Sama Heights Resort

Quite a drive on a rocky road to get there but what an amazing place! The spatial design integrates perfectly with the surrounding mountain area and natural materials were used for many of the cottages and main building. Spacious rooms with breathtaking view over Jebel Shams. At night, enjoy a total silence. We ate at the terrace but the heaters made sure we stayed warm.

Here’s an alternative way to phrase that: The atmosphere was incredibly tranquil and soothing. The food was outstanding, with the camel meat barbecue being a highlight—absolutely delicious. They even had a movie screening under the desert sky, which added a touch of romance, perfect for couples.

Pros: - Great location: beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, and a short (10 minutes or so) drive to the start of the Balcony Walk. - Nice of the staff to upgrade us to a stone chalet with a mountain view! - Buffet breakfast and dinner included. - Clean, quiet, comfortable room (stone chalet) with everything we needed. - Good playground for kids, and plenty of outdoor seating. - Peaceful setting.   Neutral: - The breakfast and dinner buffets were fine, I guess especially for being up in the mountains, but nothing to necessarily write home about. - The water in the shower took ages to get hot, so be sure to turn on the water heater as soon as you arrive if you want a hot shower at night. Cons: - There was no housekeeping (we stayed two nights). - We had to ask for toilet paper--even on the first day. Stayed two nights here with our toddler, and probably would stay again. It's up in the mountains, and even in mid-April it was a tad chilly at night (pants and a sweater were fine though, and the rooms come with space heaters, which we definitely used).

What a lovely and unique resort! The drive alone to get there is an adrenaline rush, and not for the faint of heart. The resort is built mostly local material. It has modern touches and amenities while seeming authentically Omani. The breakfast and dinner buffets that were included were excellent. Not a lot of selection but definitely enough, and considering how remote this location is everything was fresh and quite tasty. The staff were all helpful and friendly. The hotel's tagline is "Designed to Make Your Stay Magnificent" and they certainly lived up to it.

Stayed for two nights 18-20 Oct 2023 in of of the Sultan’s Tent and it was just magical. Tent is not only spacious but also offers a good shower and a very comfortable bed to rest after the long hikes. Found staff very kind and helpful from the front desk to the chefs. Trekking W6 & W4 start right from the front gate. A place to definitely go back.

This is a nice resort with clean, spacious cabins. The furniture is quite basic. The bathroom is clean and spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is like any basic mountain resort. The buffet food is good, good choice both for dinners and breakfast