The Best Hotels to Book in Manama, Bahrain

Combining the slickness of a business hotel with the glamour of a resort, this getaway in Bahrain Bay gives you numerous reasons to visit. There are eight rooms to choose from here – but even the smallest room features a king-sized bed, marble bathroom and designer bedding. Parents will love the 160m (524ft) white sand beach that curves around the resort – while kids will love the Bahrain Dhow aquapark where they can slide, splash and float in the sunshine.

Choose anything from a superior room to a three-bedroom penthouse suite here – although, there are four bathrooms in the penthouse suite, which should prove invaluable for when someone discovers the deep standalone tub, you’d be hard-pressed to make them leave it. Further pampering can be enjoyed in the four swimming pools on site, at the hair salon, in the shopping arcade and at the Thai-inspired spa.

A boutique hotel in downtown Manama, where, beyond the art-filled lobby, you’ll find deep a cosy library filled with 1,000 curated books that you’ll want to pour over. Additionally, there’s a Natura Bisse Spa and a rooftop restaurant that looks as fresh as an English country garden – with planters overflowing with flowers and banquet seating punctuated with lime green and hot pink pillows.

With Saks Fifth Avenue as its neighbour, the Westin is out to impress. Expect opulent suites with the signature Westin Heavenly Bed – designed to help soothe mind, body and soul. Want to get pampered some more? You can also book a therapy bath at the Heavenly Spa. Or, if you fancy some fresh air, trade in the treadmill in the gym for a RunWestin self-guided jog. If you’ve forgotten your kit, the hotel also has a gear lending programme with New Balance.

A five-star hotel on the shoreline of Al Seef district, with rich rosewood and cream-toned rooms – including twin or king-beds and duplex suites with a private swimming pool. If you’ve ordered too many mezze dishes at the in-house Fattoush restaurant, you can burn off any of those excess calories at the gym – with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

Among the 361 rooms here, you’ll find twin or king-bed suites and the Platinum Suite that comes complete with a rain shower, lounge access and Bulgari White Tea amenities. If you’re a fitness fiend, there are plenty of opportunities to work out on the squash court, in the gym, or pool – before easing those aching muscles at the spa, which has its own ice baths.

A no-nonsense hotel that has everything you need – located in the Adliya District – all the major malls and tourist attractions are on your doorstep. Within the 90 contemporary rooms decorated in cream and dove grey, you’ll have to choose between a one-, two- or three-bedroom suite complete with kitchen, laundry facilities and free wifi. The rooftop pool also gives you a bird’s eye view of Bahrain.

An all-suites hotel in the expat-favourite district of Juffair – where you can eat and party from dawn till dusk, thanks to the coffee shop, poolside restaurant and nightclub. Need some respite? The hotel also includes a gym with a steam room and an outdoor jacuzzi. The cosy tan leather and ochre suites include coffee and tea-making facilities, a mini-fridge and high-speed wifi. And in the mosaic-tiled bathrooms, you’ll find walk-in showers and deep tubs.

A cobalt-coloured pool takes centre stage at this hotel in the Diplomatic Area. While glistening gold throne-like sofas can be spotted in the lobby, the one- or two-bedroom suites have a more understated appeal. Think glossy white kitchen units and a lounge area filled with natural woods and tangerine pillows. Those who want to be pampered should visit the Moroccan Bath at the Haven Spa.