The best accommodations Salalah

This is Dhofar's most exclusive resort, white and sober throughout, and the only one to offer, in addition to refined suites, accommodation in luxury villas with private pools. Straddling the ocean (sublime beach), wild lagoons and the archeological site of Al Baleed, the site is an exception. Top-level services: exceptional spa, sumptuous restaurants (especially Mekong), huge swimming pool, children's and teenagers' club, nautical hut, range of experiences and activities...

It's a big building planted on the beach between the Crowne Plaza and the neighboring villas. No charm on the outside, but it has the advantage of being fairly recent, and its 60 spacious rooms offer a good level of comfort, with TV, air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and room service. If you're here, choose a sea-view unit with balcony to wake up to the waves. Coffee shop indoors and restaurant with pleasant beachside terrace. For a dip in the pool, head for the hotel next door, which belongs to the same owner.

It is the only youth hostel in the sector, clean and well maintained. It is located a little away from Salalah, about minutes drive from the city centre and the airport, on the road to Thumrayt. It has 32 suites (with private bathroom and kitchenette) and 16 fairly spacious rooms, all with telephone, TV with satellite channels, fridge and air conditioning. On site, restaurant with buffets and à la carte dishes.

This large, horizontal, vacation village-style complex features around 50 villas just 2 steps from the sea, divided into single and double rooms, suites and apartments. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness center, café, restaurant and, of course, a long, beautiful beach. The all-white accommodations are built in Arabic style, and some have three bedrooms, kitchen, living room and terrace - ideal for families. Not very charming, but comfortable (TV, mini bar, air conditioning).

The ancestor of the Dhofar seaside resort, this seventies-style Crowne Plaza sits on one of Salalah's most beautiful beaches and, despite its aging decor, continues to brilliantly fulfill its role as a formatted hotel. For a stay of rest, leisure and bathing, the site is extra, offers a plethora of activities (9 holes, tennis, squash, diving club, wellness center, etc.) and guarantees the essentials: varied catering (5 tables), Pub, shishas. Preference for rooms in wing B, on garden level with sea view. New: the Ocean Blue Beach House is a must!

Here we are in a real five-star hotel, with pleasant rooms and suites. Although all of them are very comfortable, avoid the ones at the back that look out onto the highway, "the mountain" they say. Sea view is better, but it also means industrial harbor view as soon as you turn your head a little to the left and especially when you enter the beach. So, stay at the pool in its gardens and enjoy the good services and facilities of this small provincial palace. On site: tennis, fitness, diving club, several bars and restaurants.

Located in the business district, close to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, this new hotel is obviously ideal for businessmen passing through Salalah, but can also be attractive for couples or families staying in the area. With its modern comforts, the hotel boasts an attractive rooftop swimming pool, an international cuisine restaurant and a fitness center. The aim is not to spend a long vacation here, but to visit the region or if you're just passing through Dhofar, it's quite sufficient.

This large complex, although only a few kilometers from the beach, is perfect for families. It boasts a very large garden with a river-shaped swimming pool, a children's playground, a spa and three restaurants. There is a wide choice of room categories: deluxe, apartment, villa, chalet... some with direct access to the pool from the terrace. Excellent value for money in Salalah. The hotel also has its own private beach, but here's a word of advice: use the pool!

It's the ideal option for a budget stay in a new, connected, trendy hotel: an ideal base from which to explore the region and share experiences with fellow travellers on the way back. Formatted for conviviality and encounters, Atana Stay is a young, family-friendly and relaxed concept, with living spaces centered around a central lounge and its restaurant. In the 52 rooms, you'll appreciate the comfort of a good 3* and the touches of street art on the walls of the suites. Swimming pool.

The immense beach is just ahead, powdered with white sand. A neighbor of Beach Resort Salalah, this old-fashioned hotel benefits from the same natural setting, but also boasts a swimming pool by which to have breakfast or relax during the day. The hotel's 25 two-bedroom apartments are spread over 4 floors, and some even offer a mini-balcony in addition to the bedroom and kitchen. In addition, there's a multi-couch villa. No restaurant, but lunch and dinner are available at the nearby Beach Resort Salalah.