Reviews of Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection 5 stars
Al Badayer, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHospitality and the facilities
Very less food options
Dear Sibi, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay at Al Badayer Retreat. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our hospitality and the quality of our facilities. Creating a welcoming environment and ensuring that our guests feel well cared for is at the heart of what we do, and it is wonderful to know that our team contributed positively to your experience. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding the variety of food options. Your feedback is invaluable and will be carefully considered as we continue to enhance our dining offerings to provide an even more satisfying experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon to Al Badayer Retreat, where we strive to provide exceptional service, comfortable facilities, and memorable experiences in every aspect of your stay. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Sibi, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay at Al Badayer Retreat. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our hospitality and the quality of our facili… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was a great experience, I liked the personalized touch that the staff make and keep with visitors, loved the hospitality and care provided, the details in communications and services. the only request or suggestion I would like to highlight is the food menu, it would be appreciated if the menu has more options and verity to select from. I found it a bit difficult to choose. maybe more gluten free, vegetarian options.
the only request or suggestion I would like to highlight is the food menu, it would be appreciated if the menu has more options and verity to select from. I found it a bit difficult to choose. maybe more gluten free, vegetarian options.
Dear Aishah, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you for choosing Al Badayer Retreat and for sharing such a thoughtful review of your experience. It brings us immense joy to know your stay was nearly flawless, and that our team—especially Ukasha and Cedric—left a lasting impression. They truly embody the spirit of our retreat: attentive, genuine, and deeply committed to creating memorable moments. We’re delighted that you felt the personalized care and hospitality that define our ethos. Every detail, from our communications to our services, is crafted with intention—because we believe luxury is found in the way a guest feels, not just what they see. Your feedback regarding our culinary offerings is deeply appreciated. We understand that variety and dietary inclusivity are essential to a truly elevated experience. Your suggestion for more gluten-free and vegetarian options is well taken, and our culinary team is already exploring ways to expand the menu with more diverse and thoughtful selections. Your voice helps us grow, and for that, we’re sincerely grateful. We look forward to welcoming you back to the golden dunes of Al Badayer, where every return feels like coming home. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Aishah, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you for choosing Al Badayer Retreat and for sharing such a thoughtful review of your experience. It brings us immense joy to know your stay was nearly flawless, and that our team—… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWater in the room was very hot to shower with at all times during the day and at night There was no cooler or chiller
Dear Anju, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and for awarding us an 8/10 rating. We are pleased to hear that you had a generally positive experience at Al Badayer Retreat, and we truly value your observations as they help us continually improve our services and guest comfort. We sincerely appreciate your comments regarding the water temperature in the shower and the absence of a cooler or chiller in your room. Please rest assured that your feedback has been shared with our operations team, and we are actively reviewing solutions to ensure that future stays are even more comfortable and enjoyable for our guests. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain the highest standards of convenience, comfort, and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. We are committed to providing an even more seamless and enjoyable experience during your next visit, with attention to every detail to ensure your stay is relaxing, comfortable, and memorable. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Anju, Warm greetings from Sharjah Collection! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and for awarding us an 8/10 rating. We are pleased to hear that you had a generally positive experience at Al Badayer Re… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAn excellent place for a getaway and felt totally at home at the same time. The retreat is set up in a way to make the guests feel at ease, relaxed and comfortable. Both the outdoor and indoor swimming pools were very enjoyable. We went in the summers (relatively less occupancy) so breakfast was a set menu but the variety was as good as a buffet. The staff were incredible and very attentive and forthcoming. We were warmly welcomed by Christie and Ukasha who saw to it that all our needs were addressed. At breakfast we were treated with loving and special attention by Kalani, and Chef Ashish gave us special attention by providing us with the cuisine of our desire. Florent was there without our asking to take us to our room! Rooms very comfortable and homely and diverse options of viewing on the television. I would highly recommend the retreat to anyone looking for a relaxed getaway and look forward to staying there again and in fact in other retreats too by Sharjah Collection! Imran Khalid Abu Dhabi
One suggestion for the property is that their refrigerators (mini bar) should be more chilled (they were not that cold).
Thank you so much, Imran, for the thoughtful 10/10 review! We're truly delighted that Al Badayer Retreat felt like a home away from home for you. It’s heartening to hear how our team contributed to making your stay so special. Your kind words and detailed feedback mean a lot to us. We also appreciate your suggestion about the mini bar and will certainly look into it. We look forward to welcoming you back to Al Badayer Retreat and hopefully to our other Sharjah Collection retreats as well! Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Thank you so much, Imran, for the thoughtful 10/10 review! We're truly delighted that Al Badayer Retreat felt like a home away from home for you. It’s heartening to hear how our team contributed to making your stay so special. Your … Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing experience , everything was perfect relaxing environment, privacy and stunning views , all the staff are more than amazing welcoming they truly make you feel like home and take care of all details, Thank you ameni and Ahmed and Florent it was such info unforgettable experience , sure I will come again ❤️
That I didn’t stay more 😂
Thank you so much Meriem, for your wonderful review and perfect rating! We're thrilled you enjoyed the relaxing environment, privacy, and stunning views. The whole team is truly grateful for your kind words. It means so much to know we made you feel at home. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Thank you so much Meriem, for your wonderful review and perfect rating! We're thrilled you enjoyed the relaxing environment, privacy, and stunning views. The whole team is truly grateful for your kind words. It means so much to know we … Show more
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room and the pool
The staff and management 👎🏽
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly value your insights and appreciate the opportunity to address your experience. Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager We would like to clarify that during your recent stay, our hotel was operating at high occupancy, which unfortunately meant we were unable to accommodate your request for a late check-out until 4:00 pm. Nevertheless, we did our utmost to extend your departure time as much as possible and offered a late check-out until 1:30 pm. We also made an exception arranging your breakfast even after the designed timings and it was delivered to your room, hoping to provide you with extra time and comfort to enjoy your meal before departure. However, we understand that you chose to decline both the breakfast and the offered late check-out and decided to leave earlier instead. We regret that we were not able to fully meet your expectations in this regard. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you both back in the future and look forward to providing you with an even more enjoyable stay next time.
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly value your insights and appreciate the opportunity to address your experience. Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager We would like to clarify that during your recent stay, our hot… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEvery thing was great
Nothing
Dear Shaikha, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your friend's birthday and that everything went smoothly. It’s always our pleasure to be part of special moments, and we’re happy to know our team’s collaboration helped make the celebration memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing stay. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Shaikha, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your friend's birthday and that everything went smoothly. It’s always our pleasure to be part of … Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe place was absolutely beautiful and we truly enjoyed our time there. It was very clean, and the service was impressively fast — whatever we asked for was delivered right away. The pool was very clean and completely private, which is something we rarely find — it really made the experience extra special! The reception staff were respectful and very helpful, and the food was incredibly delicious! Special thanks to Florent who helped us explore the place. He was always available to take us wherever we needed and bring us back as soon as we contacted him. He’s a very respectful and kind person, and we really appreciated his support! We’ll definitely be booking the same place again in the future!
Dear Mohammed, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and that the cleanliness, privacy, fast service, and overall atmosphere exceeded your expectations. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Florent. It’s always rewarding to hear when a team member goes above and beyond to make our guests feel comfortable and cared for, we will be sure to share your appreciation with him. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional and memorable stay. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Mohammed, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and that the cleanliness, privacy, fast service, and overall atmosphere exceeded your ex… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe were put in an embarrassing situation with our guests when they arrived and were told by the staff that we had to pay AED 300 per visitor. These conditions were not mentioned at the time of booking, and their response was simply that they will update the system soon! What was I supposed to do with the visitors, the children, and the nanny? If these conditions had been clear, I would not have put myself in this situation. The visitors and children were not staying overnight, yet we were still told to pay. We were harassed and watched just because one of the visitors stayed a bit late.
Dear Fatma, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry for any frustration you experienced during your stay. Please allow me to clarify that our visitor policy, including any applicable charges, was explained to you upon arrival at reception for the extra guests staying overnight. While the standard charge applies for visitors, as a gesture of goodwill, we made an exception and allowed the rest of your visitors to enter without charge, on the understanding that they would leave by 9:00 PM. Unfortunately, this agreement was not respected, as some visitors stayed beyond the agreed time, which led to the situation you described. Regarding your comment about being watched or harassed, I would like to assure you that this was certainly not the case. Please be informed that every guest who arrives at the gate, the reception gets informed and one of the bellman's will make sure to attend the guest at the parking and drop them to their room, which is part of our luxury service. Our policies are in place to protect the safety, security, and comfort of all our guests, hence we expect mutual understanding for our beloved guests. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience in the future. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Fatma, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry for any frustration you experienced during your stay. Please allow me to clarify that our visitor policy, including any applicable charges, was explained to you upon arriv… Show more
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe privacy was amazing, room service was fast and i liked the unique way of checking in and out the pool in our tent had a nice depth any one can swim even if you were not a good swimmer Definitely going back inshallah
I wished if the food menu had more options like what is a pool with out a pizza 😂 And make sure to get your shampoo conditioner and shower gel it’s like so small i can call them testers you will not be happy with this especially for long hair girls
Dear Shamma, Thank you for sharing your experience and kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the privacy, efficient room service, and the unique check-in and check-out experience. It’s wonderful to know the pool met your expectations, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. With regard to the bathroom amenities, kindly note that one set is provided per room in accordance with our standards. Additional items are always available upon request or when more guests are staying. We're glad to hear your request was promptly attended to by our team. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the near future. Warm regards, Ahmed Ben Zaied General Manager
Dear Shamma, Thank you for sharing your experience and kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the privacy, efficient room service, and the unique check-in and check-out experience. It’s wonderful to know the pool met your expecta… Show more