JA Ocean View Hotel Jumeirah Beach
5-star hotel · Dubai Marina, Dubai
Long Weekend score
Strong1 serious report in 288 reviews: a physical hazard
- 89% of guest comments are praise
- 100% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- 89% of guest comments are praise. 644 praise, 80 complain. Counts for 60% of the score.
- 100% of guest photos show no damage. 60 of 60 photos. Counts for 40% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $160 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $160
- 143 mto Nearest main road: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
- 288 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 232 m from Marina Beach DubaiMeasured to the nearest edge of the sand
- Water view28 guest photos show it
- Ain Dubai view17 guest photos show it
- Private balcony11 guest photos show it
- Staff208 praise · 13 complain
Against
- Room condition19 complain · 5 praise
- Value8 complain · 7 praise
- Quiet at night5 complain · 5 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
288 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (208 guests). Weakest: room condition, where 19 of the 24 who mention it complain.
Location1160Strength
The location is fantastic and staff are lovely
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Best hotel with Perfect location
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Views813Strength
The room was very nice, great view, it is just a walk away from the beach surrounded by a lot of restaurants and shops so it’s very convenient.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The light show was amazing from our balcony.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff20813Strength
Thank you for the wonderful welcome and excellent service, especially from Abdulrahman Jamea.
Google, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
The staff was kind, giving support at anytime.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I requested it several times at reception, but they pretended not to understand, even though we Italians are very present.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size302Strength
Rooms a very good size and cleaned daily.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Great location, rooms spacious and very clean.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The room, especially balcony was too small and view was hindered.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Food515Strength
They have an Italian restaurant called Il Motto, Italian Deli, I have not words to speak about this food, is delicious!!!!
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The views are spectacular, delicious food, beautiful yachts around, extravagant venues 💙...
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
This Hotel and their staff so amazing and friendly But the IL MOTTO PIZZERIA restaurant was Awful
Google, March 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Breakfast617Strength
Good breakfasts, we liked this hotel so much and will recommend to our friends
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Tun, the breakfast restaurant Aqua, the Lounge - Il Moto, all their staff were absolutely brilliant in terms of service, assistance and food.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Cleaning , breakfast quality is really poor
Booking network, March 2026, rated 1/10 by this guest
Cleanliness649Strength
Nice and clean everywhere
Google, December 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
Excellent location, varied and rich buffet, clean and large room, nice view from the balcony (even if there was a possibility to have something better)
Booking network, February 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
A small suggestion: the carpets in the rooms and corridors did not appear clean and would benefit from replacement or deep cleaning.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds73Mostly good
Rooms and bed very comfortable.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Everything was very good , exceed my expectations , bed are very comfy
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The only bad thing with the pillows, no support- all flat and hard..
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Pool96Mostly good
Facilities are also good with the infinity pool and paddle court.
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Very nice Hotel , the main pool is heated !!!
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool was quite small but we didn’t use it
Booking network, December 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Quiet at night55Split
I recommend it from all points of view, but if you wake up to any noise, you will have a problem getting a good night's sleep.
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Extremely noisy hotel rooms due to the inability to soundproof against noice from street.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A little loud because of the location
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Value78Split
The reasons are many , nutrition , attitude, comfort, comfort, value for money, etc.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
This hotel has the prices of a luxury establishment, but it isn't one.
Google, April 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Hard to justify the 'value for money' here until some renovations take place.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Room condition519Weak spot
It's clear it used to be a luxury hotel, but it needs updating.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The bathrooms are a little bit dated now.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
They dont use a smart TV, the available TV is old LG with no application and with a limited TV channels!
Booking network, January 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
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 5,205 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 10 of 288 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved10 of 2881 in 29 reviews
We talk to Booking.com and they say the hotel will issue it; we talk to the hotel and they say Booking.com will.
Google, February 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Houskeeping was not provided even when i requested it twic,, may be that was missed because it was season with so many guests.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked8 of 2881 in 36 reviews
Just little disappointend
Booking network, March 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
The “king-size” bed was actually two twin beds pushed together, which was quite annoying since it essentially felt like two separate beds.
Google, March 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
A facility closed5 of 2881 in 58 reviews
No open buffet dinner and lunch
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The hotel has a really good location close by everything supermaket, restaurant, at 2 min from the beach.The kids club was closed unfortunatly because of the lack of tourist nowadays and also the greek restaurant.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A booking not honoured4 of 2881 in 72 reviews
• I booked a king bed, but instead I was given two twin beds pushed together, which was not comfortable.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Booked the hotel and when I arrived it was closed.
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom4 of 2881 in 72 reviews
Plus the handle of my bathroom was broken, the kettle in my 2nd room was not working, and to add up, the hotel reduced the prices to half of what I paid!
Booking network, March 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
A slow check-in4 of 2881 in 72 reviews
we could not get into our room untill after 3pm.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Maybe improving the check-in speed during busy hours would make it even better.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Serious reports
1 in 288 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard1 of 288 reviews
I discovered that the door lock was broken.
Booking network, February 2026, rated 2/10 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
0 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (0%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (2), restaurant (3), private balcony (11), water view (28), landmark view (17).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$160 is a typical night, from 189 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 9% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jun 2027, $160Dearest month: Mar 2027, $334
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Marina Beach Dubai is 232 m away. There are 3 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street143 m
- Nearest beach: Marina Beach Dubai232 m
- Nearest shop: Carrefour Market3 min walk238 m by road
- The Burj Khalifa24.1 km
- The Gold Souk31.6 km
- Dubai airport41.7 km
- Dubai Marina50.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
8 room types, from 36 to 80 m².
- Exclusive 52nd Uae National Day Promotion - Sea View Room – 50% Off36 m²Sleeps 41 Double bedBathtubSea or water view
- Superior Sea View Room with Balcony39 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bed + 2 Twin bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
- Ain Dubai View Room-Full Sea View with Balcony39 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bed + 2 Twin bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
- Club Sea View Room with Balcony-Higher floor & Coral Lounge Access39 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bed + 2 Twin bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
- Sea View Room with Balcony39 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bed + 2 Twin bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
- Sea View Junior Suite with Balcony- Full Ain Dubai View-Coral Lounge Access55 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
The other 2 room types
- Family One Bedroom Suite with 2 Balconies-Ain Dubai View-Coral Lounge Access75 m²Sleeps 4Bathtub in its photosBalconySea or water view
- Family Interconnecting Sea View Room with Balcony80 m²Sleeps 82 super-king bed + 2 Twin bed + 1 super-king bedBathtubBalconyLandmark view
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Not enough comparable hotels to rank it.
Every review site, out of 100
If room condition matters to you
Here, 19 of the 24 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
288 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 890 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 288 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 85 older, 146 in other languages, 365 with a score but no words and 6 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 185 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 42 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 21 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.