Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Stayed 3-night here in the Anantara Cliff Pool Villa #10. For the villas, you'd be assigned a personal butler. Our butler, Praveen, was exemplary. He is definitely amongst the best butlers and we have had plenty of different ones at all the hotel hotel chains. He was very intelligent, considerate and extremely good at communications and highly efficient. He would anticipate everything you'd need before you even thought of it. If you stay here, you should request for him as your butler. Onto the resort itself. At first I was worried the view here wouldn't be as nice as it's built slightly further in, away from the cliff, and that it was too big of a place. My worries were proved unfound, as it turned out to be the best hotel we have stayed in Oman. Everything here was top notch, the view was excellent, and everything was within a short walk in the resort. Our room had a heated pool and a perfect view of the ridge. F&B was extremely good, from Italian to Thai food, was the best we've had in Oman. We also did a couple of the guided walks/hikes and the tour and our guides were excellent. We loved our stay here so much and would definitely love to return next time outside of Ramadan so we could try all the restaurants here.

I stayed here in January and should have posted my review earlier. It is possible by now that the security situation has deteriorated in Oman. I sincerely hope not, however, if you are reading this I assume you may be interested in going to Oman. I would urge you to go. Oman is a much underrated tourist destination. It has fantastic hotels, beaches, tradition, culture, history and wildlife, particularly birds. It is also very safe. The people are polite and respectful and although it is more conservative than Europe you will encounter no problems as long as you are polite and respectful in return. As for the Anantara, it is a wonderful hotel. It’s amazing that a remote location like Al Jabal Al Akhdar has 2 of the best hotels around. We stayed at the Alila before the Anantara was even built. The Alila is a bit more remote and there has been more development around the Anantara since last we were here but there are still fantastic views to be had from the hotel gardens and a short walk away near the villages of Al Aqur and Al Ayn. As you would expect, the rooms are of a very high standard. We booked a Premier Canyon View room, which is the entry level. When we arrived we were upgraded to a Deluxe Canyon View room which are on the second floor giving better views over the canyon. The food is very good, although I would have liked the option of a snack on some evenings. I simply am no longer able large meals every night but I don’t particularly want to sit in my room with room service. Finally but most importantly a mention for the excellent staff. We are only able to enjoy such places because staff travel from all over the world to work here. Of course, the hotel has many Omani staff but so many come from places like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia. They leave wives and children behind for months at a time to make places like The Anantara possible. I would like to give a special thank you to Hadi from Indonesia in the Al Maisan restaurant and Abdul from Bangla Desh, who worked around the pool/ Bella Vista restaurant. Nothing was ever too much trouble. I hope the senior management appreciate and look after them.

Our stay at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by breathtaking scenery and an atmosphere of true luxury and tranquility. The resort is set in one of the most spectacular locations we have ever visited. Waking up to the dramatic canyon views each morning was an unforgettable experience. What truly made our stay exceptional, however, was the people. The entire team delivered service at the highest level – always warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The restaurant staff in particular deserve special recognition. Every meal felt like a special occasion thanks to their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail. Unfortunately we cannot remember all the names, but the entire team deserves praise for creating such a wonderful dining experience. We would also like to give a special thank you to Hussain, who guided us on a fantastic hike. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and kindness made the experience truly memorable. It was without a doubt one of the highlights of our stay. If there is one small suggestion for improvement, it would be the bed and pillows. While still comfortable, the mattress could be slightly improved and the pillows felt a little worn. Overall, this was an unforgettable stay in an extraordinary place. We would highly recommend Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort to anyone looking for a truly special experience in Oman, and we would gladly return in the future. / Decha

Rami gave us such wonderful service at Anantara. He was attentive, warm and genuinely made our stay even more enjoyable. We really appreciated the care and professionalism — it made a big difference. Thank you, Rami!

A fabulous hotel set in a stunning location with breathtaking mountain views. A get away from it all experience, complimented by the very best service and great food. The hotel also offer trips out and our trek into the Wadhi with one of the hotel guides was a highlight of our stay, a 3 hour walk with a few technical challenges en route and a refreshing swim in a natural pool in the Wadhi - very special.