Reviews of Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Ras Al Jinz P O Box 296, 411 Sur, Oman

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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood property right on Turtle reserve beach. Both evening and morning reserve tours included in stay, which was great
Dinner menu options very limited, although bfast spread was good. Food quality and taste was good though.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great guide to show us the turtles as they came ashore at night to lay eggs. The guides take you round with a red torch (which the turtles can't see), so that the animals are not disturbed. Amazing experience.
If you also visit the beach in the morning, with a guide, then you find a lot of newly hatched turtles who never made it to the water.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood selection of food
I was disappointed that our morning guide wasn’t really paying attention to people disrespecting the turtles. People were walking all over the beach not staying with the guide. The guide didn’t stop them.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe best place to stay if you want to watch turtles
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind comment and for choosing to stay with us at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. We are delighted to hear that you found our location ideal for watching the turtles — it’s truly a unique and magical experience we are proud to offer our visitors. Your feedback encourages us to continue providing memorable stays in harmony with nature. Warm regards, Nasser Al Ghilani Reserve Manager
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind comment and for choosing to stay with us at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. We are delighted to hear that you found our location ideal for watching the turtles — it’s truly a unique and magical experience we… Show more
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBasic and practical considering it is a government facility.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time watching the turtles nesting, it is truly a unique and memorable experience. We are also pleased to know you appreciated the guidance of our tour team and the practical setup of the facility, which reflects our commitment as a government reserve to both conservation and visitor comfort. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Nasser Al Ghilani Reserve Manager, Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time watching the turtles nesting, it is truly a unique and memorable experience. We are also pleased to know you a… Show more
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location near the beach
Watch out you cannot swin on the beach as there are strong currents and the tents can be noisy at night when it’s windy
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our great location near the beach and the unique natural surroundings. We appreciate your note about the sea currents — safety is our top priority, and we always advise guests to avoid swimming due to the strong currents in the area. We also understand that the tents can be affected by wind at night, and we are continually working to enhance the comfort of our facilities while maintaining the authentic experience of staying close to nature. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Nasser Al Ghilani Reserve Manager Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our great location near the beach and the unique natural surroundings. We appreciate your note about the sea currents — safety is our top priorit… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewVery expensive for a horrible room , hotel and food was so random
There is nothing to do around the hotel the room is a horrible builder is not even a window to see outside. The restaurant is horrible. The breakfast is so bad. If you want to see the turtles, just go to their tour at night and that’s it. Absolutely no need to stay in this hotel.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely regret that your experience at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment and are sorry to hear that the room, food, and overall facilities did not provide the level of comfort you were hoping for. Our primary mission is to support turtle conservation and provide guests with the rare opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. While our accommodation is intentionally simple to minimize environmental impact, your comments about room conditions and food quality have been taken seriously and will be reviewed with our team to identify areas for improvement. We appreciate your visit and your participation in the turtle tour, and we hope you will reconsider and allow us the opportunity to offer a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely regret that your experience at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment and are sorry to hear that the room, food, and… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location for turtle reserve Room rate includes x2 visits to beach to view turtles Simple buffet breakfast & dinner. Nothing fancy, did the job!
Slightly Chaotic organisation for the turtle viewing, but spectacular sight none the less. Go with low expectations, and you’ll enjoy. One night is plenty
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique opportunity to witness the turtles and found our location ideal for this special experience. We appreciate your kind words about the meals and the overall stay, and we’ve noted your feedback regarding the organization of the turtle viewing. We are continuously working to improve the experience for our guests, and your comments help guide those efforts. We’re glad one night was the perfect amount of time for your visit, and we hope you left with some unforgettable memories. Should your travels bring you back to Oman, we’d be happy to welcome you again. Warm regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique opportunity to witness the turtles and found our location ideal for this special… Show more
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe private beach is really cool.
When we arrived with our young daughter, the cot bed was broken in our tent, we were told that the (only?) other cot bed was already taken. Eventually a solution was found with a mattress on the floor. Regarding other equipments, the shower was leaking, the shower head support broken, toilet seat half unscrewed, there is no elevator for the museum (with a push chair that would have been useful), etc. The dinner (buffet) is a shame for the price (12 OMR/ person). Regarding the turtle seeing activity, there are 2 slots that are proposed, one at night and the other one in the early morning. We tried the evening one, but be prepared to wait with like a hundred people. We were there in April (which is the low season). After waiting for a couple of hours we decided to go head to our room because our daughter was too tired (it is not the fault of the resort though, we knew it would have been difficult anyway). Just be prepared to wait for 2/3h (unless you go in the egg laying season), to see 2 turtles with group of 25 people. In conclusion, if you want to see turtles, you’d better go to Daymaniyat islands (you won’t see eggs but still…).
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet expectations, and we truly value your detailed feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we need to improve. We’re very sorry to hear about the broken cot bed and inconvenience it caused, especially when traveling with a young child. Our team did their best to find an immediate solution, but we understand this was not ideal and appreciate your patience. We also regret that you encountered maintenance issues in your tent. Your comments regarding the shower, toilet seat, and general facilities have been shared with our maintenance team to ensure these are promptly addressed. Additionally, we take note of your comment about the museum's accessibility and will explore possibilities for making it more convenient for families with strollers. Regarding the buffet dinner, we are sorry it did not meet your expectations. We continuously work on improving the quality and variety of our food offerings, and your feedback will be shared with our kitchen team. As for the turtle viewing experience, we understand how challenging it can be with a young child, especially during the low season when sightings are less predictable. The activity is managed by the local reserve authorities, and while we have limited influence over the logistics, we do our best to prepare our guests with accurate information beforehand. We’re grateful for your understanding. We’re glad you were still able to witness a part of this unique natural event, and thank you for your recommendation of the Daymaniyat Islands for future travelers. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back under better circumstances and offer you the experience we strive to provide. Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet expectations, and we truly value your detailed feedback, as i… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had an eco tent for 5 of us. It was a little tight, but the staff accommodated our needs. Our tent had an excellent view!
It was quite a distance to the beach, however you can drive there and it was a great experience
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that your family enjoyed staying in our eco tent and that you were able to witness a turtle during your visit — such a special moment, even in the off season! It’s also great to know that our team was able to accommodate your needs and that you enjoyed the beautiful view from your tent. We understand that the walk to the beach can be a bit of a trek, but we’re happy you found the option to drive there convenient and that the overall experience was a memorable one. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back for another visit in the future! Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that your family enjoyed staying in our eco tent and that you were able to witness a turtle during your visit —… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation is amazing
The hotel needs maintenance. Food is good rooms need an upgrade considering the amount of money they charge x nigth
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the beauty of our location — we're glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate your kind words about the food, and we also take note of your comments regarding room maintenance and value for money. Your observations are important to us, and we are actively working on improvements to ensure that our facilities meet the expectations of our valued guests. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back with a more refined experience in the future. Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the beauty of our location — we're glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate your kind words about the food, and we also take note of your comments regarding room ma… Show more
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCame for the turtle excursions and got to see nesting turtles during both the night and predawn trips. Room was more than adequate with good AC and a fridge for water. Included breakfast was fine but the dinner buffet was in no way worth the 12 Omani rial (about 31 USD) each charged. Captive audience. Don’t miss the beach area. Absolutely stunning geology and scenery. Serious rip tide though so be careful.
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled you had the chance to witness nesting turtles on both excursions — it’s such a rare and unforgettable experience, and we’re glad you were part of it. It's also great to hear that you found your room comfortable and well-equipped. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the dinner buffet. We're continuously reviewing our offerings and pricing, and your input is valuable as we work to improve the dining experience for our guests. And we couldn’t agree more — the beach area is truly breathtaking. Thank you as well for mentioning the rip tide warning; we always encourage guests to enjoy the natural beauty with care. We hope to welcome you back again for more amazing moments in nature! Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled you had the chance to witness nesting turtles on both excursions — it’s such a rare and unforgettable experience, and we’re gla… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI booked a tent. It was very good, very cozy and it’s in the desert. You get access to a beautiful beach and you get a tour to watch sea turtles.
I wish the tent was bigger for that price. The water pressure was weak and less privacy since your room is a tent in the desert next to other tents.
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the unique desert setting and the opportunity to witness the sea turtles — it’s a truly special experience, and we’re glad you were able to be part of it. It's also great to hear that you found the tent cozy and appreciated the beauty of the beach nearby. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tent size, water pressure, and privacy. Being in an eco-friendly desert setup does come with some trade-offs, but your comments are very helpful as we look at ways to enhance comfort while preserving the natural experience. Thank you again for staying with us — we hope to welcome you back for another peaceful escape! Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the unique desert setting and the opportunity to witness the sea turtles — it’s a truly special experience, and we’re g… Show more
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe turtle experience was crowded because people who do not stay at hotel also go see the turtles. Don’t spend the extra money on the tents, expensive for it is.
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the turtle experience, even though it was more crowded than expected. As the tours are organized by the reserve and open to the public, the number of participants can vary, especially during peak periods. We understand how this might affect the overall experience, and we appreciate your patience. We also take note of your comments regarding the value of the tent accommodations. While many guests enjoy the unique setting, we understand expectations vary and will continue working to ensure the experience aligns with the pricing. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a more relaxed visit in the future. Warm Regards, Reserve Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the turtle experience, even though it was more crowded than expected. As the tours are organized by the reserve and open to t… Show more