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, 1,837 reviews
Superb · 1,837 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, 1,055 reviews
Superb · 1,055 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, 1,114 reviews
Superb · 1,114 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, 1,028 reviews
Superb · 1,028 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, 1,173 reviews
Superb · 1,173 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, 1,735 reviews
Superb · 1,735 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, 1,221 reviews
Superb · 1,221 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, 2,487 reviews
Superb · 2,487 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.
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
What a wonderful experience! Issa is really helpful and friendly, we really enjoyed everything. The jeep tour, the dinner and the stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Aurora desert camp wahiba sands 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, 10 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
A beautiful camp characterized by tranquility, beautiful and clean rooms, and friendly staff. I also recommend the sunset trip to Da Hilal. It is an unforgettable trip. Thanks to him. He was nice with us. I recommend this camp. Thanks to them. They made us happy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 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, 9 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
Exceptional thought and care has gone into Starry Domes. The location is stunning, the accommodation exceptional, and the meals plentiful (worth the extra charge for dinner). The evening spent around the fire sharing stories with people from around the world and our informative Omani hosts topped off an amazing experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 886 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
We loved this old family house, which is now a nice small heritage hotel. Our en-suite room was big, nicely decorated, very clean, the bed was comfy. Staff was very friendly, and particularly Mr Rahman at the reception was very helpful.
The breakfast was served down on the terrace of the Café, and was delicious, with a lovely view on the castle, which is right opposite.
WiFi and AC were functioning well.
Free car park is available in front of the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 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
Anyone who knows me, knows that I never give 10/10 overall for all services. This was the FIRST TIME I have to give a perfect score to any hotel anywhere in the world. From the moment we arrived, we were pampered and treated as VVIPs. welcome drinks and valet parking. Our room had been decorated to accommodate our anniversary. The guest relations lady, Ahlam, went on my instagram, downloaded, printed and cut out photos, and arranged them with flowers on our bed. We were upgraded for free to a suite, we had complimentary cakes and fruit. We had complimentary drinks and snacks by the huge empty pool. Our dinner and breakfast were exceptional. Hell, Everything was exceptional, but the staff just made it magic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,173 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
Very beautiful place with direct beach access, super friendly staff and delightful breakfast and dinner (esp. Seafood dinner on thursday was amazing)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,487 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, 154 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
Great experience! The personnel was very professional and extremely helpful. We really enjoyed our stay thanks to them. Dinner and breakfast were very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 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
Classy, clean, tidy and quiet. A very classy treatment from Mr. Walid, the hotel manager. Thank you for your interest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,055 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
Absolutely enjoyed my stay so much I didn't want to leave!! The pool was amazing and the staff were all so attentive and service was amazing by everyone I interacted with
The hotel room was gorgeous and there was direct access to the beach
Also taxi drivers only accept cash and I didn't have much cash on me but hotel was able to organise cash for taxi and charge to my room which was so useful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviews
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