Name: Sama Heights Resort
Address: Jabal Shams Road, 111 Dār Sawdāʼ, Oman, Jabal Shams Road, 111, Oman
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $78 per night (We Price Match)
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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9.2

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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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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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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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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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Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Laura
Germany
8.8

“Nice resort at the top of the mountain ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- guter Ausgangspunkt für verschiedene Wanderungen

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Jana
Austria
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Our tend was molding on the inside. We asked the hotel about our opitions to get up the mountain since we only had a 4x4. They didn't give us any advice, but offered to pick us up for 40 OMR, which is more than we paid for our room. We ended up driving ourselves. It's definitely totally doable if the wether is good and you drive slow.
If you choose the cheapest room option, value for money is quite okay (considering the location and prices of other resorts). The food was alright as well.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Corinne
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds are a little hard...
Peaceful place in the heart of Hadschar mountains, nice accomodation, dinner in Buffet style very delicious.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Bridget
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Great value mountain camp.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We needed a lift up the mountain by someone in a 4x4. This was not the resort's fault, but could have been better communicated by the resort.
The camp was in a lovely spot for doing the balcony walk, seeing the canyon, and staying in the mountains for the night. The dinner and breakfast were great value and there was even a campfire before we went to bed.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Monique
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
10

“Fantastic setting and very tasteful accommodation ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If you go there in winter, take you warm clothes with you. It was 2 degrees in Januar and they have some problems to heat the restaurant. The servants and some guests were wearing a woolen hat inside! But the rooms have a good heater.
Good food. And most of all: great setting with some terrific tasteful tents and holiday lets. So spend some extra and don't take the cheapest option but a Sultan tent for exemple. Or a little flagstone house. If you like a special accommodation than it is really worth it. Enjoy here the peace and the views of the mounatains for a reasonable budget. Location is superb for walking. The W4 starts here. It goes to the top of the Jabel Shams in 6 hours. But you can also hike only a small part of it when you want a stroll to relax a bit after driving off road up to the mountains. For the W6 (balcony walk) you have to drive 15 minutes ahead (exciting gravel roads). The balcony walk is challenging but fantastic. Advice: go around 11 and be there almost alone. Take enough food and water with you. A tourguide is not needed. At the start: go left (the path to the right is the difficult W6a).

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Hanna
Belgium

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Had a lovely time.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff could have told us a bit more what activities we could have done when visiting the resort.
Really liked the location in the middle of nowhere. Food was ok and the chalets very nice.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

Nicolas
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Superb way to enjoy the mountain. Only a few minutes from the balcony walk which is just an amazing walk. And the dinner was great! Good fun for the kids!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

M””
Oman

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a perfect stay the room was clean and comfy , beautiful place, nice staff

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Badlydrawncat
United Kingdom

11 helpful votes
8.0

“Great value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Chilly dining room, but there was not much the hotel could do about it,
Lovely room with an extremely comfy bed. It was very cold the night we stayed and the aircon heating would not stay on but the hotel rapidly produced a couple of fan heater for us. The dining room was a bit chilly, with guests wearing coats and jackets and huddled around a number of heaters around the outside of the room. The evening was particularly cold though, it was much colder than normal and I thought the hotel coped as well as it could. The food was lovely and the staff were great.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Christian
Germany
10

“The place to stay in Jebel Shams!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
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Incredible location with unique views on Jebel Shams, traditional but comfortable rooms (incl. hot water, AC), breakfast and dinner have been delicious, friendly staff and fast checkin/checkout

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Jane
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fantastic way to visit the Oman Grand Canyon”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ‘gardens’ around the site were looking a bit scruffy, but that could have been the time of year (February) and the Spa was just a big empty building. We weren’t bothered by the spa as we were there for the views and walks, if you had been... We did wonder if we were just there out of Season and the locals go there in the summer to get away from the heat.
The staff here were really friendly and helpful. We were upgraded to a Sultan tent, which was fabulous. We booked half board and the food was really good, great choice for breakfast and dinner. The dining room was clean and heated in the evenings and at any time of the day you could go in and get complimentary teas, coffee, dates etc. There was a fire pit to sit around in the evening which was lovely. The paths around the site were lit, but not too much so you could star gaze. The sultan tent had a great bathroom/shower. for one evening we were there (we were there for 2 nights) it got really cold, but 5 minutes of the fan heater provided in the room and we were really cozy. Really easy to access the walking paths around the gorge.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 15, 2020

Atis
Latvia
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice meals, staff helpful and location is great as it is close to best view points and balcony walk

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 14, 2020

Syed
Oman
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect but the only problem i had is the water problem in washroom i asked staff 2 to 3 times and they send one person to fix the problem but it remains same.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 14, 2020

Luca
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Good for hiking”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast and dinner included (buffet with various choices and fresh omelets) so you can reenergize after walking the jabal shams. Balcony walk is just 10minutes drive from the hotel. Room has a lot of space and is clean, but very „plain“.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Jana
Slovenia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The resort is much better as it is presented on the web. Tent, bath, good - everything was exceptional.

Stayed in February 2020

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