Holiday villages and unusual accommodation Oman

The penultimate pole of civilization along the coastal road, this hotel stands alone in front of its immense 2,000 m² swimming pool - enough to revive your butterfly! The resort makes up for its relative isolation with a wide range of activities: gym, diving club, tennis, volleyball, etc. and a spa for relaxation. Children are not forgotten either, with their own swimming pool and extensive playground. Other facilities include 237 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and 1 lounge.

Using the same graphic codes as the Sifawy Boutique Hotel near Muscat, this "little" Juweirah, the most confidential of the marina's boutique-style hotels, plays on the same spacious, screened volumes, bold colors and bayadères. With rooms and suites in soft shades of white and blue, the hotel offers a wide range of accommodation for adults only. Uncompromising comfort: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pools, nautical hut, wellness center, etc. Beautiful beach just a few minutes' walk away.

For a real immersion in the heart of the special ecosystem of Musandam, there is nothing like spending the night there, combined organized by the greatest local receptive: a day in a motorboat or in a dhow followed by a night in the fjords. Two options are generally proposed: night under the stars on the boat's pontoon or overnight in a tent on the shore. In both cases, a team is present to take care of everything, minimal comfort is provided (toilet, water, mattress and blanket) and dinner is served under a sky as pure and starry as in the desert.

This cute little camp has a few tents furnished with colorful rugs, a sitting area, beds and rustic but private bathrooms. It's run by a local family who live on site, which is a plus. Moderately isolated, overlooking a 4x4 track, this is an authentic Bedouin experience, with a host of activities (hiking, camel rides, initiation to traditional dances)... The welcome is exceptional, a true moment of sharing, and the home cooking is delicious!

Close to the main malls and sites to visit, Fraser Suites Muscat is a luxury residence with hotel services: 24-hour reception, concierge service, continuous daytime catering, room service, kids club. Space, light and modernity are the guiding principles of the 120 one- to three-bedroom en suite apartments, with living-dining rooms and fully equipped kitchens. For relaxation: 24-hour gym, spa, outdoor playground for children. On the roof, a large terrace with swimming pool and whirlpool offers a panoramic view of the whole of Muscat.

Unique, this sublime luxury yacht in the shape of a traditional dhow entirely covered in wood is the only one to offer total immersion to the bottom of the fjords, in conditions of absolute comfort since the space is there (34 meters long, double pontoon fitted out) and the six double cabins are equipped with air conditioning and their own bathroom. Privatization is possible or departure from the cabin, for one or several all-inclusive nights enriched with visits and activities (kayaking, fishing, diving...). On-board staff as discreet as they are adorable. Unforgettable!

It is a hotel residence like many others in the Sultanate, well designed, very clean, in a classic decorative style that is neither fun nor glamorous, but which in no way alters the primary vocation of this type of place: to provide room and board for a stopover of one or two nights in spacious (70 m² minimum), clean and well-equipped facilities. Ideal for families or groups of friends, the residence offers a choice of apartments from 1 to 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, TV, air conditioning... On site: restaurant, gym.

On a palette of grey and ivory, it is the most beautiful tented camp of Sharqiya, nature-chic without ostentation. An eco-friendly and bohemian setting surrounded by high dunes, it stretches over an exclusive site: easy to access, but isolated from everything. It's elegance in the desert: fine dining, attentive and discreet service, a range of experiences (yoga, astronomy, etc.), accommodation in double Bedouin tents (one for the bedroom, the other for the private bathroom) and a décor that would once have swallowed several rolls of film from a film camera. Guaranteed love at first sight!

The hotel is located in the heart of the new town of Sifah - with its marina, range of restaurants and bars, land and water-based activities, golf course and more hotels to come. The first hotel, Sifawy, plays the "boutique" card, with just 68 rooms featuring elegant, uncluttered design, bold colors and havana woodwork. For relaxation: landscaped pool, private beach, restaurants, bars, gym and a wide range of activities. You can come for 1 or 2 nights, or even a week via Kappa Club, which markets the hotel as an all-inclusive package.

The resort of Turtle Island is the most luxurious. We salute the comfort of the 22 rooms, suites and family chalets of this modern establishment, its swimming pool, its fitness, its beach volleyball court... We go to one of the two bars to have an aperitif and we go to the restaurant The Dhow hoping to meet some humans. There, all around, the unchanged cycle of reproduction takes place. Clever spotting: the rooms on the first floor have a private balcony and offer a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Bonus of the stay: the Masirah Natural Treasures Museum.

In the south of the city, these two single-storey buildings blend in with the uniformity of the surrounding buildings. The decor is dated, but the comfort and layout are efficient - after all, you're only here to sleep. An attempt at local "style" in the restaurant and its terrace, planted on the edge of a blue swimming pool surrounded by green artificial grass. The establishment has 16 nickel units with kitchens, equipped for 3 to 6 travelers. The hotel is run by Khasab Travel & Tours, which facilitates the planning of excursions and ensures a faultless service.