Near Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates, Donatello Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a shopping centre on-site. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Al Barsha, a neighbourhood in Dubai, Donatello Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Ski Dubai and Dubai Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Wild Wadi Water Park and Dubai Miracle Garden. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Aquaventure and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing lessons, and don't miss out on the snow tubing. Visit our Dubai travel guide
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Near Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 24948
What's nearby
Mall of the Emirates
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ski Dubai
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fatima Abdullah Mohammed Rasheed Mosque
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Dubai Police Museum
2 min drive - 2.0 km
Al Barsha Pond Park
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Mashreq Metro Station
5 min walk
Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Gardenia Brasserie
7 min walk
The Hungry Monkey
1 min walk
Maraya Trends
3 min walk
Garden Bar
5 min walk
Al Romansiah Al Barsha
6 min walk
About this property
Donatello Hotel
Luxury upscale hotel near Mall of the Emirates
Near Ski Dubai, Donatello Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a shopping centre on-site. Adventurous travellers may like the archery at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Supervised childcare (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 132 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
Changing tables, highchairs and baby baths
Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, children's dinnerware and childcare services
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for children
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Archery
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Health club
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Shopping centre
Steam room
Family friendly
Baby bath
Changing table
Children's dinnerware
Children's pool
High chair
In-room babysitting
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (1,100 square foot of space)
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
Doorbell and phone notification
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Low-height bed
Low-height counter and sink
Low-height desk
Low-height door lock
Low-height view port in door
Phone accessibility kit
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-width doorways
Wheelchairs on site
More
1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2004
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 125.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash Breakage deposit: AED 500 per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 60 for adults and from AED 30 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: AED 125.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Donatello Dubai
Donatello Hotel Apartments
Donatello Hotel Apartments Dubai
Donatello Hotel Dubai
Donatello Hotel Hotel
Donatello Hotel Dubai
Donatello Hotel Hotel Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Does Donatello Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Donatello Hotel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donatello Hotel on 11 Mar 2026 start from AU$67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Donatello Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Donatello Hotel?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Donatello Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Donatello Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Donatello Hotel located?
This family-friendly Dubai hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai. Burj Al Arab is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. Mashreq Metro Station is only a 5-minute walk and Mall of the Emirates Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Donatello Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 527 reviews
10 - Excellent
205
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 527 reviews
8 - Good
203
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 527 reviews
6 - Okay
63
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 527 reviews
4 - Poor
30
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 527 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Simone
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and the breakfast was enjoyable and very good. However, the room was noisy and lacked soundproofing. It was fairly clean and the bathroom was pleasant, but there was a lot of noise and very little quiet, which made it difficult to sleep.
Hotel has a very good location
Shop and food around hotel which are opened late so you don't have to move far to grab some food
Hotel is clean and rooms are big and comfortable.
Only problem is that hotel doesn't say that it's also a long bar with very loud music in the evening until late in the night
Unfortunately loud music and bass can be heard in your bed. Sometimes I surprised myself singing some of their songs
Big room, good breakfast with good choises, close to the metro, so easy to reach out all the most important places in the city. People super kind and friendly
The hotel is just a five minute walk from the Mall of the Emirates. All the big landmarks was a short taxi ride away. The room was clean and of a good size. Many thanks to Muhammed who kept our room nice and clean, and made sure we always had enough towels.
Another excellent stay and thank you for the upgrade. The evening Concierge was absolutely fantastic entertaining my children whilst we checked in. Definitely stay here again, even with renovations going on.
Hotel served its purpose for us. We only stayed two nights. Didn’t get to use the pool. Tried the fisherman’s restaurant and room service. It was ok. Convenient to have a coffee shop on site.
Nice, clean hotel. Huge rooms with balcony with nice bathroom. The people at the front desk were very kind. Easy to go around Dubai. Ten minutes walk to the train stations, Malls, Museum of the Future, and more. It is a safe area with a lot of small shopping and restaurants. Tranquil room. Nice pool to chill out. Starbucks in the lobby area.
Cecilia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Jesse
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s for budget travelers, so don’t expect the hotel to be like the near by Kempinski or Sheraton. Staff is always courteous and willing to assist, but the dreadful check in (took so long that I still have nightmare) needs be addressed, otherwise I will not revisit even if it is for free
Jesse
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
kadir
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is old and it seems that the Management is not interested to fix the issues for example. The room had mold in the bathroom. The Informationens about the hotel at the Webside of expedia are not right. They have a shuttle but only to the mall not the other destinations like jbr beach. It was 1 main reason to book this hotel. The pool had also different opeding times that dont match with the Webside.
The staff was very kind and friendly and always helpful anytime
It is difficult to get your luggage as there is a steep ramp and many bellman but nobody offered assistance. 5 bellman all starring at me. No assistance. The only time they asked me was the day I was leaving when I carried heavy luggage to the street. They then asked me if I needed it lifted into a taxi- no.
Elevators- very slow only two operational
Front desk -friendly only when I checked out. I asked for the deposit to be released and they truly didn’t know what I was talking about. They hold a 300AED deposit.
Pool- great. Peaceful.
Room-spacious. Only one towel. That’s it. No soap or anything
I’ve been travelling to DXB since 2005 and this was the worst experience.
This is the first time in two years I make a critical comment about a hotel I have stayed in Dubai. The entrance was undergoing works and visitors had to go through a little door on the side leading to a dirty service corridor.
The corridors on the 6th floor where I was staying had pieces of paper and plastic on the carpet.
What was the most disappointing was the breakfast: food such as scrambled eggs and sausages were oily and seemed exposed for too long. The breakfast room was dark and drab. The selection of food for breakfast was small. Coffee was basically ditchwater and one had to pay extra for cappucino and expresso, generally available for free at most 3 or 4 star hotels after paying the breakfast fee.
Bed mattresses were soft and not very ergonomic for the back. The supposed king-sized bed was in fact two beds side-by-side.Half of the machines at the gym were not working and there was no personnel available there to check them out.
The swimming pool was pleasant though...
Great hotel friendly staff but needs a little TLC.
On the positives, a nice large room with good bathroom. Nice breakfast choice, tasty and again, friendly and helpful staff. Able to order additional items such as omelettes but this was not mentioned and only knew as I saw staff walking out the kitchen with food orders.
On the downside, the bathroom needed a bit of TLC, the toilet seat was loose and moved as one bolt was missing. The hot water is a manual system, you need to turn it on and wait some minutes to get hot. Not ideal if you are in a rush in the morning. So you leave it on all night, which is not ecofriendly. And when it was hot, the flow was much reduced to a slow trickle.
The gym had lots of equipment, but lots of items not working. 3 of the 4 treadmills were out of order. Luckily when I went the one working was free. Also, no water machine or towles and only tissues avaialble to clean the equipment after. However, I got what I needed from it, as only user each time.
On the last night the people in the adjacent room had a party that went on all night, full volume Indian tunes waking me at 1:30, 3 and then 5 but as I was going I let them get on with it. Not the hotels fault, but I wonder if anybody else complained and if so, what they would have done about it.
Overall good stay, I would consider staying there again.
Christopher
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
7 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
This is a pleasant hotel in an older section of the city. There are local flavor resturants walking distance from the hotel. The onsite resturants are lacking. The hotel rooms do not have heat ( its the desert) but the AC is over powering in the winter months. Keeping the system off is not a good option due to air quality.
They gave me room number 107
The worst room ever! Next to night club and laundry ! Very noisy
YOUSEF
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Babak
24 Oct 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
My original room was too noisy, had to put noise cancelling headphones to sleep.
They didn’t cancel my second night per request and offered me another room which was quite but had cracked bathtub, mold in bathroom and cracked countertop.
The room absolute stank of cigarettes on the “non smoking floor” and they couldn’t move me or do anything about it. The pool side service was non existent and no menus etc. The staff weren’t friendly and the amenities just seemed run down
The size of the room was acceptable but the default for 3 adults was a king bed, they provided a portable bed free of charge which improved the situation. The mattress of the portable bed was in terrible shape and had huge stains on it. They accepted to replace it. While we booked the room for 3 people, the glasses, coffee mugs and towels were provided for 2 people and we needed to constantly remind the staff. In more than one instance the "clean" towels had stains on them. They did not provide conditioner and body lotion was not there either. Breakfast buffet was very limited and not with many healthy options.