Best for
An island stay here suits travelers who want unhurried villa days with the sea close by and resort experiences within reach.
Best for
An island stay here suits travelers who want unhurried villa days with the sea close by and resort experiences within reach.
What makes it special
Kengo Kuma's architecture echoes waves and sand dunes, giving your island surroundings a clear presence in the resort's curved forms.
Room to consider
Compare beachfront and overwater villas before booking, depending on whether direct beach access or broad views across the water matters more.
Insider tip
Pre-arrange your island transfer with the resort and confirm the route from Red Sea International Airport before finalizing your travel plans.
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The St. Regis Red Sea Resort occupies an island in Saudi Arabia's Ummahat archipelago. A boat or seaplane crossing separates it from the mainland, and the choice of villa determines much of the stay: beachfront Dune Villas open toward sand, while Coral Villas stand above the water. All 90 villas have a private pool and outdoor living space. This is a resort for guests who want the sea close at hand and are content to spend much of their time on the island. A city itinerary would call for a different base.
The setting is remote, but the stay need not feel improvised. St. Regis Butler Service is available across the villas, and the resort has distinct places to eat, swim and spend time outdoors. The most useful decisions come before arrival: settle the island transfer, choose beach or overwater accommodation, and decide whether the trip will be mostly restful or built around the Red Sea's reefs and water sports. Each choice changes the shape of a day here.
The Dune Villa pairs a beachfront setting with a private pool, terrace and deck. Its 75 m² layout has one King bedroom. The villa accommodates up to three guests. The bed has a pillowtop mattress and duvet.
The layout has living, sitting and dining areas. A privacy wall separates the living area and bed, and a walk-in closet is included. Floor-to-ceiling windows are soundproof and may be opened.
The marble bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, a bidet and double vanities. A lit makeup mirror, hairdryer, robe and slippers are supplied. Air conditioning and USB outlets are provided in this non-smoking villa.
A writing desk, safe and ironing equipment accompany the sofa and chair. Butler service, evening turndown and 24-hour room service are available. A Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are provided, with bottled water, a minibar and Chromecast.
The Dune Villa pairs a beachfront setting with a private pool, terrace and deck. Its 75 m² layout has one King bedroom. The villa accommodates...
The Sunset Dune Villa has a beachfront position, a private pool and a 75 m² layout. The villa has a King bedroom and accommodates up to three guests. Pillowtop bedding and a duvet are provided.
A terrace and deck accompany the villa's living, sitting and dining areas. A privacy wall divides the living area and bed. The walk-in closet, openable floor-to-ceiling windows and soundproof glazing are part of the layout.
Bathroom features include marble, a separate bathtub and shower, a bidet and double vanities. A hairdryer, lit makeup mirror, robe and slippers are supplied. The villa is non-smoking and has air conditioning and USB outlets.
Furnishings include a sofa, oversized chair, touchscreen controls and writing desk, with a safe and ironing equipment also available. Butler service and evening turndown accompany 24-hour room service. A coffee and tea maker, bottled water, minibar and Chromecast are provided.
The Sunset Dune Villa has a beachfront position, a private pool and a 75 m² layout. The villa has a King bedroom and accommodates up...
Set over the water, the Coral Villa has a private pool, terrace and deck. The 79 m², one-bedroom layout provides a King bed and accommodation for up to three guests.
The villa includes living, sitting and dining areas, with a privacy wall between the living area and bed. A walk-in closet and floor-to-ceiling windows are provided. The windows are soundproof and may be opened.
Marble bathroom features include a separate bathtub and shower, a bidet and double vanities. A lit makeup mirror, hairdryer, robes and slippers are supplied. Pillowtop bedding and a duvet accompany the bed in this air-conditioned, non-smoking villa.
A sofa, chair, writing desk, safe and ironing equipment are included, along with USB outlets. Butler service is available with evening turndown. Room service operates 24 hours a day. A coffee and tea maker, bottled water, minibar and Chromecast are also provided.
Set over the water, the Coral Villa has a private pool, terrace and deck. The 79 m², one-bedroom layout provides a King bed and accommodation...
The Sunset Coral Villa is an overwater, one-bedroom layout with a private pool. It measures 79 m² and accommodates up to three guests, with a King bed, pillowtop mattress and duvet.
A terrace and deck accompany the living, sitting and dining areas. A privacy wall separates the living area and bed. The villa also has a walk-in closet and soundproof, floor-to-ceiling windows that may be opened.
The bathroom features marble, a separate bathtub and shower, a bidet and double vanities. Robes, slippers, a hairdryer and a lit makeup mirror are supplied. Air conditioning and USB outlets are included in this non-smoking villa.
A sofa, chair and writing desk are provided, together with a safe and ironing equipment. Butler service and evening turndown are available with 24-hour room service. A coffee and tea maker, bottled water and minibar accompany Chromecast entertainment.
The Sunset Coral Villa is an overwater, one-bedroom layout with a private pool. It measures 79 m² and accommodates up to three guests, with a...
1BR Coral/Sunset Coral: 79 m². 2BR Sunset Dune: 116 m².
Check which villa you booked. The one-bedroom Coral or Sunset Coral layout is 79 m² for up to three guests. The two-bedroom Sunset Dune layout is 116 m² for up to six.
The one-bedroom villa has a King bed. The two-bedroom choice pairs a King with a Queen bed or two Twin beds, as booked. All have a private pool, terrace and deck, with living, sitting and dining areas.
A privacy wall, walk-in closet and soundproof, openable floor-to-ceiling windows are common features. The non-smoking villas have air conditioning, pillowtop bedding and duvets. Marble, a separate bathtub and shower, a bidet and double vanities are among the bathroom features.
Bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and a lit makeup mirror are supplied. A sofa, chair, writing desk, safe and ironing equipment are provided. Butler service, turndown and 24-hour room service are available with coffee and tea-making facilities, bottled water, a minibar and Chromecast.
Check which villa you booked. The one-bedroom Coral or Sunset Coral layout is 79 m² for up to three guests. The two-bedroom Sunset Dune layout...
Coral: 1,700 sq ft; Sunset Dune: 1,248 sq ft.
The two-bedroom Coral Villa measures 1,700 sq ft. The alternative Sunset Dune Villa measures 1,248 sq ft. Both accommodate up to six guests; Coral is overwater, while Sunset Dune is beachfront.
Coral has one King bed and two Twin beds. Sunset Dune has a King with a Queen bed or two Twins, as booked. Each layout has a private pool, terrace and deck, with a privacy wall and walk-in closet.
The layout has living, sitting and dining areas, with a table for four. A pantry and refrigerator are provided. Pillowtop bedding and duvets, air conditioning and soundproof, openable floor-to-ceiling windows are shared features.
Marble bathroom features include a separate bathtub and shower, bidet and double vanities. A hairdryer, robes, slippers and lit makeup mirror are supplied. Butler service, evening turndown and 24-hour room service accompany coffee and tea-making facilities, bottled water, minibar and Chromecast.
The two-bedroom Coral Villa measures 1,700 sq ft. The alternative Sunset Dune Villa measures 1,248 sq ft. Both accommodate up to six guests; Coral is...
The two-bedroom Sunset Coral Villa measures 1,700 sq ft and accommodates up to six guests. A King bed and two Twin beds are provided in this overwater layout, with a private pool, terrace and deck.
Curved lines and spiral forms shape the Coral villa architecture. A living area and outdoor dining space accompany the sundeck. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. A powder room is also part of the layout.
The villa includes a privacy wall, walk-in closet and soundproof, openable floor-to-ceiling windows. Pillowtop bedding and duvets are supplied. A pantry, refrigerator, table for four, writing desk, safe and ironing equipment are also provided.
Bathroom features include a separate bathtub and shower, marble, a bidet and double vanities. Robes, slippers, a hairdryer and lit makeup mirror are available. Butler service, turndown and 24-hour room service accompany coffee and tea-making facilities, bottled water, minibar and Chromecast.
The two-bedroom Sunset Coral Villa measures 1,700 sq ft and accommodates up to six guests. A King bed and two Twin beds are provided in...
Coral: 158 m², two bedrooms. Astor: 229 m², three bedrooms. Check your booked villa.
The booked villa is either the two-bedroom Coral or the three-bedroom Astor. Coral measures 158 m² and accommodates up to six guests. Astor measures 229 m² for up to nine guests.
Both have a King bed and two Twin beds; Astor also has a Queen bed. A private pool, terrace, deck and walk-in closet are common features, with living, sitting and dining areas and a privacy wall.
The Astor version includes a media room, study and kitchenette. Its kitchen facilities include a full-size refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. The Coral version has a pantry and refrigerator. Pillowtop bedding and duvets are provided in both air-conditioned, non-smoking layouts.
Bathroom features include marble, a separate bathtub and shower, bidet and double vanities. Robes and slippers are supplied with a hairdryer and lit makeup mirror. Butler service, evening turndown and 24-hour room service are offered, with coffee and tea-making facilities, bottled water, minibar and Chromecast.
The booked villa is either the two-bedroom Coral or the three-bedroom Astor. Coral measures 158 m² and accommodates up to six guests. Astor measures 229...
Sunset Coral: 158 m², two bedrooms. Presidential Dune: 349 m², four bedrooms. Check your booked villa.
The Presidential Dune layout has four bedrooms, measures 349 m² and accommodates up to twelve guests. The alternative two-bedroom Sunset Coral layout measures 158 m² for up to six guests. Check your booked villa.
Both layouts have a King bed and two Twin beds. Presidential adds two Queen beds, with Frette linens provided in that version. A private pool, terrace and deck accompany the living, sitting and dining areas.
The Presidential version has two wings, a kitchen, butler's pantry, study, media room and staff quarters. Its master suite has a walk-in closet and outdoor shower. Pantry and refrigerator facilities are available in either booked layout.
Shared bathroom features include marble, a separate bathtub and shower, bidet and double vanities, with a hairdryer, robes and slippers supplied. Pillowtop bedding and duvets are included. Butler service and turndown are offered, with room service available 24 hours a day. Coffee and tea-making facilities, bottled water, a minibar and Chromecast are provided.
The Presidential Dune layout has four bedrooms, measures 349 m² and accommodates up to twelve guests. The alternative two-bedroom Sunset Coral layout measures 158 m²...
Guests approach through Red Sea International Airport, then continue to the island by seaplane or by road to the marina followed by speedboat. Marriott describes the air crossing as about 25 minutes and the boat crossing as about 30 minutes after the road journey. These are distinct routes, so confirm the one attached to your reservation and allow for the complete transfer when arranging flights. The resort's isolation is part of its appeal, but it also makes a spontaneous arrival less practical than at a mainland hotel.
Ummahat's pale beach and surrounding reefs place the natural setting in the foreground. The resort's curved forms respond to the shoreline and water rather than imposing a conventional tower on the island. Once settled, guests can move between a villa pool, the beach and shared resort spaces without leaving the property. Those who prefer to explore restaurants or neighborhoods beyond the hotel each evening should weigh the island location carefully; here, the resort is the destination.
The Dune and Coral distinction is more useful than a broad promise of a sea view. Dune Villas sit at the beach, with direct access to sand. Coral Villas extend over the water and place the sea beneath and around the accommodation. Both have private pools and sundecks, but the experience of stepping onto a beach differs from looking across the water from an elevated deck. Decide which relationship to the sea matters more before comparing category names.
Villa layouts run from one to four bedrooms. A couple may have little reason to move beyond a one-bedroom villa, while a family or group should compare the exact bedroom and shared-space arrangement. Marriott's two-bedroom Coral Villa, for example, has two en-suite bedrooms and a living and outdoor dining area. The three-bedroom Astor Villa adds a media room, kitchenette and study. The four-bedroom Presidential Dune Villa has a larger living and dining plan, a kitchen and staff quarters. These are meaningful changes in how people can spend time together, not simply steps up a price ladder.
Private pools give every villa a place to pause between activities, and Butler Service can help with practical requests such as garment pressing. The outdoor space is a reason to choose carefully: a beachfront terrace suits guests who expect to move often between room and sand, while an overwater deck may appeal to those who plan to spend longer looking out across the sea. Confirm the precise layout and occupancy of the named villa before booking, especially when traveling with children or sharing between adults.
Dining has enough range to give several nights different character. Nesma serves Middle Eastern cooking in a bright, seaside setting and is a natural place to begin with regional flavors. Gishiki 45 focuses on contemporary Japanese food, with live cooking and an omakase experience for a more deliberate dinner. Tilina is the reef-top grill house, where the position above the water is part of the occasion. These are specific choices rather than interchangeable hotel restaurants.
The Beach Club is the more casual waterside option for lighter food, while The St. Regis Bar offers drinks and small plates later in the day. In-villa dining gives guests another way to keep an evening private. The breadth matters on an island: it lets a family have an easy meal by the beach, then make a different night a restaurant occasion without arranging transport elsewhere. Confirm current opening days and reservations with the resort, particularly if a particular table is central to the trip.
Snorkeling and diving are among the clearest reasons to come to this part of the Red Sea. The resort also lists boating, kayaking and sailing, with WAMA providing water-sport experiences. Conditions and the suitability of a particular excursion will depend on the day and the guest, so it is worth planning these with the resort rather than assuming that every activity runs at any hour. A lighter day can be spent between the beach, a villa pool and the resort's outdoor pools.
Families are not limited to the shore. The Children's Club has supervised activities and an outdoor playground, while the larger villas provide separate bedrooms and space to gather. That combination can make an island stay workable for different ages: children have structured time, and adults still have the privacy of their own villa. The club does not remove the need to check the chosen villa's sleeping arrangements or the suitability of individual water activities for younger guests.
The St. Regis Spa offers treatments and a distinct setting away from the beach. Its facilities include treatment rooms, a vitality pool and separate lounges; the resort also lists a fitness center and a yoga pavilion. A spa appointment is required, so guests who want a particular treatment should plan ahead. The spa gives the trip a quieter counterpoint to time in the water, rather than serving as the only reason to travel to the island.
The most satisfying days here may have only one fixed commitment: a dive, a family activity or a dinner reservation. The rest can be left to the sea and the villa. Leave time between planned outings for the villa pool and the beach. Travelers who like choice can alternate active mornings with time at the pool; others may be happiest doing very little beyond a swim and a meal.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is particularly compelling for a trip centered on privacy, marine activity and the contrast between beach and overwater living. Couples can keep much of the stay within a one-bedroom villa, while families and friends can use the multi-bedroom layouts and the Children's Club. The dining range and Butler Service help make a longer island stay practical. Its remoteness is a benefit for guests who want the resort to frame the journey, and a limitation for those who want a different town or restaurant outside the gate each night.
Before committing, compare the actual villa categories and arrange the transfer from Red Sea International Airport. Then consider which experiences deserve reservations: a reef outing, Gishiki 45's omakase, a table at Tilina or time at the spa. The resort's strongest quality is the freedom to make the Red Sea central to the stay without giving up private space or a choice of places to spend the evening.
WAMA's kayaking and paddleboarding activities give you a gentle way to explore the island's waters and add movement to a restful stay.
Live cooking and omakase at Gishiki 45 bring Japanese dining into your island stay, giving dinner a focus beyond the view.
Each villa has a private pool and sundeck, so you can spend time outdoors without leaving the comfort of your own space.
Ummahat Island 1, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
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Yes. The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is a strong choice for travelers who want a secluded luxury island stay in Saudi Arabia. The resort has 90 villas, private pools, beach and overwater settings, butler service, fine dining, a spa, and Red Sea activities.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is located on Ummahat Island 1 in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. It sits within the Ummahat archipelago, surrounded by coral reefs, white sand, clear water, and a protected natural setting.
Guests reach the resort from the Saudi coast by boat or seaplane, with Red Sea International Airport as the closest airport. The transfer is part of the experience, so guests should plan arrival details before traveling to the island.
The resort stands out for its private island setting, all-villa layout, nature-led design, and direct connection to the Red Sea. It is designed for travelers who want privacy, water views, marine experiences, and polished service far from a city resort feel.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort has 90 overwater and beachfront villas. Each villa has a private pool, sundeck, generous space, and a design that connects indoor comfort with the island landscape.
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