Our Mother’s Day weekend at Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort was nothing short of unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was on another level. We were warmly welcomed by our concierge, Asif, and another gentleman at reception with a refreshing fruit cocktail, dates, and cool towels after the drive — such a classy touch that immediately set the tone for the weekend.
To our surprise, our stay was upgraded to a stunning 3-bedroom villa suite at no extra charge. Walking into the master suite and seeing the bed beautifully decorated with flowers spelling out “Happy Mother’s Day,” along with a delicious chocolate cake waiting for us, was an incredible moment for my wife and family.
Asif truly made this trip exceptional. His service as concierge was second to none. Every detail of our stay was handled seamlessly — from arranging resort tours and activities to organizing a private safari and a special dinner reservation at Butcher’s Den. He made everything effortless and ensured our family could simply relax and enjoy every moment.
Dinner at Butcher’s Den was another major highlight. Dexter took outstanding care of us throughout the evening. The tomahawk steak was absolutely phenomenal, cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and the pumpkin soup was honestly one of the best we’ve ever had.
The private safari experience was unforgettable as well. Our guide, Asaf, made sure we had amazing wildlife views throughout the tour and added a little excitement wi
Absolutely stunning resort. We really enjoyed our stay. The villa was lovely and the kids had a great time in the heated pool in our backyard. The activities at the entertainment center were fun.
A few things which can really enhance the customer experience. Firstly, the pools in the communal areas need to be heated as they are ice cold and unusable - it was a shame that no one was in them even though the resort was busy on the long weekend. My kids tried to go in there but again it was way too cold. Secondly, the safari should be included in the stay. The resort is advertised with the safari and it should include this experience for the guests staying at the hotel free of charge. Not a big deal but perhaps a few extra club carts as it would take upwards of 15 mins at times to get a cart to take you around the resort.
I would recommend the resort to our family and friends but will caution them of the few drawbacks.