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Reviews of The Hive Retreats in Yas Island

Water Edge Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

#77 of 309 vacation rentals in Abu Dhabi

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Review Score

Based on 210 apartment reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Premium Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows/blankets are so thin, hard to get a good sleep

    Location is perfect, right across from Sea world, walkable to a park, and to Yas Mall. Great facilities on Waters edge complex

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    7.0
    Was nice and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That no staff to communicate for maintainnace Toilet shower was blocked and we couldn’t reach any staff

    Space is big

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything went well and was good

    Apartments are very good. Neat and clean. Water's Edge campus in 2-3 min Driving distance from theme parks

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    excellent location and everything you need in the apartment
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking was a struggle, as we struggled to get parking close to the apartment. On the second day, the security informed us that the flat had underground parking which made things much easier. The host should mention this in the description or check-in details.

    The property was close to all the locations we had to go to. Rooms were clean and large. Excellent location! We were also happy to find out they had a supermarket and a sports bar in the complex. What else do you need on a business trip!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    9.0
    Check in and check out time need more flexible
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking need to straight for customer only..

    Location and room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Better than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With the apartment is absolutely nothing wrong. But if you want to visit more than just Yas Island then it’s quite far from the city itself. Just good to know

    Great apartment, clean, nice bed and really nothing negative

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No problems to report

    Close to everything if you are visiting the parks at yas island

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    8.0
    Great place near amusement parks. Top value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a crackling noise coming from AC vents in bedroom. Luckily, we were really tired in the evening and fell asleep fast.

    Modern, big, nice balcony. Right next to amusement parks.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room has issue with the toilet which was not fixed and no one came to check it

    Clean and good location if you are visiting Yas Island excursions.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's really nothing to watch in the TV. Might be good if there's Netflix. The toilet seat is broken, it would be best to do a quick maintenance before offering it again for rental The sofa bed was not prepared when we arrived and we had to set it up ourselves, looking for beddings, etc

    The apartment was fully furnished. Everything you need is there - towels, toiletries. Kitchen is well equipped. There is a small grocery (Carrefour) in walking distance. This is also ideal to those who will be going to the Yas parks as it's just a few mins drive away

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    7.0
    Amazing location , very peaceful ( minus airplane sound ) no one came for cleaning in 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service , no cleaning!!

    Location and view absolutely amazing!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was a good staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An extra quilt was not provided even when asked for.

    The apartment was clean and tidy. Location was apt.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable apartment, which suited our requirements well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was definitely on the cold side even with the air on off! There were no hangers & a cloth for cleaning would have been useful. Purely constructive criticism, the room was perfect for our needs as we were 3 adults. it would not have been comfortable to sleep 2 on the sofa bed.

    Clean & spacious, it was great for 3 guests. Location was perfect for Yas Marina, Yas Beach and other entertainment. The on site supermarket was excellent and pharmacy was very useful. The swimming pools & gym were very accessible & well maintained.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, the apartment was great, but the communication and attention to detail could be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    However, communication with the host could be improved. We arrived at 3:20 PM (check-in was at 3:00 PM), but the apartment wasn’t ready. The cleaning had just started as the previous guests had only left recently. We were not informed in advance that the apartment wouldn’t be ready on time, and the host seemed surprised when we mentioned it. It took about 30 minutes for the host to check on the situation, and his response was that the situation was "already handled" since the cleaning was underway. Anyway, we were able to check in at 4:30 PM, about 1.5 hours later than the scheduled check-in time. In return, we requested a late check-out, which was granted until 1:00 PM on our departure day. Additionally, we asked the cleaning staff for a couch sheet, but she couldn’t find one. She promised to bring it in an hour, but it never arrived. We asked the host again, and he suggested we check the wardrobe (which we had already done upon arrival). We decided not to pursue this further, as we wanted to enjoy our short stay and focus on the attractions rather than dealing with household issues.

    The apartment itself was great. It’s in an excellent location for Yas Island activities like Sea World and Yas Mall. The apartment was spacious, with one bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen area. The balcony was also large, with seating furniture. The kitchen was well-equipped with many items you might need for cooking. The linens and towels were good quality, and the bed and couch were comfortable for sleeping. There’s a Carrefour in the community, which is convenient for grocery shopping. There is also a swimming pool for residents nearby, with temperature control.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay for family of four with two young kids. Location to parks and other destinations perfectly central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property os located perfectly and is very modern and neat.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    7.0
    decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking. instructions was unclear. Reception building & security guard are not aware of visitor parking area. They informed us that if we park in parkings own by someone, police will be called right away by owners for complain?! 😳

    still clean. basic things are available

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Good place to stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit noisy due the airport

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, maintenance of property needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the fixtures & fittings are tired. Toilet seat hanging off. More care & attention needs to be taken

    Good location, comfortable for a short stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and great location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    9.0
    Nice and pleasant :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some items should be replaced, e.g.sofa, as it has a lot of stains, mosquito net is torn..

    It was clean, location is great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    exceptional rooms and location

    Stayed in November 2024

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