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The View

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Wadi Ghul Dam

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Hail Al Shas, Al Hamra
  • Wadi Ghul Dam
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Misfat al Abreyeen
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Jebel Shams
    ‪117 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Al Hamra

In historical district.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Wadi Ghul Dam and Al Harma Watchtower. Misfat al Abreyeen is within 6 miles (10 km) and Bilad al-Sifah is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Wadi Ghul Dam - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Misfat al Abreyeen - 33 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Al Hoota Cave - 43 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Wadi Nakhr Ruins - 96 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Jebel Shams - 117 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪مطاعم و مطابخ ريم اليمن - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Halwa Coffee - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Rogan Cafe - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Alstromeria Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Al Hud Hud Restaurant - ‬36 min drive

About this property

The View

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Wadi Ghul Dam
The View offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly The View. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Al Hamra hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The View offers 30 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required due to road conditions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The View

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: OMR 15.0 per day

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

View Hotel Al Hamra
View Al Hamra
The View Hotel
The View Al Hamra
The View Hotel Al Hamra

The View Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Bring something warm to sleep in if you're visiting in the winter, it gets cold at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Oakland

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mamoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean rooms. Amazing view though, worth the hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lived up to its name for sure. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Pool was perfect. A great spot up in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking location. Great staff! Nice rooms! Lovely pool and restaurant. But the best are the location and the views. Be prepared: you need a 4WD to get to the property, they also pick you from Al Hamra though against a high fee. Try to be there before sunset and get up for the sunrise, it’s worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique mountain location with splendid views of surrounding mountains. Nice rooms with balconies. Excellent breakfast and dinner included in price. Fast check in and out. Pleasant and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hajer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Review
It was very good, but it was cold at night with no heater.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place near Al Hamra
The hotel is excellent and staff are so friendly... The rooms can be more clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Saralyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on the hill!
Loved our trip to The View! The pods are so unique, lots of privacy and a great view from every unit! The road wasn't as bad as I thought at all, so had no trouble in our AWD Kia Sportage. The pool was beautiful, and staff so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has really good view. Rooms need to painted again, pillows and duvet cover were not cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

E, Muscat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous setting and beautiful views from the room and pool. Staff were absolutely brilliant - all friendly and helpful and did everything to make my stay comfortable even with social distancing. There are some good hikes close to the hotel if you don't want to drive back down the rough road (although it wasn't as bad as I'd feared). On the down-side, wifi is only available in limited areas, the pool looked like it was due a clean and there are a few little bits of maintenance that make it slightly tired looking such as missing or broken lights on the walkways. At this price, these are things that should be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

AYSEGUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
It was a great experience! One of the very unique hotels I have ever stayed in. It would be great if you could extend the check out and heat the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot and unique place. Staff, particularly in restaurant, were really great during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about The View from the room in a “pod” perched on the edge of a rugged hill to the lovely food and the courteous and helpful staff. The room had floor to ceiling glass across the whole width so you could sit in the bath and look out down the valley and the balcony has a comfy lounger and table and two chairs. As it was Ramadan we had breakfast delivered to our room and going to dinner walked through a lovely, fragrant garden. The chef managed a good blend of western and Omani food. The infinity pool looking out over the valley was excellentThe only drawback was that WiFi was not available in the rooms but the reception dining room and terrace were very comfortable alternatives. Great for couples - v romantic - but not really suitable for children. And of course it is expensive and you do need a 4wd to get there and some nerve. But actually the 7k off road wasn’t too bad just don’t do it in the dark,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely but overpriced
A very comfortable place that is primarily (not surprisingly) about the view. We had the evening meal that was excellent and very good value for the 5+ courses. It was unfortunate for us that the meals were spoiled by two families that seemed to take over the whole atmosphere in the restaurant from the moment that they arrived leaving a number of guests clearly annoyed. The place is clearly trying to reach the top end of the market as the prices indicate and they have been let down in this instance by these families. No wifi available in the rooms which is unacceptable for a luxury place to stay. A lovely place to stay but the prices cannot be justified.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view at The View
The pool is amazing and I loved the “hanging” pod rooms, it really felt like we were on the edge of a cliff! Buffet Dinner and breakfast was great too, it had a lovely mix of middle eastern and western style foods.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018