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Reviews of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

West Corniche, F869C3J Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

#14 of 125 hotels in Abu Dhabi

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 625 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing we loved staying here we were so spoilt by the beautiful staff a special thank you to Liz and Saibah
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not that I didn’t like it but the hotel is so big there is a lot of walking but they do have buggies waiting for you to take you to the pool and back

    This hotel is amazing the details to everything was spot on The room was just beautiful and the bed was so comfortable It was my husbands birthday and our wedding anniversary and we were given the most beautiful bouquet of roses to celebrate plus in the room we had balloons rose petals and cake as a surprise. The pool areas are lovely too Thank you we loved it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Delightful Indulgence in Abu Dhabi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything. Nothing negative to say.

    Everything! The service is outstanding! From the moment you walk in the door, you’re pampered from everyone. The beach attendant gave me a cooler with a four pack of water and a popsicle to cool off before I even entered the water. Another attendant offered to spritz/clean my glasses upon leaving the beach! Everything is offered at your service, including a free camel ride! The employees are from around the world and offer top notch service and speak English perfectly. We would definitely return, given an opportunity.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is excellent with the hotel, but I had a problem with double debiting, but the hotel staff quickly help resolve any issues. special thanks to Mr. Ahmed from the reception for promptly helping me solve the problem.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Luxurious, great service and facilities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea View Suite, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1 night is not long enough to experience the true beauty of this hotel We were very kindly allowed to check out late (2pm, with no extra surcharge) so this meant we could explore the grounds The hotel is definitely on the pricier side.

    Everything you can expect from a 5* establishment From check-in to check-out, everything was seamless. Rooms were very well equipped, facilities were fantastic. You could get lost in the hotel and there is plenty to do without you stepping foot outside Breakfast was great Pools were fantastic Private beach was perfection

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    A FAIRY TALE
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea View Suite, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, i'm usually someone who will find something to tell, but have nothing to tell... i think it expensive yes, but worthy ! have seen hotel with the same rate, and high standing... but i never ever had that sparkles in my eyes !! everything is absolutely stunning.

    We were at the suite ( west wing ) with a big balcony L shape with view on the beach and the Qasr. It was a fairy tale dream really, we took the suite for our wedding, and it was "la cerise sur le gateau" couldn't even imagine it in my dream...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Spectacular huge palace with almost nothig to complain
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    A lot of mosquitos outside (stayed in may) Nowhere to go outside of the hotel, but the territory was amazingly huge for walks The sea smells a bit weird

    This is a real palace of the Sheikh. Not overcrouded at all. +1 km of a sea shore. Two big swimming pools, two small water slides. Tasty, healthy and quick in-room dining.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    Arabian palace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful old worldly hotel. Check in was effortless and my partner had a birthday they upgraded us. They gave him a delicious birthday cake.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Dr from Oman
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Club Sea View King Room with Beachfront Club Lounge Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Room Size and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    One of the worlds top hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The spa, salon choices and locations are confusing

    Fabulous hotel offering great service

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Probably the best hotel for a stay at Abu Dhabi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would recommend to remove stones from the beach and add some more sand to make it more comfortable

    Extraordinary building with many equipments, restaurants. The staff is extremely kind and smiling and offered a great service. Many restaurants near the hotel, great location !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    This is no longer the Emirates Palace. Everything is different: the service, the bath amenities and the atmosphere. It is worse than it was.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We are dissatisfied with pool experience. Sunbed was dirty. There was not enough staff there. My son stepped on broken glass at the pool and he started bleeding. The reaction from the staff was like nothing happened. The didn’t even clean the rest of the glass and did it only a called them once again and clean it. I asked for the manager but the staff told me that he is in a meeting. I asked to call me but nobody called. I think such situation inappropriate

    I like the hotel. The room and the view was very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room card stopped working so we had to walk long walk to the reception, the rest was excellent

    Super quite, romantic environment, truly place for rest n recharge. Fantastic food and the best breakfast buffet I have ever experienced in my life, great facilities, staff are very friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Greatest hotel yet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden Terrace King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing we didn’t like at the Salt and Kole restaurant was the fact that they didn’t say from the beginning that there was a minimum amount for ordering and we needed to take extra food just to be aligned with the amount for 2 people.

    Amazing property with everything one could need for a perfect holiday. The room was one of the best we ever stayed in. We choose the one with a private garden and being on the ground floor overlooking the pool area was such a great thing. The beach area is even better than at Atlantis in Dubai because the sand is fine and white. Both pools were great. I also enjoyed the bike ride around the property. It is a better alternative to the boggy ride. Shout out to Joseph from the lobby - he was super helpful with our luggage.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Royal (with its flaws)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room service has its flaws. Unresponsive sometimes, or taking a long time to execute your request. The cost of living in the Emirates is high but to pay 50 or 60 EURO for a small frozen and unsavoury pizza (room service) was excessivе. The luggage from the room of my mother was lost (didn't get to the lobby and then someone stored it somewhere and nobody knew where it is) for a long time precisely when we had to catch a plane.

    Well, it is a real palace, so you get everything that you could expect from a palace. It is so big that you have to walk 5-10 minutes between reception and your room. All amenities are fantastic. The breakfast is royal. The view is magnificent.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You cannot go any higher than the benchmark set by this hotel as the best luxirious hotel in the world, just like Leela Bangalore, though it's only smaller in area. Keep up the good work.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Stunning Palace Hotel... incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Superlative....probably the most impressive hotel we have ever stayed in. Truly a Palace with the care and attention from staff at the highest level.Staff made helped to celebrate my husband's birthday with extra welcome items for our room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe City View Twin Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    太棒

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    10
    A perfect five star hotel!!! A palace made of our dreams! Special thanks to Emmanuil for his kindness and help!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe City View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect!!! We will definitely suggest it, to everyone visiting Abu Dhabi!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View King Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast & International Dinner However Chef Joseph was helpful & offered more dishes in Vegetarian

    Need more variety in Indian Food All 3 days Idli & Aloo Paratha in breakfast 😳 Need to seriously work on it

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The winelist is unsatisfied! Especially for a palace Hotel!!.

    The breakfast was absolutely over all expectations!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Overall a great experience with the huge private beach as a very positive factor and with the unique experience of a hawk photo opportunity during breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    We saw a show called Impossible, and it was impossible that we could have had a better time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View Twin Room, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing that I can think of

    Beautifully appointed room and very attentive staff. We went to the show "Impossible" by the magician Drummond Money-Coutts and it was absolutely incredible. The theatre that is inside the Broadway restaurant is nothing short of magical too. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable stay and highly recommended.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden Terrace King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too big

    The weather..beach pool and food at Indian restaurants

    Stayed in December 2023

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