Wadi Shab Resort

Top choice in Oman


The small but modern and stylish rooms of this low-key hotel are arranged in two tiers down a hillside, with views of the sea from each veranda. Deluxe rooms represent the best value and are arranged around the pool. A gate gives access to the beach at the bottom of the incline.

Activities include guided half-day hikes in Wadi Shab (OR25 per person) and turtle-spotting trips to Ras Al Jinz (OR30 per person).


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