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Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain

Manama • Zallaq • SPLURGE

avg. $311 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Seventeen years separate the building from the brand — the structure that houses Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain first opened on Bahrain's west coast in 2006 as a Banyan Tree desert retreat, and the complete transformation it underwent before reopening in December 2023 is as much an act of architectural reimagining as it is a rebrand. Architecture firm Smallwood and Bahrain-based interior studio IDA stripped the property back and rebuilt its identity around the visual vocabulary of the Gulf: horseshoe arches, mashrabiya latticework pressed into plasterwork screens and suite dividers, and a dusk-lit facade of pale limestone-toned render flanked by date palms that carries the gravity of a Bahraini palace rather than a resort hotel. Inside, IDA's 'Secret Garden' narrative threads through all 78 private pool villas — each stretching across a minimum of 400 square metres — with considerable elegance. The all-villa format, unique in Bahrain, gives each guest their own geometry: arched bedroom niches framing carved arabesque panels above the bed, brass ring chandeliers with a slight Art Deco pull, marble-topped coffee tables on dark bronze bases, and custom geometric rugs that echo the latticework overhead. The all-day dining room raises the register further, with a living olive tree at its centre, a boldly patterned black-and-white marble floor, and clusters of teal Murano-style glass chandeliers that shift the mood from Arabesque formalism toward something closer to Mediterranean warmth.

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45min drive from Manama

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Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain Reviews

893 reviews

"My wife and i have just returned from Raffles on Friday 13th March. We had an extended stay due to the troubles in Bahrain and Middle East and yes this took the shine of the holiday but nothing can take away from the amazing experience at Raffles. From the minute we were collected in the brand new range rover we felt special. The hotel is amazing from top to bottom. The royal villa is royal for sure with enough space to do what ever you want. The team were fantastic from the beginning and even when the troubles started they could not do enough. We are sorry we can't name them all but Kavi, Margaret and Daniel were a true to credit to the hospitality industry and supported by a outstanding GM Mr Latif as were all the team and guest hosts we met. The room is stunning, the food was created with love and care no matter how small it was , butter pipped in roses, avocado fanned like the raffles badge, steaks cooked to perfection. Sorry we can't name all the chefs but Ivan the breakfast chef always had a smile on his face and the guest was so important to him. The sous chef was the same.It is difficult to praise this hotel to the level it deserves but truly a once in lifetime experience that we will re live again for sure. Thank you to you all for creating a special memory and credit to you during the times of Ramadan and the difficult situation you are sadly having to deal with currently. We are thinking of you and truly hope to see you again. James and Kate D."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 16, 2026

"Absolutely pleasing experience. While the Raffles facility is widely known for being perfectly located, preserving top-of-the-line, picturesque ambience, the table setup was nothing less than an idyllic heaven. Truly speaking, both my wife and I were stunned by the warmth with which we were welcomed. The staff - especially Mr Yaseen (Mr Perfect Host), and his colleagues - Ms Yusi and Sulekha Das - wonderful ladies - they truly made our day out worth remembering."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 11, 2026

"Yassine, Hind, Yassmine, Aufa, Divina, and Zuleka all provide very good service. They are professional, friendly, and make sure customers feel comfortable and satisfied. Their communication is clear, the service quality is excellent, and they always try their best to meet client expectations. Overall, the experience is smooth, reliable, and highly recommended."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 06, 2026

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