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Reviews of Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve

Ras Al Jinz P O Box 296, 411 Sur, Oman

#8 of 13 hotels in Sur

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Review score

Based on 365 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    5.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner menu options very limited, although bfast spread was good. Food quality and taste was good though.

    Good property right on Turtle reserve beach. Both evening and morning reserve tours included in stay, which was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Good selection of food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic tour guide. Amazing experience watch the turtles nesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunker Room (Bunk Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic and practical considering it is a government facility.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Great location near the beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Great one night stay for turtle viewing on beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Perfect location for turtle reserve Room rate includes x2 visits to beach to view turtles Simple buffet breakfast & dinner. Nothing fancy, did the job!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    6.0
    Our family stayed in an eco tent, and even though it was off season we still got to see a turtle trying to dog hole and
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Family Eco Tent (4 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite a distance to the beach, however you can drive there and it was a great experience

    We 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!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunker Room (Bunk Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs maintenance. Food is good rooms need an upgrade considering the amount of money they charge x nigth

    Location is amazing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Come for the turtles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Came 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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    6.0
    Crowded experience, still nice
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place feels a bit basic

    Location, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather spartan rooms ok for one night

    The turtles

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room size and amenities did not justify the high price charged.The furnitures seemed old and worn out.

    The location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    8.0
    Turtles were simply amazing - a must do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had deluxe room, but there was nothing delux about it. Very hard bed and noisy. Should be just a standard room.

    It was perfect to be able to experience the turtles. And the restaurant had lovely food.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was quite steep for what we experienced. We had hoped to see turtles at night, but unfortunately, despite waiting for nearly three hours, none appeared. While we understand that it's ultimately up to the turtles whether they show up or not, it would have been less disappointing if the resort could adjust the room rates slightly to reflect the experience coz the room we stayed in was very basic without nice views. So it was not worth it paying that much just for the room.

    Parking was easy. We loved the beautiful beach near the resort. And the night sky was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    7.0
    Good location and nice turtle experiences
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could be better

    Location in the reserve is great. Food is also good!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey for what you get, expensive accommodation but it’s not fancy at all. We even had the luxury eco tent but was quite basic, same for the dinner and breakfast buffet.

    The location is superb

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    7.0
    Don’t miss it when visiting Oman
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast can be improved upon. More importantly, in lack of the turtles the guides could do a better job in sharing the story of the place and lives of the turtles and other animals which can be found / seen in the area (from fishes to birds).

    Beautiful natural reserve. Unfortunately due to the season we did not see the turtles on the beach (other people were luckier in previous days). Still the beach was beautiful! On the food side the dinner was exceptional in terms of quality and quantity of the buffet, the chef even catered for by gluten and diary intolerances….

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was under our expectations

    The turtle experience has been stunning, incredible, unforgettable! The gala dinner was great

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    8.0
    Perfect place to stay and see the turtles
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect place to stay and see the turtles

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    7.0
    Very nice eco resort but maintenance could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tent size small, fittings dated and loose. Needs maintenance. Breakfast average. Lobby washroom not clean. Museum- many things not working but was nice.

    Check-in process smooth with Abhay Pande, told us how to get to our tent and the programs available. The location beautiful and very clean. Very well arranged turtle watching tour with Saud. Check out also smooth.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing interesting turtle experience with the kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach so far form the tent some of the tent has beach view

    It's a turtle reserve with an amazing beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    8.0
    Special stay - will remember forever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit bland but had wet thing we needed and we were there to watch the turtles and were not disappointed. Supper was a bit expensive.

    Beautiful location short walk from the private beach. Loved the evening turtle watch. Expert guide and all very well managed in different small groups. Star gazing and big skies. Very special.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Eco Tent (2 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ....

    The location and seeing the turtles

    Stayed in November 2024

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