Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Liked · The location of the hotel is stunning, the views are simply amazing - from the restaurant, the pool, your balcony - all super. We especially liked the infinity pool and the Italian restaurant. Our room (a deluxe canyon view) was spacious with a very comfortable bed with high quality sheets. The bathroom was really spacious as was the closet. Overall, very happy with the room comfort and size. Breakfast was also very good with quality options. Service was super - very friendly and helpful staff. Special callout for Nelly at the Italian restaurant, what a super lovely lady with top service mind. And to the turndown was super with a fantastic funny folded towel. Disliked · The gym was a disappointment, equipment was fine but not a lot of options. Room was very spacious but a bit empty. The mats (that you could pull out to lay on) were quite dirty. Maybe the gym doesn't see enough action to qualify for better investment. The hotel is costly and we found the dinner buffet disappointing when thinking of the cost. Also the cost of wine was exceptionally high compared to other 5 star hotels in Oman.

The hotel is really beautiful, the views and layout is lovely. The rooms are very spacious and have all required amenities. The staff are really great, super friendly and attentive. Rum at the Soufra bar looked after us amazingly, as well as a great afternoon spent climbing with Maher. The restaurant choice is limited should you not choose to eat in the buffet so we ended up al Belle Vista for two nights and Al Qalaa for one. Our favourite was Belle Vista by far having some lovely pasta dishes, Met & Kim looked after us really well. The hotel does needs attention in some places like the spa where the tiling and facilities need some care. The pool can get crowded and very close when it’s full. I liked our stay, but I really cannot get over the sheer cost of the food and drink at this resort. We have stayed many times in Oman at the Chedi and ShangriLa (so I appreciate Oman is not a cheap country) where the quality of food and drink is far superior and not as expensive. Following the Anantara we stayed at the Chedi and it not comparable to this, the Chedi was actually cheaper (which is unheard of) and really is a different level of luxury. At the Anantara, the cheapest glass of Rosè is £20, expect every dinner for two people (2 starters and 2 mains with 2 glasses of wine) to set you back between £150 and £250 for fairly basic food pizza / pastas etc. Al Qalaa was especially disappointing paying £240 for some dips and grilled meats with some wine, which was a very underwhelming meal. Generally I liked the hotel, but at check out it left a bad taste in the mouth due to feeling like the extortionate bill did not match the required quality. There is limited to nothing surrounding this hotel for eating, so you really are trapped by the costs. The location is really worth seeing, the Omani mountains are breathtaking - just be prepared for the costs!

This was our second trip to this hotel. We have stayed at Alila in the past as well and Alila is absolutely amazing as well. This hotel is also a great stay. Arriving and checking in went very smooth and easy. The room was not my favorite. We had 166 and I did not like the view very much. Two years ago we had a nicer view from our room. (I don’t know the number anymore, it was more on the left site of the complex when you walk from the main lobby to the rooms). Also the room had a musty smell. With a better room I would have given my review 5 stars. The gym is very nice and there’s plenty to do in the beautiful mountains. The staff at the main restaurant Al Maisan is really amazing. I loved breakfast and dinner. And the staff will do anything to make it a special experience for you. I really loved it. Shoutout to the wonderful staff of Al Maisan. Checking out was very easy as well. Great stay! But try to get a nice room.

Amazing Location and Views, there is such a Special Calm Atmosphere at the complete Resort. Upgrade to Pool Villa was best decision and the incredible Service in the Hotel especially from private Service at Villa (thanks to Sarhan) made it such a nice an unforgettable Experience. Will come back for sure!

I can't wait to be given the chance to come back. the location of the resort, the kindness of the team and their professionalism,the excellent food and attention to details from everyone, our stay was just perfection.