Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

We stay 3 nights in this beautiful hotel. Everything was impeccable! The hotel is sitting on the edge of a cliff, with stunning views and a beautiful garden. The infinity pool was great and offered beautiful views on the canyon. What we appreciated probably the most was the service. All staff members were so professional and friendly, ready to help. Our room with a view was big, clean, nicely decorated in Omani style. We had a half board, which was worth it. The surroundings of the hotel are worth to explore. We went by car to the hidden villages on the other side of the canyon. It was nice trip allowing to see different style of life than Muscat. We also walked to the village next to the hotel to observe the sunset. It was a nice and romantic stroll. We rented a 4x4 to be able to reach the hotel from the airport on our own. It was fun and at the same type a bit scary road, very steep but not difficult if you observe the speed limit and instructions. We stopped several times to take pictures of the mountains around. There are plenty of view points. We were there at the end of October so evenings and mornings were rather chilly. It is worth to take a shawl and a jumper. Also to a restaurant.

Totally unique experience in very relaxed and high quality surroundings with excellent service. Views to die for

beware of the mandatory 4 wheel drive required to get to the resort. yes its in the small font on the booking page but we missed this. we called the hotel to see if they could do anything to help us out (they proceed to tell us this is the FIRST time this has ever happened....ok even if that is true, is that really helpful to tell guests who are clearly stressed out at this happening. then we are quoted outrageous prices for a shuttle transfer. thank god for the honest police offer at the entry who told us to go to a local rental place nearby. even when we mentioned this awful experience during our arrival to the MANAGER, he said "well you made it here". normally at other 5 star hotels, they provide something to improve our experience. here nothing. LOL. bad tennis raquets, no water bottles in gym not offered robe, slippers, tea in spa poor service by arrival staff arrival staff demanded we tell them our departure time 2 days ahead so they could scheudle our luggage pick up after our stressful arrival experience LOL what an awful experience gross towels at pool no movable umbrealls to create shade this is a 3 star resort at best excelelnt service and food at restaurants though. they were super kind!

Stayed here for a special birthday and the hotel is amazing. So clean and gardens were beautiful. What really stood out where the staff and shouting out to Nash who was excellent in the restaurant everytime we went.

We spent three nights at the Anantara Al Akhbar and loved every minute, we were fortunate enough to stay in the pool villa overlooking the mountains and if you have some pennies extra to spend on the upgrade then don't hesitate to book, it's incredible. Amenities, decor, staff and food standards are to a excellent standard, we opted for the half board package and it was very good value for money, all the meals at dinner and breakfast were delicious. As mentioned, the staff are great at this resort but shout out's go to Nash in the dining area for his very attentive standards and also to Hassan for the guidance and calming confidence he gave during the Extreme wall climb, which the the resort provides as an excursion and is highly recommended (but make sure you have a head for heights) To summarise, this was one of the very best resorts we've had the pleasure to experience and if you're thinking of spending some time in the mountains before venturing to the beaches of Muscat, then look no further.