Would be good to have a fridge so to offer cold water to guests, as the water on offer gets pretty warm to drink after spending the day(s) outside in the Oman heat.

Nice guesthouse in a beautiful village in a fantastic area of Oman. Our rooms were basic (mattresses on the floor) but actually very comfortable. The veranda where food is served offers nice views and relaxing background. Dinner was nice.

Stayed in April 2025

Fantastic location, great owner, very helpfull. Simple, but clean and friendly. See the village!!

Stayed in February 2025

Tricky to think of anything. Would be lovely to have own bathroom but no availability as we booked quite late. Then the shared bathrooms do what they say on the tin. No complaints.

This is a picturesque location in the heart of the mountains. We loved how the terrace was always open for tea and coffee and dates so whenever we returned from canyoning or hiking, there was a lovely place to sit and have a refreshment with great views. Immaculately clean rooms. Attentive staff.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing location in a very beautiful and authentic village in the heart of the mountains. Welcoming and helpful hosts. They helped us to organise a canyoning day which was unforgettable. Plan some ear plugs if you are a light sleeper as the roosters sing enthusiastically from early morning Additionally be very careful on the road, you need to have a SUV to get to the village, as you will be driving on steep dirt roads for 30min+

Stayed in December 2024

Toilet is too small, it is almost impossible to sit (i am 1.90 m tall)

Location in an traditional building

Stayed in December 2024

Brakfast was quite poor compared to other place in Oman.

Ot is Basic but comfortable and charming place.

Stayed in December 2024

The hotel was nice, particularly the outdoor veranda area where meals are served. It was a lovely place to relax for a couple of nights.

Stayed in December 2024

Construction noise

View cleanliness

Stayed in December 2024

I loved it all but it is a heritage property so get used to not having WiFi & having to sleep in comfortable beds on the floor.

This is the most beautiful property in a fairytale village. Wonderful authentic Omani house. Kemal the manager was very helpful and arranged a day’s canyoning with a guide.

Stayed in December 2024

Maybe some improvement on the breakfast!

A beautiful village - quite hard to get to though. I still don't know if it is better to drive on the dirt road by night or by day...seeing more is not necessarily good. The stay was very comfortable and the location just amazing.

Stayed in December 2024

Wi-Fi facility is not available

The place was so clean, the staff Mr Kamal were very friendly and cooperative. We had a nice stay at the property. The highlight was the food which was super good and they serves Omani Authentic cuisines. Also met with Mr Mazin who is the owner of the property, very friendly and humble personality. Overall it’s a highly recommended experience

Stayed in November 2024

Wonderful location, authentic rooms, very friendly manager

Stayed in October 2024

Beautiful place, nice people who work there, good food. I want to go back to Oman just to stay there longer. Thank you!!!!

Stayed in June 2024

Very much a country idle, which means that you'll be woken up by the cockerels (plural) and muezzin at full belt from 4.30 am to 5.30 am in February. Food and accommodation is superb.

Stayed in February 2024

Relative expensive for what they offer (but accomodation in Oman is in general more expensive than in other Arab countries). Mattresses were a little bit hard.

The inn is simple, but clean and has some charm (although - compared e.g. with comparable pensions in Morocco - it could be even better).The way up to Balad Syed is breathtaking - alone this is a good reason to stay in Balad Syed (+ well marked hiking trails). The service was excellent. We appreciate it very much that the owner organised for us a car + driver to bring us from Wadi Bani Awf to Balad Syed (and back again next morning) since our car couldn't make it to the very end because of the steep and sandy ascent 5 km before Balad Syed.

Stayed in December 2023

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Great welcome Typical Omani house Very clean Good meals, on the terrace with pleasant view Limited number of guests In the heart of the village, with trek pathes nearby

Stayed in January 2024

In winter the eating area can be a bit windy/chilly so dress accordingly

Location is great, manager is super hospitable!!!!

Stayed in January 2024

Rooms are not well equipped. Shared bathroom and toilet are just sufficient in size Mattresses right on the floor, hard, no bed light, no mirror

location in the beautiful village of Balat Sayit, great terrace dramatically overlooking the palm trees and the mountain. Friendly atmosphere

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Everything- it’s so clean and comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

The Balad Sayt village is beautiful and worth the effort to get there. This is the only accommodation in the village. It is very nice with a covered outside dining area where the included dinner and breakfast ate served. Tea, coffee and juice is always available. Dinner and breakfast are locally sourced and prepared where possible. Mattresses are on the floor. Everything is clean. A very nice place to stay in this remote mountain village far from anywhere.

Stayed in December 2023

Sharing a bathroom and toilet with several other rooms can mean long waits. Rooms backing on to courtyard let all the light in and beds on the floor are very hard but this may suit other people.

The location was great and the road passed little snake canyon to the place provided stunning scenery. The 4WD road leaving to head to Jebel Shams is stunning and definitely a 4WD track but great views until the tarmac. Property is nicely decorated inside and the traditional food for dinner and breakfast was very good. Village is good to wander round and in a beautiful setting.

Stayed in November 2023

The owner is keeping the place authentic. We spent à wonderful time in this preserve village.

Stayed in October 2023

The owner and staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was authentic home-cooking. The building is comfortable, location is stunning.

Stayed in October 2023

genuine Omani hospitality. Simple but so full of character. Home cooking by owner's wife - get a taste of the local cousine!

Stayed in October 2023