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, 2,029 reviews
Superb · 2,029 reviews
Located in Muscat, within 4.7 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, 1,090 reviews
Superb · 1,090 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, 1,120 reviews
Superb · 1,120 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, 1,062 reviews
Superb · 1,062 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, 1,322 reviews
Superb · 1,322 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, 1,769 reviews
Superb · 1,769 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, 1,223 reviews
Superb · 1,223 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, 2,509 reviews
Superb · 2,509 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.
FYAFY Bidiyah Bedouin Camp provides accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a barbecue.
Guest review
Very well located, quiet place with amazing view, just sand and dunes in front of the tents.
Only 3 tents thus quiet and no big groups there.
Isolated and a bit inside the desert, not close to the main road, much better than other camps.
Sunset and sunrise views are perfect.
Traditional tents, comfortable
Warm welcome from Amer and his staff, good food, dinner and breasfast with great variety of meals.
Overall excellent place to stay !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Alsaif camp in Bidiyah features 4-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
The camp can be reached easily by 2WD and sits right at the end and with expansive views of the desert. A private pool was a nice touch to soak in the afternoon sun. Many activities can also be arranged easily and meals can be ordered and they come in very large portions!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
Royal desert camp offers accommodation in Al Raka. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. A halal breakfast is available at the hotel.
Guest review
The host was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our stay. The dinner was abundant and absolutely delicious. We also joined the sunset tour, which was beautiful and peaceful — a real highlight of the trip.
The camp is located in the middle of the desert, far from any roads, making it feel wonderfully quiet and authentic. Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Overall, a fantastic stay that we would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Aurora desert camp is located in Bidiyah. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Guest review
Our stay was an incredible experience of complete serenity, a perfect break from the world in total isolation and peace.
A huge highlight was the exceptional kindness and hospitality of Khaled, whose warm welcome made the entire trip special.
The evenings were magical, culminating in a beautiful moonlit campfire where we were treated to fascinating explanations of the stars. It was a truly memorable and enlightening moment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 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, 10 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
Spacious and comfortable property, friendly landlord
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
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
We had a wonderful night in the Dome. The staff was very attentive! The food was really good! The scenery is breathtaking and the dome is super cozy! We had the opportunity to go on a sunset safari and the next day a camel ride and quad biking at sunrise! The dome is really like the photos! I recommend it 100%!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 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
What a wonderful experience! Issa is really helpful and friendly, we really enjoyed everything. The jeep tour, the dinner and the stay
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
Everything was amazing. The host was very hospitable. The domes were very clean and cozy with exceptional breakfast and dinner. We had a very pleasant after dinner talk with stargazing and tea. We highly recommend the experience! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 913 reviews
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