Habitas AlUla

Rooms: 4/10 The view is on to other rooms and the rocks.No sense of privacy The furniture is cheap The air con is impossible to control The hot water was lukewarm at best and the shower sprays everywhere Service 3/10 The service was very poor Had to beep at front door to get car valet parked Ordered a bicycle and it took 16 hours to turn up The guest experience service ( you need to book everything way in advance in Alula ) was nearly non existent and ran through what’s app but really unhelpful Food 8/10 Not authentic but good food and Razz the supervisor was excellent . Strange restaurant design , oversized tables and no atmosphere

Now, don't get me wrong, I have had some great family holidays at various Haven sites, but they are more designed for entertainment and action, whereas Habitas is geared towards Zen and relaxation. We stayed at the 'caravan site', but that is not really doing it justice. A well spaced set of airstream in a stunning location. Overall, it is very difficult to fault. Marvellous food. Whether it be breakfast on the caravan site or going up to Tama restaurant on the main site. There are plenty of zen activities to do each day, including yoga and outdoor, rock face cinema. Transport between the 2 sites for use of the pool, etc., was very well organised. If you are looking for a 'chill' location, with lots of added local attractions to break up the calm, this is an excellent choice. The only downside? It is not cheap!

First let me say that I am glad there are not many reviews on here, as mine will stand out, and I love that for you because I had such an amazing 1-night stay and I want everyone to experience the magic of Habitas ALula. From our arrival, we received warm smiles and greetings in the reception hall, along with delicious tea and pastries, but the tone was set courtesy of Esmile, our welcoming host who performed a traditional Saudi crystal incense ceremony, cleansing our energy and making us feel at home. Adding to this we were upgraded from a Canyon Villa to a Celestial Villa which was a great birthday upgrade for my honey. Also, the staff came out to sing Happy Birthday at the Reception, so unexpected, but we loved it! So much great welcoming energy!! Our charming buggy driver, (I wish I remembered his name! ) bursting with energy, whisked us away on a property tour, snapping photos along the way! His camera skills are great. Thank you for the photos! Our Celestial Villa upgrade was stunning and I couldn't believe how lucky we got. All rooms boast hippie bohemian vibes with modern flair, But the pièce de résistance here was the dramatic view: towering sandstone cliffs, bright orange swings in plain view, bright blue skies, and honey-golden sand – otherworldly doesn't begin to describe it! Better than Ig could ever. Breakfast at the Hotels Restaurant Tama is worth the paid-inclusive. Expect a Delicious spread of jams, dips, croissants, breads, delicious fruit and yogurt platters, options for eggs however you like, avocado toast, and more. The pool view from within is stunning and of course the Blue Lady Najma... Beautiful art. >>>Joshua, our outstanding bartender friend, was amazing and made my boyfriend's birthday unforgettable with a surprise cake, drinks, and staff singing Happy Birthday – all complimentary and on our last morning when we didn't expect anything. Oh, how we fell in love with everyone and every bit of Habitas Alula. Thoughtful gestures like these leave lasting impressions. Habitas AlUla, you've stolen our hearts! Again a Special thank you to Joshua, he is not only a great bartender, he is personable and we held so many great conversations. He knows his stuff. Chat him up and enjoy the pool with amazing company and a delicious mocktail in hand. **My last recommendation is to STAY 2 or more nights here. Also, My trip was originally 2 nights here but due to other airline issues I only made it 1 night, but it was magical. We rented a car and it was well worth it to get around, and don't miss the experience of the Movie on the Rocks, The movie selection was not great lol but just being able to be out there and eat at the caravan's food truck area was so fun (they have a Suv that shuttles you over to that side). As they say, it's not goodbye, it's see you soon.

Overall experience in Habitas Alula is awesome. It is like a place that doesn't exist or known in the earth. I fully enjoy the moment when I was in Habitas Alula. All the staff in Habitas are good. Special thank to Nafees Arfaz whose go behind his duty to ride us buggy around. He offer great hospitality and tour us around the resort. He is such a nice person. Although the time spent with Nafees was less than 1 hour, but we could feel his passion and love his job. Serve every guest with his best effort. Thanks

Could not fault the staff and their attention to detail with ensuring our stay was everything we expected it to be. Food was very good. Classes were excellent and I loved the ginger tea. The backdrop and setting alone is worth visiting this special location and I love the way the hotel has been constructed to be part of the environment. Just one point to consider - please hire more staff to answer your phones. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience and see you again next time are lucky enough to be in Al Ula