Name: Sama Heights Resort
Address: Jabal Shams Road, 111 Dār Sawdāʼ, Oman, Jabal Shams Road, 111, Oman
Rating: 8.5

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Resort Sama Heights Resort

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Jabal Shams Road, 111 Dār Sawdāʼ, Oman – Excellent location – show map

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It was a perfect stay the room was clean and comfy , beautiful place, nice staff

M””

Oman

Very nice meals, staff helpful and location is great as it is close to best view points and balcony walk

Atis

Latvia

We got a free update. Moreover, the rooms were very cute and the food in the restaurant was nice! Really value for money.

Hanna

Netherlands

Comfortable and clean accommodation. Dinner and breakfast buffets were very good.

Rosanne

United States of America

The Sultan Tent is beautiful, comfortable and luxurious, the chalets are made of local stones and are comfortable. The attention to details within the whole property is great, terracotta lamps everywhere, heaters and AC camouflaged with palm tree branches, metal rods covered with ropes. The property is on top of Jebel Shams and it is 2 minutes away from the best hiking trails and views of the mountain. Dinner was great and had almost a home cooked feel, I really appreciated it after a day of travelling and walking. The cook Said was happy to share his recipes when I asked him for it and was eager to answer all my questions. It would have been nice to have some local food included (and no, hummous is not typically Omani!) Only a few chairs around an open fire outdoor. We were very lucky to get to the few spots.

Iolanda

United Arab Emirates

Excellent location. Nice staff. The quality of the food was good. The tent was cosy and comfortable. Heating in the room was adequately managed with couple of heaters.

Avisekh

Switzerland

The location (keep in mind that there is no shop nearby) and mountain view.

Anna

United Arab Emirates

The staff is super friendly and they gave us a free room upgrade

Irini

Qatar

Fantastic location, great balance of Bedouin glamping mixed with hotel comfort and luxury. Food was great, the staff were helpful and friendly - this is a great location to base yourself out of for exploring jebel shams

James

United Kingdom

We booked the Sultan Tent which was really amazing. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We booked the wrong dates and they changed it for us instantly without any hastle.

Ahmed

United Arab Emirates

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9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“It was a perfect stay the room was clean and comfy , beautiful place, nice staff”

M”” Oman
“Very nice meals, staff helpful and location is great as it is close to best view points and balcony walk”

Atis Latvia
“We got a free update. Moreover, the rooms were very cute and the food in the restaurant was nice! Really value for money.”

Hanna Netherlands
“Comfortable and clean accommodation. Dinner and breakfast buffets were very good.”

Rosanne United States of America
“The Sultan Tent is beautiful, comfortable and luxurious, the chalets are made of local stones and are comfortable.”

Iolanda United Arab Emirates
“Excellent location. Nice staff. The quality of the food was good. The tent was cosy and comfortable. Heating in the room was adequately managed with couple of heaters.”

Avisekh Switzerland
“The location (keep in mind that there is no shop nearby) and mountain view.”

Anna United Arab Emirates
“The staff is super friendly and they gave us a free room upgrade”

Irini Qatar
“Fantastic location, great balance of Bedouin glamping mixed with hotel comfort and luxury.”

James United Kingdom
“We booked the Sultan Tent which was really amazing. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We booked the wrong dates and they changed it for us instantly without any hastle.”

Ahmed United Arab Emirates

Jabal Shems provides authentic accommodations in tents and bungalows to experience a traditional Bedouin camp. Both accommodations types are fitted with modern amenities and include air conditioning as well as views of the mountain.

Tents are decorated in characteristic Arabian style, while bungalows have a seating area with chairs and dining table. Both have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries.

It is possible to enjoy traditional Omani cuisine and local specialties at the buffet restaurant. Staff can also help and advice the best hiking trails around the famous Al Ḩamra Canyon and the surrounding desert.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Chalet 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Grand Chalet 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Sultan Tent 2 twin beds
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An Inside Look at Sama Heights Resort

Sama Heights Resort is located on Al Hajar mountain region in Northeastern Oman which is highest peak in Gulf region. Jabal Shams offers cool weather throughout the year. If you are tired of GCC hot weather, Jabal Shams is the right place for you.

Area Info

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Restaurants & Markets *

Dala core Grocery Store Supermarket
15.5 miles
Al-Hamra Market Market
19.9 miles

Natural Beauty *

Omani Gran Canyon Mountain
0.6 miles
Jabal Shams Mountain Mountain
0.1 miles
Jabal Shams Rain Water Stream River
0.1 miles
Al-Hail Water Dam Lake
0.4 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: International

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

5:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

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7 - 12 years

Can use an extra bed

OMR 10 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The Sultan Tent is beautiful, comfortable and luxurious, the chalets are made of local stones and are comfortable. The attention to details within the whole property is great, terracotta lamps everywhere, heaters and AC camouflaged with palm tree branches, metal rods covered with ropes. The property is on top of Jebel Shams and it is 2 minutes away from the best hiking trails and views of the mountain. Dinner was great and had almost a home cooked feel, I really appreciated it after a day of travelling and walking. The cook Said was happy to share his recipes when I asked him for it and was eager to answer all my questions. It would have been nice to have some local food included (and no, hummous is not typically Omani!) Only a few chairs around an open fire outdoor. We were very lucky to get to the few spots.”

“Fantastic location, great balance of Bedouin glamping mixed with hotel comfort and luxury. Food was great, the staff were helpful and friendly - this is a great location to base yourself out of for exploring jebel shams ”

“We booked the Sultan Tent which was really amazing. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We booked the wrong dates and they changed it for us instantly without any hastle.”

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Newest Reviews for Sama Heights Resort

Reviewed: March 30, 2020

Stephen
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Limited facilities as resort not yet complete
Location for accessing the walking in the area is ideal. Dinner and breakfast very good

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 26, 2020

Joanne
Kuwait
10

“Mountain break ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was cosy, food was lovely and we had a good sleep!

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 25, 2020

John
United Kingdom

12 helpful votes
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Upgraded from Arabic Tent to Sultan Tent, possibly slightly larger but with same facilities. Excellent location at 2000m with view of mountains all around. Provided with fan heater to warm up the room, although it was nice to sleep in a cool room for a change (13 degrees in morning, 5 degs outside). Very good buffet dinner & breakfast included in £60 price. Make sure you do some or all of the balcony walk (drive to the village at the end of the road, about 6km). You also need a 4WD to get there, although I think they do a pick up from Al Hamra for OMR40.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Ricardas
Lithuania

18 helpful votes
7.5

“Good for hiking”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed in a chalet. The roof is made probably out of metal and it makes loud and sudden noise because of the temperature differences and usually early in the morning and it’s really annoying. Also there are donkeys around (wild or not) and they make noise as well. Water bottles included in the room should be at least 0.5 l (not 0.25l) because it’s really dry in the mountains and the closest shop is 50km away.
Good location for hiking (W4 and W6), nice staff, food is ok.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Benoit
France

5 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In spite of the remote location the room was expensive given the level of confort Mattress was too stiff
Nice room, good dinner and breakfast, staff was nice, great location on Jebel Shams

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 13, 2020

Aoife
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water was all provided in small plastic bottles which results in a lot of plastic waste.
Two female friends stayed for two nights. Perfect location for doing jabal shams walk, we did the balcony walk which was beautiful. The blow heater in the room made the room cosy when it got cold at night. It is far from closest town/shops so bring water/snacks as needed.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 12, 2020

Ronaldoverdijk
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No cappuccino.
Excellent location, and very good food. Both dinner and breakfast

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 12, 2020

Julian
United Kingdom
4.0

“Disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for one night at the end of February on our first night in Oman. We had reserved a bungalow at a rate of approx 170 euros, on half board. The accommodation was pretty basic with practically no storage of any kind in both the bedroom and the shower room. We had twin beds with exceptionally thin mattresses. I anticipated a bad nights sleep but did not realise how bad. It was only in the morning that we discovered that the base of the bed was badly damaged (see photos) and that the metal bars were creating ridges through the mattress. Very disappointing that the management of the hotel had not picked this up, as the problem had been there for a long time judging from the rust marks on the fabric. We spoke with the duty manager in the morning and they sent the housekeeping supervisor to look at the bed, hopefully for the next guest it was changed! We were offered a 15 OMR discount, which was very disappointing given the prices that they are charging. As other reviewers have stated, the buffet is pretty basic, perhaps the biggest disappointment is that whilst they offer a range of soft drinks in cans, not one was sugar free. A simple gesture from the hotels point of view to accommodate the main people who have to control sugar levels. When I mentioned it to the manager there was no interest. This is at best a 3 star hotel and can get away with charging such high prices due to its location. The accommodation and the quality of the food does not justify the prices charged. If we were to do the trip again we would have stayed an extra night in Nizwa and visited Jebel Shams as a day trip.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 9, 2020

Martin
Germany
9.0

“Great location. Very relaxed. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The blankets could have been warmer. It gets quite cold. The breakfast and dinner were OK, for the fact that it is difficult to get many fresh things up there.
The location is great. Nice areal. Plenty of space. Very tranquil. Only the donkey at night made quite a fuss.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

A
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Great location, comfortable room, and delicious food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
As many of the other reviews have noted, there's no spa here (although I think the moniker is actually the name of the resort brand (Sama resorts and spa)). There are remnants of a pool and spa, but they appear to have not been filled with water for many years. In summer, I think the pool would be refreshing and welcome, but in winter, there's no need.
The location for Sama Heights Resort was fantastic - about 15 minutes drive from the start of the Balcony Walk (a must do in Oman). While the facilities were simple, they were more than adequate for one night when the main point of our trip was to hike in Jebel Shams. Our room was wonderful (we were upgraded to a Grand Chalet), although given the price of other accommodation in Oman, the room rate was VERY steep here. You're paying for the convenience of being the first to walk the balcony walk, which I think is worthwhile, but don't except much by way of facilities. Having said that, we had everything we needed for our stay. There was free drinking water in the kitchen area, and the room was comfortable and warm. I also highly recommend getting half board (dinner and breakfast). The buffet dinner was delicious, as was the breakfast, and there is really nothing else around to eat. We also came back to the resort to have lunch after we'd hiked the balcony walk and checked out (which was delicious (despite only being burgers) and very reasonably priced compared to other hotels in Oman). Overall we were happy with our stay.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

Yoshito
Japan
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is no shop or counter which we can purchase drink or snack. Only restaurant opened in limited time we can get food.
Location is so nice, near best view point to see the valley. Only a few minutes by car. Good room and meal considering the cost.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 7, 2020

Martin
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, a lot of detail in room, but also outside created cozy atmosphere. Food was very good and stuff was very helpful. We also get room upgrade.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 6, 2020

Sjoerd
Netherlands
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff, Nice food, good location for hiking

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 5, 2020

Barbora
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect! Our best experience in Oman. Delicious breakfast and dinner, friendly staff and great location. We love sultan tent! Definitely recomended.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 3, 2020

Sven
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Ist was a very pleasant stay.

Stayed in March 2020

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