First Time to Salalah Oman: Where Should I Stay?

On planning your first ever trip to Salalah, your first critical challenge is choosing where to stay and which place is best for you. Finding an accommodation is not an issue at all. There are lots of places to stay in Salalah Oman. However, the experience of your vacation also depends on where you stay. So choose the right one that suits you. I wouldn’t say that making the wrong choice would ruin your holiday, but it could impact your overall experience.

Hailed as Southern Oman’s most popular destination, Salalah is a unique place in the entire Arabian peninsula. It’s a beautiful coastal city, on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The city landscape is distinctive – it has mountains, beaches and other captivating natural formations. On the northern side, Salalah has mountain range, with greenery and waterfalls in the popular Khareef Season. On the southern side, Salalah offers attractive and pristine beaches that are so awesome that words cannot describe the experience. Salalah is a city spread between these mountainous regions and the Indian Ocean.

Where Should I Book My Hotel In Salalah Oman?

There are 3 regions where you can stay in Salalah or around.

• The first option to stay for the travelers is in the Salalah city.
• The second place where you can stay is Hawana Salalah – the Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC).
• The third notable place to have a memorable stay is to live in the wilayat of Mirbat, which is another wilayat like Salalah in Dhofar. Know more: About the Wilayat in Dhofar

All these regions will be explained in details in this post. After going through it, you can make the right choice based on your budget.

Should I book my hotel in Salalah City?

Below 2 options are highly recommended if you are planning to stay in Salalah city:

1. Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

There couldn’t be any better choice of staying in Salalah other than Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. This is the finest and premium resort in the city with private pool villas, which are not available in other resorts.

The location of Anantara is excellent. It is next to the famous tourist location of Al Baleed Archeological Site, and Frankincense Land Museum.

Indeed, it is a great place to have a fun filled family vacation. Check prices, reviews, and availability at Booking.com or at Official Website of Anantara

2. Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah

A waterfront resort with private beach overlooking the Indian Ocean and splendid pool, Crowne Plaza Resort is one of the best places to stay in Salalah. The hotel is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and has 153 rooms. This resort is ideal for those who wants to stay in the heart of Salalah and can access the Fruit huts and many dinning options in the city by a 10 minutes walk. In addition to these, the access to the private beach and pool is available.

Book Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah online  at best rates.

Should I book my hotel in Hawana Salalah?

Hawana Salalah is an Integrated Tourism Complex (the only one in Dhofar). The complex not only host a marina, many restaurants and shops, but also has couple of resorts. These resorts options are as follows:

1. Fanar Hotel and Residences

Although Fanar Hotel and Residences is a 5 star resort, its price is almost equal to that of a 3 star hotel in the center of the city. It is located at Hawana Salalah Marina, and is by far the largest resort in Salalah.

The only drawback is that this hotel a little away from the city. But hotel will arrange the airport transfers, so there is nothing to worry about. Also if you have rent a car, or are planning to book guided tours by Beautiful Salalah then it’s an ideal pick. Check prices, reviews, and availability here

2. Salalah Rotana Resort 

Located on the beautiful Salalah Beach, Salalah Rotana is a perfect resort for holidays. This 5 star water front resort has 400 splendid rooms and suites, a private white sand beach, man made canal and restaurants serving delicious food. This resort is ideal for those who want to enjoy private beach, access to the world class marina, have a yacht ride, and stay in a splendid room.

This resort is away from the main city by 20 minutes drive, so rent a car is a must. However, famous tourist attractions on the Eastern Side like Wadi Darbat, and Sumharam Archeological Park are much closer from this resort.

Check the rates, availability and reviews about Salalah Rotana Resort at Booking.com

Watch the video of Sunset Salalah Rotana Resort and Video of Yacht Trip through Salalah Rotana

Should I book my hotel in Mirbat Wilayat?

Mirbat walayat is on the eastern side of Taqah (another wilayat in Dhofar that touches Salalah on the east). There are two option to stay there, which are as follows:

1. Alila Hinu Bay

2. Kairaba Mirbat Resort (Previously known as Marriot Resort)

Too Expensive? Don’t Worry

For a memorable and comfortable family vacation, there is no better options other than to stay in the best Oman Resorts. The architecture, unique weather and the local hospitality of the 5 star Omani resorts make the stay memorable for life long. However, this could be expensive for some travelers.

Don’t worry!

There’s lots of other hotels, apartments and villas, where you can stay for lesser price. The above mentioned Salalah Oman resorts are the most popular and splendid. But there are many good places to stay in Salalah within your budget needs. Checkout the other comfortable and budget friendly stay options