The hype
Great location and spacious rooms for families, but the property is showing its age and needs better maintenance.
Jannah Resort & Villas Ras Al Khaimah
$70-$250/ night
Book this if You're traveling with a family or group and need a spacious, budget-friendly apartment with a kitchen near the beach.
Why People Love It
- Spacious multi-bedroom apartments and villas with private pools
- Walking distance to cafes, Choithrams supermarket, and the marina
- Pet-friendly policy (rare for the area)
Quick Take: It markets itself as a luxury resort, but it's really a mid-tier aparthotel with serious noise issues and inconsistent housekeeping.
Reviewed by @Tales_in_the_UAE: I booked this villa for a weekend staycation and it was incredible. Having our own private pool right off the living room meant we could swim whenever we wanted. The two-story layout gave us so much space to just relax and unwind. Definitely coming back!
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
The breakfast is incredibly basic and the weekend street noise from drag racers will keep light sleepers awake.
- You need a full kitchen and washing machine
- You're traveling with a dog
- You want to be near Al Hamra Mall and local cafes
Cleanliness & Maintenance
5
- Housekeeping: Highly inconsistent. Some find rooms spotless, while others report dirty balconies, lingering food smells, and missed spots behind curtains.
- Bathroom hygiene: Hit or miss. Reports range from acceptable to complaints about missing toiletries, leaking water, and poor drainage.
- Maintenance: Struggling. Guests frequently mention broken door locks, tripping kitchen electrics, and peeling curtains.
- Linens & towels: Generally clean, but some guests report missing towels and uncomfortable, short extra beds.
- Odors & scents: Several complaints about strong, lingering food smells in the hallways and apartments.
Sleepability™
4MODERATE
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- Drag racing and engine revving on the main road until 4 AM
- Weekend crowds at nearby cafes
- Thin walls and poor soundproofing
Before you book
Good to know
- There is a mandatory AED 500 cash damage deposit required at check-in.
- Pets cost an extra AED 150 per night.
- The city imposes a tourism fee of AED 20 per bedroom, per night.
What to pack
- Earplugs or a white noise machine to drown out the street racers.
- Your own toiletries, as guests report missing shampoo and basic kits.
- Beach towels, as the hotel supply can be unreliable.
Room Genie
Best picks
- Sea View Apartments (better views and further from the street noise)
- 3 or 4-Bedroom Villas (comes with a temperature-controlled private pool and garden)
Rooms to avoid
- Front-facing street rooms (unbearable traffic noise)
- Lower floor apartments near the cafes (weekend crowd noise)
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“Hi team, I am a light sleeper. Please assign me a quiet, high-floor Sea View apartment facing away from the main road and cafes to avoid the street racing noise. Please also ensure the kitchen appliances and AC have been recently checked for faults.”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is there a private beach?
It's advertised as having a private beach area, but it's essentially an open beachfront with some sunbeds. Don't expect a secluded, pristine resort cove.
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, but it will cost you AED 150 per pet, per night, which adds up quickly.
How is the breakfast?
Very basic. Expect a limited continental spread with hard-boiled eggs rather than a lavish hot buffet.
Are there hidden fees?
Yes. Expect a 20 AED per bedroom per night tourism fee, and a 500 AED cash deposit upon arrival.
Do the rooms have kitchens?
Yes, the apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, refrigerators, and washing machines, making it great for long stays.
Is it quiet at night?
Absolutely not if you face the street. Locals frequently race cars and motorcycles on the adjacent road late into the night.
Insider Tips
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Skip the hotel breakfast and walk to the nearby cafes or grab groceries at the Choithrams supermarket just down the street.
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If you want beach access, ask the reception—they sometimes offer a complimentary buggy or boat ride to a better beach location.
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Check your kitchen appliances as soon as you check in; guests frequently report electrical tripping issues with the stoves.
5 things to know before you go
💡The 'resort' is actually an aparthotel complex, so it lacks the sprawling, enclosed resort vibe you might expect.
💡The cash damage deposit of 500 AED catches many travelers off guard at check-in.
💡The extra beds provided for kids or additional guests are notoriously short and uncomfortable.
💡Balconies are often neglected by housekeeping and can be quite dirty upon arrival.
💡The plumbing can be temperamental, with multiple reports of leaking roofs and bathroom drainage issues.
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