Jabal shams, Sa‘ab Banī Khamīs, Oman
#5 of 6 hotels in Sa‘ab Banī Khamīs
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Frederic
FranceOnly 2 bungalows in a small plot - nothing else on site
Scenic bungalow Very clean
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Pia
IndiaNA
Cool set up Cute little garden
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Carl
OmanNothibg bad to say.
Lovely place and nice people to deal with. A great experience. :-)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Lucie
Hong KongYou had to pay by cash, which we haven't planned for and there is no ATM around. The two domes are very close to each other so we could hear the whole time the neighbors talking. p
atypical accommodation in the area which gives it a lot of charm. there are only 2 domes in the lot, maybe a 3rd one on the way. Very comfortable for a romantic night. There is not much to do around as it is along a road. But it's not far away from the Sunset view point. Just the perfect stay to start or end your Balcony walk. there is a heater if you feel cold. bathroom and hot water, and a very comfortable bed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Chris
OmanThe only thing that I didn't like was that there isn't a washbasin inside the dome.
The location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Anais
United Arab EmiratesWe felt very cold during the night, additional blankets would be good
Very good place to stay near the beginning of the Balcony walk. The host was very helpful giving advices and recommendations about places to go, which was very appreciable. We enjoyed to warm ourselves next to the fire pit at night.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Christophe
FranceVery quite location. There is only two domes in a dedicated enclosement. Good bed. The staff was helpful and efficient. We have been welcomed with a fire wood outside the dome which was nice for staying outside after the sunset.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Manon
BelgiumNice location near the balcony walk. The room was clean and dinner/breakfast was good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Zafar
United Arab Emirateswash basin was out of room
very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Ahmed
United Arab EmiratesDifficult to access because of the roads and Google maps is not very helpful. It’s easier if you have a 4x4 car.
Nice concept and location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Alena
Czech RepublicThe dining experience at Jabal Shams Resort is the reason why we cannot give it a 10/10 rating. We arrived approximately half an hour after the dinner start time, and most of the dishes were already depleted, with very slow replenishment. If you wanted to add, for example, fish to your plate, you had to request assistance from the staff, and the same process had to be repeated for other dishes. Repeatedly asking for refills was not very pleasant. This was not only our case; the same situation occurred with other guests in the dining area. There is definitely room for improvement in this aspect. Otherwise, the food was fine.
Great experience. The domes are located near Balcony Walk. From the domes, you can see the top of Jabal Shams mountain and the surrounding rocks. We stayed in dome No.1, and the room was pretty nice and clean. You can witness both the sunset and the sunrise from a nearby viewpoint. Communication with the owner via WhatsApp was great. Be careful, as it is necessary to pay in cash (we used dollars). I recommend using a 4x4 car to reach this location, as the asphalt road ends before reaching it. For dinner and breakfast, you can visit Jabal Shams Resort, which is just a 2-minute drive from the domes. If you're looking for a nice experience, visit Jabal Shams Domes.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Eva
NetherlandsIn the evening it get cold, so brushing teeth outside was a bit chilly and no sheets
Great location, close to balcony walk and good communication
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Snitwong
ThailandThe wash basin install outside the room which is not convenience to use it especially for brush teething. And the bath room do not separate the wet and dry zone.
It is OK for breakfast. About the location is OK. We can site seeing around the resort which I enjoy that but it has just only 2 domes, no reception, no anybody to service (if I need) and it is too quite and fell not lively.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Jean-michel
SwitzerlandIt's not mentioned, but it is necessary to pay in cash.
A very good experience :) Very well located near to the balcony road. The communication with the host was very easy and appreciate.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Lawrence
United StatesView from the dome is not that great, even at sunrise.
A unique experience. Very close to some incredible views of the canyon!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Levente
HungaryThe lamps outside should have been turned off for the night, beacuse they gave too much light, and it was not possible to look at the stars in the darkness.
The domes are very comfortable and the whole place was exceptionally clean. The host was very attentive and helpful. The view from the terrace is beautiful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Marta
PolandLimited amount of hot water.
Perfectly located domes, just a few minutes drive from the Balcony Walk. The place was clean and cozy. Good contact with the owner. The dinner at the restaurant located nearby was tasty.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Nikki
UgandaAmazing views and location. It was a unique experience staying in the tents. The whole area has an air of peace and tranquility about it. I enjoyed just sitting outside taking in the surrounding area.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Afzal
United Arab EmiratesI had an amazing experience at Jabal Shams Domes! The management and staff were incredibly supportive and nice, making my stay truly enjoyable. The views were breathtaking adding to the overall wonderful experience.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Florian
SwitzerlandThis was by far the worst accommodation in Oman. The propriety is very small, actually has only two domes, they are very close to the main street (noise ++). There is no reception, so we had to wait more than one hour to get the key. No WIFI. The "receptionist" is a worker which can hardly speak English. At the departure time he didn't want to give me the change, so I had to tell him in this case I will not give the key back. The owner of the place was only to be contacted via What's up but he answered only after a couple of hours. The bathroom is another negative aspect. Better avoid this place!
There is nothing special here... If you would like to experience a poor reception and unprofessional staff, this is the place!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Omar
OmanThe design is really beautiful and unlike anything we’ve seen before, you could really notice the attention to every detail. Staff was friendly and attentive, Fahd is extremely friendly and went to lengths ensuring our comfort. Loved it!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Abdus
United Arab EmiratesFood in Jebel Shams resort sucks. The restaurant there serves horrible food, made me sick 2 days until 3rd day I found a local guide to provide home cooked food. Ibrahim jabalshams.4 @ instagram +968 9589 2568 delicious (and very hygenic) home cooked majboos rice DONOT eat at the Jebel Shams resort restaurant their hygiene is very bad. Thankfully there is a coffee shop where u can basic snacks. Otherwise go to SAMA resort just down the road for meals & breakfast.
Great location, amazing views really beautiful walks around the property Take the time to see the morning views, serene sunset and night stars
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Rohit
United Arab EmiratesThis is an absolutely amazing place. It was clean, it was posh and all in all the person who was interacting with us was absolutely brilliant. Clear instructions, good dinner, and breakfast. We had no clue about this place, and while on our way, the jebel al shams view point we just happened to see this hotel, and it looked very interesting. The viewpoint is pretty close by too, and the dinner and breakfast are at the jebel al Shams resort. Suhaib was also kind enough to direct us to an ATM in the town below as they accept only cash or PayPal for now. All I'm all we had a fantastic time and highly recommended this super place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Campolucci
ItalyNothing
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
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