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, 1,833 reviews
Superb · 1,833 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, 1,055 reviews
Superb · 1,055 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, 1,114 reviews
Superb · 1,114 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, 1,028 reviews
Superb · 1,028 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, 1,169 reviews
Superb · 1,169 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, 1,736 reviews
Superb · 1,736 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, 1,221 reviews
Superb · 1,221 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, 2,487 reviews
Superb · 2,487 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
There are a number of available options for a stay in a desert in the area, but Fyafy camp is a top choice from our experience. First, the location, it is deep enough into the desert, which offers a very dark night sky perfect for star gazing. We had a fun drive to the camp with a 4x4 car escorted by our host. The camp is already in quite high dunes and right besides the very scenic ones, which offered fantastic scenery both to experience and feel the atmosphere and for the photographs.
If you look for a private camp (three tents), to fully immerse in the atmosphere it is a perfect choice as it felt like we had the whole desert for ourselves.
The camp is set up with a lot of attention to the details, offers comfort, and is very beautifully designed, fantastic for photography enthusiasts in how beautifully the tents blend into the environment. It was a really nice touch that we could sleep under the night sky as we preferred (there was a dedicated mattress provided for this in the tent).
As well, both the dune bashing and the Camel ride activities were available, we have tried both and was definitely worth it, it has really added to the experience.
Amer is a fantastic host, and made our stay very welcome from the assistance for the arrival, to stories on Omani culture. Very smooth communication. For the activities and in general didn't feel pushy, but rather open and making us feel at home. As well, if you are looking for parfum, Amer can recommend you a great shop, as we very much liked the smell of the one he was wearing.
If you are choosing a camp and may feel overwhelmed by the options, I can only recommend to look no further as everything to the details was top and with comfort and has made it a highlight of our trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 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
Very beautiful spot. Well-designed and well-decorated bubble. Issa is an extremely kind and accommodating owner. PERFECT stay! Definitely the best camp in the desert.
Simple good meal and very large quantity !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Aurora desert camp wahiba sands is located in Bidiyah. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Guest review
Everything was perfect. The staff worked hard to make your stay perfect. The camp is located far from the city in the heart of the desert. The rooms were clean and tidy to a high standard. Dinner and breakfast were very plentiful and delicious. In the morning, Khalid took us on a tour to explore Bedouin life and traditional living up close. It is worth the visit. We hope to return again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 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 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 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
Situated in Far‘, جوهرة الرستاق السياحية Jawharat Al Rustaq Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, garden, and free WiFi.
Guest review
This hotel is rather a villa which is perfect for families or groups of friends. Playground and self-catering facilities are very good and the owner / staff are more than helpful.
Spectacular surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 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
All was perfect from the first to the last one. The place is near to nizwa, jabel shams, misfah, …
Ahmed is a welcoming person who likes to exchange with you. We had the right to the Omanian hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 130 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 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 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
Perfect location on top of the dune. Large space between domes, giving total privacy. Small number of domes makes it feel more special and not the kind of resort style. The room was very comfortable! Simply amazing experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 886 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
Loved the house and the kindness of the staff. The situation is just perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
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