luxurious St. Regis Saadiyat Island is situated on Abu Dhabi’s northwest coast. The resort is one of the oldest properties owned by the St. Regis brand, and is one of two St. Regis hotels located in Abu Dhabi.

I had heard many positive reviews of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island from friends, and it appeared to be a beautiful property judging from the photos. I therefore thought it’d make the perfect place to stay for the first night of the trip as I adjusted to the time difference.

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi – Booking

Redeeming points at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island typically falls in the range of 52,000–74,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. I kept an eye on the pricing, and was able to book at the middle of the spectrum for 60,000 Bonvoy points.

Nightly cash rates at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island typically hover around 1,400 AED ($513 CAD), but can fluctuate to as low as 1,000 AED ($370 CAD) during periods of low demand in the summer and upwards of 3,000 AED ($1,100 CAD) during peak times in the winter. 

On the dates surrounding my visit, cash rates were very inflated due to the Formula 1 and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar both happening that weekend. Fortunately, I managed to squeeze great value out of my points on this redemption.

If you’re going to pay cash for your stay at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island, be sure to get in touch with a travel advisor who has access to Marriott STARS. By doing so, you’ll get a suite of extra benefits, such as free breakfast, a room upgrade (subject to availability), and a $100 (USD) property credit, without paying more than the best available flexible rate.