About this hotel
General information
Desert Rock is a mountain retreat set deep in the hinterland of the Red Sea coast, worked into a rocky massif above the desert. Some villas cling to ledges high on the slopes, others sit down in the valley floor, and the cave suites are tucked inside the rock itself. The architecture defers to the landscape: stone, light and desert space lead, and the buildings simply follow their lines.
The resort is made up of villas and suites, each with its own pool, and every villa comes with a dedicated Villa Host. Its pull is silence, seclusion and the untouched country around it: days bring guided climbs and hikes through the rock, evenings are for the night sky from The Observatory, a platform at the top of the massif. Six venues cover the dining, from Peruvian-inspired cooking at Basalt to wood-fire cuisine at Nyra.
Location
Desert Rock lies among the mountains inland of the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia. Red Sea International Airport is about a 20-minute scenic drive away, and the resort can also be reached by car using the coordinates it provides. Buggies take guests around the property.
Spa
The spa occupies its own Spa Pavilion, with a wellness programme offered alongside the treatments and a gym on site.
Sports & leisure
The mountains set the agenda. The resort's Adventure Center runs instructor-led climbing for beginners and seasoned climbers, guided hikes over rocky slopes and through valleys, scrambles that mix trekking with rock climbing, mountain programmes, nature walks with naturalists who explain the local flora and fauna, plus outings on e-bikes and electric quad bikes.
Dark desert skies make Desert Rock a natural place for astronomy, with stargazing sessions using binoculars and twilight walks. For slower hours there is a gym, a listening room and a vinyl bar, as well as private experiences arranged on request.
For children
The resort has a kids' club.
Restaurants & bars
Six venues range from restaurants to mountain-view lounges:
- Basalt — à la carte breakfasts with Saudi and international dishes and a boulangerie counter of fresh pastries and breads, followed later in the day by contemporary South American cooking with Peruvian roots: seafood, grills and desserts
- Nyra — wood-fire cuisine, with meat and seafood finished using smoking techniques
- Wadi Pool & Grill — a Levantine poolside lunch of mezze, charcoal-grilled dishes and refreshing drinks
- Mica — a lounge pouring signature blends, smoked infusions and herbal elixirs built on local flavours, with small plates
- The Library — a calm lounge with mountain views serving speciality coffee, a long tea list, salads, sandwiches and signature gelato
- The Observatory — a viewing platform high on the massif for evening drinks, pastries and the night sky; the Villa Host arranges transport up
In-villa dining and room service are also available.
Swimming
There is no sea at the resort; pools take its place. Every villa and suite has a private infinity pool with loungers, the larger villas adding a pool deck and daybed, while the largest villa also has a separate plunge pool off the main bathroom. The shared Wadi Pool is open to all guests.
Rooms
Eight types of villa and suite with one, two or three bedrooms sit in the valley, on the cliffs and inside the massif, each with its own pool and Villa Host.
Each villa has a living area with a bar unit, a bathroom with double vanity, bathtub and shower, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, slippers and room service.
One Bedroom Wadi Villa
A valley-floor villa with valley views: a bedroom with a king-size bed and dressing table, a living area with desk and bar unit, and a terrace with an infinity pool, loungers and outdoor shower. Sleeps three adults or two adults and a child.
Two Bedroom Wadi Villa
A spacious valley villa with a king-size master bedroom, a second bedroom with two separate beds, two bathrooms, a living room with dining table and bar unit, and an infinity pool with deck and daybed. Sleeps five adults or four adults and two children.
One Bedroom Cliff Hanging Villa
A cliffside villa looking out over the mountains, with a king-size bedroom, a living area with bar unit and desk, and a terrace with an infinity pool and loungers. Sleeps three adults or two adults and a child.
Two Bedroom Cliff Hanging Villa
A light-filled villa on the cliffs facing mountains and rock faces: a king-size master bedroom, a second bedroom with two separate beds, both with their own bathroom, a living room with dining table and an infinity pool with deck and daybed. Sleeps five adults or four adults and two children.
One Bedroom Mountain Cave Suite
A suite set within the rocky massif with cliff views, offering a king-size bedroom, a living area with bar unit and desk, and a private pool with loungers. For two adults.
One Bedroom Mountain Crevice Villa
A villa raised on rocky pinnacles with desert views, with a king-size bedroom, a living area with bar unit, and an infinity pool that seems to float, plus loungers and an outdoor shower. For two adults.
Two Bedroom Mountain Crevice Skyline Villa
A large villa high above the desert with sweeping mountain views: two bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a dining room with bar unit, and an infinity pool with deck, daybed and outdoor dining. For four adults.
Three Bedroom Royal Villa
The resort's largest villa, facing the valley and desert: a master bedroom with walk-in closet and a bathroom with its own outdoor plunge pool, two further en-suite bedrooms, living and dining rooms, an office, a media room, a full kitchen, a staff room and an infinity pool with outdoor dining. Sleeps six adults and two children.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.