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275 reviews

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

Ankawa Main Road, Mar Yousif Str, Darga Roundabout , Erbil, 44001, Iraq

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa is a five-star retreat in Erbil, Iraq, located about 3.5mi from the city center. The address is Ankawa Main Road, Mar Yousif Str, Darga Roundabout, and breakfast is available for guests. The property has earned 275 reviews, signaling a well-tested experience for travelers.

Key features include Spa/Wellness packages, Turkish/Steam Bath (free), Sauna (free), Steam room, and an Outdoor swimming pool (free), along with a Kids' club (free). A Restaurant and Bar, Terrace, Sun deck, Balcony, and Garden view set the mood, while Free Wi-Fi, a Fitness center (free), and a Business center (free) support both leisure and work. Comfort is enhanced by a 24-hour front desk, Elevator, Non-smoking rooms, and Soundproof rooms; Live music/Performance (free) adds local ambience, and Beach chairs/Loungers and Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) contribute to the laid-back yet stylish vibe. Some services carry extra charges, including Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Spa, Massage, and Kids' meals.

Located in the Ankawa area, this hotel combines wellness and hospitality for both business trips and leisurely escapes, inviting guests to enjoy a balanced stay in a vibrant part of Erbil.

Ankawa’s five-star retreat in Erbil blends wellness with hospitality, a smart pick for both business trips and leisurely escapes. The setting invites relaxed moments on terraces and sun decks, with a garden-view ambience that complements long strolls between activities or sightseeing.

On-site dining brings a global menu to the table: Primo Wine Bar and Restaurant; Kemanci Meyhane, offering Ukrainian cuisine with ambiances described as FamilyFriendly, Traditional, and Romantic; Queen Restaurant, serving Italian, Local, and Grill BBQ in vibes ranging from Traditional to Modern and Romantic; and Green Moon Restaurant & Bar, presenting Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Ukrainian, and Local flavors.

For recreation, the outdoor pool is seasonal and adults-only, offering a refreshing retreat. Family-friendly features include a free Kids' club, while other services may carry extra charges, including shuttle service, airport shuttle, meeting/banquet facilities, spa, massage, and kids' meals. Accepted payment options include Cash, Visa, and Mastercard.

Closest airports

Erbil International Airport

1.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Rooms

Deluxe King Room - single occupancy in Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

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Deluxe, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

290 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

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Deluxe Suite, Single Use

2 King Size Beds

540 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Deluxe Twin Room - single occupancy in Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

290 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Guest reviews

8

275 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Mahdi

8.2

January 2024

Location is good

It's a little bit old

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Abdulrahman

10

June 2025

Good evening everyone. I have stayed at this hotel for several nights! I found everything clean and tidy, and everything is available around you: restaurants, shops,. I will not forget to extend my greetings to the hotel management,, for their cooperation with me with all transparency and respect. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Mike

9.1

November 2023

Friendly staff - all of them, security, front of house, housekeeping. Large comfortable rooms with balconies. Leisure facilities available, I haven’t used yet but they are there. Location, Ankawa is the Christian sector of Erbil which is important for me.

Maybe the breakfast isn’t Westernised enough for me but that’s my personal taste.

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Julia

10

May 2024

We stayed as a group for 3 nights and had a perfect stay. The rooms are large and comfortable and clean. The breakfast is good and has a wide range of continental and Arab food. There are two bars and they serve alcoholic drinks. The Spa is perfectly for a rest. Big thanks to friendly Oday and Alaa for their support for our group. We felt very much welcome. See you again.

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Gingergenie

9.1

January 2025

My mother and I are regular clients of Ankawa Royal Hotel since 2018. We like the hotel room, friendly and helpful staff and the strategic location.

The breakfast variety was quite frugal and limited. It could have been better.

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Mark

9.1

September 2023

I was in Kurdistan for a total knee replacement and the hotel was ideally situated for the Hospital. That said if you were to be visiting here on a leisure break then you wine hard pushed to find a more suitable hotel Ideally situated in the Christian district and close to local bars restaurants etc.

The only criticism is that the decor could probably do with a bit of a liven up

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Mike

9.1

January 2024

I frequently visit Erbil and always choose this hotel, so that says a lot. Large rooms, welcoming friendly staff and a great location.

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Younan

10

March 2025

This hotels location was perfect, the staff was extremely friendly, the rooms were great. Hospitality was above and beyond, Oday at the front desk was incredibly accommodating. Recommend this hotel for anyone visiting

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Mohammed

10

November 2024

Everyone in the staff was amazing and very supportive and very welcoming. The hotel had nice rooms.

upgrading the hotel rooms to look bit more modern

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Sawsan

10

March 2024

We were lucky to find Ankawa Hotel on booking.com back in 2018. Ever since, it became our go-to hotel because of the spacious well-equipped rooms, delicious assorted breakfast, strategic location and reasonable price.

So far, so good.

Points of Interest Around Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

Airports

Erbil International Airport

1.6mi

Restaurants

Kemanci Meyhane

Cuisines

  • Ukrainian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Queen restaurant

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Green Moon Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood
  • Ukrainian
  • Local

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Stay rules - Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property