in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Shangri-La Jeddah
Updated 1 July 2026
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One of the newest landmarks on the Jeddah Waterfront, this Shangri-La tower gives families a proper supervised Kids' Club for ages two to twelve, with playdough and sand play for tiny hands and trampolines, monkey bars and slides for the bigger ones. Up on the seventh floor a 25-metre outdoor pool looks out over the Red Sea, and there is a separate children's pool so toddlers get their own shallow water. Many rooms frame both the sea and the Jeddah Corniche Formula 1 circuit, which is a genuine thrill for car-mad kids and teens. It is a modern, well-run city hotel rather than a beach resort, so you swim in the pools and take taxis to the sights, but the combination of the kids' club and the sea-view pool makes it one of the easiest family picks in Jeddah.
Our verdict
The most straightforward modern family pick in the city, with a genuine kids' club, a children's pool and sea-and-racetrack views the children will remember. Ask for a high room facing the water and the circuit.
The rooms
Bright, modern rooms and suites, many with floor-to-ceiling views of the Red Sea and the Formula 1 circuit, with family-sized suites and connecting options. Cots and high chairs are provided, and the newer build means bathrooms and space feel generous for a family.
At a glance
- Kids' Club
- Supervised, ages 2 to 12
- Pools
- 25m sea-view and a kids' pool
- Views
- Red Sea and the F1 circuit
- Rooms
- New build, family-sized
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Supervised Kids' Club for ages 2 to 12
- 25-metre sea-view outdoor pool plus a children's pool
- Rooms overlooking the Red Sea and the F1 circuit
- Newer build with generous family-sized rooms
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast then kids' pool
The children's pool is calm and cool first thing.
- 11:00
Kids' Club drop-in
Supervised play while the sun climbs, with time for parents to breathe.
- 13:30
Lunch and room rest
A cool break from the midday heat with a nap for little ones.
- 18:00
Waterfront walk
Out along the promenade as it cools, with the circuit and sea alongside.
Family things to do nearby
Kids' Club session
Supervised play for ages two to twelve, from sand and playdough for tiny hands to trampolines and slides for the bigger ones.
Seventh-floor pool
A 25-metre pool with a Red Sea view, plus a shallow children's pool right beside it for the toddlers.
Al-Balad by taxi
The UNESCO old town is a short ride south, best explored in the cool of the evening with older children.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots, high chairs and spacious new rooms suit a baby, and the shallow children's pool works for a first paddle with a parent.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The separate children's pool and the two-to-twelve kids' club are exactly what this age needs.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Kids' club activities plus the sea-view pool and racetrack views keep this age busy and wide-eyed.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Racetrack and sea views, a modern room and the buzz of the waterfront suit teenagers well, even past the kids' club age.
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Parents also ask
Is the Kids' Club free?
There is a proper supervised Kids' Club for ages two to twelve, but whether it is complimentary and its exact hours can vary by season and rate, so confirm directly when you book. Either way, it is a real draw among Jeddah's city hotels.
Can we see the Formula 1 track?
Yes, the hotel sits on the Jeddah Waterfront beside the Corniche circuit and many rooms look onto it, which is a real thrill for car-mad children. Request a circuit-facing room when you book.
Is there a beach?
No, this is a waterfront pool hotel rather than a beach resort, so swimming is in the pools. For sand and sea swimming, the Obhur beach resorts north of the city are the place to go.
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