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, 1,895 reviews
Superb · 1,895 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, 1,059 reviews
Superb · 1,059 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, 1,117 reviews
Superb · 1,117 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, 1,031 reviews
Superb · 1,031 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, 1,218 reviews
Superb · 1,218 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, 1,751 reviews
Superb · 1,751 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, 1,224 reviews
Superb · 1,224 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, 2,498 reviews
Superb · 2,498 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
A great location for those looking for tranquility in the middle of the desert. We had a great time. The room is spacious, the cleanliness is good, and the host is friendly.
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 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 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
It was special experience, like being on Mars. All the staff was very helpful, kind and professional. I strongly recomend stay at Essa.
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 894 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
Very special accommodation awaited us here, namely the Koofan Heritage House. This is a 150-year-old clay and stone house that has been carefully restored by the owner family. In the individual rooms, you will find numerous original artefacts and pieces of furniture belonging to the family from earlier times, which are beautifully displayed here. The house has 12 individually furnished rooms, a small souvenir shop, a café, a tour desk and a small museum. But the whole house is actually a kind of "open-air museum".
While most visitors only come for the museum (admission 1 rial), we definitely recommend at least one overnight stay. A small, traditional breakfast is served in the morning. The staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to provide guests with an exceptional experience. The accommodation is just 25 minutes from Wadi Darbat and only 5 minutes from the sea. An absolute recommendation!
Greetings to the staff from Marco and Nicole from Germany!
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
Excellent from start to finish. Breakfast , Dinner, Facilities, everyone who is working at this Hotel from the Management to the cleaners are trained to take care of their guests. specially Mr Mohammad in the Gym who took his time to go through all the facilities, Mr Moi serving at breakfast and Dinner who took extra time to make sure everything is at our disposal, and i must add it was the Best Hotel we have ever stayed at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,498 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
I love the room is very clean and classy. The staff is good and very helpful specially Chiahoski. His costumer service is beyond our expectation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,218 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, 156 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
Fantastic experience especially with the off-road driving with Masoud who is a brilliant driver over the dunes. Even he managed to get bogged down but expertly reversed out of it minus some of his clutch plate! Tent camp was comfortable and memorable experience sitting in front of a desert fire. We were the only guests so had first class service from Emaad and his colleague. He even provided the entertainment of trying to catch a desert mouse who was interested in our buffet. Food was good. Overall memorable experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 205 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.
Guest review
I loved it!
Excellent service and maintenance. Delicious breakfasts. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,059 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
Perfect location on the water. Lovely breakfast and plenty of fine dinner options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,751 reviews
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