Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
رافلز قصر العرين البحرين
Bahrain's only all-villa resort, where each of the 78 villas has its own private pool and a Raffles butler, set in the quiet Al Areen desert.
About Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
Raffles Al Areen Palace opened in December 2023 as the first Raffles hotel in Bahrain and the kingdom's only resort made up entirely of villas. It stands on the site of the former Al Areen desert spa resort, inside the wider Al Areen masterplan owned by GFH, and was rebuilt and restyled under the Raffles brand, which is part of Accor.
There are 78 villas in one, two and three-bedroom layouts. Each has a walled courtyard and a private pool, and guests are looked after by Raffles butlers, who also handle in-villa dining. The largest is the Royal three-bedroom villa, aimed at families and small groups who want space and privacy rather than a busy hotel lobby.
Dining centres on Palma, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace, and Ycone Paris, a patisserie by pastry chef Yazid Ichemrahen that also serves afternoon tea. The Raffles Pool offers light bites and drinks. The spa combines Eastern and Western treatments and includes a rainforest shower and ice igloo circuit.
The location is a large part of the appeal. The resort sits beside the Al Areen Wildlife Park and close to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun water park, Bahrain International Circuit and the beaches of the south-west coast, so it works well for a quiet weekend, a race weekend or a family break without crossing the island.
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Highlights
- 78 villas, each with a private pool and courtyard
- One, two and three-bedroom villas, including a Royal villa
- Raffles butler service and in-villa dining
- Palma Mediterranean restaurant and Ycone Paris patisserie
- Spa with rainforest and ice igloo circuit
- Next to Al Areen Wildlife Park
Good to know
- Book directly through raffles.com/bahrain or Accor to see villa types and current offers.
- It is a resort for slow stays: there is no beach on site, but the south-west coast beaches are a short drive away.
- Ycone Paris afternoon tea and Palma are generally open to outside guests; check with the hotel before you go.
- Combine a stay with the wildlife park or a Formula 1 weekend at nearby Bahrain International Circuit.
Getting there
By car or taxi from Manama or Bahrain International Airport, heading south towards Al Areen and Bahrain International Circuit. There is no public transport to the resort door.
Questions people ask
How many villas does Raffles Al Areen Palace have?
The resort has 78 villas in one, two and three-bedroom layouts, and every villa has its own private pool.
Who operates Raffles Al Areen Palace?
It is run by Raffles Hotels and Resorts, part of Accor. The site belongs to the Al Areen masterplan of GFH Financial Group.
What restaurants are at Raffles Al Areen Palace?
The main venues are Palma, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant, Ycone Paris patisserie by Yazid Ichemrahen, and the Raffles Pool for light bites. Guests can also dine in their villa.
Is Raffles Al Areen Palace on the beach?
No. It is a desert resort in Al Areen, next to the wildlife park, with the west coast beaches a short drive away.
