Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Valet parking is also offered. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately BHD 7.45 for adults and BHD 3.72 to 7.45 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of BHD 12 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, some facilities may have restricted access.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in the Diplomatic Area of Manama, within a 5-minute drive of Bab Al Bahrain and Manama Souq. It is approximately 1.5 miles from The Avenues Bahrain and Bahrain National Museum.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features 3 outdoor swimming pools. The indoor pool is located in the women's spa and has restricted access.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. The hotel is family-friendly with amenities suitable for children.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of BHD 10 per stay, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa in Manama

Average nightly price at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$148
February	US$151
March	US$147
April	US$160
May	US$135
June	US$126
July	US$125
August	US$124
September	US$136
October	US$165
November	US$160
December	US$158

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa earns strong praise for friendly staff, spacious clean rooms, varied breakfast and restaurants, and family‑friendly facilities including multiple pools, spa services, a sizable gym, and an executive lounge.

Many find the location convenient for the National Museum and city access, with easy transport links. Some guests report service inconsistencies at reception and by phone, slow room service, and occasional booking or membership-benefit disputes. Maintenance and comfort issues appear in a minority of stays, including sewage or smoke smells, weak or inconsistent hot water, flooding or clogged drains, thin walls, and limited parking or sun at the pool. Overall, expect strong amenities and comfort, with service generally warm but sometimes uneven.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews highlight several pools, a well-equipped gym, spa services, and an executive lounge; families appreciate the kids club. Notes include limited parking, smoking allowed around the pool area, occasional cleanliness concerns in the health club, gym closing by late evening, and seasonal shade limiting sun at the pool.

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Al

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is great and so is the food and service. The rooms/suites are very spacious and were recently renovated nicely. The 3 pools are a good size for our kids and the lifeguards in site are very vigilant. Our kids also like the kid club and the activities they do. The gym is pretty big and never busy. Breakfast has a good selection and is worth including. Also, the restaurants at this hotel offer good food options and have a nice vibe.

10

ibrahim

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent property with very clean rooms, equipped gym, clean pool, best spa service, full breakfast well appreciated by kids.

10

Elisabeth

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotellet anbefales på det varmeste. Vi ble møtt på en veldig god måte, rommene var store og flotte, og personalet var imøtekommende og hyggelige. En spesiell takk til Fatima som jobber i hotellets lounge. Det eneste minuset er at bassengområdet har lite sol på denne tiden av året.

10

Leanne

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Large clean rooms, great breakfast. Try the avocado toast eggs Benedict. Staff were great. Pools and sauna, hot plunge, cold plunge and great gyms. Mixed and female only.

10

ahmed

4 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay. Family friendly hotel. The staff was very polite and friendly. Our room was spacious, and clean. The only thing is that smoking is allowed everywhere in the pool area, even infront of the kids pool! I guess that is more of a cultural thing but I find it very disappointing that adults dont care about kids well-being. Other than that I would highly recommend it and we will definitely stay here again.

10

Adam

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was incredible! That staff were so friendly and attentive..nothing was too much to ask, the hospitality provided was perfect! The location was great. We also used the spa facilities and the massages were 10/10!. We really enjoyed our stay and have left feeling extremely relaxed. We would recommend for your trip to Bahrain!

8

Lene

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fint hotel med et virkelig hjælpsomt personale. Super god morgenmad og god italiensk restaurant. Men det hele er lidt formelt - der er mere fint end hyggeligt. Poolområdet er ok og velfungerende, men ikke direkte imponerende. Det er muligt at gå til souk’en, nationalmuseet og mall’en, hvis du er ok med at færdes i den Bahrainske trafik.

10

Kenji

25 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Diplomat Areaのため、ホテルでアルコールが飲めるのは利点。場所も便利な場所にある。 Radisson BLUとしての全国レベルの水準はクリアしている。スタッフの対応も気持ちが良く、全般的にお勧めする。残念なのはジムがプールと同じ営業時間で23時にクローズとなることと、送迎が有料で高価という点か。それ以外は満足。

10

Peter

27 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was perfect, great food, brilliant service from all staff and Royal Club lounge one of the best offerings, including lunch. Pool a delight in the city and hotel grounds and rooms immaculate. Perfect stay 👍

10

John

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great and friendly staff. Excellent facilities.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as very clean. However, a few guests noted odors or housekeeping misses (e.g., footprints, carpet), plus isolated issues like sewage smells, bathroom flooding, or smoke lingering in non-smoking areas.

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Galal

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a problem with sewage smell come through AC vents and completely clogged shower drain.

10

Mohammed

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and big room

10

Bhavin

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. Staff are all friendly. We checked in very late due to the flight landing after midnight but didn't have to wait long to get our room.

10

Yaqoub

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Richard

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was a disaster, The Health Club was dirty, pest ridden and no staff. When staff were there they didnt seem to mind a man shaving his feet into the Jacuzzi. Then there was the fights at night that woke me up at 4.30am then it was not till 5am when security arrived. I would highly advise avoiding this property at all costs.

10

Marinela

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Super clean and luxurious

6

Graham

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine, except footprints in the shower and bathroom. After asking for this to be re-cleaned the hotel left a fruit basket in the room which could have been for 5 people, very wasteful. Breakfast was ruined by the front desk informing breakfast was open until 1130. Upon arriving at 1100 it was shut, no ownership taken by the front desk who didn’t seem to understand our annoyance. This could be a really good hotel but it’s let down by the small details

10

Eman

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel and very comfortable and very nice location and good service and good clean and i will stay again

2

Yara

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is definitely not recommended. We were a group of 9 so we booked 3 rooms that sleep 3 each, however, we were surprised that the rooms only have 1 king bed and a sofa, NOT sofa bed just a normal sofa that doesn't fit a 10 years old child. The staff initially wanted to charge us the extra bed (which was also extremely small) but then after talking to the manager they didnt. So we paid for apartment rooms to be comfortable and we ended up not comfortable at all. Add to this that in 2 of the rooms the water in the bathrooms flooded so while taking a shower the entire room was covered with water. And the smell was the cherry on the top. In summary, even though i usually book in radisson blu in most of the countries, in Bahrain it is definitely not recommended. To be fair, they accepted giving us late checkout.

4

Christopher

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not dealt with well at reception during check in. Was offered upgrades and when i explained that I was entitled to these upgrades with my Radisson VIP membership, all of a sudden the room upgrade was not available. Had to get a manager to resolve. Was given a non smoking suite....that smelled of smoke. Was told that i couldn't access the Executive lounge, despite this being a benefit of Radisson VIP membership and me providinga confirmation email from customer service.....was told that customer service is not the best source of information! They said they would check and get back to me....i had to follow up to confirm i can acccess. Paid for a rollaway bed...i had to chase up to get this delivered. Good breakfast and great service from the lady running the Executive lounge. No point having a membership program if they are going to treat members like this at check-in.

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Rooms

Rooms are widely praised as spacious, comfortable, and in many cases recently renovated, with some nice views. Drawbacks include occasional allocation mismatches, thin walls or traffic noise, weak water pressure or hot water, dated elements in some areas, and minor maintenance issues.

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Mohammed

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really good but slightly old

10

Jenna

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice clean hotel. Be aware though that Expedia let's you book four people onto a room that is not appropriate for four people which we discovered when checking in. The hotel did say this was our fault but I showed them Expedia states very clearly against each room booking how many the room SLEEPS. That is an error of Expedia but thr hotel use them as a third party so they need to talk and sort that out. We had to pay extra to change our room. Aside from this everything else was spot on. Great breakfast, friendly staff. Room walls are a bit thin and windows don't drown out the motorway at the front

8

Daehui

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 8 nights

객실 청결도와 직원의 친절도는 좋았으나, 금연 객실임에도 불구하고 욕실을 통해 담배 냄새가 유입되어 괴로웠고 객실의 책상용 의자가 고장으로 높이 고정이 되지 않는 점이 불편했습니다.

10

Mihir

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent refurbishment and renovation of the rooms, and the staff were all excellent! Great value for money!

6

Marinela

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the rooms was disable room which was quiet uncomfortable (room 502) also not hot water

10

Bhavin

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. Staff are all friendly. We checked in very late due to the flight landing after midnight but didn't have to wait long to get our room.

10

Waheed

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. Especially the suite is excellent. Clean, functional, aesthetic. Great value and well worth the price.

10

Hani

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Every thing was great except the shower was not strong

8

Lina

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Alt i alt var det en god oplevelse, men der var meget larm på gangene om natten samt kan man høre meget let indtil naboen. Vi fik skiftet værelse på baggrund af det og de gav en god service på hele opholdet.

10

JUN MIN

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, nice view, various dining option

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Service

Staff are often friendly, efficient, and helpful, with quick check-ins/outs and attentive lounge teams. Recurring complaints cite unresponsive phones, slow room service, inconsistent recognition of benefits, occasional overbooking or room-type disputes, and staffing shortages at times.

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Cynthia

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We came to the Radisson Blu for our anniversary, and we had the most amazing 24 hours. From the efficiency of the front desk to the amazing service in the lounge, the staff made our special day memorable. We also spent time at the pool which was clean and at a comfortable temperature. We also dined in the restaurant, Bo Sabi. The rolls and appetizers were delicious. It was a wonderful day.

10

Bhavin

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. Staff are all friendly. We checked in very late due to the flight landing after midnight but didn't have to wait long to get our room.

8

KAWTHER

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and beautiful apartment. The location is good. I did not like the room services it was very slow.

6

Gustavo

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place clean and pretty. My only issue was they were shot staff that you have to look around for someone to help you to get your car or to get a trolley for luggage or just to get your drinks.

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Nader

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check out so fast

6

marcel

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Definitely not the best service i’ve received. No smile upon check in or whatsover. Room was nice, clean and modern. But the service was what really dissapoint me. Also a simple question at the front desk wether a few water bottles could be sent to my room was top difficult for them. First i got sent to the hotel restaurant, where they asked me to pay, then i went back to the front desk but they never delivered my request. Overall, mid experience from this hotel. It was just ok

2

Yousef

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arriving at the hotel at 10:30 PM after a long journey, I was shocked when the receptionist informed me that the hotel was fully booked and only had a single-bed room available, with no extra beds because it was Eid al-Adha. I told him we had booked a room for three adults, all over 25 years old, and asked how a small single bed could possibly suffice. He responded that this was the hotel’s policy and apologized, saying it was all they had. This prompted me to speak with another receptionist, who dismissed the issue and repeated the same thing, claiming the hotel’s capacity policy allowed for three people in that room. I have photos showing the bed is barely enough for two people, let alone three. We were then told there was one additional room available, but it would cost 167 Bahraini Dinars, approximately 445 USD. Exhausted, I tried searching for another hotel, but unfortunately, the time wasn’t ideal for online booking as it was past midnight, marking the start of a new day. This meant that even if we booked another hotel, check-in would be between 12 PM and 3 PM, leaving us without a place to sleep for over 12 hours, especially since we were already exhausted from travel. We took a car and visited other hotels but couldn’t find a suitable booking. After an hour and a half, we returned to our hotel, and to our surprise, the receptionist informed us that, fortunately, someone had checked out, and a room with an extra bed was now available. Very bad experience!!!

10

Adam

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was incredible! That staff were so friendly and attentive..nothing was too much to ask, the hospitality provided was perfect! The location was great. We also used the spa facilities and the massages were 10/10!. We really enjoyed our stay and have left feeling extremely relaxed. We would recommend for your trip to Bahrain!

4

Christopher

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not dealt with well at reception during check in. Was offered upgrades and when i explained that I was entitled to these upgrades with my Radisson VIP membership, all of a sudden the room upgrade was not available. Had to get a manager to resolve. Was given a non smoking suite....that smelled of smoke. Was told that i couldn't access the Executive lounge, despite this being a benefit of Radisson VIP membership and me providinga confirmation email from customer service.....was told that customer service is not the best source of information! They said they would check and get back to me....i had to follow up to confirm i can acccess. Paid for a rollaway bed...i had to chase up to get this delivered. Good breakfast and great service from the lady running the Executive lounge. No point having a membership program if they are going to treat members like this at check-in.

6

johns

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk at 0 didn’t answer calls on several attempts on several days. Same with one touch service calls for room service- they never answered; so went to restaurant rather than room service. Mentioned this on check out at front desk.

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Location

Reviewers describe the location as convenient for the National Museum and city sightseeing, with good transport access and easy reach of malls and the souk. Several also note the area feels safe and parking can be straightforward, though experiences vary.

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Al

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is great and so is the food and service. The rooms/suites are very spacious and were recently renovated nicely. The 3 pools are a good size for our kids and the lifeguards in site are very vigilant. Our kids also like the kid club and the activities they do. The gym is pretty big and never busy. Breakfast has a good selection and is worth including. Also, the restaurants at this hotel offer good food options and have a nice vibe.

10

talal

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

quiet easy park safe

10

talal

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

safe quiet easy parking

10

Nicholas

18 Apr 2025

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A very nice hotel with exccellent staff and high quality hotel restaurants. Situated very close to the national museum.

8

abdullah

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Near everything

8

Jamie

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The ambience surrounding the Hotel has changed dramatically over the years but the access to transport is very good.

10

Emad

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, excellent location, very good breakfast and good value for money.

10

Aleksej

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Die Hotel Lage und die Anlage außen ist richtig gut.

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Lene

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fint hotel med et virkelig hjælpsomt personale. Super god morgenmad og god italiensk restaurant. Men det hele er lidt formelt - der er mere fint end hyggeligt. Poolområdet er ok og velfungerende, men ikke direkte imponerende. Det er muligt at gå til souk’en, nationalmuseet og mall’en, hvis du er ok med at færdes i den Bahrainske trafik.

10

talal

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

convenient and safe

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently praised, and guests like the on-site restaurants and executive lounge offerings. Minor negatives include crowding or misinformation on closing times, average room-service food, and high drink prices at the pub.

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Al

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is great and so is the food and service. The rooms/suites are very spacious and were recently renovated nicely. The 3 pools are a good size for our kids and the lifeguards in site are very vigilant. Our kids also like the kid club and the activities they do. The gym is pretty big and never busy. Breakfast has a good selection and is worth including. Also, the restaurants at this hotel offer good food options and have a nice vibe.

10

George

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a nice 3 day visit. The dinner buffet was awesome!

10

Cynthia

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We needed to get away from Khobar for a couple of nights. We enjoyed the executive lounge; the ladies that work there are especially accommodating. The pool was clean and inviting. My only complaint would be that we had two beers at the Irish Pub for over $30. That is outrageous.

10

Leanne

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Large clean rooms, great breakfast. Try the avocado toast eggs Benedict. Staff were great. Pools and sauna, hot plunge, cold plunge and great gyms. Mixed and female only.

10

Nicholas

18 Apr 2025

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A very nice hotel with exccellent staff and high quality hotel restaurants. Situated very close to the national museum.

8

Mohammed

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

موقع الفندق ونظافته مميزه - الاكل في الروم سيرفس عادي - كان في مشكلة بالحمامين وبلغتهم ولكن ماكان في حل

10

JUN MIN

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, nice view, various dining option

8

Lene

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fint hotel med et virkelig hjælpsomt personale. Super god morgenmad og god italiensk restaurant. Men det hele er lidt formelt - der er mere fint end hyggeligt. Poolområdet er ok og velfungerende, men ikke direkte imponerende. Det er muligt at gå til souk’en, nationalmuseet og mall’en, hvis du er ok med at færdes i den Bahrainske trafik.

10

Peter

27 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was perfect, great food, brilliant service from all staff and Royal Club lounge one of the best offerings, including lunch. Pool a delight in the city and hotel grounds and rooms immaculate. Perfect stay 👍

10

Danielle

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great option for us in Bahrain, reasonably priced, amazing rooms, lovely pool area and the breakfast was great. Will definitely return, thank you so much

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16 $181	17 $148
18 $157	19 $157	20 $151	21 $151	22 $151	23 $166	24 $151
25 $151	26 $151	27 $161	28 $166	29 $152	30 $177	31 $151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $166	2 $166	3 $166	4 $166	5 $167	6 $177	7 $161
8 $166	9 $166	10 $166	11 $166	12 $177	13 $177	14 $161
15 $166	16 $166	17 $166	18 $166	19 $177	20 $177	21 $161
22 $166	23 $166	24 $166	25 $166	26 $177	27 $177	28 $161
29 $166	30 $166

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