The Art Hotel & Resort, ManamaThe Art Hotel & Resort in Manama, Bahrain has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 89 hotels we score in Manama. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $310 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Art Hotel & Resort is a five-star beachfront property situated on Amwaj Islands in Bahrain. It sits alongside the Arabian Gulf and offers 311 oceanfront rooms and suites. The resort is suitable for families due to its on-site water park, playground, and multiple swimming pools. Guests can access five restaurants, a health club with yoga classes, and a dedicated beach area. The interior design combines traditional and modern styles. While the facilities are extensive, the room lighting consists of basic stick-on options. The property includes a gym, spa, and business centre for those travelling for work.What stands out

Beachfront location on Amwaj Islands

On-site water park and pools

Five different restaurants

Health club with yoga classes

Watch out for

Basic stick-on room lighting

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