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, 1,759 reviews
Superb · 1,759 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, 1,049 reviews
Superb · 1,049 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, 1,123 reviews
Superb · 1,123 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, 1,127 reviews
Superb · 1,127 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, 1,721 reviews
Superb · 1,721 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, 2,473 reviews
Superb · 2,473 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.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews
Superb · 1,079 reviews
A clifftop resort for guests above 16 years old, with sea and ocean view rooms and suites including breakfast and exclusive benefits for panoramic rooms and suites: mini bar, afternoon tea, cocktail..
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews
Superb · 1,115 reviews
Set against the Al Hajar mountains overlooking the Sea of Oman, this 5-star luxury resort offers a unique palace experience, showcasing the art of Omani hospitality.
FYAFY Bidiyah Bedouin Camp provides accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a barbecue.
Guest review
Amazing place and scenery! You feel part of the beautiful, quiet and peaceful desert. The small scale of the camp makes it very personal, one of the main reasons I chose this camp.
Camp is beautiful and set up with nice eye for detail. The tents are very comfortable and equipped with all comforts. Home cooked dinner and breakfast were delicious. Easy to reach with a decent 4x4.
In my opinion a much more true experience of the desert compared to the larger camps….!
Thanks Amer!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Royal desert camp offers accommodation in Al Raka. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review
Irfan was lovely he spoke very good English understood all our requirements, nice and clean facility located a short distance into the desert. Great camp site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 123 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 unique spot to experience the desert. Surrounded by dunes, in a very confortable, clean tent, with all the privacy you could want. And if you needed anything, the genuinly friendly staff is there to help. We were greeted by Issa, who is very welcoming and shows great hospitality.
A must do if you consider exploring the desert.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 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 10
10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 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
Nice owner, delicious breakfast. Really wonderful experience. Great safari on dunes with excellent pilot of Toyota Land Cruiser! I felt safe and relaxed.
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
Amazing camp, amazing desert and the tent is very well furnished and private. We did the safari tour organised by the staff of the camp and it was amazing!
We had dinner and breakfast at the camp which was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 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
Ahmed's Al Shuruq Stay is located around the beautiful mountains in the quaint little village of Al Hamra.
Let me start with how he is an excellent, gem of a host to all the guests, he treats everyone like family! He welcomed us very warmly into our room which was named after Misfat Al Abriyeen. It was a very well furnished, spacious and comfy room that was actually prettier in person than in the photos! The bathroom was neat and the beds were comfortable. All the amenities were readily available, there was even a kitchen accessible to all guests. Throughout the stay, Ahmed was only one WhatsApp Message away. He was incredibly helpful and also drove us to show his village and even went the extra mile to take care of my sister who fell ill during the journey. The stay is very close to grocery shops, fuel station and restaurants and over all is a very safe place.
Al Hamra is a beautiful, calm and cozy place nestled between the mountains and has the kindest people. I loved it there and will definitely visit again! I would 10/10 recommend Al Shuruq Stay, it has the best location, rooms and host in the town! 🫶
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 123 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
View was amazing and the room was exceptionally clean. Owner was very friendly and nice.
We were very satisfied in overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 887 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
Mr. Shoeib was helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 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
10 stars from our family! Really good vibes and relax. Fantastic menu on the restaurant! The staff is very attentive, especially to children😊 A lot of gifts, free ice cream on the pool and everyday support! Thank you, team! Rose and Chiagosie and kitchen7 staff🤌🏼♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,127 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.
Guest review
Thank you very much for welcoming us in this beautiful and magical place. It is so lovely and you and your staff are so kind that we feel totally at ease here. Everything is perfect : the room, the food, the wadi. Just one little thing for us tourists : do not put suncream just before going swimming otherwise it does put it in the water. Please put suncream at least 30 minutes before going to the wadi to keep this place as beautiful as it is.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
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