The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Al Khobar
From the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel to the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences: hand-picked 5-star hotels in Al Khobar. Book through suitespot and breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it – worth over €500 together.
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The best-known hotels in Al Khobar
The hotels in Al Khobar differ less in standard than in location and character. Which address suits which trip is something our travel advisors settle in a conversation, with the date, the occasion and the budget in view. Prices shown are entry rates and may include limited-time promotional rates. The address we put first is the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar | Al Qashlah | ★ 4.5/5 | 131 € |
| Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences | City Centre | ★ 4.4/5 | 196 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Al Khobar
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar · Al QashlahFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Al Khobar: two luxury hotels, from 131 € a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two luxury hotels in Al Khobar – and how to choose
The two best hotels in Al Khobar are in two different parts of the city.
Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences · City CentreThe Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar stands on King Saud Road in the Al Qashlah district. The Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences is on Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Road in Olaya, in the city center.
Together with Dammam and Dhahran, Al Khobar forms the metropolitan area on Saudi Arabia’s east coast. You fly in via King Fahd International Airport near Dammam, and the King Fahd Causeway takes you across to Bahrain.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Al Khobar, the best way to secure more space is to book it as a category.
Alongside rooms and five suites, the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences offers five apartment categories in its Residences – Apartments and Deluxe Apartments.
Why it matters: the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences grants its upgrade at booking, but not from a room to a suite. If you want more room, book it as a category – then it is part of your booking.
Our advice: for one or two nights around a meeting, a room is enough. If you are staying a week or traveling with family, tell our travel advisors how many people are coming – they will arrange a suite or an apartment with the hotel.
Where to stay in Al Khobar: Al Qashlah or Olaya
For travelers, Al Khobar comes down to two addresses.
Al Qashlah on King Saud Road is the choice for a business trip at a lower price: rooms from 37 square meters and suites up to 131. Our recommendation: the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar, the more affordable entry from 131 €, with four suites among nine categories.
Olaya in the city center is the choice for longer stays and family trips. Our recommendation: the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences with 22 categories, including Club Access Rooms, suites and apartments.
For orientation: the Corniche runs along the Gulf as a waterfront promenade with parks, the Ithra cultural center stands in neighboring Dhahran, and the beaches of Half Moon Bay lie south of the city. Our travel advisors will brief you on the current travel situation in Saudi Arabia and on entry requirements before you book.
Suites and apartments: the best hotels in Al Khobar from the inside
The best hotels in Al Khobar offer 31 categories, including nine suites and five apartments.
The widest choice is at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences with 22 categories: twelve rooms, among them Club Access Rooms, the Grand Executive Room and the Diplomat Room, plus five suites from the Grand Suite to the Royal Suite and five apartments.
The Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar offers nine categories. Its rooms measure 37 to 40 square meters, and the suites grow from the Junior Classic Suite at 57 via the Business Suite at 82 to the Executive Suite at 131 square meters – one of the largest units in the city.
You can book a city view in ten categories: six at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences and four at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar.
If you need a certain size, tell us: our travel advisors confirm it with the hotel before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Al Khobar costs
A night at the best hotels in Al Khobar costs between 131 € and 196 €, with a median of 164 €.
The Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar starts at 131 €, the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences at 196 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar | 131 € | 1st night |
| Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences | 196 € | 1st night |
When it is at its best: from November to March. The days are mild, the evenings on the Corniche balmy, and it is the season for trips to Half Moon Bay.
April and October combine warm days with pleasant evenings. Our recommendation for a first visit.
In summer, life moves into the late evening: that is when the promenade and the restaurants fill up, while the days belong to the hotel pool and the spa. Our recommendation for everyone coming on business.
And whatever the date: the suitespot benefits apply in January just as in July.
How long to stay: one or two nights around a meeting, three or four with a day in Dhahran or a trip over to Bahrain.
At both hotels the benefits apply from the first night.
You earn points and status at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences with World of Hyatt.
Breakfast, credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
What our travel advisors like to arrange in Al Khobar is an evening by the water: a walk along the Corniche as the heat eases, followed by a table at one of the city’s fish restaurants.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAdd to that: the Ithra cultural center in Dhahran with its exhibitions, library and cinema; a day at Half Moon Bay; and a drive across the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain.
And the food: kabsa and mandi, rice with lamb or chicken, fish from the Gulf and Arabic coffee with dates.
For breakfast, Al Khobar is clear: it is included for two at both hotels. Both also add an upgrade upon availability and an early check-in or late check-out. At the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar the upgrade comes on arrival; at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences it is granted at booking, though not from a room to a suite.
Both hotels add a hotel credit:
• 100 US dollars at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences
• 50 US dollars at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
The Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences also welcomes you with a welcome gift.
The hotels in Al Khobar at a glance
What sets the hotels in Al Khobar apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar | 2016 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Al Khobar
The most widely represented is GHA Discovery. Your status benefits and points stay intact: suitespot books direct rates, not consolidator fares. The programs you will find in Al Khobar:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Al Khobar |
|---|---|---|
| GHA Discovery | 1 hotel | Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Al Khobar
How many luxury hotels in Al Khobar does suitespot offer?
Two: the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar in Al Qashlah and the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences in Olaya.
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Al Khobar cost?
Between 131 € and 196 €, with a median of 164 €. The most affordable is the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar from 131 €, with breakfast for two and a 50 US dollar hotel credit.
Where should I stay in Al Khobar?
In Al Qashlah on King Saud Road for an affordable entry and generous suites (recommendation: Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar) and in Olaya in the city center for longer stays (recommendation: Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences).
Which hotel in Al Khobar suits a longer stay?
The Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences: alongside rooms and five suites it offers five apartment categories, Apartments and Deluxe Apartments.
Which hotel in Al Khobar has the largest suites?
One of the largest is the Executive Suite at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar at 131 square meters, followed by the Business Suite at 82. At the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences you choose between the Grand, Diplomat and Royal Suite.
When is the best time to visit Al Khobar?
From November to March for mild days and evenings on the Corniche; April and October for a first visit; in summer the late evening belongs to the promenade.
From how many nights do the suitespot benefits apply in Al Khobar?
At both hotels from the first night.
Can I earn hotel points in Al Khobar?
Yes, at the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences with World of Hyatt.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Al Khobar?
The most expensive hotel in Al Khobar is Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel & Residences, with rates from 195 € a night. Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar has the lowest entry price at 130 €.
