Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
A year-round outdoor pool away from the business core
About this hotel
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa keeps its outdoor pool running through the year rather than treating it as a seasonal extra, paired with a sauna, steam room and fitness centre for guests who want the wellness routine to continue regardless of the month. Rooms are built for families first, with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, a tea and coffee maker and a work desk in every one. The restaurant serves Greek, Mediterranean, Spanish and international dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner and high tea, with halal options throughout, and free on-site parking removes one of the usual hassles of a Riyadh stay, alongside a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi across the entire property, inside and out.
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Family rooms and kids' club
- Free WiFi and parking
- 9 km from Riyadh Park
Our take
This suits families and longer-stay guests who want a genuinely usable pool without chasing the central business towers, since the Sahafa location trades proximity to Al Faisaliah for a quieter, more residential setting. Business travellers who need to be near King Fahd Road for evening meetings will find the 9-kilometre distance to the centre less convenient than staying closer in.
- ✓Use the kids' club during the hottest hours if travelling with young children and the pool.
- ✓Book a family room early; they're the property's main draw and fill up during school holidays.
- ✓Ask for a pool-facing room if you want to check on children from the balcony.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool open all year
- Kids' club alongside the pool
- Free private parking on site
- Quieter, residential Sahafa setting
Why guests love itTravellers staying here with children find the year-round outdoor pool does most of the work: the kids' club runs alongside it, and the family rooms give enough space to actually unpack for more than a night or two. The Sahafa setting felt quieter than expected for a Riyadh stay, and the free on-site parking removed one of the more tedious parts of getting around the city with a family in tow.