Best Secluded Hotels in Oman

Set right on the edge of a canyon, this luxurious hotel provides guests with unbeatable views of the Hajar Mountains. The hotel makes the perfect place to unwind in style in between embarking on hiking expeditions and other types of trips and guests who book one of the large and lovely villas will be treated to their very own swimming pool and plenty of other luxurious touches. Stone pathways lead the way through the enormous garden that is set with fountains and is a very pretty place to take a stroll before dinner. Guests can also play a set or two on the tennis court or simply indulge in a little pampering at the onsite spa with its sauna and traditional hammam.

Famous for its luxurious spa, this elegant hotel is located between the mountains and the beach and provides a tranquil spot where guests can unwind in between their adventures. Guests are treated to their choice of 82 rustic stone villas that are set in an enormous date palm garden. This provides plenty of privacy and space for guests to enjoy and special bikes are provided for guests to make exploring the grounds easy and fun. Guests are encouraged to leave both their mobile phones and their shoes behind so they can enjoy this relaxing and decadent experience to the full and there are plenty of amenities to make use of such as a tennis court, a large swimming pool and a fitness centre.

Known to be one of the finest five-star hotels in the world, you’ll feel like royalty during a stay here – it was originally built as the home for Oman’s Sultan Qaboos. Expect palatial surroundings with oodles of gold, marble and crystal, contrasted with a relaxed pace of life. Renovations in 2018 were overseen by WATG and Wimberly Interiors, adding contemporary elements, to the existing extravagant opulence. It boasts the tallest atrium in the country, an entire amusement/water park for children and a six senses spa offering 24-carat gold facials. Dine alfresco between the beach and the pool, tuck into seafood at the Beach Pavilion, take The Ritz’s famed tea in the lobby or opt for authentic Chinese cuisine. Around thirty minutes from the airport, it’s sandwiched between the mountains and the Gulf of Oman.

On the coast, where the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman meet (15 minutes from Muscat city), is the Jumeirah Muscat Bay. 195 bedrooms and suites have an airy, coastal vibe, some with multiple bedrooms, kitchenettes, plunge pools and direct access to the hotel’s private pool. There’s a state-of-the-art spa, three swimming pools catering separately to families and adults, with activities including tennis and yoga, plus a PADI-certified diving and water sports centre offering glass kayaking. Five eateries include a bayside restaurant, an Asian food bar and a coffee house. And don’t miss the epic views from the rooftop bar.

Taking their inspiration from traditional Bedouin tents, the luxurious villas at dines are ideal for those who fantasise about the glamour of camping but like their creature comforts. The resort is set on top of a huge sand dune in the edge of Barka and guests are greeted each morning by the site of impossibly pink clouds and sand stretching as far as the eye can see. There are just fifty rooms for guests to choose from which helps to ensure an intimate atmosphere and dining at the excellent restaurant while the sun slowly sets is an enchanting experience. Guests will also have the chance to play a round or two in the bunker golf course, keep cool by splashing around in the swimming pool and indulge in pure pampering in the onsite spa.