Barcelo Residences Dubai Marina
4-star hotel · Dubai Marina, Dubai
Long Weekend score
GoodNo serious reports. in 261 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Dubai are rated 8.4 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 64% of Dubai hotels
- 94% of guest comments are praise
- 92% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 64% of Dubai hotels. Compared with 698 hotels in Dubai. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 94% of guest comments are praise. 494 praise, 30 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 92% of guest photos show no damage. 55 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $145 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $113
- 6 min walkto Marina Beach Dubai
- 261 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 6 min walk to Marina Beach Dubai486 m by road
- Staff229 praise · 2 complain
- Location74 praise · 0 complain
- Cleanliness68 praise · 5 complain
- Room size49 praise · 0 complain
Against
- On a main road: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street23 m from the building
- Room condition10 complain · 2 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
261 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (229 guests). Weakest: room condition, where 10 of the 12 who mention it complain.
Location740Strength
Been at the hotel for couple of days and I can say the hotel is well located (near the Marina and the beach), grocery stores near by, room well equipped (bit smelly to be honest) and an amazing staff.
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel has a great location, quality service and makes you feel welcome from the first moment.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size490Strength
The apartment is very nice, spacious and large.
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Nice spacious apartment and nice bathroom.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Views320Strength
I really liked the hotel, everything was wonderful there, the service was top-notch, the staff was very friendly and helpful, there was a very clean pool, the view from the loggia was simply stunning, everything was within walking distance: the beach, shops, local amenities, pharmacies, restaurants.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
This is actually was not my first stay with them as I am from Abu Dhabi but whenever I came me & my sister in Dubai I always book in barceló that’s our favorite hotel and it will always be the view is stunning 🤩 , I will mention Chris and Theo they’re so friendly and kind in assisting will…
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff2292Strength
But the best part was without a doubt the staff, who were extremely kind, helpful, and welcoming.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The staff were incredibly helpful and even upgraded my room free of charge as a way of showing their support during the difficult time I had just overcome!
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Very bad service when orderd something food I have too wait for food delivery boy every time said lift problem
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Cleanliness685Strength
The apartment was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, and the staff were professional and friendly throughout my visit.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
stay at the top, everything perfect from the staff first of all to the structure in general perfect location a few steps from Dubai Marina, we stayed in clean apartments and equipped with every comfort, experience to repeat and recommend
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
There was a smell in the apartment; it wasn't cleaned properly.
Google, May 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Value132Strength
Good price and good services.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Great service and excellent value for money considering the apartment size.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Good service but Apartments are not up to the mark considering the price
Google, February 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Quiet at night124Mostly good
Great location in Dubai Marina with a very comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The room was neat, quiet, and beautifully arranged.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Working on the sites 24 hours a day was common, and that coupled with the Mosque (directly opposite) "Call to prayers" at 5am each day, disrupted sleep somewhat.
Booking network, October 2024, rated 8/10 by this guest
Breakfast94Mostly good
It was excellent breakfast very good , naander, perry, topher too nice during the stay
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Nice ambience and nice breakfast
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The breakfast was a little disappointing, but overall, I was very satisfied.
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Pool63Mostly good
Pool was a great extra - lifeguards were brilliant & even helped the kids learn to swim by giving floats.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
We also loved the great heated swimming pool and the relaxing hot jacuzzi, which added so much comfort to our stay.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Unfortunately, the pool closed very early.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room condition210Weak spot
The property needs to be upgraded.
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 2/5 by this guest
The place is not bad, but it wouldn't hurt to do some renovations; everything is quite worn out.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Unfortunately poor condition.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds and food.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 2,701 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: unexpected charges and refunds, in 3 of 261 reviews.
Unexpected charges and refunds3 of 2611 in 87 reviews
Till now they are taking my insurance and telling me that it will be back to u after 4 to 6 weeks!
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These hoteliers waited until the last minute to cancel, then refused to refund the money.
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 261 reviews.
Photos, checked
5 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (8%).
Guest photos showing damage or dirt5 of 608%
Of 60 guest photos, 5 show damage or dirt: building work in 4 and dirty surfaces in 1. Of the hotel's own 40, 0 do.
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (2).
The hotel says it has no spa.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$145 is a typical night, from 301 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Nov 2026, $117Dearest month: Apr 2027, $180
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Agoda$129
- clicktrip.com$130
- ae.bluepillow.com$132
- ae.makemytrip.global$135
- Trip.com$155
- wego.com$155
- expedia.ae$155
- h-en.reserving.com$155
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Marina Beach Dubai is 486 m away by road, about 6 minutes on foot. There are 2 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street23 m
- Nearest shop: Wmart1 min walk42 m by road
- Nearest beach: Marina Beach Dubai6 min walk486 m by road
- Nearest station: Sobha Realty5.7 km
- The Burj Khalifa22.2 km
- The Gold Souk29.7 km
- Dubai airport39.8 km
- Dubai Marina48.9 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
21 room types, from 40 to 139 m².
- Room (Studio)40 m²Sleeps 21 Double bed
- Apartment, 1 Bedroom65 m²Sleeps 3
- Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom65 m²Sleeps 3
- Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom65 m²Sleeps 3
- Apartment, 1 Bedroom65 m²Sleeps 3
- Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom80 m²Sleeps 5
The other 15 room types
- Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom80 m²Sleeps 3
- Apartment, 2 Bedrooms125 m²Sleeps 4
- Apartment, 2 Bedrooms126 m²Sleeps 6
- Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms139 m²Sleeps 4
- Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms139 m²Sleeps 6
- Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms (Marina)Not statedSleeps 4
- Executive Room, 1 BedroomNot statedSleeps 3
- Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms (City)Not statedSleeps 4
- Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sea)Not statedSleeps 4
- Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms (Marina)Not statedSleeps 4
- Classic Room, 1 Bedroom (CIty)Not statedSleeps 3
- Premium Room, 1 Bedroom (Marina)Not statedSleeps 3
- Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sea)Not statedSleeps 4
- Premium Room, 1 Bedroom (Sea)Not statedSleeps 3
- Executive Studio (City)Not statedSleeps 21 Queen Bed
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.8 out of 10. 64% of the 698 hotels in Dubai are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
17 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 4 guests complain about noise, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street runs 23 m away.
Google rates it 94 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 88. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Google takes them from anyone.
If room condition matters to you
Here, 10 of the 12 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
261 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 399 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 261 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 71 older, 5 in other languages, 61 with a score but no words and 1 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 194 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 61 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 9 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.