Summer is drawing to a close but before back-to-school season arrives, plan a staycation and reconnect with your family.
After what feels like a lifetime of sun, sea and sand, the summer season is finally drawing to a close. For families, the return to school is looming, and with it, the rapid pace of the everyday that makes prolonged family time such a valuable summer treat.
Before autumn arrives, treat yourself and your little ones to one more weekend of quality time, connectivity and recuperation. Embrace the ‘staycation’ – no need to leave the Kingdom, just hop in the car and spend a couple days at any of these hand-picked luxurious hotels.
InterContinental Jeddah
💰USD 210+/night
The InterContinental Jeddah is the spot for the family that truly isn’t ready to let go of summer just yet. Treat yourselves to a weekend in this vibrant beachfront city, complete with sea, stunning views of King Fahad’s Fountain, and a legendary shopping scene (for all the back-to-school not-so-essentials). Experience a stay where there really is something for everyone: leave one child at the beach with their book, take another for lunch at the mall, send the third off with their dad for some beach activities, and treat yourself to a massage at the end of the day.
Raffles Makkah
💰USD 430+/night
For the family that wants a weekend of reflection and connectivity, what better place to achieve that than Raffles Makkah Palace, in the city of contemplation itself? An elegant sanctuary with astonishing views of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba, the hotel provides bespoke guided tours of Makkah, as well as world-class butler service, spa treatments powered by ancient science, and multiple private prayer spaces, so you can truly focus in yourself and your family for a whole weekend.
InterContinental Taif
💰USD 210+/night
The InterContinental Taif is a lesser-known luxury destination, tucked away in a city filled with cultural richness and Arabian history, and serves as a perfect ‘getaway’, in the original sense. This one is the spot for the family that is craving some quality time all together before the start of the new academic year, aside from the distractions of a long and exciting summer. Guests can explore the famous rose gardens and souks in the city, while the hotel provides opulent dining options and world-renowned service.
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
💰USD 350+/night
The Hilton brand has long been one of opulence and indulgence, and this location in Riyadh is no different. With an impressive array of culinary experiences – including Armenian, Italian, Japanese and Singaporean restaurants – as well as a fully-equipped, innovative spa, this one is for the family that deserves a real treat. Indulge alongside your loved ones, lock yourself away for a weekend, and live like royalty.
InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa
💰USD 230+/night
If you have slightly older children, perhaps with public exams coming up next year, or even just conscientious young ones that can’t help but worry about their school work, whisk yourselves away to the InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa. Masters of the ‘unwind’, this luxury spa location is hidden away in a green oasis at the gate of Riyadh, and is the perfect place for you all to relax individually, and together.
Our Habitas AlUla
💰USD 370+/night
Experience a couple of real Arabian Nights in the desert, with this sustainable and immersive stay at Our Habitas AlUla. Our Habitas prides itself on tapping into the culture and ecosystems of Saudi Arabia, namely through its Thuraya wellness programme and regionally-inspired Tama restaurant, and thus provides a regenerative and authentically Arabian space to reflect. For the family that values connectivity, but would rather not go to Makkah for the weekend, this is the spot for you.
InterContinental Al Ahsa
💰USD 187+/night
The InterContinental Al Ahsa is for the family that likes to get out and explore, the family that has seen half of the Kingdom’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in person, the family that loves to learn. A stone’s throw from famed tourist sites like Al Qarah Cave, guests can comfortably explore Al Ahsa, with its lush date palm groves, numerous historical landmarks, and diverse local markets, and still return to five-star luxury at the end of the day.
Mansard Riyadh
💰USD 233+/night
Designed to awaken the senses, rekindle the spirit and inspire the imagination, Mansard Riyadh is a symbol of classic European architecture in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital. On brand, the hotel offers upscale, all-day French dining at L’ami Dave, so Mansard Riyadh does indeed offer visitors a sense of Paris, without spending six hours in the air. This one is for the couple that needs a romantic Parisian weekend, but isn’t quite ready to haul the kids all the way to Europe.
Four Seasons Riyadh
💰USD 450+/night as per their ‘Riyadh Summer Nights’ discount offer
The Four Seasons, like the Hilton, is an international beacon of hospitality, and for good reason. Located inside the iconic Kingdom Tower, the Four Seasons Riyadh offers breathtaking views of the skyline, as well as their signature bespoke luxury. This one is for the family that needs a custom getaway, with all the space and amenities a standard hotel is usually unable to provide. Their tagline is quite literally: ‘We can arrange virtually anything.’
*Please be advised that the prices displayed were calculated in dollars for consistency. The dollar rates used are accurate as of August 25th.
