The St. Regis Red Sea Resort Overwater Bungalows
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Located on Ummahat Island, a private island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, The St. Regis Red Sea resort opened in early 2024. In a bid to boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is investing a large amount of money into the Red Sea Project and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is the first of many hotels set to open in the destination, bringing luxury and elegance to the Ummahat archipelago.
How to get to The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
Fly into the Red Sea International Airport (RSI) on Saudia or flydubai, then take a charter boat transfer (included) or seaplane transfer (for an additional fee) to the resort.
Overwater Bungalows at The St. Regis Red Sea
The private island resort features 90 luxuriously appointed villas for hotel guests to choose from. There are beachfront villas, called Dune Villas, and overwater villas, called Coral Villas. The Dune villas are nestled on a sweeping white sand beach and shaped in a way that reflects desert sand formations. The overwater Coral Villas bring to mind the shapes of seashells and these overwater suites offer direct water access.
Each of the spacious villas features private outdoor pools and private sundecks so guests can enjoy the compelling sea views. Rooms are available with sunrise or sunset views so you can choose accordingly to customize your experience on the water’s edge at Ummahat Island.
Rooms are air conditioned and like all St. Regis hotels, feature the company’s signature butler service. From the time you check in your butler is there to assist with your needs and ensure you make the most of your time at this stunning outdoor sanctuary.
Dining at The St. Regis Red Sea
The resort features five dining venues with a variety of delicious cuisine to appeal to any taste. Nesma serves Middle Eastern cuisine made with local ingredients. Gishiki 45 is a modern Japanese restaurant that features live cooking and is home to a traditional tea ceremony. Tilina is a breathtaking formal overwater restaurant that offers a variety of Degustation Menus. For a more casual option, The Beach Club at St. Regis is located beachside and offers light bites while The Regis Bar offers a delightful array of tempting drinks. Room service is available and free hot breakfast is included in your room rate.
Activities at The St. Regis Red Sea
If you want to do something a bit more active than lounging on your sundeck, the resort has a main pool and a fitness center and offers activities like sailing, kayaking, e-boarding, wingfoiling, and more. The Red Sea is surrounded by the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef, and snorkeling the Ayqah Pinnacles and diving the Umlujj Wreck are not-to-be-missed activities.
The little ones can visit the Kids Club while you enjoy signature rituals at The Regis Spa.
Sustainability
This stunning sea resort is a sustainable development that is powered by one hundred percent renewable energy generated by solar power and one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities.
Reservations
Reservations can be made online and since The St. Regis collection falls within the Marriott family, you can book with Marriott Bonvoy points, subject to availability. The cost per night starts around $1300 depending on room category and season.
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