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Hotels & Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah

Compare every hotel and resort we have reviewed in Ras Al Khaimah — 57 independently assessed stays, from 5-star beachfront resorts on Al Marjan Island and luxury hotels in Al Hamra to family beach resorts with kids’ clubs, all-inclusive escapes and budget city hotels. Filter by area, price per night, star class and facilities like private beaches and spas — whether you are planning a UAE staycation, a honeymoon, or an early stay near the Wynn Al Marjan Island opening in 2027.

57 hotels reviewed
8 areas covered
From AED 165/night
Updated 21 October 2026

How to choose a hotel in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah’s hotels and resorts are spread along roughly 60 kilometres of coastline and desert, and the zone you pick shapes the whole trip — a brilliant resort in the wrong area beats a good one in the right area for nobody. Four steps get it right:

Pick your area first

Choose the hotel zone before the hotel: Al Marjan Island for big beach resorts and stays near the Wynn Al Marjan Island site, Al Hamra for luxury resorts and golf, Mina Al Arab for quiet lagoon-side escapes, and RAK city for budget hotels near the malls.
Match the board basis to how you eat

All-inclusive resorts in Ras Al Khaimah make sense if you will eat most meals on the property, since independent dining is thinner than Dubai. Couples and food-led travellers often get better value on breakfast-only rates at hotels with strong restaurants.
Time your trip to the season

November to March brings the best beach weather and the highest prices. Summer and shoulder months bring steep resort discounts, which is when UAE residents book Ras Al Khaimah staycations and weekend getaways.
Shortlist with the filters, then read the reviews

Use the filters above to narrow by area, price per night, star class and facilities like private beaches or kids' clubs, read our full independent review of each shortlisted hotel, and only then compare live rates for your dates.

Hotel areas at a glance

Al Marjan Island

The man-made resort island and future home of Wynn Al Marjan. Big beach resorts, family pools, all-inclusive options.
Al Hamra

The most established luxury zone — Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton beach villas, an 18-hole golf course and a marina.
Mina Al Arab

Quieter lagoons and mangroves north of the resort strip. Premium coastal stays without the crowd.
RAK city & coast

Lower rates, malls, local restaurants and practical stays — plus beach resorts on the city’s own coastline.
Jebel Jais & the desert

The UAE’s highest mountain (1,934 m) and the Al Wadi desert reserve — for villas, stargazing and adventure days.

Every hotel we cover, compared

Hotel	Area	Best for	From (AED/night)
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah	—	Luxury seekers, Families, Couples, Golf	AED 740
Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert	—	Luxury seekers, Couples, Desert & nature	AED 1,495
Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach	—	Luxury seekers, Couples	AED 1,670
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa	—	Luxury seekers, Families, Couples	AED 410
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort	—	Luxury seekers, Families, Golf	AED 515
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort	—	Luxury seekers, Couples	AED 560
Nirvana Retreat	—	Luxury seekers, Spa & wellness	AED 850
Rixos Bab Al Bahr	—	Luxury seekers, Families, Couples, All-inclusive, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 930
Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah	—	Luxury seekers, Families, All-inclusive	AED 1,045
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah	—	Luxury seekers, All-inclusive, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 1,320
Bridge Retreats	—	Luxury seekers, Couples	AED 3,150
Banan Beach	—	Desert & nature	Check live rates
Camp 1770	—	Desert & nature, Mountain	Check live rates
Jannah Hotel Apartments & Villas	—	Couples, Long stays	AED 165
Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island	—	Families, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 200
Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah	—	Families	AED 245
Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island	—	Families, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 325
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island	—	Families, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 330
Longbeach Campground Ras Al Khaimah	—	Families, All-inclusive, Desert & nature	AED 400
The Dunes Camping & Safari RAK	—	Desert & nature	AED 404
Al Hamra Residence	—	Long stays	AED 435
RAK Glamping	—	Desert & nature	AED 540
Sunday Mangrove Corniche Hotel	—	Value & budget, Business & city	Check live rates
Rove Al Marjan Island	—	Value & budget, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 185
BM Beach Hotel	—	Value & budget, Families	AED 190
Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort & Spa	—	Value & budget, Spa & wellness	AED 204
Ras Al Khaimah Hotel	—	Value & budget	AED 215
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah	—	Value & budget, Business & city	AED 230
Al Hamra Village Hotel	—	Value & budget, Golf	AED 285
Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island	—	Value & budget, Families, Near Wynn Al Marjan	AED 300
Desert Inn Resort and Camp	—	Value & budget, Couples, Desert & nature	AED 382
BM Beach Resort	—	Value & budget, Families	AED 400
Bedouin Oasis Desert Camp	—	Value & budget, Desert & nature	AED 404
Bear Grylls Explorers Camp	—	Value & budget, Desert & nature, Mountain	AED 450
Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort	—	Value & budget	Check live rates
Action Hotel Ras Al Khaimah	—	Value & budget	AED 180
Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah	—	Value & budget	AED 220
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Ras Al Khaimah at Mina	—	Luxury seekers, Couples	Check live rates
Janu Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Couples, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Wynn Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Couples	Check live rates
Address Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Conrad Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & Spa	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Le Méridien Al Marjan Island Resort & Spa	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Mira Coral Bay	—	Luxury seekers	Check live rates
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Ras Al Khaimah	—	Luxury seekers	Check live rates
Nobu Hotel Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
SAIJ Mountain Lodge by Mantis	—	Luxury seekers, Mountain	Check live rates
The Luxury Collection Resort, Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
W Al Marjan Island	—	Luxury seekers, Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Earth Shore, Al Marjan Island	—	Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa	—	Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island	—	Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island	—	Near Wynn Al Marjan	Check live rates
Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves	—	Business & city	Check live rates
Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab	—	Long stays	Check live rates

Best hotels in Ras Al Khaimah, by trip type

Want a ranked shortlist instead of filters? Start with our best hotels in Ras Al Khaimah, compare all-inclusive resorts, or see the hotels near Wynn Al Marjan Island before the 2027 opening.

Ras Al Khaimah hotels FAQ

Which area of Ras Al Khaimah is best to stay in?

Al Marjan Island suits resort holidays and travellers tracking Wynn Al Marjan. Al Hamra is strongest for luxury beach stays and golf. Mina Al Arab is quieter and more residential, while RAK city and its coast offer lower rates with easier access to malls and local restaurants.

How much do hotels in Ras Al Khaimah cost per night?

City hotels often start under AED 300 per night, large beach resorts typically sit between AED 400 and AED 900, and five-star luxury properties such as the Waldorf Astoria start from roughly AED 850 in season. Rates rise sharply over winter, school holidays and public-holiday weekends.

How far are Ras Al Khaimah hotels from Dubai airport?

Most Ras Al Khaimah beach resorts are a 60–90 minute drive from Dubai International (DXB), depending on traffic and which area you stay in. Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra sit on the southern side of the emirate, so they are usually the quickest hotel zones to reach.

Are Ras Al Khaimah hotels all-inclusive?

Several large resorts — particularly on Al Marjan Island — offer all-inclusive or soft-all-inclusive packages covering meals and selected drinks. It is not the default board basis, so compare half-board and breakfast-only rates too: all-inclusive is only good value if you plan to eat most meals on the property.

Which hotels are closest to Wynn Al Marjan Island?

Hotels on Al Marjan Island itself — Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Mövenpick, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton — are the closest stays to the Wynn Al Marjan Island site, with Al Hamra’s luxury resorts a short drive away. Expect attention and rates around the island to climb ahead of the planned 2027 opening.

Is Ras Al Khaimah good for a staycation?

Yes. Ras Al Khaimah sits roughly an hour from Dubai and Sharjah, and its beach resorts discount heavily outside the winter peak — which makes summer and shoulder-season staycations notably better value than comparable Dubai beach hotels. Add Jebel Jais and the desert, and a weekend getaway fills itself.

Are there cheap hotels in Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes. City hotels such as Citymax and Hilton Garden Inn regularly price under AED 300 per night, and budget beach options exist too. Use the Under AED 500 filter on this page, and remember that beach-resort rates drop sharply outside November to March.

Do hotels in Ras Al Khaimah serve alcohol?

Yes. Licensed hotels and their beach bars and restaurants serve alcohol to guests and visitors of legal drinking age, much like Dubai. Independent venues outside hotels are far more limited, so if bars matter to your trip, choose a resort with several licensed outlets on site.

How we review hotels

RAKTraveller is an independent guide. Every hotel on this page is assessed against the same checklist — location and transfer time, room categories and value, pool and beach quality, food and drink, service, and family suitability — and every review states drawbacks, not just highlights. Some booking links are affiliate links; they never change our verdicts or the price you pay.

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Last updated: 21 October 2026

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