Cool Hotels in Umm Al Quwain for Every Type of Traveler

As someone who now calls Dubai home, Umm Al Quwain is one of my personal favorite UAE road trip destinations for a weekend away. While it doesn’t always get as much love as nearby Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah, I love that Umm Al Quwain remains a bit more under the radar compared to the UAE’s most famous emirates.

Umm Al Quwain is one of the only areas in the emirates to not benefit from an oil boom, meaning life here remains much less flashy compared to Dubai. But what Umm Al Quwain lacks in skyscrapers, mega-resorts, and swanky beach clubs, it makes up for with pristine beaches, flamingo-filled mangroves, and laid-back beachside hangouts. So if you’re looking for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a relaxing trip to Umm Al Quwain may just be the perfect reprieve.

While this emirate is still up and coming, new Umm Al Quwain hotels are popping up every year. There aren’t a ton of accommodation options to choose from in the city center, but trust me when I say there’s something for every type of traveler – from Bali-inspired beach clubs to family-friendly resorts to some of the most unique glamping sites in the UAE.

Stick to my list of the best hotels in Umm Al Quwain, and you’ll find something that’s perfect for you!

Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain

In my opinion, Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain is one of the best hotels in Umm Al Quwain, if not the very best, if you’re craving a boutique resort-style experience. This is where I typically stay whenever I visit Umm Al Quwain because it has everything I could possibly need right on-site, meaning you don’t have to actually leave the hotel if you don’t want to!

You can spend your vacation lounging around the spectacular infinity pool, going for a swim at the private mangrove beach, doing all manner of water sports, getting massages at the spa, catching up with emails in the co-working spaces, and working up a sweat in the 24-hour gym. You’ll also find two all-day restaurants on-site, as well as a lively pool bar and a rooftop bar and restaurant offering prime ocean and sunset views.

Luxeglamp

When it comes to the best hotel in Umm Al Quwain for a glamping experience, you’ve simply got to look into an overnight stay at Luxeglamp. This is one of the newest hotels in Umm Al Quwain, and you’ll find this luxury “glampsite” down a long dirt road near Mangrove Beach.

I love that this place is super eco-friendly and 100% solar-powered. But don’t worry – it’s luxury glamping at its best. Each of the glass domes is outfitted with Bali-inspired furnishings and comes with a private terrace, an overwater pool, a private sauna, a netted overwater chill-out area, and mangrove views.

If that’s not enough to entice you, there are really fun on-site dining options, live music, floating decks, kayak rentals and tours, mangrove walks, and loads more!

Casa MIKOKO Resort

If you’re looking for the most unique Umm Al Quwain hotels, check out Casa MIKOKO. You’ll find this gem hidden away down the same long dirt road as Luxeglamp, surrounded by natural mangroves right on Mangrove Beach.

There are only five rustic-chic chalets at this eco-friendly boutique resort, each perched right over Mangrove Beach. Some offer private patios with pools, while others offer private terraces with standalone soaking tubs. Or, if you’re traveling as a group, there is one two-bedroom chalet with a living room and a huge deck and pool.

If you can manage to tear yourself from your luxury chalet, you can embark on kayaking or SUP tours of the mangroves, cruise around on pedal boats or water bikes, try your hand at kitesurfing, take a trip on the resort’s traditional African boat, or have a yoga or meditation session at the on-site Asili Yoga Center.

Casa MIKOKO is also home to one of the best restaurants and cafes in Umm Al Quwain. Like the chalets, the setting of this eco-friendly tree-house-inspired eatery is absolutely magical. It’s my favorite place to go for sunset sips and evening meals!

Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel

When it comes to hotels in Umm Al Quwain that put you right on the beach, Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel has got you covered. As the name implies, this boutique resort is set right on Umm Al Quwain Beach, meaning the sandy shore is just steps from your guest room.

Speaking of guest rooms, you’ll find a wide variety of options here, from standard rooms to spacious, family-friendly suites. But for a touch of boho-chic style, I recommend upgrading to one of the “Boho” Suites.

Either way you go, you’ll get plenty of freebies at Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel, from a buffet breakfast in the mornings to parking, Wi-Fi, and use of the kayaks and SUP boards. There’s also a lovely pool area, the very cool Lumi Pool & Beach Bar (it’s worth a visit even if you’re not staying here!), the Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant, and the Lighthouse bottle shop right on-site.

Palma Beach Resort & Spa

If you’re searching for amenity-packed family-friendly hotels in Umm Al Quwain, Palma Beach Resort & Spa might just be the perfect pick. You’ll have absolutely everything you need right on-site, so there’s no need to even leave the resort if you don’t want to.

You can spend your days playing around at the private beach, lounging around the multiple pools, getting pampered at the spa, playing games at the bowling center, shooting hoops at the basketball court, doing all sorts of watersports, dining at the floating restaurant, keeping up with your routine in the fitness center – the amenities are endless!

And then there are the sophisticated rooms, which boast comfy beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, smart TVs, fully-stocked minibars, and complimentary toiletries. Plus, if you’re traveling as a family, there’s also the option to book one of the multi-bedroom villas, which offer plenty of space and privacy for larger groups.

Barracuda Resort

Barracuda Resort is another one of the coolest hotels in Umm Al Quwain if you’re looking for a hotel that’s right on the water and packed with family-friendly amenities.

You can choose from a variety of accommodation options here – from the Romantic Pool View Suite to the King Two Bedroom Family Suite to the Superior Waterfront Villa, which offers a huge living room, a private lawn facing the lagoon, and a BBQ area.

Explore the property and you’ll find a lovely lagoon-facing pool area, plenty of BBQ stations, beach volleyball, and waterfront outdoor dining at Biryani Junction.

Flamingo Beach Hotel

If you’re looking for Umm Al Quwain hotels that put you right on the sandy shores of a mangrove beach, Flamingo Beach Hotel is another solid, budget-friendly pick. This is a fun option if you want to spend your days going on fishing or crab-hunting excursions, snorkeling trips, or flamingo-watching safaris.

But if you just want to relax at the resort, that’s okay too. On-site you’ll find a sandy stretch of beach, a huge swimming pool, a kid’s pool with a waterslide, BBQ stations, lawn games, and so much more family-friendly entertainment.

And once you’re ready to relax at the end of a long day, you’ll appreciate the comfy beds, large flat-screen TV, minibar, and the coffee and tea-making facilities in your modern guest room!