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Located on a golden sand beach with expansive views of the turquoise gulf waters, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa is just a skip away from the souks and malls of central Manama. The resort is the only five-star calibre property in the city that offers superb leisure facilities. If it is privacy you are looking for, try the 23 luxuriously-appointed, seafront three-bedroom villas, each with their own swimming pool, private beach, spa treatment area and 24-hour lifestyle butler providing the ultimate retreat for guests seeking total tranquillity. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a hammam, squash and tennis courts and a wide range of water sports. Receive personal training at The Sports Club & Spa, fine-tune your game at the nearby 18-hole golf course or pamper yourself at the award-winning Spa. Important Note: Construction of 74 suites at Palm Tree Court will be commencing on the 15th Dec 08 and the area affected will be covered. As part of the extension, additional 74 suites will add to inventory by December 09 with an additional restaurant. Work will carry out only day light time (10am to 06pm) to minimise the inconvenience to the guest staying at Palm Tree Court. Hotel AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to enjoy the 245 luxurious new rooms, suites and the Ritz-Carlton Club. There are also 23 beautiful seafront villas, each with its own 24-hour live-in butler, swimming pool and private beach access. Guests of the hotel have the services of the multi-lingual concierge staff, on duty 24 hours daily. Club Level: Superbly located on the top floor of the resort, the newly expanded Ritz-Carlton Club provides the highest personal service and features five gourmet food and beverage presentations daily. Villas: Exuding relaxed elegance throughout, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Villas & Spa are surrounded by azure waters, and each villa has a distinctive identity and allure. Escape the ordinary world within this exclusive beach resort in Manama, and enter a world where idyllic stretches of sand slope gently into warm waters of magnificent turquoise blue. Hotel Restaurants and BarsSurround yourself with quality, sophistication and elegance: When the emphasis is firmly fixed upon the pleasures of the palate, a visit to the hotel will not disappoint. Indeed, noted for it's gourmet cuisine, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & spa manages to stand out, setting the highest standards of culinary excellence in restaurants that boast elegance and comfort. Dining out in style The hotel offers no fewer than nine international standard restaurants, lounges and bars and provides the discerning diner with a tantalizing selection of dining possibilities. Enjoy lavish buffets at La Mediteranee, authentic Italian food at Primavera, exotic Indian cuisine at Nirvana, or prime steaks in a contemporary environment at Plums. Dine Al Fresco at the Overlook Cafe, meet for traditional afternoon tea in The Lobby Lounge or enjoy a late night drink and a fine Cuban cigar in the Burlington Club.Hotel Activities and EntertainmentThe Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Sports Club & Spa offers every guest the opportunity to relax and unwind. The private beach sweeps around a lagoon with it's own island and private marina. Extensive outdoor and indoor facilities provide superb sport and relaxation including: - 600 metres of secluded white sandy beach on a unique private island - Extensive fitness centre - Indoor and outdoor pools (temperature controlled) - Hammam (steam bath) saunas - Squash court - Four floodlit tennis courts - Water sports, including fishing - Nearby 18-hole golf course The Spa: Designed by the noted designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the Royal Spa makes use of ancient treatments involving properties of the sea, such as thalassotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy to aid healing and relaxation. The Thalasso multi-jet pool is also the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf. Underwater jets of sea water gently massage the body increasing circulation and taking away muscular aches and pains. This is the only spa in the Middle East to offer the exclusive La Prairie caviar firming treatments. Hotel Additional Guest ServicesThe Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa has some of the finest Catering and Conference facilities available in the Gulf with a large selection of rooms suitable for every occasion imaginable, hosting up to 1,000 guests at any one time. All function rooms are stunningly appointed and fully equipped with the latest technology. Guests staying a minimum of 7 nights will be met at St Kitts airport, transferred to the ferry dock, where a boat will quickly transfer you to Nevis. On arrival the hotel will meet you and take you to the hotel. Guests staying 14 nights will receive a return transfer. Hotel Local AttractionsThe newest and largest shopping malls on the island are just across the road from the hotel. Traditional markets and souq's are only a few minutes drive. Manama City Centre ? 3 km (2 miles) Souq Market (market for gold jewelry) ? 10 minutes Bait Al Quran (mosque/library with a collection of religious texts) ? 10 minutes Grand Mosque (the country?s largest mosque) ? 15 minutes Bahrain National Museum ? 20 minutes Riffa Fort (traditional home of the Al-Khalifas, Bahrain?s ruling family) ? 20 minutes 18-hole golf course ? 25 minutes