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The Cranley Report®: Mirfa Hotel
Mirfa Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Hotel Address
P.O.Box 77123
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 2 883 3030
Fax: +971 2 883 6400
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Awards Won MENA 2006 Travel Awards
Nominated for Best 4 star leisure hotel.
Hotel Opened
 2003
Cranley Summary
Mirfa Hotel is a boutique hotel with 50 rooms. The hotel is located in the remote small town of Mirfa which is 140 km west of Abu Dhabi city, giving it a pleasant feel of seclusion. It is set in 2 square km of landscaped grounds with shrubs, plants and trees as well as grassed areas. The hotel is situated on the waters edge though swimming is not allowed by the municipality because of the deep water. There is a swimming pool with an adjacent toddlers/children’s pool as well as a children’s playground with a large variety of apparatus. For sports and recreation there are two tennis courts and two basketball/volleyball courts both of which are floodlit as well as a compact gym. The hotel has dining options in the restaurant and sports bar and there is the Oriental Café for shisha and drinks al fresco. For night entertainment there is an Arabic nightclub which is frequented by locals as well as hotel guests. The Mirfa hotel prides itself on its location and value for money when compared to city centre hotels.
Location & Layout
Location Description
Mirfa Hotel is located in the west of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, 140 km from the city centre. The hotel is located in its own grounds overlooking the ocean but without use of the beach due to the deep water. The hotel benefits from its peaceful location away from the hustle of the city centre hotels and is easily reached from Abu Dhabi by dual lane highway with relatively little traffic to cause delay. There is almost nothing around the hotel other than desert, offering guests isolation and tranquillity. A particular feature of the hotel is its gardens with pathways meandering between flower and shrub beds.
Airports
Distance
 100 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi
Cities and Sights
Distance
 140 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi
Layout Description
The hotel is a small hotel with 50 rooms and an interesting design, as when viewed from the back of the hotel it resembles a Falcon with its wings spread. The main hotel amenities are located at the centre of the hotel with the rooms located on the two wings. Guests arrive at the ground floor which is on the first floor because of the elevated drive. The lobby overlooks the restaurant and pub which are set in an atrium that rises to the top of the hotel. At the rear of the hotel are the sports courts, swimming pools and children’s playground. The Oriental Café is set above the beach at the back left side of the hotel gardens.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken English and Arabic
Payment Methods All major credit cards accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged Taxi’s called on request
Tours Arranged Desert Safari’s, Sir Bani Yas Island excursion
Guest Relations Standard Services
Concierge Services
 Car hire
Medical Facilities Doctor called with 30 minutes notice
Parking Complimentary parking available.
Cranley Comment
The hotel lobby overlooks the atrium at the rear of the hotel with the Sports Bar and Al Manara restaurant on either side of the ground floor below the lobby. The front desk is on the right of the lobby with the bell desk on the opposite side. Also located off the lobby is the children’s playroom and gift shop. At the rear of the lobby are several salmon pink sofas.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Al Dhafra Gift shop: Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00
Sells a range of basic necessities, children’s toys and Chinese styled pictures and gifts.
Cranley Comment
The hotel is a boutique style hotel and has one small shop located in the lobby. Guests can purchase their basic requirements at the shops in Mirfa although for more substantial shopping guests will need to venture to Abu Dhabi.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 4
Total Rooms 50
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 25
Total Staff 67
Staff per Room 1.3
Check-in Time 13:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout 15:00 subject to availability
Smoking Rooms No non-smoking rooms
Room Service 24 hours
Laundry Service Same day service if dropped off by 10:00
Cranley Comment
There are three types of rooms; Deluxe Rooms, which are the majority of the rooms, 4 Executive Suites with a separate lounge and en-suite bedroom and 2 Royal Suites, of which one is a one bedroom and the other a two bedroom suite. The Deluxe Rooms are decorated in a different colour scheme on each floor whilst the Suites are decorated in richer, darker colours. The Suites are located on the higher floors affording them panoramic views over the Gulf although all rooms enjoy a clear view of the sea. All rooms either have a balcony or a grass terrace if they are on the ground floor and the rooms come with either a double bed or two single beds.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe Rooms 44

Seaview

Satellite television
Air conditioning
Safe
Dial up internet
Tea and coffee making facilities
2 Seat sofa and coffee table
Desk/Vanity Unit
Combined bath/shower
IDD telephone
4 channels of in-house stero music
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shaving mirror

2 Adults and 2 children under 11 or 3 adults at an additional charge 40
Cranley Comment
Deluxe Rooms either have a balcony or a patio and grass terrace if they are located on the ground floor and are well sized at 40 sqm. On entering the room there is an entrance hallway off which is a dressing area with wardrobes that lead to the en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are decorated in different colour schemes on each floor and include a pink, blue and beige scheme. Deluxe Rooms are furnished with a sofa and coffee table and there is a plastic table with chairs on either the balcony or the patio. The bathrooms have white sanitary wear and pink floor tiles with very pale pink wall tiles, whilst the bath has a stand-up shower and hand shower. Given the room's size there is ample space for a third bed for two young children. The rooms come with either a double bed or two single beds.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Suites 4

Seaview

As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and:

Lounge with:
Round dining table for 8
2 Seat sofa
3 Comfortable armchairs
Satellite television with DVD
Stereo system

Kitchen with:
2 Ring hob
Kettle
Fridge
Sink

WC

Bedroom with:
2 Armchairs
Desk with chair
Satellite television

Bathroom as per Deluxe Room

 2 Adults and 2 children under 11 or 3 adults at an additional charge 90
Cranley Comment
Executive Suites are two room suites with a separate lounge and separate bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom. There is also a small kitchenette and WC. Entrance is into the lounge, with the kitchenette and WC located off the lounge. A door leads into the bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom as well as a wardrobe and dressing area. Executive Suites are decorated in an Arabic theme with rich colours and benefit from having a balcony off the lounge as well as the bedroom. As well as having extra space, Suites benefit from additional amenities such as music systems, DVD players and larger televisions.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom Royal Suite 1

Seaview

Lounge:
Large lounge
Large satellite television & DVD
6 Two seat sofas
4 Armchairs
5 Coffee tables
2 Balconies

Dining room:
12 Person dining table

Bedroom:
Dressing table
3 Seat sofa
2 Balconies
Large satellite television

Bathroom:
Shower
Bath with shower

 2 Adults and 2 children under 11 or 3 adults at an additional charge. 166
Cranley Comment
The one bedroom Royal Suite is sizable at 166 sqm and has an entrance hall which leads to all the other rooms. The suite benefits from having an oversize lounge which leads into the dining room to create an L shape, giving it a double aspect over the front and back of the hotel. The lounge has ample furniture and has two balconies whilst the dining room seats 12 comfortably with views over the gardens at the front of the hotel. The bedroom is also a substantial size and has a large en-suite bathroom with separate shower and dressing area. The suite is decorated in rich colours.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Two Bedroom Royal Suite 1

Seaview

Lounge and Dining Room as per the one bedroom Royal Suite.

Master bedroom:
Dressing table
Satellite television
Sofa
Balconies
En-suite bathroom

Second bedroom:
Twin single beds
Satellite television
En-suite bathroom

 4 Adults and 2 children under 11 or 6 adults with an additional charge for more than 4 adults 166
Cranley Comment
The Two Bedroom Royal Suite has the same size and layout as the one bedroom Royal Suite with the exception that the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom has been converted into two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Despite this the bedrooms are of ample size and this is more a reflection of the size of the master bedroom in the one bedroom suite. The room has the same décor as the other Royal Suite and is ideal for families, with two single beds in the second bedroom.
Restaurants & Cafés
  Al Manara  
     
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity Total 66 inside
Opening Times Open from 06:30 to 22.30
Breakfast buffet 06:30 to 10:30
Lunch buffet 13:00 to 15:30
Dinner buffet 19:00 to 22:30
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Separate non-smoking tables
Children’s Facilities Children’s menu
Children under 11 pay 50% of the full price
Children under 5 eat for free
Breakfast Options Buffet with live cooking stations on a Friday
Cranley Comment
The Al Manara restaurant is located on the ground floor opposite the Sports bar. The restaurant’s specialty is the buffet which is served three times a day and guests can also choose from an al a carte menu. The restaurant’s location provides guests with views of the hotel’s pools and gardens with the ocean beyond. Dining is casual with a number of tables in the open, as well as several in private bedouin style tents for guests who want more intimacy.
Bars
Number of Bars
 2
  Sports Pub and Lounge  
     
Bar Type Sports Bar
Bar Capacity Total 56 all inside
Opening Times 12:00 to 00:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy Over 21’s only
Cranley Comment
The Sports Pub and Lounge is located on the ground floor of the Atrium and has a three floor high ceiling. It faces the ocean with the front having a floor to ceiling glass wall that gives it the feel of a conservatory. The pub has a casual environment and features a bar at one end with bar seating, armchairs and tables throughout the venue and has a stage located at the front where a live band plays six nights a week from 19.00. There is also a plasma screen showing the latest sports events and a darts board. The pub serves a range of beers, cocktails and mocktails as well as a selection of snacks such as spring rolls, samoosas, chicken wings and beef burgers.
  Oriental Cafe  
     
Bar Type Al Fresco Cafe
Bar Capacity Total 40 outside
Opening Times 19:00 to 00:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy No non-smoking tables
Admissions Policy Children allowed
Cranley Comment
The Oriental Café is located on the edge of the hotel grounds overlooking the ocean. It is an open air bar which serves a small range of beers, soft drinks and coffee as well as a range of Shisha. There are plastic tables and chairs for seating set on a patio that is surrounded by ornate fencing. The cafe is a short stoll through the gardens from the main hotel and benefits from being near the children's playground so adults can keep an eye on their children from the Cafe.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet No wireless internet is yet available
In-Room Services Chargable dial up internet