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, 1,864 reviews
Superb · 1,864 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, 1,119 reviews
Superb · 1,119 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, 1,027 reviews
Superb · 1,027 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, 1,196 reviews
Superb · 1,196 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, 1,741 reviews
Superb · 1,741 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, 1,217 reviews
Superb · 1,217 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.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,086 reviews
Superb · 1,086 reviews
A clifftop resort for guests above 16 years old, with sea and ocean view rooms and suites including breakfast and exclusive benefits for panoramic rooms and suites: mini bar, afternoon tea, cocktail...
FYAFY Bidiyah Bedouin Camp provides accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a barbecue.
Guest review
We had a very lovely stay and enjoyed the desert . Especially the quiet time under the stars was amazing. The tent had every comfort needed. Everything was brand new and neet. Our breakfast while watching the sunrise in the desert was priceless. Amer was very friendly and experienced guide.
This place is definetly worth visiting!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Royal desert camp offers accommodation in Al Raka. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review
Great location out in the desert. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable hosts. Accommodation was really nice, being able to sit on the balcony was really peaceful with great views. Food was also very good. The early evening walk in the desert (which is free) meant being able to see a fantastic desert sunset. Also did the trip to an authentic bedouin camp on the second day which was really interesting and gave a great insight into the culture.
Would highly recommend a stay here at royal desert camp.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Alsaif camp features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Bidiyah. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
Guest review
I had a wonderful stay at Alsaif Camp. The location in the middle of the desert is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The camp was very clean and well maintained, and the atmosphere made the whole experience feel special.
The breakfast was great and the dinner was also really good – fresh, tasty and served with warm hospitality. The staff were friendly and helped make everything comfortable.
Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. A beautiful camp, clean rooms, good food, and a perfect desert experience. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 773 reviews
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, 16 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, 12 reviews
Sand Camp offers air-conditioned rooms in Bidiyah. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at the hotel also provide guests with pool view.
Guest review
The camp is very nice. The location in the middle of desert. Bader was an excellent host. He took us in a nice experience crossing the sand and rode camels. The breakfast was delicious and we ordered dinner and his mother cooked it and it was very delicious. The atmosphere in the camp is family and comfortable. The room is clean and comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Set in Al Ḩamrāʼ, 44 km from Nizwa Fort, Alshuruq Stay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
Guest review
It was overwhelming to see how the host was always helping and giving more than we were asking for. He did it so good that his accommodation felt as a second home. It was always good to talk with him, and he represents the hospitality of Oman in person. It was also nice to talk to his lovely family. The accommodation was very relaxed and looked very nice. A typical location to stay for more than just one night, especially because from there you can do a lot of things: Nizwa, Bahla fort, Jabrin Castle, Jebel Shams (balcony walk) and maybe even Bat or other necropolis.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 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
Nice camp and we did some activities and we had the camp owner Issa himself accompany us with the sunset from the top of the sand and we enjoyed driving Issa he was cooperative with us and a very nice person I recommend visiting the camp and doing the activities there and we saw the little camels and thank you
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.
Sunset domes private camp offers accommodation in Al Raka. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.
Guest review
The camp there are absolutely new facilities, so that to was quite comfortable stay in this camp.
Also need to point out that in the dinner the Beef Mishkak (Arabic BBQ) was very tasty, and enjoyed to have a dinner.
In addition, I appreciate Mr. Hilal for good arrange of the activities, such as camel riding and 4wheel buggy riding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
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 perfect - not too close to city and not too far deal in the desert.
The welcoming of the hosts is amazing, they make sure we have all we need.
Stargazing session after dinner and chat altogether made our evening very pleasant and our daughter of 2,5 YO enjoyed it so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews
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