the suwgra-Al-Jabal Al-Akdar

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: The Suwgra-Al-Jabal Al-Akdar in Şaqrah, Oman, is housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views from the terrace, balcony, or patio. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include free WiFi, work desks, and interconnected rooms. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, pancakes, and cheese are served. Guest Services: The guest house offers private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Additional services include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and tour desk. Location and Attractions: Located 157 km from Muscat International Airport, the property is highly rated for its convenient location and hiking opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Virginie
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Very unique experience, highly recommended. Staff was very friendly, location easy to find. A bit steep and bumpy but easily reachable. Very cozy atmosphere with only 11 rooms, small campfire in the evening with a small group of people and the...”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely gorgeous and special place. It managed to exceed my expectations. Nestled on a cliff side, the small family houses provided a lovely stay for us. The family are maintaining and preserving these houses and I’m truly grateful for sharing...”
Ida
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was such an amazing experience- the place was well restored and the facilities are great. We also enjoyed your food especially at dinner and the coffee at the little coffee shop was great.”
Matthew
Qatar Qatar
“We absolutely loved the hote (although they use the term "guest house)l. It's a fantastic, secluded location that has a unique feel. I would happily have spent longer here and really hope to come back in the future.”
Albano
Portugal Portugal
“This village is a gem within Oman’s cultural heritage. Spending a night here is like immersing yourself into the life of a family whose past is preserved by their younger generation and shared with the visitors with well deserved pride. A must do...”
Mitsuko
Japan Japan
“The place had a really unique and special vibe that you don’t get anywhere else. They also created chances for guests to hang out with each other, so meals were really fun. And even though I asked for the transfer service at the last minute the...”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The stay was incredible - a unique location and very comfortable with stunning views. The staff were wonderful and very welcoming, and they made you feel at home. The story around the campfire before dinner was lovely, and the food was delicious.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room with lovely veranda providing an outstanding view”
Maria
Italy Italy
“The Suwgra is a magnificent place, cannot really describe it. The history behind the renewal, the families and the culture is huge. Before dinner, around the pit fire, Mohammed told us the story of Suwgra. Our room was really cosy, with terrace...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of this small hotel is magical and gives a real away from it all feeling. The rooms are cleverly designed using the old village buildings. The bathroom was in a separate building, but was modern and spotlessly clean, a torch is...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by الجرف الشرقي ش م م

Company review score: 9.6Based on 482 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Those who work in the place are the people of the village and its youth receive you with welcome and respect to know them about yourself and ask them to carry out the service for you

Property information

The place is designed for a very simple and comfortable experience where the place is quiet and clear and the experience of living old in Omani villages The man is distinguished by his distance from the residential communities and the quiet atmosphere at night and day and the village is more than 350 years old The guest will need an 4WD to get to the inn and pass an unsveled 4.5-kilometer street before reaching the inn, and then move from the parking lot to the old village on foot about 200 meters away.

Neighbourhood information

The village dates back more than 350 years and was a place of residence for a time when the villagers were designed to live the host of the old life of Omani villages in the mountains.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$12.99 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Cheese • Eggs • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals
  • Menu style
    Buffet • À la carte
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
9+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the suwgra-Al-Jabal Al-Akdar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.