Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
5-star resort · Jumeirah 1, Dubai
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 35% of Dubai hotels
- 80% of guest comments are praise
- 95% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 35% of Dubai hotels. Compared with 698 hotels in Dubai. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 80% of guest comments are praise. 331 praise, 84 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 95% of guest photos show no damage. 57 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.
- $253 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $162
- 75 mto Nearest main road: Jumeira Street
- 212 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 156 m from La Mer BeachMeasured to the nearest edge of the sand
- Beach15 guest photos show it
- Swimming pool10 guest photos show it
- Staff126 praise · 20 complain
- Location34 praise · 1 complain
Against
- Room conditioncomplaints falling: 20.7 in 100 a year ago, 11.0 now29 complain · 0 praise
- Complaints the hotel left unresolved9 of 212 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
212 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (126 guests). Weakest: room condition, where 29 of the 29 who mention it complain.
Location341Strength
Not fare from the main attraction
Tripadvisor, November 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
A hidden gem in a wonderful location on the beach and near the history and culture of Bur Dubai.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food333Strength
Had a great experience at Dubai Marina - Nice Rooms, Great Ambience, Friendly Staff and Great food.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Clean, cozy rooms, cleaned every day, enough food, can diversify, for lunch every day to suit all tastes with you roasting meat-fish-prawns.
Tripadvisor, November 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Views91Strength
The room was beautifully appointed with stunning views of the city.
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
My favourite hotel in Jumeirah area.excellent facilities directly beach access and a great pool.also excellent beach service by Fabian and shahid.very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.everything perfect.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staffcomplaints rising: 6.9 in 100 a year ago, 10.4 now12620Strength
Excellent Service, food and Place.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
i stay in this dubaii marine bech and resort amanginz everywhere green specily housekeeping staff everyone very helpful Service also very fast room is very clean and keeping thanks for Service asmita there have private bech I'm agin come back this hotel thanks again Asmita
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Bad breakfast, bad reception and customer service, after 1 hr the water hose is damaged , 4 hrs j found that refrigerator doesn't work, breakfast is so bad , employee of the resort isn't responsible i complain alot without respond ,,, 3 stars by maximum
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Breakfast224Mostly good
As always, I was very impressed by the friendliness and kindness of the staff, the excellent breakfast, and the beautiful and well-maintained surroundings.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The resort has several pools, beautiful greenery, and I really liked the breakfast.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast, especially coffee, is not recommended.
Tripadvisor, March 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
Pool224Mostly good
Excellent facilities, direct beach access and a great pool.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Absolutely fantastic in every way: excellent service, cleanliness, private beach, swimming pools, surrounding area, and great prices.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Quiet at night204Mostly good
Amazing hotel, quiet, location is perfect if you want to enjoy the beach side, various restaurants with delicious food and minutes from the Downtown court
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Amazing tranquil atmosphere due to the jungle like garden.
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I had bad experience with the noise next to the room
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Value102Mostly good
Excellent really met my expectations in everything with small price
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A wonderful resort and worth its price
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size113Mostly good
really one of the best stays ever and the suite was really big and spacious
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
location very good ,working personnal very friendly , rooms are big and clean,free valet parking,wi fi is fast.
Tripadvisor, October 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Rooms are on a small side but perfectly fine as we only sleep there.
Booking network, December 2024, rated 10/10 by this guest
Cleanlinesscomplaints falling: 15.5 in 100 a year ago, 2.6 now4413Mostly good
I love the view the place the service and I love my room it is clean and so quite.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel and the rooms are very clean, Chamika cleaned us perfectly our room
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Bird droppings (guano) were on every sun-bed and sofas, making it impossible to enjoy the area.
Google, July 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Room conditioncomplaints falling: 20.7 in 100 a year ago, 11.0 now029Weak spot
Great location, but frankly rather run down.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Its an old facility which needs new upgrade.
Google, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Good experience overall, but if you're not an outdoors person you'll not love the room and bathroom in the villa, it's a bit old, abused and requires a solid renovation
Google, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds.
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 7,107 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 9 of 212 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved9 of 2121 in 24 reviews
Nobody ever called, followed up, or even apologized.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Any request at the reception is not resolved, at most - a sympathetic look and the phrase "we can do nothing".
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A facility closed7 of 2121 in 30 reviews
Most of the restaurants are closed.
Booking network, August 2025, rated 6/10 by this guest
Something broken in the room6 of 2121 in 35 reviews
Water linkage from the roof, dripping all night coul not sleep the first night, we had to change room for the second night, the fridge on the second room does not work
Booking network, July 2025, rated 4/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked5 of 2121 in 42 reviews
This hotel falls short and is very different in reality.
Tripadvisor, September 2025, rated 2/5 by this guest
The photos online are very misleading and do not represent the actual experience.
Tripadvisor, June 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds5 of 2121 in 42 reviews
We lost our receipt and they charged us 150dhs on top of the valet fee just for not having the ticket.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
They make you think it’s free then deceive you into paying.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Parking4 of 2121 in 53 reviews
Mediocre food, unfriendly staff & no free parking, if your going there for restaurant you will end up paying 52.50 aed per car for valet parking & they won't give receipt for the parking charges
Google, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
The Gym is very bug however the machine are getting old, the reception are not freindly , neither approachable.
Google, May 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Serious reports
3 in 212 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard2 of 212 reviews
Next, we were moved into a completely unnecessary room with a broken socket sticking out of the wall, stains on the bedspreads (of dubious origin) and a broken shower stick.
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 2/5 by this guest
Someone fell ill1 of 212 reviews
A lot of mosquitoes and fleas we go to hospital due to severe rash
Google, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
3 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (5%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (10), spa (1), gym (1), restaurant (6), bar (1), beach (15), private balcony (2).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$253 is a typical night, from 146 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Nov 2026, $207Dearest month: Mar 2027, $346
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.
- ae.bluepillow.com$201
- Booking.com$212
- Vio.com$222
- deals.etrip.net$222
- deals.goseek.com$222
- reservations.travelclick.com$243
- ae.makemytrip.global$260
- Trip.com$262
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
La Mer Beach is 156 m away. There are 2 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: Jumeira Street75 m
- Nearest beach: La Mer Beach156 m
- Nearest shop: Spinneys4 min walk270 m by road
- The Burj Khalifa6.4 km
- The Gold Souk6.5 km
- Dubai airport16.5 km
- Dubai Marina37.1 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
9 room types, from 25 to 140 m².
- Standard Double or Twin Room25 m²Sleeps 2
- Balcony Room30 m²Sleeps 21 Double bedBalcony
- Deluxe Suite42 m²Sleeps 42 Twin bed
- Junior Suite43 m²Sleeps 42 Twin bed
- Suite (with Outside Jacuzzi)46 m²Sleeps 41 Double bedBathtub
- Family Room46 m²Sleeps 41 King bed + 1 Sofa bed
The other 3 room types
- Executive Suite62 m²Sleeps 41 King bedBalcony
- Presidential Suite109 m²Sleeps 41 Double bed
- Royal Suite140 m²Sleeps 21 Double 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 out of 10. 35% of the 698 hotels in Dubai are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
Google rates it 88 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 80. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Google takes them from anyone.
If room condition matters to you
Here, 29 of the 29 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
212 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 410 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 212 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 88 older, 1 in other languages, 99 with a score but no words and 10 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 199 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 30 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 4 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.