Desert Rock Resort - Hanak

5-star retreat carved into the mountains of Saudi Arabia

Accommodations

Desert Rock Resort Hanak offers villas carved directly into the rock, each with a private pool. Cliff-hanging villas provide panoramic desert views and direct morning sunlight for warmer pools. Cave suites feature spacious layouts with mountain views and private entrances.

Dining

Nyra serves wood-fired cuisine led by a Michelin-starred chef. Basalt offers Indian dishes with a mountain view setting. Breakfast is entirely à la carte, served at the restaurant or in the villa, with options including continental, halal, gluten-free, and Asian.

Wellness & Activities

The spa includes a hammam, steam room, sauna, and a full range of massages including back, foot, and head treatments. Guests can hike 630 steps to The Observatory for sunrise or sunset views across the entire resort. On-site adventure activities include rock climbing, via ferrata, quad biking, and guided nature walks.

Family-Friendly

The supervised kids club is designed for children as young as 17 months, with a dedicated team and spacious indoor/outdoor areas. Villas provide separate living areas and enough privacy for families of six. Butler service such as Fitra or Rita accommodates different interests within the same family, arranging separate activities and dining.

Location & Services

Desert Rock Resort is located 72 km from Red Sea International Airport and 4 km from Umlij Beach. The hotel arranges luxury transfers to other Red Sea properties like Ritz Carlton Nujuma and to AlUla. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, and currency exchange are available, with buggy service for moving across the large property.

• Rooms: 15 villas with private pools carved into rock
• Dining: 2 restaurants - Nyra (Michelin-starred chef) and Basalt (Indian)
• Wellness: Full spa with hammam, steam room, sauna, massage suites
• Activities: Rock climbing, via ferrata, quad biking, 630-step observatory hike
• Family: Supervised kids club, butler service, separate living areas
• Location: 4 km from Umlij Beach, 72 km from airport
• Service: Private butler, buggy transport, arranged transfers to other resorts

Licence number: 10009548