This was our second trip to the Al Sawadi, the first was in 2004 and we were very pleased to see that the resort is now under the management of Extra Divers. It's a great place to dive from, a very relaxed setting with good food and service. The pool is good and the beach a short walk away. It's... More

i have just returned from 2 nights at this hotel with a friend at the end of an organised tour.The location is lovely -the food is good -both at the buffet and cafe BUT -we arrived on a friday(second day of the weekend).It was chaotic round the pool -no free sunbeds and kids jumping in and playing ball in the... More

After many kilometres of driving; travel weary and in need of a good night's rest my friend and I suddenly came upon this resort. Initially we decided not to stay and after hours of deliberation, exhaustion made the decision for me and I have no regrets that we spent some time there. The chalet we stayed in was sea-facing and... More

My friend and I stumbled upon this place after a grueling drive across the desert from Salalah. We wanted to stay near to Muscat but not in the city. At first I thought it expensive, but after taking inclusive tax into consideration we settled for 2 nights. Having experiencing the buffet dinner , wonderful atmosphere and outside bar all lit... More

Stayed for 2 nights with the a kid. 1 hour drive from capital. Rooms are spacious & comfortable enough for a short stay. Dinner & Lunch were very good. Outdoor dining experience is great ! many activities for kids as well as adults. Beach was fantastic. bit far away.. but, that is how it should be. it would have been... More

The resort is good quality. Rooms are not so spatious but comfortable and clean. The dinner is very nice and romatic. The only pity is the cost too high (100 OMR per 2 people 1 night). You can also do some activities like snorkeling, diving and horse riding on the beach.

We are experienced travelers with children, mostly in Asia. We chose this hotel for convenient diving on the Dayminiyat Islands. They picked us up on the airport and it was a 60 min drive to the hotel. The check-in was smooth and quick and we had our room less than an hour after arriving 8 o’clock in the morning. The... More

Since 2009 this hotel is operated by a German dive company (Extra Divers). It is about an hour drive away from Muscat - a relaxing place at the beach. The dive center offers daily dive and snorkel trips to the Damaniyat Islands. At the hotel you can book a tour with driver to wadis, mountains, desert and other places of... More

I was staying at this hotel over the weekend and I saw this horse. (please see the attached pictures) I am distraught at the state of this poor animal. I have had horses for many years and to see a horse in this condition brings me to tears. When I first saw this horse in the pen it had no... More