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, 1,966 reviews
Superb · 1,966 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, 1,067 reviews
Superb · 1,067 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, 1,116 reviews
Superb · 1,116 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, 1,049 reviews
Superb · 1,049 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, 1,254 reviews
Superb · 1,254 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, 1,754 reviews
Superb · 1,754 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, 1,232 reviews
Superb · 1,232 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, 2,506 reviews
Superb · 2,506 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 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 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.
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
Very good location in top of the dunes. Perfect for enjoying the desert sunset and sunrise. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Drinking evening tea with the host and the other guests in a Bedouin tent was really an unforgettable experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 903 reviews
Located in Fatḩ Āl Bū Sa‘īd, 6.4 km from Oman Avenues Mall, Beit Al Fateh بيت الفتح provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Guest review
The room was beautiful and super comfortable, with everything we needed. We received such a warm welcome; we honestly felt more at home than in a hotel. Communication was great, and the breakfast was spectacular. For the price, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. In terms of value for money, I’d say it’s the best option in Muscat. It’s also close to most main attractions
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 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 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
By far the best hotel on our three-week tour of Oman. Everything was simply outstanding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,506 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
Spacious rooms , delicious breakfast , close to the airport , nice gym , nice pool .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,254 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
Nice hotel, we spent there 2 nights on our travel across Oman. It is expected 3 star hotel.
The staff is helpful, breakfast is ordinary.
The room was a bit dark, but we were there only to sleep, it was ok.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 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, 201 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, 1,067 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
We had a wonderful two-night stay at W Muscat. The hotel was beautiful, modern, and very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was rich and delicious, offering a wide variety of choices. Everything was perfect, and we truly enjoyed every moment of our stay. We would happily return anytime!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews
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