Which hotel to choose in Ras Al Khaimah (Al Marjan Island area): Rove Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Residence Village or Ramada by Wyndham?

Rove Al Marjan Island is described as a relatively new, beachfront hotel. Ramada is across the road; it is older but reported to be reasonably clean. Ramada has a long, wide beach strip and areas for walks.

Ramada is reported to offer very generous meals, a good beach, and beach towels. It also runs trips to Dubai Mall, and the reviewer did not encounter a language barrier.

The beach is reported to be clean, with construction on Marjan far away. A residential project is being built behind the hotel toward Al Hamra Mall, but it was said not to disturb the stay.

A traveler was comparing three similarly priced hotels on Al Marjan Island — Rove Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Residence Village and Ramada by Wyndham — looking for reviews on room cleanliness and beach quality.

The Black Ramada (Ramada Beach Hotel) got top marks across the board — service, food, rooms — chosen based on 5-star reviews. The beach is large with white sand, gentle entry into the water, calm and clear like fresh milk.

Downside of the Black Ramada: it's about a 10-minute drive from the beach, but there's a free shuttle bus running on a schedule.

For those who want to stay right by the beach, the White Ramada is recommended — it's located closer to the sea than the Black Ramada.