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Al-Ula

Banyan Tree AlUla

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A Banyan Tree hotel. Rialto is a Accor Preferred agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Surrounded by otherworldly rock formations and a mere 200,000 years of history, Banyan Tree AlUla offers history (and luxury) seekers a secluded escape in the heart of the desert. Savor Middle Eastern mezze and signature Thai dishes sourced from AlUla’s sustainable farms. Renew your mind, body, and spirit in the Banyan Tree Spa. And enjoy tranquil midnight swims in your villa’s private pool after a day exploring Hegra, AlUla’s historic wonder (and Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site).

Wadi Ashar, Tabuk Road, AlUla 43, Saq District, 43562 Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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Banyan Tree AlUla

About Banyan Tree AlUla

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Make the most of your trip by visiting from October through March when the crowds are lighter and the weather is cooler.

In the hotel’s own words

A Journey Through Time

An enchanted sanctuary suspended in time and space.

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Situated in the magical surrounds of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, our all-villa resort is a desert retreat located in one of the world’s most mysterious and exciting travel destinations, inspired by the natural surroundings of the Ashar Valley.

Embark on a multi-sensory experience at Banyan Tree AlUla. Be stunned by the stillness, peacefulness, the stunning rock formations, the sheer force of nature, and feel as if time and space were suddenly suspended, allowing the senses to fully awaken.

Set in the area known as the world’s largest living museum, our resort is just a short flight from either Riyadh or Jeddah, connected by direct flights from Dubai, all of which make AlUla more accessible for international travelers.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Accor Preferred benefits, included

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Accor Preferred is Accor's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

4 room types, as described by the hotel.
Villas
Size
1Dune One Bedroom Villa
IDYLLIC MOMENTS IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN · The one bedroom villa is decorated with authentic, handcrafted Arabian-inspired antiques. Designed for two guests, this villa offers a king bed as well as a bathroom patio and an external fire pit. · Bed size: King
829 ft²
2Dune One Bedroom Pool Villa
PAMPER YOUR SENSES IN YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS · The one bedroom pool villa is elegantly arranged with authentic handcrafted antiques inspired by AlUla's heritage. Designed to welcome two guests, the villa features a king sized bed, a bathroom patio, an external fire pit as well as a private swimming pool.
829 ft²
3Dune Two Bedroom Pool Villa
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND NATURE · The two bedroom villa features authentic, handcrafted Arabian-inspired accessories and offers the quintessential Banyan Tree grandeur with a generous living area and two luxurious bedrooms with a choice of king and queen twin beds.
Members only
4Dune Three Bedroom Pool Villa
TRANQUILITY PREVAILS IN THIS LUXURY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACE · The three bedroom Villa is like no other. The tent villa offers three expansive bedrooms including a super king sized master bedroom and two queen twin bedrooms.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Accor Preferred always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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