Wondering where to stay in Oman? Let me help you! In this article I explain the various Oman accommodations and share suggestions with reviews. Discover some great Oman hotels, resorts, guesthouses and Wahiba Sands Camps. All you need to find where to stay during your road trip in Oman.
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Best AREAS to stay in Oman
In North Oman, some of the best places to stay are:
- Muscat,
- Nizwa,
- and Sur
They are close to many attractions: wadis, desert, mountains.
However to get closer to nature and history, some great attractions also have accommodation options, such as:
- Camps in Wahiba Sand Desert
- Guesthouse in old villages such as Misfat al Abryeen
- Resort in the mountains of Jebel Shams and Jebel Akhdar
While on the Musandam Peninsula, it is easier to stay near Khasab.
And in the South Salalah is practical, but you can also stay in the Empty quarter desert.
CHOICES of Oman Hotels and Accommodations
General information about Oman Hotels
- Muscat has a wide range of hotels
- The other big cities of Sur, Nizwa, Sohar etc. also have a good hotel offer but not as much variety
Oman Guesthouses
- Mostly in small villages, guesthouse are a great way to discover Oman
- Less luxury but more connections
- One of the most famous is the Misfah Old house. Check it out in the suggestions below
AirBnB in Oman
- AirBnB is not yet much developed in Oman
- You can find listings, but most are to stay with expatriates living in Oman. It is nice but not the cultural experience you might be looking for
Permanent settlements
- In the deserts of Wahiba Sands and the Empty Quarter are permanent settlements that welcome travelers.
Wild Camping in Oman
- There are no campsites in Oman but wild camping is allowed almost anywhere
- Check out my dedicated article about Wild Camping in Oman
- Near the beach, in the desert, or in the mountains... you can stay close to nature
Where to stay in MUSCAT
Muscat is where you have the most choice in terms of accommodations. I hesitate a lot but opted for an Airbnb Room near Al Qurum Beach which is great for a relaxing evening walking on the beach.
I stayed at an airBnB that is not available anymore.
Other options to fin your accommodation in Muscat
- PRACTICAL - The Coral Muscat Hotel and Apartments is a great location for a base with spacious facilities and with an apartment you can have more freedom - Check out photos and prices
- MODERN & GOOD VALUE - The Centara Muscat Hotel is not near the beach so has good value deals with really good accommodations - Check out photos and prices
- LUXURY and CHARM - Located by the beach, The Chedi Muscat is displays Sumptuous decor and a unique atmosphere - it brings the local architecture styles with modern concept - Check out photos and prices
- The WELL KNOWN BRAND - The Grand Hyatt Muscat has a great location by the beach and all the facilities you could need - Check out photos and prices
- CHEAPER OPTION BY THE BEACH - The Al Ferdous apartments offer a great price alternative for those you still want to stay very close to the beach - Check out photos and prices
Where to stay in Oman - Sur
Sur is a great location to stay for a couple of day, relax at the beach, enjoy the laid-back feeling of the town and admire turtles nesting during the night.
Sur Accommodation Suggestion:
I stayed at the Raz Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Resort because it is connected to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
Review:
- Location: In a quiet location. Near the water with a nice beach where you can swim. 30min drive to the reserve and driving is required also to get to Sur
- State: Simple, clean room. Good common area. Wifi only available in the common area.
- Check-in: No issues although abit slow. Nice staff
- Breakfast: Great buffet after the early Turtle tour
- Check out photos and availabilities
Where to stay in WAHIBA SANDS Camps
Sleeping in the desert is a wonderful experience, the quiet, the colors, the sky...
In Oman, it is easy to spend one night in Wahiba Sands even on a tour from Muscat.
Several permanent settlements welcome tourists. Camps include: the Desert Nights Camp, the Arabian Ory Camp, the Desert Retreat camp, Desert Wonders Camp and 1000 nights camp. Most offer 4WD tours and camels excursions in the dunes.
Wahiba Sands Camp Suggestion:
One of the main Wahiba Sands Camps is the Desert Night Camp.
Review:
- Location: Like all settlements it is in one of the valleys between longitudinal sand dunes. So you need someone to take you around in the dunes
- State: As I was wild camping, I did not stay there but my guide had to discuss with them and I was able to tour the facilities. I really enjoyed their settings and the quality of the camp
- Check out photos and availabilities
Right next to it is another camp for those who need less luxury: the Arabian Oryx Camp.
Best places to stay in the Omani mountains - Jebel Akhdar Hotel
The mountains of Jebel Akhdar are one of the top destinations in Oman. 4WD is required to get up there but you are rewarded with magnificent views especially at sunset and sunrise
Jebel Akdhar hotel Suggestion:
I stayed at the beautiful Sahab Hotel not far from Diana's point.
Note, another major resort was being built not far from the Sahab Hotel.
Review:
- Location: Fantastic - amazing views of the mountains, the villages and plantations
- State: Clean. Very nice furniture. Good wifi. I was upgraded to one of rooms next to the pool. really nice. The jacuzzi has a fantastic view 🙂
- Check-in: The staff was not the best I have seen but it was ok. Check in was a bit slow
- Breakfast: when they have a lot of people there is a buffet. But because we where not that many I had to order what I wanted. Food was OK.
- Check out photos and availabilities
And for a 5star resort you can op for tha Anantara Resert - Check out photos and availability
Staying off the beaten path in Oman - AL HAMRA Accommodation
One of the great things to do in Oman is stay one night in a secluded village in the mountain. I did it in Misfat Al Abryeen. What an experience!
Hamra Accommodation Suggestion:
Maybe the most famous guesthouse in Oman, the Misfah Old House is where I stayed near Al Hamra. There are not many places to stay so it gets full quickly and you should book in advance. (Although surprisingly I was there on a rare day where we were just a few)
Review:
- Location: Down in the old village (bring only a small bag, you have to get down many stairs) - the terrace has a great view of the valley and plantations below. Very peaceful environment
- State: very simple matresses. Share bathroom. Clean. No issue. Wifi is only one hour a dayat 7pm
- Check-in: The people are very nice. One of the owners sat with us at diner and told us stories from the are. It was great!
- Breakfast: Nice buffet on the smaller terrace
- Check out photos and availabilities
JEBEL SHAMS Resort
Known as the Arabian Grand Canyon, Jebel Shams Oman is a must visit in the Sultanate. You can do it on a day tour from Muscat but an overnight stay at one of the Jebel Shams Resorts will give you more time to hike and enjoy the sunset and clear night sky.
Jebel Shams Resort Suggestion:
I stayed at the Jebel Shams Resort, which is the last one on the road up to the canyon. From there you can walk around on the plateau all the way to the canyon.
Review:
- Location: There is nothing else on this plateau, just you and the mountains. 10/15 min walk to the rim of the canyon.
- State: Clean and very spacious rooms. Common area for with buffet lunch, dinner and breakfast. not good wifi (of course, considering the isolation). The pool was being cleaned when I was there.
- Check-in: Nice staff. No issues.
- Breakfast: The buffets are all quite nice.
- Check out photos and availabilities
If the Jebel Shams Resort is full, not far is the Jebel Shams Height Resort.
Oman Hotels - AL BATINAH
If you need to relax in luxury near the beach, there are many Oman hotels to satisfy your need on the coast.
Al Batinah Oman hotel Suggestion:
On my last night I stayed at the Millennium Beach Resort Mussanah. It is a huge complex with big pool and its own Marina where you can depart to the Daymanyiat islands.
Review:
- Location: Very isolated but everything is available at the resort - several restaurants, spa, marina, pool etc.
- State: Luxurious. Good wifi. Like many resorts it likes character. It is a huge place with weddings and conferences... always busy.
- Check-in: No issues.
- Breakfast: I woke up very early to get back to Muscat and did not taste their breakfast.
- Check out photos and availabilities
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