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, 1,991 reviews
Superb · 1,991 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, 1,076 reviews
Superb · 1,076 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, 1,113 reviews
Superb · 1,113 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, 1,051 reviews
Superb · 1,051 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, 1,275 reviews
Superb · 1,275 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, 1,767 reviews
Superb · 1,767 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, 1,228 reviews
Superb · 1,228 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.
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
Perfect desert experience, highly recommended if you want an authentic stay in middle of the dunes. The team was really caring and made our stay very special!
We would definitely come back!
Thank you Royal desert camp team!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Alsaif camp in Bidiyah features 4-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
Just at the border of the desert and the quiet was our absolute favourite thing.
Quietness of the place itself but also in the room, being it soundproof.
Loved having the little outdoor space all by ourselves as well and a big bathtub.
The room was huge with a very comfy bed and couch.
Staff was amazing as well. The manager, who also speaks perfect English, went above and beyond to help us.
Couldn’t have been happier.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Aurora desert camp is located in Bidiyah. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Guest review
A truly unique experience, one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. A camp consisting of only three rooms. Khalid is a wonderful host. The food is incredibly delicious, the portions are huge, and the Omani hospitality is at its best. The place is breathtakingly beautiful. We were able to watch the sunrise from our room's balcony. If you are looking for peace and tranquility in the desert, I highly recommend this camp.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 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
10/10 Great clean stay with excellent indoor and outdoor kitchens!
We’re travelling with 4 bicycles, and Mr Ahmed kindly let us safely store our bikes in the courtyard while we went hiking for 2 days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 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
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
A magical place. At night, they even provide mattresses you can take outside to lie under the stars – such a beautiful experience. The staff were amazing – always smiling and kind. We had a great dinner, thoughtfully wrapped in foil to keep any sand out of our plates.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 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
Staying at this hotel felt like living in the beautiful old Oman era. I absolutely loved the authentic design featuring charming details like wooden roofs, lumber beds, stone sinks, magnificent log reception desk and the massive Castle in the middle.
The hospitality was just as impressive. The staff were incredibly polite, and the reception was open 24 hours, making us feel very cared for. The cafe serves high-quality coffee, I particularly loved the Cappuccino and Mocha.
Breakfast was exceptionally tasty with very fast servicel. I highly recommend ordering the Omani tray it was delicious.
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.
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
Good location, very clean and friendly / accommodating staff
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
All perfect , the host hamed was great person , this was a unique experience.
I would come back again for sure. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews
Bidiyah Domes is located in Bidiyah. The hotel has a terrace and a hot tub.
Guest review
We stayed at the Domes with the family and it was an amazing experience. Mr. Said took good care of us, he offered a beautiful tour with his 4x4 on the desert dunes and he arranged for us the fire for a BBQ that we arranged ourselves. The location is great (it can be reached also with a normal car), just on the first dune of the beautiful desert. Strongly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
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