Overnight Super Yacht - Orchid

It’s good, clean & very luxurious. It’s not though under or anywhere near the wheel in the photo. The breakfast was really good, good hotel option for Abu Dhabi.

Since booking I had 4 scam WhatsApp messages purporting to be from this booking telling me my payment had failed etc and of course the link to the fake website where I was required to enter my card details. I reported this to booking.skum & the Orchid, neither were that interested. A member of Orchid who I was messaging through booking.skum became rude telling me to watch my language! I told them that they were out of order, you have a leak selling customers details, you do nothing about it, what language do I need to watch? Upon checking in I raised these issues and doubt the front desk staff much more interested in the scam & whilst there, another WhatsApp scammer tapped me.

Location was excellent

Where to start??we had the presidential suite the bathroom stump like a sewer the bedroom felt like we were on the party ship that was next to us. It was loud. It was disruptive, It felt like it just needed lots of work to soundproof it. Advertised as a soundproof room it was anything but. Parking was terrible. Staff kept telling me to calm down when I was telling them that the noise was too much telling me that the party is on the next boat not this boat so don’t worry, but I will worry when I have zero sleep. Staff did help to arrange to move their car so we could park, but it was hella difficult to communicate. Avoid at all cost.

Nice sea view

Breakfast was not below normal

Location

Service, cleanliness, comfort, very expensive for what they offer

It was ok

No valet parking or dedicated car park, no hot water in the shower. Breakfast was a bit bland, no facilities besides the top deck

Well appointed cabins with full amenities

Sameer was really helpful. We waited a short time as we were early checking in and he found us a sea view room with a small balcony.

I liked it all the room was clean the shower was great.

Nice view, clean , easy parking

Expensive

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sameer and Mandeep delivered an exceptional level of service on the yacht. Attentive, professional, and genuinely accommodating — they anticipated needs with ease and ensured everything ran seamlessly. Their understanding and hospitality made the experience feel effortless and first-class.

no complaints

Everything was perfect

I hope to add other facilities such as a restaurant or a coffee shop and add elevators

Great

All was great

If am honest nothing.

All photos shown online are off Dubai. They should update for Abu Dhabi. Really there’s nothing to do. Room is okay, but cupboard dirty. Bathroom not very good either. We thought the boat moved for a few hours like Dubai. But didn’t. Upstairs lights stay off all night. Breakfast wasn’t great either. I would not recommend at all. Was all very strange

The yacht is very nice. The presidential suite is big and luxurious.

The jetted tub didn't work properly, but it wasn't a major deal to me.

Location near to the arena

Expensive, TV was not working, breakfast not included, WiFi stability

Lovely room and location with a great bed.

WiFi was not good. Limited storage for luggage

Furniture, room cleanliness

Disappointed because the yacht did not sail. It was not mentioned in the description that the yacht is only docking. We checked out after 1 day. What’s the point to check in a yacht that will not cruise. TV without any satellite channels.

First off, the hotel's location is pretty good. It's really close to all the main theme parks, which is a big plus if you plan to visit multiple during your stay. The rooms themselves are quite nice, decorated with a cool nautical theme that gives them a unique feel. Also, the staff were very kind and tried their best to help us, even though they couldn't actually fix the main problems.

Despite the rooms looking good, we encountered several issues. The air conditioning vents were dusty, and the shower door was difficult to close completely, leading to significant water spillage. The TV also had Wi-Fi problems, preventing Netflix access. We informed the staff, and they promised to look into it. Our main disappointment stemmed from misleading advertising. The website and photos promised golf cart rides to nearby areas. We expected this to help us get around the island, especially to nearby restaurants given the hot weather. However, we learned they can't even drive around the bay, and we only received a two-minute ride after much discussion. They also advertised evening entertainment and departure, mentioned in many reviews, which simply doesn't exist in Abu Dhabi. This was clear false advertising. We discovered these discrepancies just days before our trip, but the hotel's strict cancellation policy prevented us from changing our plans. We booked this "floating hotel" for a unique experience, not just a static boat. For the price, we believe we could have found a better hotel with more inclusions. We discussed these issues extensively with the kind and helpful staff, who attributed the problems to the yacht's recent move from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. While we understand the staff's position, we believe this is entirely management's fault and a violation of UAE Federal law. We asked them to convey our complaints to management, urging them to rectify the situation and cease misleading advertising. It's now July 10, 2025, and nothing has changed. The false advertising and promised services are still on their Booking.com page. This is against UAE Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on consumer protection (Articles 5, 7, and 11). Despite confirming our complaints were passed to management, none of our issues have been fixed. This is unacceptable, and we are now considering legal action.

The beds were super comfortable and the location was perfect. The room was lovely. And the staff were amazing and helpful

It must be alone the flight path to Abu Dhabi airport because the planes were incredibly loud unfortunately so we didn’t have a great sleep. Also the walls are quite thin so we could hear the room next door tv although the staff were amazing and sorted this for us easily. I think the info needs to be updated as it does say there is a restaurant on board and a bar which it didn’t have but it’s fine as we went out anyway

It's a good option for 1-2 nights if you want to try something different.

Despite all working fairly ok, you feel the difference of being on a boat. Shower was just ok. Water temp barely manageable. Doors in the shower dont run smoothly. They don't provide you with key cards but you need to link your fingerprint. That makes the process tedious and inefficient. Walls are thin so you hear everything throughout the night.

Great experience very nice concept. We loved the place.

No acces with car you will need to find out where to park your car and then walk from there to the Yacht. But we had a great experience.

The rooms are superb. I really love the bathroom. The yacht itself have a comfort feeling. The staff are super nice and the food is really good and big portions. Definitely booking again for future travels in Dubai.

Nothing. Everything is great!

Location was fabulous breakfast & dinner i paid

Great staff especially Mr bharat but the whole staff was really helpful

Amazing staff, alwasy ready to help! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were really nice. The location is wonderful! The food that's included at a nearby restaurant was really great, even though the restaurant didn't look too promising to us from the outside. We loved staying here!

We were't told until we arrived that the afternoon sunset cruise would be at night instead because of the heat. I had called before we arrived to check on this and hadn't been told. They did an extra cruise during that sunset time for me one of the afternoons I was there because that had been important to my group. I had been disapointed but was really grateful for how helpful they were always ready to be. I also wasn't a big fan of the belly dancer show during the evening cruise. I just don't think it's something from this area and although the dancer was very talented, just not something I find culturally appropriate or fitting.

It was comfortable

I thought the boat would move around

The location was okay, it was in the dock at Marina. Someone helped and picked us up going to the yacht. They were very nice. The guard was fantastic, welcoming us as we enter. Receptionist was good. They offered us a drink at the same time. When it moved away from the dock for a little cruise, it was so cool! We enjoyed it!

The AC is not working out for me. It was working, but not giving much coldness.. so it's actually hot for me. The breakfast area was outside the yacht, so it's a hassle going out. Washroom was okay, but there's a tissue in the toilet (in the bowl) that was not flushed.. (washroom cleanliness is very important to me..)

Great location and great daily sunset tour to the sea

All perfect

The staff were extremely kind. Esp Sameer from goa, n one of the buggie drivers from Punjanmb didn't catch his name.

The restaurant on the Dow.. too hot, no AC. The bosT should move a little more. Atlesst 4 hours min

Good friendly staff. Recently renovated. Full board and activity on the yacht is on evening during the trip.

Food was not delicious. Location and unloading was difficult. I do not recommend it for family with children

I like the view from the room and rooms were so clean. Drinks included in fridge in room. Amazing molten brown products. Lunch was amazing at the yatch hotel restaurant .

Breakfast was a total let down. Should have just gone to the restaurant to have it instead of ordering to roof .

I liked the whole experience. It is a boat/hotel. There is plenty of small issues, but it does not affect the fact that you'll have a good time. The location is superb, walking distance from JBR beach and new area Bluewaters, which include Dubai Eye. The view from the room and from the deck is just amazing, lively, and different. You feel like you are in contact with your surroundings, especially if the weather is great as it was on our trip in April. The hotel sails from 4:30 till 6:30 in the evening with great view and nice refreshments, all included. The whole area is nice in the morning and evening and you can rent an electric bike or scooter to move around. The restaurant is on Land 50m away from the hotel, the good thing is you can order to the room or deck. The staff tries to do their best.

Some issues we had to deal with include the arrival. We got there in our car and we had to call the hotel to get directions for the parking location and we needed someone to meet us to take the luggage. The parking is at ramada hotel which is a bit far especially if it is hot outside. I learned to use the scooter to get the car and pass by the nearest location to get my family. A bit complicated. The meals are all included, the quantities and variety are more than enough but the quality is not there. It is like fast food with Asian flavours. But i think everybody can find at least one thing to eat. The rooms are new but have minor issues such as noise hot water at times and air-conditioning but nothing major. The outer gate needs someone at the inside to open, sometimes it takes few moments for someone to get to that.

Samir and his staff were exceptional. Nothing was too difficult for the staff. Amazing experience on a superyacht. Rooms were exceptionally clean and modern. And the afternoon cruises were superb.

Food and service at the off-site restaurant can be improved. Waiters struggled with communication and got out order wrong several times.