Seven Gardens Hotel Al Wadi
An indoor pool with a separate kids' pool
About this hotel
Seven Gardens Hotel Al Wadi separates its kids' pool from the main indoor pool, a distinction most budget properties in Riyadh skip, alongside a hot tub and spa bath that push the wellness offer well past what the one-star classification might suggest. Family rooms come with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, a TV, soundproofing and free WiFi, covering the essentials without excess. The restaurant serves halal meals for families staying on site, and the fitness centre gives an alternative to the pool for guests who want it. Al Nakheel Mall sits four kilometres away and Riyadh Park and Al Faisaliah Tower are both listed as nearby points of interest worth the short drive.
- Indoor pool and kids' pool
- Hot tub and spa bath
- Family rooms
- Near Al Nakheel Mall
Our take
This suits families on a tighter budget who still want a genuine kids' pool separated from the main indoor one, plus a hot tub and spa bath most one-star properties in Riyadh don't bother with. Travellers wanting a five-star finish on the rooms themselves, rather than the wellness facilities, should expect a simpler product here than the higher-rated hotels on this list.
- ✓Use the separate kids' pool for younger children rather than the main indoor pool, which runs deeper.
- ✓Book a family room ahead of school holidays; the value pricing here draws budget-conscious families quickly.
- ✓Try the spa bath in the evening once children are settled for a quieter adult wind-down.
Why we love it
- Separate kids' pool from the main one
- Hot tub and spa bath included
- Halal family dining
- Close to Al Nakheel Mall
Why guests love itTravellers staying here with children find the separate kids' pool genuinely useful rather than a marketing detail, since it meant not having to watch younger children in the same deeper water used by adults. The hot tub and spa bath were an unexpected bonus for a one-star property, and being four kilometres from Al Nakheel Mall kept errands and meals simple throughout the stay.