About this property

Accommodations Features: Al khitaym guest house in Al Khitaym village offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a patio. Free on-site private parking is available. Facilities and Amenities: Guests can enjoy barbecue facilities, a fireplace, and mountain views. The property is pet-friendly and includes a dining area with a seating space. Free toiletries and tiled floors enhance comfort. Dining Experience: An à la carte breakfast is served with local specialties and fresh fruits. The host provides a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay. Location and Attractions: Located 140 mi from Muscat International Airport, the guest house offers easy access to Jabal Shams. Guests appreciate the scenic location and the friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tari
    United States United States
    Ali and Aliya are amazing hosts. The room, meals, and views are perfect. Make sure you have cash for payment.
  • Jan-erik
    Germany Germany
    Wonderful!! Very nice host welcomed us with dates and coffee/tea. The place itself is great, with a spectacular view, very comfortable room, clean, nice bathroom, terrace. In the evening can see the stars from your bed. In the morning a nice...
  • Raman
    Belarus Belarus
    - The view is magnificent, fully pays off the price - facilities are decent, there is a kitchen with all the appliances and even barbeque - proximity to balcony trail, so possible to do the hike early morning when there are only a few people in...
  • Dineshan
    Oman Oman
    It’s relatively new property near to the balcony walk of Jebel Shams and my overall experience was delightful. The highlight of the stay was undoubtedly the breathtaking sunrise that painted the sky with hues of orange and pink during the chilled...
  • Patrycja
    Poland Poland
    I liked everything! but what stood out the most was the hospitality of the owners. I know most of the hostels in the area, and none of them are like this one.
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    Incredible place. Incredible hosts. You can't stay any closer to the balcony walk than this. The homecooked meals were excellent and a ton of food as well, you won't go hungry here. There's only two rooms and we were lucky enough to get the whole...
  • Andreas
    Egypt Egypt
    The place is located beautifully right at the start of the balcony trail.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Magical location - amazing to see sunset and sunrise and to lie in bed looking at the stars. Great place to start balcony hike round the canyon. Nice dinner, breakfast good.
  • Flavia
    Italy Italy
    It’s a lovely place just on the canyon jebel shams and right at the balcony walk. The room is clean with big windows . The terrace is amazing overlooking the canyon. The host Ali and his wife live just behind and are very kind. They make...
  • Mauritsopreis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing location at the start of the balcony walk with a great terrace overlooking the canyon; sunrise views directly from the room thanks to its big windows; friendly owner

Managed by Ali Alkhatri

Company review score: 9.8Based on 95 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

"I am Ali Al-Khatri, a resident of Al-Khatim village. I have over 15 years of experience in managing tourism projects. I also own a camping site adjacent to the location, as well as an Omani cuisine restaurant, a cafe, and an animal farm, in addition to fruit and vegetable farms."

Property info

Welcome to our cozy rural lodge, your ideal destination for rest and relaxation, where you can enjoy breathtaking balcony views and experience traditional Omani hospitality. Our lodge offers: Room 1: A spacious room with a comfortable double bed, a private bathroom stocked with all essentials, and direct access to the balcony. Room 2: A family-friendly room with three single beds, its own private bathroom, and charming views. The lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, cooking stove, water heater, and all necessary utensils. Tea and coffee supplies are also provided to enhance your stay. For an authentic experience, guests can enjoy delicious Omani meals prepared upon request. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, rooms can be rented individually to suit your needs. Rooms are rented separately. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside!

Neighborhood info

"Al-Khatim village is one of the most important tourist villages in Jebel Shams. It is the starting point for some of the world-famous hiking trails, such as the W6 trail, and it overlooks the Grand Canyon, where you can enjoy breathtaking views from three distinct areas at the mountain's peak. In the summer, the village enjoys a moderate climate despite Oman's hot weather, while in the winter, the weather is cold, with the occasional snowfall." "All the neighbors work in livestock farming, and you can herd sheep and goats with them every morning. They also work in the textile industry, where they extract wool from the sheep and craft souvenir gifts for tourists."

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English

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House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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