Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Melbourne

I looved it mit was a fantasic experience, and would diffinetly want to go again!!! The facilities were exceptional and the food was sensational!!!! The service was great and there was absolutly nothing i disliked because I loved everything!!!

The hotel is as you would expect from a five star hotel: spacious rooms and bathroom, good beds, seaview, friendly staff. However potential guests should be aware of a few spots: The beach only had clear water on one day. All other days two staff were busy all day long collecting crude oil lumps from the beach, as apparently the oil tankers are still washing their tanks while passing the area. The hotel provides wet wipes to help you remove the spots once you've been hit by them, which will inevitably happen whilst you are in the water. While the water was not clear we noticed quite a few of plastic/refuse bags in the water. It looked like they had been washed in from somewhere and did not make swimming a nice experience. When we signed the receipts we did not bother asking for copies, but we'd advise guests to do so. We had not expected that this would be necessary, but were wrong. My wife had a full body massage in the spa and went there without glasses, so she was not able to read the content of what she signed at the end. She was given some bath ingredients without being told that they were not part of the massage, and upon our departure we found that they were more than twice as expensive as the massage. And this spoils the good experience. No one from Al Aqah, Le Meridien, nor Starwood was willing to compensate for that.

The best place to unwind and relax, beautiful landsscaping, large rooms, free tea/coffee making facilities, friendly staff, best value for money, simply the best resort i ever staid in.

Great hotel. Beautiful location by the sea and the mountains. Just over an hour and a half from dubai. Activities at the resort to meet all needs from Kids to adults. Nice dive spots. Friendly staff members offering professional service.

Slightly on te quiet side, we've found it great for kids. The kids club was great and the girls there made friends with our lot and kept them out of mischief... They had regular activities The rooms were large and have a great view. Some home comforts are available, even though they have different themes to the buffet every night. Slightly long drive from hte airport, but all is well taken care off