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3.8 out of 5

"The Anantara is perched on top of Jabal Akhdar, a 35 minute drive up the Side of a mountain. I am a novice driver and didn't find it difficult, just u ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 18 Feb 2017

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Premier Room, Mountain View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
£355* Per night/room 27 Apr - 28 Apr

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Cliff)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (Anantara Cliff)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, you'll be close to Jabal Al Akhdar Viewpoint. Enjoy features like free valet parking, plus 4 restaurants and a full-service spa.

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Al Maisan, one of the property's 4 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, body scrubs or facials at Anantara Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • 10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Jabal Al Akhdar Viewpoint and 21.8 miles (35 km) from Ar Ridaydah Castle
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Everyone (2) Couples (4)
3 out of 5

Poor value

The Anantara is perched on top of Jabal Akhdar, a 35 minute drive up the Side of a mountain. I am a novice driver and didn't find it difficult, just utilise low gear and take your time. You won't hold anyone up as there is ample opportunity to overtake. We arrived and were greeted with complementary dates, Omani coffee and a refreshing lemongrass and pomegranate drink. The staff were all very friendly and eager to help when they could The grounds are spectacular, our canyon view room was beautiful. The view from the glass balcony was breathtaking and we were afforded the most magnificent view of the sun setting behind the mountains. The room was very well equipped and the bathroom exquisite. Now the negatives. The hotel is expensive. The room was dear enough, the transfers (although we didn't use them) are astronomically priced. For the 1 hour round trip from top to bottom, we were quoted 120 USD. If the price reflected quality it wouldn't be so bad. But that's not the case. The options at both Bella Vista and the main restaurant are nearly identical and rather limited for an upmarket resort. The service was slow, very slow. Our cold meze starters took 25 minutes to arrive. Our hot meze took half an hour and had been fried from frozen as the middle was still cold. I asked for my meat medium well, which one half was, but the other half was rather bloody. The staff apologised and offered me a replacement but by then you are so sick of waiting and annoyed by the fact you'

Posted by , from London on 18 Feb 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Feb 2017 by DD

Dear Jay A, Thank you for staying with us and for providing us your detailed feedback. Although I am glad to note that you liked the room and the arrival experience, I am also sorry to hear about the few inconveniences you have faced. We greatly appreciate constructive feedback as this helps us fine tune our services. With regards to your comments about the price of our transfers, rest assured that this price is comparable to five star resorts in the country. Our luxury transfers are equipped with wifi, chargers, snacks and binoculars so our guests can take advantage of the view on the way. The driver also shares information about specific points of interest and will stop for photo opportunities. We take our guests' comments seriously and take actions on every feedback. Hence, our bicycles are now offered on complimentary for our guests to enhance guest offering. Your comments about your dining experience have also been shared with the team to ensure that this is covered on our continuous training and improvements. Thank you once again for taking the time to review us and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again to our resort. With kind regards, Darren Darwin General Manager

5 out of 5
Traumhaft

Posted by on 25 Apr 2022

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1 out of 5
Leider überhaupt nicht das Geld wert

Posted by on 24 Aug 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Aug 2021 by Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Sehr geehrter Herr Al Jabri Omar Mohammed Said, Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Bewertung mit uns zu teilen. Bitte akzeptieren Sie meine Entschuldigung, dass Ihre Gesamterfahrung nicht Ihren Erwartungen entsprach. Ich bedauere, dass wir bei Ihrem letzten Aufenthalt unseren hohen Standards nicht gerecht werden konnten. Seien Sie versichert, dass Ihre Kommentare mit dem Team geteilt wurden und Maßnahmen ergriffen werden, um sicherzustellen, dass die aufgetretenen Probleme in Zukunft behoben werden. Wir sind bestrebt, unvergessliche Erlebnisse mit außergewöhnlichem Service zu bieten, und hoffen daher, Sie in naher Zukunft wieder begrüßen und verbessern zu können. Nochmals vielen Dank, dass Sie sich entschieden haben, bei uns zu bleiben, und dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihr Feedback zu teilen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Dec 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jan 2020 by NK

Thank you for rating us. Hope to welcome you back. Resort Management

5 out of 5
Der Standort war aussergewöhnlich und das Personal war überaus freundlich.

Posted by on 25 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jan 2020 by NK

Thank you for your wonderful review about us and hope to welcome you back soon. Resort Management

4 out of 5
Ausblick vom Zimmer war fantastisch. Personal sehr freundlich.

Posted by on 2 Nov 2019

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About the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Location Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Sayq, Ad Dakhiliyah 621

Property Features

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. A kids' pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the luxury Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nizwa resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 18 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort offers 115 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Minibar
  • iPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Al Maisan – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Al Qalaa – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Bella Vista – This poolside restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Dining by Design – This theme restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Al Burj – On-site bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Rock climbing on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

Anantara Spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Thai massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 15

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property is located on Al Jabal Al Akhdar Mountain, which is only accessible by a four wheel drive vehicle. This property offers a vehicle transportation service for a fee. Guests must contact this hotel in advance to make transportation arrangements.

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Meals are included for up to 2 children under 6 years old when ordering from the kids menu. Children 7-12 receive 50% off regular menu.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • One child stays free
  • Humane animal treatment
  • UnionPay
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: OMR 44
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: OMR 22 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: OMR 170
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: OMR 85 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: OMR 85 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: OMR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Sayq
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Sayq
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar S
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Nizwa
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Resort
  • Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Resort Nizwa

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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