There are plenty of great hotels in Dubai Marina, including lots boasting fantastic views, thanks to the area’s proliferation of skyscrapers. Along with the suggestions below, make sure to check out hotels in Jumeirah Beach Residence, which is right next to Dubai Marina.

Five-star hotels include the twin-towered Grosvenor House Hotel, close to the entrance of the Marina, along with JW Marriott Hotel Marina right next to Dubai Marina Mall, with Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina and Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection close by as well. Over on Bluewaters Island, very close to the marina, are the sprawling Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai resorts – and on the other side of the marina is W Dubai Mina Seyahi, another fantastic luxury hotel.

On the marina’s beachfront edge in Mina Seyahi, established resorts such as The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa offer expansive gardens, private beach access and Jungle Bay Waterpark, a family-friendly water park within the complex.

Four-star hotel options include Millennium Place Marina, with a great central location and home to MasterChef the TV Experience. The Radisson Blu Residence Dubai Marina is another central option, located very close to Sobha Realty Metro station, while Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club is not only handy for DMCC Metro station, but is attached to the trendy Dubai Marina Yacht Club. And close to the marina's eastern end is Dubai Marriot Harbour Hotel, with stunning Palm Jumeirah and marina views.

For longer stays, or just more space and flexibility, consider a hotel apartment in Dubai Marina. Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, located close to the original Marina Walk development, offers 104 deluxe hotel apartments, along with a high-tech gym, a pool with marina views, and in-house restaurants. Other hotel apartment options include the centrally-located Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, and Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments at the other end of the waterway.

Three-star hotels in Dubai Marina are not as common, but a great option is Rove Dubai Marina, from the same group behind the five-star Address hotel brand. There are also plenty of other budget accommodation options in Dubai Marina – check out our guide on cheap Dubai Marina hotels for more information.