About this property
Accommodation Features: Al khitaym guest house in Al Khitaym village offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a patio. Free on-site private parking is available. Facilities and Amenities: Guests can enjoy barbecue facilities, a fireplace, and mountain views. The property is pet-friendly and includes a dining area with a seating space. Free toiletries and tiled floors enhance comfort. Dining Experience: An à la carte breakfast is served with local specialities and fresh fruits. The host provides a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay. Location and Attractions: Located 226 km from Muscat International Airport, the guest house offers easy access to Jabal Shams. Guests appreciate the scenic location and the friendly host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Patrycja
Poland“I liked everything! but what stood out the most was the hospitality of the owners. I know most of the hostels in the area, and none of them are like this one.”- Andrew
Canada“Incredible place. Incredible hosts. You can't stay any closer to the balcony walk than this. The homecooked meals were excellent and a ton of food as well, you won't go hungry here. There's only two rooms and we were lucky enough to get the whole...” - Andreas
Egypt“The place is located beautifully right at the start of the balcony trail.” - Catherine
United Kingdom“Magical location - amazing to see sunset and sunrise and to lie in bed looking at the stars. Great place to start balcony hike round the canyon. Nice dinner, breakfast good.” - Flavia
Italy“It’s a lovely place just on the canyon jebel shams and right at the balcony walk. The room is clean with big windows . The terrace is amazing overlooking the canyon. The host Ali and his wife live just behind and are very kind. They make...” - Mauritsopreis
Netherlands“Amazing location at the start of the balcony walk with a great terrace overlooking the canyon; sunrise views directly from the room thanks to its big windows; friendly owner” - Lucie United Kingdom“Wow. What a place. If you are going to Jebel Shams and doing the Balcony walk, this is the place to stay. Fantastic views overlooking the stunning scenery. There are only 2 rooms so book ahead. Nicely designed units with large bathrooms and a...”
- František
Czech Republic“Ali, Alia and their kids were very nice hosts. We ordered dinner and breakfast, which were served in their house behind the appartment in Omani style and were delicious. The guest house is stylish, comfortable with breathtaking view over the...” - Verkade Netherlands“When you arrive at the guesthouse late afternoon there is great opportunity to see a beautiful sunset After sunset the family cooks local dinner for you. This great hospitality absolutely adds to the full experience. If you gaze at the stars...”
- Roberta Italy“Ali and his family are great host . Amazing experience. The view is breathtakingly”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Ali Alkhatri
Company review score: 9.7Based on 94 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
"I am Ali Al-Khatri, a resident of Al-Khatim village. I have over 15 years of experience in managing tourism projects. I also own a camping site adjacent to the location, as well as an Omani cuisine restaurant, a cafe, and an animal farm, in addition to fruit and vegetable farms."
Property information
Welcome to our cozy rural lodge, your ideal destination for rest and relaxation, where you can enjoy breathtaking balcony views and experience traditional Omani hospitality. Our lodge offers:
Room 1: A spacious room with a comfortable double bed, a private bathroom stocked with all essentials, and direct access to the balcony.
Room 2: A family-friendly room with three single beds, its own private bathroom, and charming views.
The lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, cooking stove, water heater, and all necessary utensils. Tea and coffee supplies are also provided to enhance your stay.
For an authentic experience, guests can enjoy delicious Omani meals prepared upon request. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, rooms can be rented individually to suit your needs.
Rooms are rented separately.
Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside!
Neighbourhood information
"Al-Khatim village is one of the most important tourist villages in Jebel Shams. It is the starting point for some of the world-famous hiking trails, such as the W6 trail, and it overlooks the Grand Canyon, where you can enjoy breathtaking views from three distinct areas at the mountain's peak. In the summer, the village enjoys a moderate climate despite Oman's hot weather, while in the winter, the weather is
cold, with the occasional snowfall."
"All the neighbors work in livestock farming, and you can herd sheep and goats with them every morning. They also work in the textile industry, where they extract wool from the sheep and craft souvenir gifts for tourists."
Languages spoken
Arabic,EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Al khitaym guest house takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
