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Al Bander Hotel & Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Al Bander Hotel & Resort, by the sea, offers a luxurious getaway. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, unwind in the sauna or steam room, and often book a massage. The property features two restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a separate children's pool.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabana Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cabana Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Riffa, P.O. Box 28567, Sitra

What's nearby

  • Al Dar Island - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bahrain National Stadium - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Bahrain World Trade Center - 21 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Bab Al Bahrain - 21 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Bahrain International Circuit - 24 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manama (BAH-Bahrain Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shift6 Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ماكدونالدز - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jasmis - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Al Bander Hotel & Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Al Bander Hotel & Resort and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a marina, and a bowling alley. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A billiards/pool table, laundry services, and a gift shop
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 21 to April 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BHD 26.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: BHD 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BHD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: BHD 15 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: BHD 26.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Al Bander Hotel Resort Sitra
Al Bander Hotel & Resort
Al Bander Hotel & Resort Sitra
Al Bander Hotel Resort
Al Bander Sitra
Al Bander Hotel & Resort Hotel
Al Bander Hotel & Resort Sitra
Al Bander Hotel & Resort Hotel Sitra

Frequently asked questions

Does Al Bander Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from March 21 to April 20.

Is Al Bander Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Al Bander Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Al Bander Hotel & Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Al Bander Hotel & Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BHD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Al Bander Hotel & Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sitra hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Al Dar Island, Royal Golf Club, and Awali Golf Club. Riffa Fort and Royal Bahrain Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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