The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
Red Sea · Saudi Arabia
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Character and identity
Saudi Arabia's first private island resort sits in the Red Sea and is reached only by speedboat or seaplane, which sets the register from the start. Kengo Kuma and Kristina Zanic Consultants have shaped 90 villas whose soft spiral forms echo dunes and coral, finished in sand neutrals with sharp blue accents. Dune Villas open to the beach; Coral Villas perch over the water with private pools and sun decks. Three restaurants (Nesma for Middle Eastern, Gishiki 45 for wagyu and modern Japanese, the overwater Tilina for tasting menus) anchor the dining, and the spa runs eight outdoor treatment rooms.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate travellers chasing a Maldives-style overwater fantasy with a stronger sense of place. Divers and snorkellers do particularly well here, with pristine reefs, wreck sites, glass-bottom boats and kayaks all on tap. Anyone who values seclusion, architectural intent and a slow, barefoot pace will feel at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Drinkers should know the bar is alcohol-free per regional custom, so even the signature Coral Mary is a non-alcoholic riff. Travellers who want urban energy, nightlife, shopping or easy off-property excursions will find the private-island remoteness limiting rather than liberating.
Bottom line
What defines a stay here is the combination of Kuma's architecture and the marine setting: this is a design-driven, reef-fringed hideaway rather than a party island, and the dry bar is a feature, not a bug. Book a Coral Villa for direct sea access, build in time for diving and the outdoor spa, and come for at least four nights to justify the seaplane in.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Bar
- Beach
- Fitness classes
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Tennis
- Wi-Fi
