Desert Rock Resort - Hanak

Resort carved into the Hejaz Mountains in Hanak, offering private-pool villas and mountain views

Villas Carved into the Mountain

Desert Rock Resort in Hanak offers villas built directly into the cliffs of the Hejaz Mountains. Each villa comes with a private entrance, separate living areas, and a private pool overlooking the desert. The cliff-hanging villas provide panoramic mountain views, while cave suites are carved into the rock itself.

Two Restaurants with International Cuisine

The resort has two restaurants: Basalt for Indian cuisine and Nyra, a wood-fired restaurant led by a Michelin-starred chef. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, halal, gluten-free, and Asian choices, all served at the restaurant or in-villa. A non-alcoholic cocktail bar serves mocktails inspired by ingredients from different regions of Saudi Arabia.

Full-Service Spa and Wellness Centre

The on-site spa offers a comprehensive wellness experience including massages, hammam, steam room, sauna, and a hot tub. The spa facilities include a spa lounge/relaxation area and a full-body massage menu with options like back, foot, and head massages. An outdoor swimming pool with mountain views and sun loungers completes the relaxation area.

Adventure and Evening Entertainment

The adventure centre provides rock climbing, via ferrata, quad biking, guided nature walks, and hiking trails. Guests can climb 630 steps to The Observatory for panoramic sunset views or go stargazing under clear desert skies. Evening entertainment and a listening room featuring Arabic artists are also available.

Facilities for Families with Children

The resort has a supervised kids club with activities for children of all ages. Families can book spacious villas with separate living areas and private pools. The staff includes dedicated butlers who arrange cooking classes, cave dinners, and customized family itineraries.

• Accommodations: Villas carved into rock with private pools and mountain views
• Dining: Two restaurants - Basalt (Indian) and Nyra (Michelin-starred chef)
• Wellness: Full-service spa with hammam, steam room, and sauna
• Activities: Rock climbing, via ferrata, quad biking, and stargazing
• Family: Supervised kids club and dedicated butlers
• Location: 4 km from Umlij Beach, 72 km from Red Sea International Airport

Licence number: 10009548