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The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, opened 1994 on a 70-acre beachfront estate, was managed by Le Méridien for its first decade before Ritz-Carlton took over in 2003; its 19 seafront villas were commissioned by the Bahraini government post-2000 to host GCC summits, with eight reserved for the royal family, and the resort today keeps live Chilean flamingos in a dedicated lagoon.
- 260 rooms
- Opened 1994
- Neighborhood: King Mohammed VI Ave
- Rooms from 334 sq ft (31 m²)
- Architect: Adel Ahmadi
- Interiors: Decovar Orient (Lascelles Lloyd)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
- Eight of the 19 three-bedroom seafront villas are permanently reserved for Bahraini royalty and were originally built to host Gulf Cooperation Council summits.
- A resident flock of Chilean flamingos lives in the resort's dedicated flamingo lagoon on the beach, the only hotel in Bahrain with a live flamingo habitat as a permanent feature.
- The property has a 37-slip private marina, the only hotel marina of its scale on Bahrain's northern coast, and operates boat excursions directly into the Arabian Gulf.
- La Table Krug at the resort is one of fewer than ten Krug Table restaurants worldwide, where the entire menu is designed to pair exclusively with Krug Champagne.
History
Opened in 1994 as a state-owned property initially operated by Le Meridien until 2003, when management was franchised to Ritz-Carlton. The 23 seafront villas were commissioned by the Bahraini government post-2000 for Gulf Cooperation Council summits, with interiors by Decovar Orient; 8 reserved for the royal family. Situated on 70 acres of private beachfront along Manama Bay in the Seef district, featuring a turquoise lagoon, private island, and panoramic Arabian Gulf views.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain commands a 70-acre seafront estate on King Mohammed VI Avenue in Al Seef, Manama's premier beachfront district and the city's densest luxury-retail corridor. Developed from the 1990s along the kingdom's northern coast, Al Seef grew into an international business and leisure hub flanked by Seef Mall, Al Aali Mall, and City Centre Bahrain within minutes by car. Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 19 minutes by taxi; the historic Bab Al Bahrain gateway and Manama Souq are 34 minutes away. With 600 metres of private white-sand beach, a flamingo lagoon, and Bahrain International Airport just 11 kilometres distant, the property defines resort-calibre luxury on the capital's coast.
Restaurants and bars
- Plums — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Nirvana — Restaurant · Indian
- Primavera — Restaurant · Italian
- Cantina Kahlo — Restaurant · Mexican
- La Table Krug — Restaurant · French
Experiences
- Private family BBQs at the Villas — Villas host private family BBQs for up to 30 people, with live cooking stations including shawarma, mixed grill and chocolate fountains.
Amenities
- spa
- Royal Beach Club (private beach, pools)
- indoor/outdoor pools
- tennis/squash courts
- hammam
- Ritz Kids clubhouse
- butler service (villas)
- Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Bahrain's Leading Conference Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Bahrain's Leading Wedding Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Green Key Certification
- Michelin Key Selected
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