Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Reviews: Everything Guests Say

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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah 📍 Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East, Plot C-34, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 5 Star Hotels in Dubai Rating: ★ 8.0 2,104 total reviews 522 relevant reviews Book this hotel

We reviewed 2,104 reviews of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, of which 522 contained specific, relevant feedback. We’ve grouped these insights by topic to make it easy to see what guests say about each aspect of the property.

To keep the analysis focused on meaningful feedback, we left out 1,582 reviews that contained little or no specific information.

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Reviews most often praise the beautiful, clean property, spacious comfortable rooms, exceptional staff, relaxing atmosphere, strong hospitality, and attentive beach service. Food is frequently described as excellent, though breakfast and dinner selection or quality is a recurring criticism. Other concerns include limited evening and indoor children’s activities, occasional crowds, and weak value for the high price.

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Room Waldorf Bed Balcony View Dubai Palm

The hotel is suitable for those who want a quiet vacation and not a lively one, but on the other hand, it is quite boring there in the evenings if you want to go out.

★ 9.0Couple

You get your money's worth in terms of luxury (Aesop products, robes and slippers, enough water throughout the day) and a great range of food options.

★ 10.0Couple

We absolutely love the quality and service at the Waldorf Astoria and it will always be our first choice for stays in Dubai

★ 10.0Couple
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Everything met my expectations, as I am not here for the first time and surely will not be for the last time.

★ 10.0Couple

The child-friendly touches were extremely helpful and showed how much the hotel cares about making families feel comfortable and accommodated.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Having visited a few other hotels in a similar bracket the WA felt much grander with a classic decor.

★ 9.0Couple
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The pool area and the beach are lovely and it’s all kept really well and was super clean.

★ 9.0Couple

The property turned out to be much smaller and less grander than the other Waldorf astoria properties.

★ 4.0Family with Children

The WA is a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the Marina and downtown.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Room Tent Nursery Pool View

It is a place where one can indulge in luxury and excellent service to the fullest.

★ 9.0Couple

I was hoping for a more charming hotel, but it felt more like a factory.

★ 6.0Family with Children

A beautiful hotel with perfect service and in a very good location at Jumeirah Beach

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Lounge Ocean Views
Playground Area Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

This is the only downside of the hotel, without this it would be perfect!

★ 9.0Couple

This is already my third time at the Waldorf and I keep coming back.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Super base standard, very friendly staff, and excellent food (we had half board).

★ 9.0Couple
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Room Balcony Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah View

Everything it was the best stay at a resort I have ever had.

★ 10.0Family with Children

No value for money let alone even minimum for what I paid.

★ 3.0Couple

Great structure, excellent services, very kind and helpful staff, very good food

★ 9.0Couple
Room Lobby Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palms Jumeirah View
Room Suite Sea View Dubai

I particularly liked the service and the atmosphere in the hotel.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The hotel was beautiful, the staff amazingly helpful, courteous & friendly.

★ 10.0Couple

It's a little further by cab but worth the extra distance.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Lounge Sea View At Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Daybed Beach Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Thank you to everyone who made our stay so special.

★ 10.0Couple

This was our second time and we love the cleanliness,

★ 10.0Partner

Beautiful beach with an adults-only section and no smoking areas.

★ 10.0Extended Group
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Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Sea View Beds Balcony

Great hotel in Subai if you have a family.

★ 10.0Partner

When we arrived, the view of the Hotel impressed us first, then the kindness, flexibility, and incredible expertise of the staff, the room itself was a luxury miracle, followed by the view of the beach, the incredible comfort and luxury on the beach where dedicated staff take care of all our wishes, even keeping our sunglasses clean, the quality, variety, and tastiness of the food, the fridge is filled daily with delicious water, and on the beach, there is ice-cold mineral water that is replaced every half hour...

★ 10.0Couple

It was an enjoyable stay and a special thanks to Mr. Omar who was cooperative and treated us with kindness and respect.. We were a family of 4 people and 2 children, so they upgraded our reserved rooms to a luxurious hotel suite.. I appreciate his good treatment. I will definitely repeat this beautiful experience..

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront Pool View

Terrible experience, one of the worst hotel ever , with unprofessional team and terrible room service food really dont think to order even a cup of coffee disaster / low quality food , this hotel must be rated as 2 star hotel.

★ 1.0Family with Children

The hotel was very good in 2018 and 2019, we liked it very much and we were happy to be guests there, which is why we have now decided to stay again - but never again.

★ 1.0Couple

For all these reasons, I say it has been the best resort of all the ones I have visited, and well, the city itself and the warm but pleasant climate also contribute to my satisfaction.

★ 10.0Couple
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Staff are most often praised as friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming, with repeated recognition for reception, pool, luggage, and housekeeping employees. However, service is inconsistent: guests report unanswered calls, repeated requests for water, delayed or missed housekeeping, understaffing, unhelpful management, and occasional discourteous restaurant or reception interactions.

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Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront View

They were amazing with a birthday for one of the member of the family and also I had asked for something that wasn’t in the menu for my son and they had arranged for it without any fuss.

★ 8.0Family

If there was one comment, I would say that some of the serving staff at the Mezzerie need a little training in dining etiquette, i.e. when to clear, which side to approach etc.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Halid on the beach even remembers where we like to sit and puts our towels out nice and early, we can't ask for any more than all of this.

★ 10.0Partner
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Room Bed Seating Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Fantastic service from the very kind and attentive time off staffs, ALEX,LESLIE, ROHINI, SHIVANI, RAHUL,KAVEEN, CHANDIMA, PRAMILA,ASITHA, KAMYLE, THIS TIME OFF STAFF HAS MAKE OUR STAY UNFORGETTABLE

★ 10.0Couple

The staff in the restaurant and pool checks how long the guest stays and is noticeably friendlier towards the end of the stay (tips....)

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Everything that happened does not reflect on the staff being bad; on the contrary, they were top-notch in manners, respect, and elegance.

★ 9.0Couple
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There were issues, but the main manager was able to smooth things over with a friendly conversation and attitude towards guests.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Staff at the pool and beach is very slow, you wait 15-20 minutes for a glass of Prosecco or coffee.

★ 10.0Couple

Car rental parking service to the extent that they opened the door every time I got into the car,

★ 10.0Couple
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King Bed Seating Balcony Dubai Sea View

Big thank you to Lesley and restaurant staff and all poolside staff Harshad, alarm, Taimur, Irfan and Borzo.

★ 10.0Family with Children

That was not a nice experience especially that I reached at night and my daughter was sleeping already.

★ 6.0Family with Children

The beach team also contributed to our overall feeling of well-being and allowed us to deeply relax.

★ 9.0Couple
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Guys at the pool / beach are incredibly service oriented. thank you to Thomas, Dinesh and Sasi.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Santos on the beach couldn’t do enough for us - 5 stars for him as well.

★ 10.0

I was complaining why no one informed me early enough so that I can solve it.

★ 6.0Family with Children
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However they sometimes didn’t seem to understand things we were asking for with ordering drinks.

★ 9.0Couple

Drinking Glasses constantly not replaced and had to ask for them x5 times one night!

★ 8.0Couple

Another point, terrible service from the breakfast team, and it was also super crowded.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller
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They did move us but we’re making a bit of a fuss about it.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The manager on the day we were leaving was simply amazing to my family.

★ 10.0Family with Young Children

The in-dining team were fantastic (Christopher, Roselyn and the rest of their team).

★ 9.0Couple
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Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony Pool View City

Excellent room service, everything we asked for was delivered to us very quickly,

★ 10.0Couple

The gentlemen at the entrance were always helpful, ready to assist with transportation...

★ 10.0Couple

They are very courteous and the little things make all the difference.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Room Pool Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Central View

Sarefina was excellent, Leonard is a definite asset to the Waldorf Astoria.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I would like to especially thank the employee / Samihah at the reception as she is the best example of excellent service on behalf of the upscale hotel and the most magnificent city in the world, which is (Dubai). She is the epitome of customer service at the hotel, and I extend my deepest thanks, appreciation, and respect to her, wishing her continuous success in her career. I hope the hotel management recognizes and appreciates this employee.

★ 10.0Couple

Everything, really everything was top-notch. Starting from the greeting at the hotel entrance with the handling of our luggage, the escort to the check-in desk, the quick arrangement of formalities there, the early availability of the room, the service, and above all the pleasant presence and friendliness of the staff in all areas of the hotel.

★ 10.0Couple
Bathroom Waldorf Aston Dubai Palm Jumeirah Glass Partition Tub
Dining Area Waldorf Ocean View

I got upset since the receptionist could have given us the New room, with full view of the sea without a large ugly building to block the view, with a strong air-conditioning, NOT a malfunction air-conditioning, where we spend much time calls and visits of maintenance, running to reception for change and help.

★ 2.0Couple

Another example is that on our last night at Waldorf, I was too full to have a buffet dinner but would like a cup of soup while my daughter was having a full meal, so I asked the manager and he said absolutely I can do that.

★ 10.0Family with Children

In general, the staff in the restaurants are very good and leave no wishes unfulfilled, especially in LAO and Mezzerie; even though it's a buffet, the food is of good quality, so in my opinion, half board at the Waldorf Astoria is worth it.

★ 8.0Couple
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Rooms are repeatedly praised for being exceptionally spacious, comfortable, clean, and offering impressive sea, balcony, or Burj Al Arab views. Recurring drawbacks include malfunctioning or weak air conditioning, occasional odors, dated furnishings, noise or poor door sealing, inconsistent housekeeping, and isolated cleanliness or maintenance problems. Some suites have large terraces and luxury amenities.

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Bathroom Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Marble Tub Window

We could not have our room for the totality of our stay so we really were disappointed because many rooms were booked for people coming for the Cop 28, so Viorella upgraded us and it was difficult because the hotel was full, she helped us during all our stay.

★ 10.0Family with Children

But they want to give a room on the 5 floor empty and let me stay on the 2 floor and walk very far end on the corridor with 4 year olds kid that I have to carry him back to the room every night.

★ 5.0Family with Children

Great stay with family, we would definitely go back, there is work going on in the hotel from 10 am - 6pm, this was not mentioned on our arrival. Could have been disruptive if wanted to spend more time in our room.

★ 8.0Family
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Room Bed Sofa Pool View

ONLY after 5 hours of via dolorosa our room was changed to another floor, another room, where air-conditioning has changed very quick to 18.5 degrees centigrade, and from the veranda we had a full view of 100 percent of the beautiful sea!

★ 2.0Couple

We had a booked a room for 2 adults and 2 kids (5 and 9), the hotel team didn’t offer us extra beds for kids we had to ask for them.

★ 5.0Family with Children

And their claim that it requires long cleaning so you are forced to stay in another room that is unsuitable or not in a good location

★ 8.0Couple
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The room was oriented partly on construction zone, but thanks to the 5th floor, the panorama was good and it doesn't influence on us.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The cleaners were respectful that they did not come in and clean when my teenage children were on their own in the room.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The room was luxurious, clean and spacious with Dubai skyline views with daily free water bottles and cleaning twice a day.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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The other connecting room was completely fine, so it was quite noticeable that the issue was isolated to one room.

★ 6.0Extended Group

Everything: the room, the staff (always very pleasant, attentive, and caring), the breakfast is excellent (very diverse and very good)

★ 9.0Family with Children

The description of this room is family room then I expect to have a livingroom in between 2 room.

★ 5.0Family with Children
Bathroom Waldorf Twin Mirrors Marble Freeside
Living Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Terrace View

Beautiful, very well-equipped large room with a view of the palm, very good breakfast and dinner, nice pool

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Lovely room with a amazing view , plenty of water and hot drinks , lovely big bathroom

★ 10.0Couple

Receptionist told me he will give me a better room than other rooms upon check in.

★ 2.0Couple
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Suite Living Room Waterfront View Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The room was decorated and he was treated with a bottle of wine as well.

★ 10.0

Plumbing broken , Room telephone out of order, unable to communicate with front desk.

★ 4.0Couple

The Cleanliness of the room especially the toilet and balcony is below expectation

★ 8.0Family with Children
Balcony Sea View Palms Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Bathroom Double Round Mirrors Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The hotel is spacious, big, and clean, and the room is the same.

★ 9.0Couple

Some cheap fixtures in the room itself (Kleenex, toilet paper), no plugs.

★ 6.0Extended Group

The room was very nice with a balcony with sea view.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Nice room and great bell team Thanks to Hamid & Arabinda

★ 7.0Extended Group

The room is spacious and had everything one needs and more.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Beds were comfortable & housekeeping staff did a good job.

★ 10.0Couple
Room King Bed Balcony Dubai Palm Jumeirah
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The hotel and our room was beautiful, large and clean.

★ 10.0Extended Group

The hairdryer they are and it doesn’t work sometimes

★ 3.0Couple

They cleaned the room while we were at dinner

★ 8.0Family with Children
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Fitness Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Side Window View

The lighting in the rooms is a bit strong

★ 10.0Couple

When I complained, they said they were full.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

Very standard and not what one would expect.

★ 6.0Extended Group
Room King Bed Tropical Balcony Ocean View
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Most guests praise the outer Palm Jumeirah setting, private beach, clean sand, attractive views, and relaxing atmosphere. Recurring drawbacks are distance from central Dubai, limited nearby amenities, and 20–25 minutes to leave the Palm. Some report construction, factory, leaf-blower, event, and crowd noise, while others found construction unobtrusive.

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Only thing that stops this hotel being a 10 is the location since it's on the outer section of the palm and is a bit further down it's a ways away from everything.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Unfortunately, the beach was closed during my stay with privacy screens (work on the beach by the government, the hotel is not to blame, but booking.com did not inform about this in advance!)

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The location is excellent for the beach and the view but it may be a bit too far from the center; going out for dinner or on excursions can become a bit challenging.

★ 9.0Family with Children
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Room Lounge Hotel Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The location is very nice if you want to stay on the palm . it is a bit far from the city the trip a minimum of an hour to reach dubai mall.

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

There was constant noise: a malfunctioning AC machine in the garden, leaf blowers going for hours, noisy deliveries, DJ music from Club 55 on the beach, and a construction site next door.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Building site next door never informed about when booking and the road works on the palm added 1 hour to all journeys on and off the palm again nothing said when booking

★ 9.0Couple
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I didn't like that it is located at the end of the Palm, so a bit far from all attractions; it takes 30-40 minutes by car and costs 70-100 dirhams one way.

★ 9.0Family with Children

If you are looking for something specific, you have to plan for the fact that it takes about 30 minutes by taxi to get to the city because of the hotel's location.

★ 10.0Family with Children

It may feel a bit isolated there as you’re on the outer part of the palm, but it’s great if you just prefer a quiet, calm holiday staying at the hotel property.

★ 9.0Family with Children
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I think the beach shore edge would benefit from clearing more often, people have a lot of trouble entering the water safely, children struggle a lot.

★ 10.0Couple

It is important to note that the hotel is located at the end of the last leaf of Palm Island in DUBAI.

★ 10.0Couple

The hotel is beautifully located with a front view of Jumeirah Beach and a rear view of the Al Alrabat.

★ 8.0Family with Children
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Room Bed Seating Balcony Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Its location is perfect for resting inside the hotel. If you are going out, this is not your hotel.

★ 10.0Couple

If you are looking for a short break then the WA on the Palm is a good choice.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Palm Road under construction, depending on the days it took us almost an hour to get out

★ 9.0Couple
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There was a construction next to the hotel and it was loud during the day.

★ 6.0Family with Children

However during the rush hour it can take around an hour to drive to downtown.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The beach is terrible, so many broken shells that entering the sea becomes unbearable,

★ 5.0Couple
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Dining Room Waldorf Chandelier Sea View

A courtesy bus to malls is much needed for location of the hotel.

★ 4.0Couple

It is at the end of palm , too far from center.

★ 2.0Family with Children

This will probably remain the case for the next 2 years.

★ 7.0Couple
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Room Two Beds Balcony Sea View

The hotel was far from the peaceful retreat it promotes.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

The location is very good for a family with children!

★ 7.0Couple

Plan for a means of transportation to the city center

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony Sea View Cityscape

Children were heard everywhere even on 'Adult only' areas

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

There was a large renovation next to the hotel.

★ 8.0Extended Group

Location - hotel is a bit far from everything.

★ 9.0Couple
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Room Dolce Lounge Balcony Sea Views

Location makes it harder to get into downtown Dubia

★ 7.0Couple

The Hotel was overfull with clients and children

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

A bit far from the malls and Madinat

★ 9.0Family with Children
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Breakfast reviews are mixed. Many guests praise the generous, varied, fresh, high-quality buffet and friendly staff, sometimes with themed evenings and food-sensitive options. Recurring complaints include overcrowding, long queues, disorganized seating and slow coffee or made-to-order service. Some found the selection limited or average, with poor bacon and sausages, flies, unpleasant smells, and standards below five-star expectations.

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The breakfast, the pools, the cleanliness of the sea, and special thanks to the hotel management and the manager Mr. Sami. Thank you very much for the warm welcome, good understanding, and hospitality. Thank you very much, may God bless him and increase his like.

★ 10.0Family with Children

It continues with the ladies at breakfast (A special thank you to the head hostess at breakfast in the morning who makes an effort to learn everyone's names and who is overflowing with small attentions and kind words).

★ 10.0Family with Children

Fantastic breakfast, top-notch and professional staff, maximum cleanliness, customer care at the highest level from reception, through the cleaning staff, through the cooks at breakfast, to the hotel worker responsible for towels on the loungers.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Our simple omelette well done was done wrongly, it had to be done again but it was still runny and they added cheese despite us telling them we don’t want cheese.

★ 8.0Couple

The service at breakfast was not good - we had to wait for a while to get coffees etc and l did not like the fact it was self service.

★ 7.0Extended Group

And finally, we ordered breakfast in the room at reception two days before our departure for 06:00, the lady was very friendly and wrote everything down.

★ 8.0Family with Children
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We were told that it starts only the next day, but I did not see why I should pay 250 AED for breakfast per person.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The buffet meals were always exciting and the children and I always looked forward to meeting the hosts who showed us to our seats.

★ 10.0Family with Children

During breakfast it took 10 minutes to get a coffee (if they don't forget it)! It should have a self-service coffee as well.

★ 8.0Family with Children
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I do appreciate that the hotel acknowledged the issue and offered us a 50% discount on breakfast as a gesture of goodwill.

★ 6.0Extended Group

Whether it was bringing over a drink we didn’t order or charging us for the breakfast even though we were half board.

★ 9.0Couple

The breakfast and dinner buffet is very basic for a 5-star hotel, considering the price and what is expected from the brand.

★ 7.0Couple
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The breakfast selection was exceptional, with plenty of fresh, high-quality options, and every dish we tried exceeded our expectations.

★ 10.0Couple

Our family booked the half board option and we found both the breakfast and evening buffet to be excellent.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Breakfast was particularly frustrating: Although there were free tables outside, we were not offered a place to sit.

★ 2.0Couple
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We paid for half board for nothing, because the dinners were very poor. We ended up eating out.

★ 7.0Couple

I would appreciate if breakfast time was more relaxed. At 10:30 staff rushed to empty all food..

★ 9.0Couple

There were times when dinner was satisfying, and times when there was nothing we liked at all.

★ 8.0Family with Children
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I stayed on a half-board basis, the food was great, plenty of it, and very tasty.

★ 4.0Family with Children

The only thing we did not think was 5 star was the breakfast.

★ 8.0Family with Children

In the half-board system: one drink was included for each person at dinner.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Massage Bed Spa Room District Views
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0-17 are considered children on Booking.com but hotel considers 12+ as adult.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The breakfast has no many options, almost same dishes every day.

★ 5.0Family with Children

Maybe it would be better to extend the breakfast hours

★ 9.0Couple
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Playground Area Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The only thing I didn’t like is the breakfast.

★ 10.0Couple

The breakfast was really nice with a great variety.

★ 8.0Family with Children

But I wish there were two places for breakfast

★ 10.0Couple
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The food is delicious (breakfast, hotels restaurants, etc).

★ 10.0Family with Children

Breakfast was very good everything was exceptionally good.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Breakfast and dinner are great and completly

★ 9.0Family with Children
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Restaurant: What guests say

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Restaurant feedback is mixed: many guests praise Social, Lao and the in-house restaurants for delicious, high-quality, beautifully presented food, strong breakfast/buffet variety and attentive staff. Others report poor or limited buffet quality, weak vegetarian choices, noisy children, restaurants closed for renovation, and extra charges for drinks or a 10% service fee; one guest reported cockroaches.

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Food was far below expectation especially the new Chinese restaurant, only the name is Chinese, but the taste is nothing to do with Chinese food, sorry but poor quality, very salty, or very sweet, also very expensive to such quality, prices of drinks are far too expensive, maybe you need a good Chinese chiff.

★ 8.0Couple

High-level in-house restaurants, but I really want to thank Chef Carmine of the "Social" restaurant for the excellent dishes and the Hilton atmosphere that can be felt in his restaurant, which makes it a good excuse to return.

★ 9.0Couple

The first night only Asahi Draft was available so we paid thinking it was due to a different beer, the second night they were out of Ashai and said only Peroni was available and charged us the extra!

★ 8.0Couple
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The price-performance ratio at Social is exaggerated; we travel a lot in Italy, but you won't find such prices for Italian food anywhere; the quality was good, but the modern cuisine takes some getting used to.

★ 8.0Couple

You only need to stand up for a few minutes with your partner after dessert, and when you return, the table will be cleared and new guests are already sitting in your place 😁

★ 10.0Couple

The one night we decided to dine in we expected a wide array of flavours but were left with the impression of the chef using the exactly the same spices for each dish.

★ 4.0Couple
Room Desk Mirror Tv Suite Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront Pool View

Unfortunately this room was too small for all of the guest and it took 15 minutes to get our coffee and 30 minutes for us to get our eggs cooked.

★ 6.0Couple

But children running around at 10pm is not good in the restaurant and also very noisy the restaurant is for eating and not a playground for young children,

★ 8.0Couple

When we informed about early check out and ordered launch box, we got fresh juice, hot tea, tasty bakery and fresh fruits and it was great served.

★ 9.0Family with Children
Room Bed Warm Tones Sofa Blues Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Balcony Ocean View Dubai Palm Jumeirah

More concerning was the cleanliness of the restaurant area, as we observed cockroaches passing under nearby tables on two separate occasions while guests were dining.

★ 8.0Family with Children

When purchasing breakfast and dinner packages not all food is included and even water for diners is sold separately ((( unique experience!

★ 6.0

On one occasion we were told that one of the restaurants didn't need a reservation, we just needed to show up.

★ 9.0Couple
Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Bedroom Lamps Nightstands
Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront View

I found the à la carte restaurant menu choices a bit limited for those, like us, who enjoyed half board.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Half board is recommended; you get credit of 175 Dirhams per person when dining in a specialty restaurant.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The dinner buffet was Indian theme, in my opinion during public holidays the buffet should be international.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Kitchenette Wooden Cabinets Door Lobby Way
Room Bed Seating Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The food is delicious and varied (we took half board, we could change dinner for lunch).

★ 10.0Couple

I didn't like the main restaurant, very large and cool style and uncomfortable with constant music.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

During the meal, a waiter approached and asked if we would like something to drink.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Bedroom Sea View
Grand Lobby Chandelier Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

We were also very satisfied with the restaurants and snacks at the beach and pool.

★ 10.0Couple

Only one restaurant is available, and the menu asked a lot of extra payment

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The food in the restaurant is varied, with a fresh, non-repetitive menu, choices available.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Living Area Waldorf Asteria Palm Lounge
King Bed Seating Balcony Dubai Sea View

A big thank you to the incredible chefs and the entire restaurant team.

★ 10.0Couple

Also on Half Board Plus in the buffet restaurant Draft Peroni was included.

★ 8.0Couple

The same goes for the various themed evenings (Indian, Arabic, international, etc.).

★ 10.0Couple
Room Bathroom Circle Mirror Hotel Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah Waldorf Outdoor Lounge Beach Venue

3 restaurants were closed for renovation, we weren’t informed when booking.

★ 5.0Family with Children

Probably could be more variety of sea food the only comment.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The price does not even include water or soft drinks.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Room Canal Palm Jumeirah Sea View
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Room Dresser Tv

It was like a forced menu for half board

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The dinner buffet was personally too Arabic for me.

★ 7.0Couple

Restaurants are too expensive but of good quality.

★ 7.0Couple
Room Double Sink Bathroom Marble Views
Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Room Bed Sofa Window

Facilities: What guests say

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Guests repeatedly describe the property as beautiful, clean, well maintained, family-friendly, and well located, with appealing pools, private beach, kids’ club, and strong overall facilities. Recurring drawbacks include very poor or unreliable Wi-Fi, late opening of pool, beach, and spa amenities, weekend crowding and noise, and some aging furnishings, carpets, lighting, and equipment.

Room Beachfront Lounge Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony Pool View City

After telling them I needed somewhere to change as I had an important work meeting, I was taken to a near by hotel where I had to change in the lobby restroom (with no changing rooms or showers available).

★ 2.0Family

I believe these facilities should ideally be accessible from at least 7:00 AM, as many guests prefer to enjoy the pool or beach early in the morning, especially during the summer.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The combination of exceptional staff, luxurious facilities, and a commitment to high standards makes the Waldorf Astoria, the Palm a top recommendation for anyone seeking an unparalleled hotel experience.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Kids Club Birdcage Green Bird Branch Decor
Room Pool Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Central View

It is definitely necessary to address the wifi coverage in the hotel, as the signal often dropped in the common areas of the hotel or on the hotel beach.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The included wifi is very bad, if you want to improve it you have to pay extra. You don't expect something like this from a hotel like this.

★ 7.0Couple

The staff, the standards, the comfort, the pool, the bedding, the room, the view, the meals, the welcome, thank you to the whole Waldorf team, exceptional stay!

★ 10.0Family with Children
Bathroom Waldorf Aston Dubai Palm Jumeirah Glass Partition Tub
Dining Area Waldorf Ocean View

The only feedback would be to keep the buffet in the Pearl Lounge open past 8pm as that is quite early to close in the evening.

★ 9.0Family with Children

There were parts of the hotel not in use and we were not told about this at the time of the booking or even check in.

★ 2.0Family with Children

It would nice to have little more sport attractions opportunities on the beach for the kids but the ones they have is fine as well.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Waldorf Spa Two Beds Bathtub Area
Two Beds Doubles Room Glass Bathroom Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm

The current limited operating hours make it difficult for guests to fully enjoy these amenities, particularly for those with limited time during their stay.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The hotel should update the air-conditioning system to enable warming the room at night when it is getting colder outside, or alternatively provide radiators...

★ 9.0Couple

We were not able to cancel after staying there a few days and wanting to change hotels because we had booked through booking.com.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Room Dining Ocean View Hallway
Bathroom Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Marble Tub Window

The pools, private beach, and all the other facilities of the hotel were very nice and inviting, and were very well maintained.

★ 10.0Couple

Of course you have to pay for it but it's the only thing worth the money in this mass tourism bunker.

★ 5.0Couple

As the icing on the cake, a beach bag, possibly also flip-flops for the beach, could have been provided.

★ 9.0Couple
Room Bathtub Sea View Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Bed Sofa Pool View

Extremely loud bass and drums, even on the Mallorca party mile it's easier to catch a wink.

★ 2.0Couple

The beach is clean, there are always free spots, the sun loungers are very comfortable.

★ 10.0Couple

Has the good balance of quietness but also kids are free and well accommodated.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Waldorf Dubai Palmdj Lounge Ocean View Arche Archways
Room Bed Sofa Dresser Mirror Tv Wood Floor

The facilities were amazing! Separate steam room/sauna & jacuzzi for men & women.

★ 10.0Couple

The food at the beach and room service food is very good

★ 7.0Family with Children

There is entertainment, pools, and a good menu in the restaurant.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller
Room Bathroom Marble Glass Shower Bathtub Reflection
Room Spacious Bed Television Dresser

Construction work (maintenance work) on the hotel premises (noise, workers, equipment)

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

Carpets in common areas are a bit old and dusty.

★ 8.0Couple

The hotel offers a lot in terms of activities, facilities.

★ 10.0Couple
Bathroom Waldorf Twin Mirrors Marble Freeside
Living Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Terrace View

The lobby and the communal areas was also impressive.

★ 6.0Family

Free shuttle bus to the Mall of the Emirates.

★ 10.0Couple

Some part of the hotel needs a little renovation.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Waldorf Themain Terrace Tennis Courts Waterfront Dubai
Suite Living Room Waterfront View Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Beutiful setting, grounds and pool with beach access.

★ 10.0Couple

The gym is amazing, as is the beach.

★ 10.0Couple

Family room are specious with all amenities.

★ 10.0Family with Children
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Room Bathroom Double Round Mirrors Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

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Reviews frequently praise the clean, attractive pools, private beach, quiet adults-only area, temperature-controlled water, and attentive service with towels, ice, and drinks. Recurring drawbacks include early pool closures, occasional small or crowded adult/children’s pools, sunbed reservation disputes, slippery or cloudy water, mosquitoes, slow food service, and isolated safety or staff incidents.

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Poolside Loungers Umbrellas Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Very annoying that the pool attendants reserve sunbeds for people by leaving magazines on the beds and try and tell you that people have been down and put them on there, and gone to breakfast, complete lies as I've seen them place them and reserve for same people everyday, then the people don't turn up till 11/12 to sit on them.

★ 6.0Family

The breakfast, the pools, the cleanliness of the sea, and special thanks to the hotel management and the manager Mr. Sami. Thank you very much for the warm welcome, good understanding, and hospitality. Thank you very much, may God bless him and increase his like.

★ 10.0Family with Children

If i compared it to previous hotels i have stayed in in Dubai i felt the pool area could have been bigger especially the adult only pool - but not to be put off that is only a personal opinion

★ 10.0Couple
Room King Bed Balcony Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Dining Hall Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

I would also like to highlight the beach - clean, quiet, great service, comfortable sun loungers, they bring a bucket of ice and water (free of charge!), provide wet cold towels, and offer to clean your glasses! )

★ 10.0Family with Children

The service at the pool was incredibly pampering, including free bottled water in a bucket with ice, something that helped cool us down with lemon slush that felt funny and indulgent!!!

★ 10.0Couple

Excellent service at the adult pool by the lifeguard Sasi, exemplary attention to towels, food, drinks, and ice; when a hotel has such staff, you can truly feel at ease.

★ 8.0Couple
Room Pool Lagoon Palms Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Fitness Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Side Window View

Small incident happened at the pool, my daughter was nearly drowned and the lifeguard response was slow, but they apologized and offered me medical care

★ 8.0Family with Children

Beach and pool close early and open late, should be open at least 7 to 8am and pool should be closed at least by 9pm

★ 10.0Family with Children

The Beach was also very beautiful but the sea was very warm, so the pool was better because it was cool and refreshing.

★ 10.0Couple
Room King Bed Tropical Balcony Ocean View
Room With Two Beds Seating Area Bathroom Distant View

As an extra bonus, there is an adult's only pool with the spectacular views of Atlantis the Royal that is a refuge.

★ 8.0Couple

Pools and beach were staffed well and plenty sun beds for everyone with strict management of their allocation which worked well.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Pool / beach side no proper 5 star services with complimentary ice cream / cold towels or anything to be offered

★ 4.0Couple
Room Lounge Ocean View Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Bedroom Sea View 1

Everything was excellent from the room, the pools, the cleanliness, the availability of water at all times, and the excellent service.

★ 9.0Couple

Indian Pool / Beach staff were incredibly rude ("the beach is closed, I take your towel and you go now").

★ 4.0Couple

That was very disappointing when you go down early and still struggle to get a sunbed in a decent area.

★ 6.0Family
Room Luxury Hotel Facade Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Lounge Hotel Dubai Palm Jumeirah

We always were at the Adults Only Pool because it was so calm there and you really could relax!

★ 10.0Couple

Other hotels in the Dubai especially in the Palm area their pools stays till 11 pm.

★ 6.0Family with Children

Relaxing pool area with excellent service and a good selection of poolside food and drinks.

★ 9.0Couple
Room King Bed Balcony View Palm Trees Sea
Beach Terrace Lounges Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Dunes And

The adult pool area was small compared to other places I have been in Dubai.

★ 8.0Family with Children

If the pool is closed what else can we do in a hotel?

★ 4.0Couple

I didn't enjoy the calmness of the swimming pool and the beach.

★ 6.0Family with Children
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The pool area is great with a shallow section for little kids.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The pool is charming and so is the private beach.

★ 9.0Couple

The adult pool and jacuzzi is "closed" Monday to Friday.

★ 4.0Couple
Room Living Area Sea View Atlantic Balcony
Room Bed Seating Balcony Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The swimming pools and facilities were great and not overcrowded.

★ 9.0Couple

The pool, selection of restaurants and beach were brilliant.

★ 7.0Couple

So we didn’t even go to the pool.

★ 8.0Couple
Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony View
Hotel Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Room Dresser Tv

Every hotel should have a adults only pool!

★ 10.0Couple

Beach, gym and Sauna definitely a great treat.

★ 9.0Extended Group

The pools are heated and very clean.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Living Room Balcony Views
Dining Room Waldorf Chandelier Sea View

Check-in / Check-out: What guests say

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Check-in experiences are inconsistent: some guests received rooms hours early or enjoyed smooth service, but recurring complaints include 15–30-minute queues, waits of two to three hours, late room readiness, and busy valet service. Checkout often involved pressure, denied late requests, disputed charges, duplicate payment questions, and missing invoices, though individual staff sometimes offered flexible late checkout.

Balcony Sea View Palms Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah 1
Room Two Beds Balcony Sea View

Of course they don't extent the validity of the access card, so head back to reception, then finally get in the room and they switch off the lights so your children have to go to the toilet in darkness and you have to use the torch on your phone to see your items when packing!

★ 2.0Family with Children

Also we arrived at 1:00pm received our room at 4pm when we requested to check out the same time they gave us the room they agreed only until 3pm late checkout and no compensation they said the policy until 12:00pm which doesn’t make sense why we received the keys late.

★ 8.0Family with Children

We would go up from the pool around 2:30/3:00 PM and the room still wasn't made, we were actually caught by the housekeeping team inside when they knocked on the door and we had to wait for the later shift for them to finally clean it.

★ 10.0Couple
Deluxe Balcony Sea Pool Views
Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony Sea View Cityscape

When I first arrived, they delayed my room unfortunately, and the excuse was that it was a holiday... What does that have to do with me? But afterwards they compensated me by allowing a 2 PM checkout when I asked them.

★ 9.0Couple

The earliest check in is 3 pm - but you have to wait an hour for your luggage, which is very frustrating when your staying for just the weekend and wanting to get to the pool with the family.

★ 2.0Family with Children

The receptionist was not honest and manipulated the facts .. Despite my long patience, I had to go apologize to her at the request of the manager on duty even though I was in the right ..

★ 8.0Solo Traveller
Hotel Room Waldorf Aston Dubai Palm Jumeirah Nearby Tv Desk
Room Dolce Lounge Balcony Sea Views

The checkout was a hassle. One manager had approved that we check out at 2pm but another one came at 12 and she sounded like she was chasing us away we had to finish packing outside

★ 6.0Family with Children

But i had to call 3 time at same day of arrival to confirm my request as initially they told me the rooms are not connected but after 3 calls they confirmed by requested room

★ 8.0Family with Children

We had a difficult time even before our arrival, as we had booked half-board, but the day before we were told that we were not entitled to half-board, even though we had a confirmed reservation.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Marble Bathroom Glass Shower Patterned Mirror View Dresser
Room Children Play Area Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Upon arrival at the hotel, I was informed that due to the cancellation of the reservation, my paid day is considered a PENALTY FOR CANCELLATION, and I need to pay for it again!!!

★ 4.0Family with Children

I contacted the hotel but they refused and offered to pay on the spot, in the end it came to $4,600, Booking.com tried to provide assistance but the hotel refused to change.

★ 5.0Family with Children

I accidentally booked a room without breakfast and dinner for $11,000, and immediately wanted to cancel the booking and make a new one with food, the difference was only $800.

★ 5.0Family with Children
Room Office Desk Ocean View Palm Jumeirah
Room Dining Area Poolside View

They should clarify on checking in what is complimentary and what is chargeable its frustrating to be told a huge bill when checking out which you did not plan for.

★ 6.0Family with Children

I had an issue with the AC in which they had to send someone over to replace the thermostat! This should always be checked prior to someone checking in.

★ 4.0Couple

In the end, we arrived at the hotel and they reserved an amount for the entire stay plus a few thousand, which is not usually done in hotels.

★ 9.0Couple
Room Two Queen Beds Hotel Entry View
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Pool Lawn Palms

Even though at check-out they told me they have several free transfers to Dubai Mall and other places, no one gave me this information at check-in.

★ 9.0Family with Children

In the end, the charge was fine and as we booked, and they refunded us the excess they took (I hope, I haven't checked yet ..)

★ 9.0Couple

I also asked for adjoining rooms upon check in, but was informed the hotel was fully booked and they didn’t have an adjoining room available.

★ 8.0Family with Children
Bathroom Waldorf Aston Dubai Palm Jumeirah Tub Vanity Mirror
Waldorf Dubai Palm View Balcony Bedroom Bathroom

I have not received an invoice for the hotel costs and am now still running after it - on the third day after the stay.

★ 1.0Couple

I booked a room from March 6 to March 14, 2023, through Booking, and the cost of the first night's stay was deducted before check-in.

★ 4.0Family with Children

We were requested to pay for our breakfast even though it was paid ahead during our check-in.. did not understand why it was not showing.

★ 9.0Extended Group
Room Two Beds Balcony View Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Lobby Waldorf Dubai Palm Chandelier Sofa Seating

From checking in, servers at the pool and beach, restaurant staff and checking out, everyone we dealt with was exceptional.

★ 10.0Couple

In the evening, the lounge accepted its last orders at 10:30, even though it was open until 11 PM.

★ 8.0Family with Children

All the staff at the reception say that we see you have paid but we can't do anything.

★ 4.0Family with Children
Room Lounge Desk Mirrored Frame Cozy Seating
Room Waldorf Bed Balcony View Dubai Palm

We arrived at the hotel early, and they checked us in without any problems right away.

★ 10.0Couple

This one didn’t welcome us with our drinks we had to pour are own drink.

★ 4.0Family

The employee said and assured me upon multiple requests Booking.com will send me the bill.

★ 1.0Couple
Room Two Beds Balcony Sea View Dubai Palm
Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beach Sunloungers Png

I clearly explained to him im coming to checkin and he kept asking questions

★ 10.0Family with Children

They let us check into the room 6 hours before the check-in time

★ 10.0Couple

We asked for late check out was refused even for an hr

★ 4.0Couple
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Spa feedback is mostly excellent, highlighting quiet, spacious, relaxing facilities, high-class treatments, and experienced therapists. However, some guests found areas dated, poorly connected to changing facilities, or unattractive, while prices were repeatedly described as very high. One guest reported unanswered booking messages, and couples massages were restricted to a premium treatment.

Massage Bed Spa Room District Views
Room Tent Nursery Pool View

I tried to order spa facilities- but SPA staff didn't answer my calls and even didn't react for what's up messages for the phone they provided themselves

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

We would've loved to just have a normal couple's massage but even though the facility for it exists, this was sadly not possible.

★ 8.0Couple

The only slight drawback here was that the couples massage room is only bookable through a special signature gold-treatment (forgot the name).

★ 8.0Couple
Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Lounge Ocean Views
Playground Area Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

When i came and asked why they didn't answer my messages- they replied : 'we just didn't reply. that's all!!!'

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

It’s pricy at the hotel - just expect that when you want to buy food and perhaps get spa treatments.

★ 9.0Family with Children

It is time to renew the the welcome area/reception and arrange nice presentation of cosmetics they offer

★ 9.0Solo Traveller
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Marble Bathroom Glass Shower
Room Balcony Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah View

So, during my stay i lost the opportunity to visit SPA facilities at all

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Tanja from the spa gave the perfect massage ever, even with a medical focus!!

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The spa is one of the best I have experienced—quiet, spacious, and relaxing.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Lobby Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palms Jumeirah View
Room Suite Sea View Dubai

The Spa was a very nice experience with great facilities and experienced therapists.

★ 8.0Couple

Lack of connection to changing area, nowhere to sit and relax.

★ 7.0Couple

During a stay at this hotel, we recommend visiting the Spa.

★ 9.0Family with Children
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Room Daybed Beach Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Visited the spa which was lovely - had great treatments.

★ 10.0Extended Group

Men’s SPA was really small and not attractive to use

★ 8.0Family with Children

The spa area and wellness treatments are absolutely recommended.

★ 9.0Family with Children
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Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Sea View Beds Balcony

Few services like the spa are really expensive.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The picture is very poor and dull

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

Spa facilities make us feel as queens.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Room Desk Mirror Tv Suite Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront Pool View

Spa experience was amazing and highly recommended.

★ 9.0Couple

The beach and the spa are fantastic

★ 10.0Couple

The ladies spa area wasn’t impressive.

★ 7.0Couple
Room Bed Warm Tones Sofa Blues Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Room Balcony Ocean View Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Felt dated and poorly thought out.

★ 7.0Couple

Spa, beach and pool were fantastic.

★ 7.0Couple

Hospitality, breakfast, spa were all amazing.

★ 10.0Couple
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Room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Beachfront View

The spa was divine and relaxing.

★ 8.0Family with Young Children

Gym and Spa high class.

★ 9.0Couple

Thank you thank you 🤩

★ 10.0Solo Traveller
Room Kitchenette Wooden Cabinets Door Lobby Way
Room Bed Seating Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Spa prices are exorbitant

★ 5.0Couple

Great spa experience.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller
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Grand Lobby Chandelier Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

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Free shuttles to Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and sometimes Atlantis the Palm are a recurring advantage. The hotel is far from central attractions, often around 40 minutes in traffic, with taxi waits and occasional fare or service problems. Valet can be slow, and nearby construction may be audible by the pool.

Living Area Waldorf Asteria Palm Lounge
King Bed Seating Balcony Dubai Sea View

The other so-called taxis are very rude, and your fare from the center to the hotel can amount to 450 dirhams (in such a situation, I simply refused to pay that amount and threatened to call the police), I opened the door and got out of the car.

★ 10.0Family with Children

It also has free bus shuttle services to Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and Atlantis the Palm, which makes it easier to get around the city a bit.

★ 10.0Couple

We reached Dubai on the day of flooding (historic Dubai flooding) and the hotel stated that they were not going to send airport pick up.

★ 2.0Family
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Palm Jumeirah Waldorf Outdoor Lounge Beach Venue

I really liked that the hotel offers free buses to the big shopping malls, so you don't have to pay for a taxi separately.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I recommend using only the yellow taxi (city taxi), it always arrives and uses a meter. You can order it right from the hotel.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Except on Mondays, there are free shuttle buses to the Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates twice daily.

★ 10.0Couple
Room Canal Palm Jumeirah Sea View
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Room Dresser Tv

Very! Very far from the center and entertainment, with traffic it takes about 40 minutes to get there.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Long drive to the hotel, next to a construction site, which can be heard by the pool.

★ 9.0Family with Children

And shuttle bus to Dubai mall & mall of the emirates was a plus point.

★ 10.0Couple
Room Double Sink Bathroom Marble Views
Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Room Bed Sofa Window

The live jazz wasn't running and bar was closed with no notice.

★ 7.0Couple

Due to flooding on the roads, we were unable to get there.

★ 2.0Family

I explained how taxis had refused to bring us to the hotel.

★ 2.0Family
Room Beachfront Lounge Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Balcony Pool View City

Limousine service: driver spoke no English and was very unkempt.

★ 7.0Couple

I rang up to book a room with your reservations.

★ 9.0Young Couple

Waiting to get taxis can take some time.

★ 10.0Couple
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Room Pool Waldorf Dubai Palm Jumeirah Central View

Difficult to get a pool car at times

★ 9.0Family with Children

Valet was a little slow and disorganised.

★ 7.0Couple

Ordering taxi was a little bit difficult.

★ 10.0Family with Children
Bathroom Waldorf Aston Dubai Palm Jumeirah Glass Partition Tub
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Complementary shuttle bus to many areas.

★ 8.0Family with Children
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The gym, with its stunning view of Burj Al Arab, stands out as one of the finest hotel gyms I have visited.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The Gym was good, although several treadmills had annoying faults flashing up during use.

★ 4.0Couple

The gym is also very nicely equipped and accessible at all times.

★ 8.0Couple
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During a stay at this hotel, we recommend visiting the gym.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Gym was well equipped and a nice facility

★ 7.0Couple

Best gym I’ve seen at a resort/hotel

★ 8.0Family with Children
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Room Bed Sofa Dresser Mirror Tv Wood Floor

The gym was spacious and never crowded

★ 8.0Family with Children

The gym is very good

★ 6.0Couple

Gym and Spa high class.

★ 9.0Couple
Room Bathroom Marble Glass Shower Bathtub Reflection
Room Spacious Bed Television Dresser

So was the gym facility.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Large and well-equipped gym

★ 2.0Couple
Bathroom Waldorf Twin Mirrors Marble Freeside
Living Room Waldorf Dubai Palm Terrace View

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Valet parking.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Valet parking

★ 10.0Family with Children

Free parking

★ 10.0Couple
Balcony Sea View Palms Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
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Valet service.

★ 8.0Extended Group
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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Rooms16Price rangeAED 1 419 - AED 5 569Room size range55 - 219 m²
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