Shaden Resort AlUla, managed by Accor, is a four-star family-friendly resort on Hail Street, about five kilometres from the town centre and the Elephant Rock area, and about twenty kilometres from the Hegra area. It has eight accommodation types, from Desert Horizon and Canyon Deluxe rooms of about 36 square metres to a 293-square-metre suite and two villas. Guests have an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, room service and several places to eat, including La Palma for buffet and à la carte dining and the outdoor Rock Café. It is the mid-range anchor for many visitors.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Hail Street, about five kilometres from the town centre, about five kilometres from the Elephant Rock area and about twenty kilometres from Hegra. The airport is about 49 kilometres away. A shuttle and a car park are listed, and taxis and rental cars are the usual way to reach Old Town and the tour meeting points.
The rooms
The Desert Horizon and Canyon Deluxe rooms offer king or twin beds at about 36 square metres, and the Skyline Executive room has a king bed at about 65 square metres. For more space there is one suite of about 293 square metres, plus the Palm Garden Villa and Oasis Pool Villa at about 189 square metres each.
Dining includes La Palma for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rock Café among the mountains, a lobby lounge, a majlis for Arabic coffee and desserts, and a poolside bar for drinks and snacks. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets, and has wheelchair accessibility.
Good to know
Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is by noon. The Accor page lists breakfast as a service but does not say whether it is included, so confirm your rate. It suits families, groups and travellers who want a dependable resort with a pool and are happy to drive for sights. If you want a more atmospheric setting, look at Old Town or Ashar Valley instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor swimming pool
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓La Palma restaurant
- ✓Rock Café
- ✓Room service
- ✓Shuttle service
- ✓Car park
- ✓Wheelchair accessible
Good questions
How far is Shaden Resort from Elephant Rock?+
About five kilometres by car, according to the resort. It is about twenty kilometres from the Hegra area.
Is breakfast included?+
The resort lists breakfast as a service but does not say that it is included in every rate. Check the rate you book.
Is it family friendly?+
Yes, the resort is listed as family friendly, with a pool and a choice of room, suite and villa types.
