An ancient crossroads of civilisations and cultures, Oman offers intrepid travellers the chance to engage with an Arab country that’s refreshingly humble. Its varied landscapes leave a treat for the eyes, with unspoiled stretches of coastline strewn with white-sand beaches. Mudbrick villages cling to the side of rocky valleys. Soaring mountain ranges are sliced with bottomless canyons, while the great Wahiba Sand Dunes seem to ripple endlessly into the desert. All this is spread across three huge regions. The northernmost is home to Muscat, Oman’s chaotic capital. Here you can find a myriad of old forts, grand mosques and royal palaces – some explorable on foot, others requiring a little more effort to reach. To escape the crowds, take a day trip to Nakhal Fort, a stone-carved citadel found at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. These towering peaks stretch all the way to the United Arab Emirates, hiding riverbed oases and jagged fjords. In the southern region, the palm-fringed beaches of Salalah make for an ideal retreat after the long, dusty journey down the coast. Accommodation options are aplenty here, with a range of hotel resorts and simple guesthouses to choose from in the bigger cities and coastal towns.
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,885 reviews
Superb · 1,885 reviews
Located in Muscat, within 5.3 km of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and 6.3 km of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat provides a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Superb · 1,058 reviews
Set in Salalah, 3.9 km from Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah International Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Superb · 1,121 reviews
Fort Guesthouse نُزل القلعة is located in Muscat, 1.2 km from Old Watch Tower, 5.3 km from Muscat Gate Museum, as well as 5.3 km from Central Business District.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews
Superb · 1,029 reviews
Set in Muscat, 120 km from Al Mouj Beach, Wadi Al Arbeieen Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. Every room includes a patio with a garden view.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Superb · 1,209 reviews
Situated in Muscat, and directly linked to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, JW Marriott Hotel Muscat features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,753 reviews
Superb · 1,753 reviews
Set in Shatti Al Qurum Beach Area in Muscat, W Muscat features an outdoor swimming pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews
Superb · 1,222 reviews
Set within 300 metres of Nizwa Fort in Nizwa, Omani Guest House نزل البيت العماني offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property has garden and quiet street views.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,499 reviews
Superb · 2,499 reviews
Nestled within the coastline community of Al Mouj and ‘the new heart of Muscat’, the five-star hotel will be an unparalleled luxury destination in Oman’s captivating capital.
Aurora desert camp is located in Bidiyah. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Guest review
Everything was perfect. The staff worked hard to make your stay perfect. The camp is located far from the city in the heart of the desert. The rooms were clean and tidy to a high standard. Dinner and breakfast were very plentiful and delicious. In the morning, Khalid took us on a tour to explore Bedouin life and traditional living up close. It is worth the visit. We hope to return again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Situated in Far‘, جوهرة الرستاق السياحية Jawharat Al Rustaq Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, garden, and free WiFi.
Guest review
This hotel is rather a villa which is perfect for families or groups of friends. Playground and self-catering facilities are very good and the owner / staff are more than helpful.
Spectacular surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Essa camp in Wahiba Sands in Al Raka provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and massage services. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
Guest review
The location in the dunes, comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff and ver tasty food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Sunset Domes Premium features air-conditioned accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.
Guest review
Our stay at Sunset Domes Premium was the highlight of our trip. We truly enjoyed our time. Being there felt like a refreshing break from the outside world. The room was clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere was warm and cozy. Most importantly, our host Ali was wonderful and really embodied the true Omani spirit. We highly recommend it.
Starry Domes Desert Camp offers air-conditioned accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Each room is equipped with a patio.
Guest review
The location is awesome and the accommodation pods were brilliant! Lovely decking area outside where we could sit and watch the sunset and stare at the amazing stars. Food delivery (dinner and breakfast) was on time, very tasty and plenty of it too! We were invited to join the owner and his friends at an outdoor majlis for evening coffee which really added to the authentic experience for our visitors. Wonderful Omani hospitality from start to finish.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 890 reviews
Situated in Salalah, within 35 km of Wadi Ain Sahalnoot and 36 km of Sultan Qaboos Mosque, نزل كوفان التراثي Koofan Heritage Lodge features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free...
Guest review
Old heritage house with several guest rooms. It's like living in a museum ! Our host, Raman was very kind and helpful. There is nice little cafe and restaurant in the house which also served our included breakfast. The house is located in the small calm town of Taqah, just in front of the Taqah Castle (that can be visited), the Afif Mosque, some nice restaurants, a supermarket and other small stores, close to the beach. And we could drive to some nove natural and cultural sites nearby. The room is a little small and the wifi was a littl;e weak but we're still giving this hotel a 10; don't change anything ! It was a fantastic experience. We would come back and we recommend this heritage house to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Nestled within the coastline community of Al Mouj and ‘the new heart of Muscat’, the five-star hotel will be an unparalleled luxury destination in Oman’s captivating capital.
Guest review
Super friendly and helpfull staff. Great beach and very nice facilities. Breakfast buffet was superb and the thursday seafood-night was amazing. Room cleaning was great and they even treated us with delicious chokolates every second day. One of the best hotels we have ever visited.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,499 reviews
Situated in Muscat, and directly linked to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, JW Marriott Hotel Muscat features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool...
Guest review
Everything is taylored around the guest, the hotel is beautiful, the room is big and comfortable.
The pool is nice and with a good service.
Also the spa and the restaurants are very useful for the guests.
The staff is very helpful, they helped me a lot in visiting and enjoying my trip in Oman.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Frankincense Hotel Muscat فندق اللبان مسقط is situated in Sarūq, 4.7 km from Royal Opera House Muscat and 8.1 km from Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Guest review
Exceptional property. Staff is “Mashalha”. Very very cooperative and caring. Specially I want to thanks to Mr. Sanjay who is Manager here. He is so humble and kind towards each other and every guest that you can’t imagine. He is always there for any time to solve your problems personally.
Thanks lot for this memorable experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Located in Fulayj al Mashāʼikh, Queen Desert camp offers barbecue facilities. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Guest review
Wonderfull location, very helpfull staff. The desert trip by car was amazing. Special thanks to Nasir- the driver.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Set in Salalah, 3.9 km from Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah International Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Set in Shatti Al Qurum Beach Area in Muscat, W Muscat features an outdoor swimming pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Guest review
Pathum from the restaurant & Hassan in the summing pool thank you poth for ur kindness & help, you make my stay even better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,753 reviews
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