Resorts Magazine presents
Top Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Chosen, not sponsored. We go · We stay · We tell.
From the coral islands of the Red Sea to the desert canyons of AlUla, from Riyadh and Diriyah to historic Jeddah: Saudi Resorts is the independent guide to the Kingdom's luxury hospitality, curated by the editors of Resorts Magazine.Explore the guide
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110+ hotels & resorts
6 regions
75–100 Luxury Index
3 languages EN · IT · AR
An independent guide to luxury in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is opening to travellers at extraordinary speed, with dozens of new resorts by the world's most prestigious hotel brands. Saudi Resorts helps you choose: every hotel is described and rated by the Resorts Magazine editorial team, which has been reviewing the world's finest resorts for 20 years. Ratings are based on first-hand visits. Properties we have not yet inspected carry a provisional score, confirmed or revised after our stay. No hotel pays to appear in the guide. Available as print directory, app iOS, web app.Where to stay: the six regions
Red Sea Coast · 32 properties
Coral islands, turquoise lagoons and some of the most ambitious resorts ever built. The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations combine overwater villas, untouched reefs and desert dunes on a coastline protected by strict sustainability rules.- Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve 90
- Shebara Resort 90
- Four Seasons Resort AMAALA at Triple Bay 88
- Four Seasons Resort The Red Sea at Shura Island 87
- Six Senses Southern Dunes 87
- Six Senses Triple Bay, AMAALA 87
- The St. Regis Red Sea Resort 86
- Rosewood AMAALA 85
- The Red Sea EDITION 85
- Miraval The Red Sea 85
AlUla & The North · 18 properties
Sandstone canyons, Nabataean tombs and star-filled skies. AlUla is home to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to desert retreats that rank among the most spectacular in the world.Riyadh & Central Arabia · 34 properties
The capital's skyline hotels, the mud-brick heritage of Diriyah and a wave of new openings in Wadi Safar. Riyadh is where business travel meets the Kingdom's most exciting cultural regeneration.Jeddah & The West · 20 properties
The historic coral-stone district of Al-Balad, the Corniche and the gateway to Makkah and Madinah. Jeddah offers Red Sea views with a vibrant city on the doorstep.Eastern Province · 4 properties
Al Khobar and the Arabian Gulf coast, a short drive across the King Fahd Causeway from Bahrain.The South · 2 properties
The green highlands of Asir around Abha and the coast of Jizan, Saudi Arabia's least-known region.Numbers next to each hotel are its Luxury Index score (75–100).
The most anticipated openings
From Shura Island to the mountains of Trojena, Saudi Arabia will welcome some of the most awaited hotels in the world in the coming years. The guide follows them from construction to opening day.- Raffles The Red Sea – Shura Island, Red Sea – just opened
- Fairmont The Red Sea – Shura Island, Red Sea
- Amansamar – Riyadh
- Armani Hotel Diriyah – Diriyah, Riyadh
- Six Senses AlUla – AlUla
- Janu AlUla – AlUla
- The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Trojena – Trojena, NEOM
- Four Seasons Hotel Madinah – Madinah
- Nobu Hotel Al Khobar – Al Khobar
- Clinique La Prairie Longevity Health Resort – AMAALA, Red Sea
What you'll find in the guide
- The Luxury Index: an independent score from 75 to 100 for every property
- Price guide at a glance: $ under 500 USD, $$ 500–1,000 USD, $$$ over 1,000 USD per night
- Photo galleries, rooms and villas, location and key facts
- Interactive map to plan your journey across the Kingdom
- Search by name, region, style and preferences
- Available in English, Italian and Arabic, with offline access
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia?
- In the Resorts Magazine Luxury Index the highest-rated properties are Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Shebara Resort on the Red Sea, and Banyan Tree AlUla and Desert Rock Resort in AlUla, all scoring 90/100. The full ranking of 110+ hotels is in the Saudi Resorts guide.
- Where should I stay in Saudi Arabia for a beach holiday?
- The Red Sea Coast is the Kingdom's beach destination, with island and lagoon resorts at The Red Sea (including Shura Island) and AMAALA, plus city beach hotels around Jeddah.
- When is the best time to visit the Red Sea and AlUla?
- The most pleasant months are from October to April, when daytime temperatures are warm rather than extreme. Summers are very hot, especially inland.
- How are the hotels rated?
- Every property receives a Luxury Index score from 75 to 100. Scores are based on first-hand visits by the Resorts Magazine editorial team; properties not yet inspected carry a provisional score, confirmed or revised after our stay. Hotels do not pay to be included.
- Is Saudi Resorts free?
- Yes. The guide can be consulted for free online and works on phones, tablets and computers.
About
Saudi Resorts is published by Palidano LLC, publisher of Resorts Magazine, in print and digital editions for Italy, the UK and the US. Reviews by Ovidio Guaita, Editor-in-Chief, and the Resorts Magazine editorial staff. The guide is also available in print as Top Hotels & Resorts – Saudi Arabia.
