Our Habitas AlUla is a villa-style retreat in Ashar Valley, among the canyon walls that frame the Maraya concert hall. It has 96 rooms, all of them in villas, and the design leans on natural materials, earthy colours and quiet outdoor spaces rather than glitz. The emphasis is on wellness and community: a spa with facials, wraps and massages, an outdoor pool with loungers, a gym, a poolside bar and a café, plus free bicycles for getting around the grounds. It is a good choice for guests who want a calm, design-led base with the landscape on the doorstep, and it sits in the same valley as several of AlUla’s best-known stays.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Ashar Valley, with Maraya about six minutes away by car, the Hegra archaeological site about fourteen minutes, Jabal Ikmah about twenty minutes and the oasis about twenty-three minutes. The airport is roughly an hour by road. There is little public transport, so most guests arrive by transfer, rental car or driver, and use taxis or the ride-share app for evenings out. Several restaurants, including Harrat, are within a short drive.
The rooms
The property is made up of villas of two main sizes. The smaller villas, in Alcove, Canyon and Art Canyon styles, are about 45 square metres and sleep two with a king bed. The larger Arabian and Celestial villas, including Art Celestial versions, are about 100 square metres and sleep four. Wellness Alcove and Wellness Celestial villas add features aimed at rest and recovery. Rooms have air conditioning and heating, ceiling fans, rainfall showers, workspaces and separate sitting areas, which is useful for cooler winter nights and hot summer afternoons alike.
Facilities and dining
The outdoor pool has a lifeguard and is open from morning until late evening, and the spa offers facials, detox wraps and massages. There is a gym, a poolside bar and a coffee shop, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an additional charge. Valet parking, bicycle rental and Wi-Fi are free. A concierge and 24-hour front desk help with tours, and you can arrange Hegra, Dadan and sunset experiences through the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Desert nights from December to February can be cold, so ask about heating and bring layers for evenings outside. Winter is the busy season and the best rooms sell first, so book early. Because the hotel is in a quiet valley, plan your transport for dinners and tours in advance, and ask whether the hotel can organise pickup for Hegra and Dadan, which both start from meeting points.
Why stay here
- ✓Villa accommodation
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Gym
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Café
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Our Habitas AlUla from Maraya?+
About six minutes by car according to the hotel’s details. Hegra is about fourteen minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with a lifeguard, and a spa with facials, wraps and massages.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is cooked to order and is charged as an extra, so check what your rate includes when you book.
