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Posted on Jul 22, 2025|Centro Room - Queen Bed
Siju PuthethThe front desk and facilities staff provided excellent service throughout my stay. I was pleasantly surprised that early check-in was accommodated without any issues, as my flight arrived ahead of schedule. The room was clean and well-equipped, offering slippers, tea/coffee, a dental kit, shaving kit, sewing kit, shoe polish, soap, and several other thoughtful amenities.
I was also informed that the gym and swimming pool were available for guest use. Early check-out was conveniently arranged to align with my early morning departure. Additionally, they offer the option to pack breakfast if notified in advance, which is a great touch.
Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay. An added bonus is that the hotel is within walking distance of Sharjah Airport, making it a highly convenient choice for travelers.
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Price per night from:SGD 110
Posted on Feb 4, 2026
Guest User
We stayed for 2 weeks in late January 2026 and had a very good time at Marbella Resort. I was cautious when making a booking due to controversial reviews on various sites. Some customers seemed to be concerned with such issues as cleanliness, insects or even geckos in rooms, staff attitude and lack of soundproof between rooms. Fortunately, we had no issues of that kind at all. Upon our late arrival we got Master Suite 3701 on the ground floor of 2 floor villa.
Summary of things we liked:
- An opportunity to occupy part of a villa with your own patio close to nice waterfront / promenade for a very reasonable price (by UAE standards of course) is unbeatable
- Master Suite (living room with sofa, kitchen area, bedroom) was of a decent size for 2 adults with a kid
- Hotel has a pool which seems to be ok though we preferred to use the pool in Holiday International (just 2-3 min from our villa) which was warm in January and had kid’s section with just 58 sm in depth
- Hotel has a small playground for kids and there is another one in Holiday International
- There are 2 amusement parks within 20 min walking distance from the hotel (Al Montazah and AlMajaz) which is perfect when you have a small kid
- No noise from neighbors, according to reception we had soundproof doors between rooms which seems to be true. Not sure if all villas have these
- Reception staff was always polite and helpful
- Beds were comfortable
- Bed linen and towels were fresh enough
- Cleaning was ok most of the time
- No insects (even mosquitoes) or geckos
- Breakfast in Holiday International was ok though quite crowded and not much daily changes
- Washing machine in room, large fringe, microwave, 2 TVs (which we never used)
- Four bottles of drinking water provided every day
- Nice Spinneys supermarket is just 5 min by feet
- WiFi was better than expected
Summary of shortcomings:
- 2 floor villas are attached to hotel parking so we had cars parking in front of our kitchen window which we preferred to keep open for ventilation instead of aircon (January is not a hot month in UAE). Fair to say we had no issues neither with other guests parking nor with a street noise. You need to mind though that laud praying starts in nearby mosques around 5.30 am
- I was puzzled by the fact that bedroom had another door instead of a window which can be opened to get some fresh air. Of course UAE is a low crime area but still you won’t leave the door open especially at night. Having a small window with mosquito net in bedroom would be great
- Aircon was rather noisy. We rarely had to switch it on though of course you would have no choice in hotter months
- Threshold separating shower from the rest of the bathroom is not sufficient and most bathroom gets wet when you take a shower. Typical problem in many hotels which can be solved literally for $1-2
- Couple of times cleaning staff have ignored our room for the morning cleaning. Fair to say when I brought this issue to reception they came in 5 min to do the job
- They have induction stove in room but no pot or pan to cook so we had to use microwave all the time
- Although hotel is well placed right on a beautiful promenade there is no direct access to it from hotel grounds and you need to walk 5-7 min to get to waterfront
- Local beach is about 10-15 min drive, but my kid was happy with the pool in Holiday International so we never tried shuttle service provided by the hotel. Winter sea in UAE is chilly anyway
- Generally Sharjah is a less fancy and much more conservative compared to Dubai while hassle free visiting Dubai is by taxi (public transport links are quite weak) which is rather costly (though local taxis seem to be cheaper compared to Dubai). So, Sharjah is ok for family vacations but not for entertainment or shopping.
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Price per night from:SGD 64
Posted on Jul 30, 2025
TrixAnd
The hotel is showing its age, and it definitely needs some renovations. There were ongoing works on the floor where we stayed, which made the stay less comfortable. Service was not great either — staff seemed unaware of trip.com as a booking site, which caused some inconvenience during check-in. Overall, not the best experience, and I wouldn’t choose this hotel again unless improvements are made.
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Price per night from:SGD 62
Posted on Nov 24, 2025
Jian Zhi
I booked the room at the very last minute, and when i checked in i wasnt expected that i was upgraded to the club room. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the most important thing is the reception knew my flight is at the night so she made a late checkout for me when checking in, nice place to stay and nice view
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Price per night from:SGD 98
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Mohad Ismaili
Disappointed with management response despite otherwise pleasant stay
I have been a regular guest at this hotel and usually enjoy my stays here, but this time I was truly disappointed by the way my situation was handled.
Due to unusual circumstances, I couldn’t check in on the first night of my reservation. I had already contacted both the hotel and the booking website before the check-in date, requesting either a free cancellation, a refund for the first night, or an extension for one more night. Unfortunately, both the hotel and the website refused all options. As a result, I lost one night and three meals, since my booking was on a half-board basis. I was expecting more flexibility and understanding, especially as a returning guest.
Other than that, my experience at the hotel was generally positive.
• The staff were courteous and professional, especially in the restaurant — Mr. Shah Qinar stood out for his exceptional communication skills and helpful attitude.
• Housekeeping on the 6th floor was excellent — everything was tidy and well-maintained throughout my stay.
• Breakfast buffet offered plenty of choices and the food quality was quite good. However, the coffee quality and milk used in the machine were below the standard expected from a normal outside café.
• The room lighting was on the dim side with no option to brighten it, which made the room feel darker than comfortable.
• On the positive side, the bedding, blankets, and pillows were very comfortable, and having free parking beside the hotel was a great convenience in a congested area like Al Majaz.
Overall, while I appreciated the good service from the staff and comfort of the stay, the lack of flexibility and empathy from management regarding my situation has left a very negative impression. Unfortunately, this will be my last visit to this hotel.
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Price per night from:SGD 62
Posted on Sep 17, 2025|Classic King Room
Guest User
The cleanliness and service are excellent, and it's very reasonably priced. This is my third stay here. Check-in is always quick, the front desk staff are friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast offers a good variety. All the staff are very polite.
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Price per night from:SGD 63
Posted on Oct 18, 2025|Classic Queen Room
Guest UserBad experience with checking in after sharing booking number on phone which took time & was showing concern for privacy on it but Mr. Rude shocked me with bad behavior saying I will not take the phone i was wondering why it took time even though name booking enough instead of asure concerns Mr. Rude instantly showing disrespect to customer & asked for other assist however Mr. Rude was definitely keeping acting with no manners I WAS EXTREMELY TIRED from international travel other wise definitely I will cancel booking thanks to him was first experience in such hotel name and definitely the last.
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Price per night from:SGD 41
Posted on May 1, 2024|Standard Room
Guest UserStayed in this hotel for 10 days .Had a wonderful experience with this hotel .
Staff in this hotel is very friendly . As this is hotel the facilities and ambiance was really good .
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Price per night from:SGD 30
Posted on Apr 4, 2026
Guest User
Sauna and pool are available, but it is quite a strange arrangement. Not as friendly as international standards. Local culture? Fantastic Ramadan buffet dinner, as well as a very good breakfast selection. Definitely worth the money
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Price per night from:SGD 36
Posted on Apr 18, 2025
katerina_b
This wasn't my first stay at this hotel and I continue to appreciate the excellent location, food, and service. The daily housekeeping kept my room very clean. The only minor issue was that the room was a bit dim due to the window facing a neighboring building. Perhaps brighter lighting within the room could enhance the ambiance. Overall, I would recommend this hotel
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Price per night from:SGD 49