Al Nahda Resort & Spa

We chose Al Nahda because we came from Jebel Shams and did not want to return to the capital right away and they offered a very good price online. As the photos looked nice, we decided to book. Oh boy were we surprised when we arrived at the gates of the resort. This place is huge! Just few examples - they give you a map so you could find your bungalow (and it still was not easy) and there are bicycles available on the property for reaching different parts of the resort. The check-in was smooth and the receptionist very welcoming and helpful. Their restaurant was closed for maintenance so they offered a breakfast in our chalet instead and this was perfect for us (preordering was very easy through Whatsapp). The food arrived right on time and they even added some small things in addition to what we ordered. Our bungalow was actually not a bungalow but a full size house with an enormous bedroom/living room, kitchen, bathroom with an small pool inside (!) and a nice terrace in front of the house. The parking was also in front of the house but it could get quite tight if all the houses are full as the pathways inside the living areas are rather tight. As there were not many guests during our stay, we had all the space in the world. From all the services they offer there, we only used the huge pool area which was really nice. And having the nature photography as a hobby, the early morning just after the sunrise was like a paradise for me. So many different birds flying around and so many beautiful locations for trying to capture the photos! All in all - a wonderful experience and Al Nahda definitely exceeded our expectations. The service was impeccable, lodging much more that we expected and the general areas of the resort absolutely beautiful. So maximum points from me and I definitely recommend this place.

Being during the new year. The resort is located 40 mins drive from Muscat. Mango trees, coconut trees, chikoo trees in the resort. More than 102 species of birds like Owl, Kingfisher etc found. Spotted a porcupine , Hare too. Good food and service. Flexible for breakfast🍳☕🍞 needs as per taste. Multi nationality staffs.

Very nice resort, the rooms are clean and big! You can find everything there..restaurant and bar are very cool!

35 minutes away from Muscat Airport with a taxi ride. It costs around 15 Oman Riyali. You can arrange taxi from the resort so they will pick you up anytime you want. Breakfast and dinner is included in daily rate which was 55 Oman Riyali for the time being. Hotel located on a great land. I lost my way several times between my room the lobby and the restaurant. Place is green all over the land. One pool is present but comparing the quantity of rooms available pool is very small. They serve alcoholic drinks during dinner. Also there is a good bar at the restaurant always clean and well cooled. Place is very calm during the weekdays but people say gets really crowded in the weekends. Rooms are very big and there are 2 air conditioners for sone rooms. Employees are quite polite and helpful. Also you can go and see the Gulf of Oman after a 30-35 minutes ride from the Hotel. The place is called Al Sawadi Beach. There is a fresh fish market right from the fisherman. I highly recommend if you have to stay in Barka area.