Sunday Marina View Hotel Apartments in Dubai

We really loved this hotel. The breakfasts were delicious and varied, never getting boring. Our room was a bit dated, but perfectly reflected the price. There's a pool, gym, and sauna, and the location is super convenient! Next time, I'd definitely choose this hotel again in Dubai Marina!

We booked for one night while passing through. The room was a huge two-room suite. One room had a living area with a mini-kitchen equipped with a fridge, stove, and microwave. There was also a sofa, two armchairs, and a TV area. Everything felt very spacious. There was one toilet with a commode and a sink, and a second bathroom with a bathtub and a commode. The bedroom was also spacious, and the bed was incredibly comfortable with such soft linens that I didn't want to get out of bed. The bathroom had shower gel, shampoo, soap, cotton swabs, and cotton pads, but no disposable toothbrushes or toothpaste. There were also no slippers or bathrobes. In the kitchen, there were two bottles of water, about eight coffee sachets, and just one tea bag… a very odd quantity. There was also disposable sugar.

The room had a tobacco smell, as if someone had smoked in it, even though we were asked upon check-in if we preferred a smoking or non-smoking room, and we chose non-smoking.

The location is great, just a 5-minute walk from the metro, which was very convenient for getting to the airport as we did. Nearby, there's also the Marina Mall, where you can easily exchange money and grab a bite on the top floor. Plus, there's a supermarket on the first floor. Overall, the Dubai Marina promenade is a nice place for a walk. The room offered a wonderful view.

In short, we liked the hotel, but it's not a 5-star experience. It has its drawbacks. For 7500 rubles a night, we expected better conditions. Also, be aware that they charge a 20-dirham tourist tax upon check-in.

Pros: good location (if you're relying on public transport) for the price (for this area), good in-room amenities (a full kitchen), and good cleaning. Cons: very meager breakfasts (for example, no cheese at all, no scrambled eggs, and boiled eggs only appeared once out of three mornings).

Firstly, the staff…
Every single member of staff was outstanding — from reception and housekeeping to security and the leisure attendants. Everyone was so helpful and approachable, always willing to go the extra mile. Whenever we had a question or request, nothing was too much trouble. It honestly felt like we had a concierge service without the added cost!
Facilities:
* Free underground parking with plenty of spaces.
* Pools: A baby pool and a larger oval-shaped pool (around 12m long, 1.5m deep at its deepest point). There are steps at the shallow end and a ladder at the deep end. Pool towels were provided, and we were even allowed to take them outside the hotel with a refundable deposit from reception.
* Gym: Excellent setup with dumbbells up to 26kg, a Smith machine (with 20kg/15kg/10kg/5kg plates), resistance machines (leg extension, lat pull, ab crunch), gym balls, medicine balls, a cross trainer, treadmill, upright bike, and recumbent bike.
* Squash court: A full-sized court that could also be used for table tennis — loads of fun!
* Changing rooms: Equipped with a sauna and steam room.
The hotel’s design was also very well thought out. For example, we were on the 17th floor (with incredible views) yet could reach the pool on the ground floor in just about 30 steps from the lift — super convenient!
The Apartment:
We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment that was simply huge and beautifully maintained. Both bedrooms were ensuite with powerful hot showers, fitted wardrobes, TVs, and very comfortable beds. The air conditioning was strong and individually controlled in each room.
* The main bedroom had a safety deposit box and a bed larger than a UK super king.
* The second bedroom had two generous single beds (bigger than UK singles but not quite doubles).
* Living and dining area: Spacious, with a large TV and panoramic views.
* Kitchen: Fully equipped with kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, oven, and microwave.
* Laundry room: Hidden behind the kitchen door with a washer (15-minute cycle), ironing board, iron, and drying rack.
* The views from the windows and balconies were simply stunning.
Nearby Amenities:
The location couldn’t be better — right in the heart of Dubai Marina. There are plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops just steps away. A supermarket sits across the road, and others (with deli counters) are a short walk away by the marina. Some great, affordable, and authentic spots we loved included Little Lamb Mongolian and Marina View Restaurant. There’s even a small play park under the bridge nearby for younger kids and toddlers.
Areas for Improvement:
Only a tiny suggestion: a bit more crockery in the apartment (we had at least four of most things) and perhaps some larger coffee mugs — the ones provided were more like tea cups. This is really minor and didn’t affect our stay at all. In fact, I’m sure if we’d asked, the staff would have happily brought more!
Overall:
An amazing apartment hotel with excellent leisure facilities and a prime location in Dubai Marina — everything you need is within walking distance. Considering the price we paid, it was fantastic value for money. We’d definitely stay here again. Huge thanks to all the staff for their warmth and hospitality!

The good location near Marina mall and we can walk. The service is very good for customers.

Very good location. Hotel is old but everything is working. AC has very strange bad smell