Rotana Hotel Yas Island offers a luxurious stay in a location that makes it easy to explore some of Abu Dhabi’s most amazing attractions.
No visit to Abu Dhabi is complete without taking in the thrills and spills of Yas Island – and this hotel puts you in the heart of the action, near to Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. You’re also tantalisingly close to the famous Formula One™ racetrack – where the world’s finest drivers descend every year for the Formula One™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Book a room with a view to gaze out over some of those sights – picking from a range of fresh, spacious and stylish options, including premium suites.
There are plenty of chances to relax during your stay – with a pool, spa and wellness centre and free access to the popular Yas Beach.
Dining options include Blue Grill – where succulent steaks are the order of the day – and Rangoli, which serves up a feast of flavours from India.
Families, sports fans and adventure-seekers who are keen to explore the incredible entertainment Yas Island has to offer.
The must-see Yas Island attractions within a short distance of the hotel and the fantastic range of great dining choices.
This hotel is a popular choice for families and offers a kids’ club to keep children entertained. The club is open every day from 11.30am until 8.30pm and has bright and modern facilities your little ones will love.
The club is available for any guests aged up to 12 years old – with a range of computer games for older kids and soft play equipment and a ball pool for younger ones.
Under-fours are also able to join in the fun if an adult or guardian joins them.
There’s a kids’ pool so children can splash in the shade – and nearby Yas Beach is also a great family-friendly attraction where sandcastles, swimming and sunshine are the order of the day.
You’re also close to the theme parks and attractions of Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros™ World and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club offers a modern and well-equipped gym for fitness enthusiasts. It’s open 24/7 so you can fit it in around your schedule – whether you’re in Abu Dhabi for business, or on holiday. There are cardio machines, weights and space to enjoy a full-body workout.
You’ll also be able to enjoy a game of tennis – with the outdoor court perfect for adding some sporting action into your holiday.
Take your pick from the spa and massage treatments on offer and add a spot of blissful relaxation to your stay at Rotana Yas Island. Massage treatments are offered after 1pm daily – ask at the concierge desk about booking in.
Head to the hotel’s whirlpool baths, sauna and steam rooms to unwind after a day spent exploring the sights of Yas Island and the rest of Abu Dhabi.
There are 281 rooms and 27 suites at the hotel – each bright and modern with a stylish decor.
Rooms all come with a free high-speed internet connection, a 32-inch LCD TV, international phone connections, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safe and air conditioning. Interconnecting family rooms are available for big groups and families who want to stay close together and every guest benefits from an attentive daily housekeeping service.
Classic rooms offer views over Yas Plaza, while premium rooms look out onto the Yas Marina Formula One™ circuit. Premium Plus rooms even offer amazing vistas over the race track itself.
Pick from king or twin bed options – and opt for a suite if you want a separate living room with a sofa and your own private balcony area. Premium suites add an extra layer of luxury, with magnificent marble bathrooms and fresh fruit on arrival.
Steak, seafood, spicy dishes and more await in a mouthwatering mix of dining choices at Yas Island Rotana.
Choices offers an international selection and a la carte menu, with chefs serving up the best from Asia and beyond. Brunches are popular here – as are its regular theme nights. Those with a sweet tooth won’t be able to resist the feast of tarts, cakes, pies and pastries on the menu for dessert.
Blue Grill, meanwhile, is a premium steakhouse serving up chargrilled choice cuts of American, Australian, South African and New Zealand beef. Seafood options such as sea bass and salmon are available too – as well as a selection of excellent beverages to pair with your meal.
Tasty tandoori treats and creamy coconut curries from north and south India await in Rangoli, a restaurant resplendent with rich aromas from its impressive on-show kitchen.
Lighter snacks and lunch options are also available in the lobby’s Island Cafe and at the poolside bar, Aquarius. Here, you can swim up and treat yourself to a cocktail, frappe or fresh fruit smoothie without leaving the blissful pool.
Cocktails are also on the menu at the modern Y Bar – as well as beers from across the world as part of an impressive drinks selection. The venue promises a great atmosphere – with a playlist to get you in the party mood. It’s a great spot for sports fans too, with events from all around the globe broadcast on its TVs.
The outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool is a real highlight at this hotel for adults and children alike. It’s open from 7am until 10pm – with colourful lighting adding to the atmosphere as the sun goes down and the fun continues.
There’s a swim-up bar serving juices, soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments that you can enjoy as you relax in the water, recline on a lounger or take shade under an umbrella. Soak up some sun, read a great book or spend some quality time with your loved ones.
Guests at the Yas Island Rotana hotel also receive free access to Yas Beach. This is just under one mile (one-and-a-half kilometres) away from the hotel and a shuttle service can drop you and pick you up after a day by the sea. This lively beach is a great place to try watersports, or relax in a breezy cabana on the water’s edge. You can enjoy a variety of snacks from the food kiosks or enjoy the music from the busy bar area, right by the infinity pool.
There’s a lot of action to take in at Yas Island’s attractions – so take your pick from Yas Beach or the hotel pool to recharge your batteries after a day’s activities.
Yas Island Rotana is brilliantly located for enjoying time outside, both at the hotel and nearby on Yas Island.
The main outdoor space for the hotel centres on the pool. Choose your spot in the shade or sunshine and enjoy the island breeze. There is a track for running and cycling which you can join from just outside the hotel, taking you on a scenic loop of Yas Island. You can enjoy a match on the hotel’s tennis courts too.
Just over the road is the iconic Yas Marina Circuit where you can take to the famous circuit itself to cycle, run or walk around the racetrack (check opening times to do this).
From the hotel, you can easily reach the perfectly landscaped Yas Links. Keen golfers can tee off on the golf course or practice at the floodlit ranges at any time. This is also a great family-friendly spot to enjoy food and drinks, while watching the sun set across the mangroves.
Yas Marina is only a short walk or taxi ride away. Here you’ll find an excellent waterside promenade that offers fantastic views of the racetrack and the yachts that dock here. It’s also a buzzing place to head to at sunset for the food, drink and scenery.
Yas Island Rotana is located perfectly for exploring, placing you close to some of the best attractions Abu Dhabi has to offer.
You might well be able to see the stunning Yas Marina from the window of your room. Here you’ll find bars and restaurants to spend your evening, or you could hire a cycle and explore the racetrack, home of the Formula One™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros World™ Abu Dhabi are all close by too. Venture off Yas Island and you’re just 20 minutes away from the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – Abu Dhabi’s unmissable landmark.
Visit this awe-inspiring racetrack where the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place every year – book a racing experience or enjoy a more laidback lap on a bicycle.
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Fun for all ages, Yas Waterworld has more than 40 rides, slides and attractions, including the world’s largest six-person tornado ride.
Challenge your loved ones on the go-kart racetrack, ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster and learn how Enzo Ferrari took the automotive world by storm.
Yas Island Rotana is conveniently close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is just over five miles (nine kilometres) away by road and a 10 to 15 minute drive.
Pre-book a transfer with Etihad for the easiest way to travel. Alternatively, taxis and hire cars are available when you land.
Yas Island Rotana hotel has wheelchair-friendly doors for easy access. It offers roll-in showers with foldable chairs for convenience as well as grab bars for toilets, lowered wash basins and emergency pull cords in case assistance is required.
The hotel has nine event spaces – and these are flexible to suit your circumstances, whether the occasion is for business or pleasure. The elegant Pearl Ballroom can host up to 400 people.
The Yas Express runs daily across different routes and does drop offs and pick ups from Yas Island Rotana. The stops include Yas Island attractions such as Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Marina while other city routes transport guests to Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Corniche.
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