We Love —
- The exquisite infinity pool and the resort's close proximity to a long, white-sand beach.
- Exploring the rich culture and history of the city of Salalah.
- Relaxing at the resort's pristine spa and relishing the array of gourmet options included with your upgraded half board meal plan.
Customer reviews —
Your Holiday —
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara 5* —
Just for you:
- Stay longer, pay less: stay 7 nights pay for 6 or stay 14 nights pay for 12 (this is already reflected in our sales price)
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Roundtrip airport transfers included (for flight-inclusive packages)
One of the first and only pool villa resorts among Salalah hotels, the Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara 5* is nestled between a private beach and a freshwater lagoon. Walk through the gardens, filled with palm trees and beautiful water features, to your chic and spacious villa. This elegant hotel is located near Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, after which you can return to the white sands of the resort's private beach.
Your room —
Just for you:
- Complimentary room upgrade from Deluxe Room to One-bedroom Garden View Pool Villa
This offer is based on an upgraded One-bedroom Garden View Pool Villa.
One-bedroom Garden View Pool Villa (176 m²)
The bright, spacious One-bedroom Garden View Pool Villa has everything you need for a truly pleasant stay. Cool off in your private pool or soak up the sun from your deck on a sunbed!
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This is an upgraded half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis conditions.
Your half board inclusions:
- Buffet breakfast served at Sakalan Restaurant
- Buffet or à la carte dinner served at Sekalan, Mekong or Al Mina restaurant
Dine on local flavours, harvested from the area's tropical plantations and the Arabian Gulf, with three gourmet restaurants to choose from. Savour the traditional and regional flavours of Thailand, China and Vietnam at the Mekong Restaurant. For a more authentic experience, head to Al Mina for a combination of Greek, Italian and Spanish classics.
Upgrade to full board
For ultimate relaxation upgrade your stay to full board with breakfast, lunch, and evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant (you can select this at the next stage of the booking process). Not all restaurants may be applicable to your board basis and may be available at selected times only – drinks are excluded.
Your time
Just for you:
- 25% discount at the spa
For a moment of tranquillity, the spa offers traditional Thai massages and the 5,000-year-old techniques of Ayurveda.
Optional excursions —
Salalah Highlights Excursion
Get to know the cultural and historical heritage of Oman on this excursion. Join a guided tour of the old city of Salalah and visit the Sultan Qaboos Mosque and Al Hosn Palace.
East Salalah
Join this excursion and discover the eastern part of Salalah. Visit the ancient villages of the area and the ancient Taqah Castle. The follow up is a drive to Mirbat, the ancient capital that leads to the Frankincense trail.
West Salalah
Explore the western part of Salalah, from the green mountains of the Salalah Plains to the blue ocean of Mughsail Beach. Also visit Oman's western border to see breathtaking cliffs and incense trees in their natural habitat.
Salalah East & West
Join us on this discovery of the west and east of Salalah. In the eastern part of Salalah, you will visit the ancient villages of the area and the ancient Taqah Castle. Then a drive to Mirbat, the ancient capital, leads to the Frankincense trail. Explore the western part of Salalah, from the green mountains of the Salalah Plains to the blue ocean at Mughsail Beach. Visit Oman's western border to see breathtaking cliffs and incense trees in their natural habitat.
The Empty Quarter & Lost City of Ubar
Your tour begins after lunch with a drive to the Qara mountain range overlooking the Salalah plain. Then a drive continues to the Lost City of Ubar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - also called the Atlantis of the Sand. You will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site - Wadi Dawka, also called Frankincense Wadi.
Jebel Safari
Join this tour around the picturesque village of Taqa and a stop to see the panoramic view from above a cliff known as Taqah Plateau. The next stop is one of the world's largest Sink Holes (211 m deep & 150 m in diameter), located at Tawi Attair - also known as the "Well of Birds". Then the journey continues to the Grand Canyon of Dhofar, where you have a full view of the east coast on one side and the vast Qara mountain range on the other.
Jebel Beach (Khareef Season)
A trip to the east side of Salalah to see the Athum and Ain Tobrukj springs, surrounded by valleys that become beautiful during the Khareef season. This is followed by a visit to Ain Razan to see limestone formations surrounded by nature. Ain Garziz is the next stop, known for the most attractive water springs and beautiful rock formations before heading to Mughsail beach where the white sand meets the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Your journey to Salalah —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Salalah —
As the oldest independent state in the Arab world, Oman, a country that's perfectly positioned on the southeastern coast of the Arabian peninsula, is the perfect destination for those in search of fascinating history, colourful souqs, towering mosques, and even sun-kissed beaches.
Salalah is the country's tropical centre, a fascinating seaside city with a grand history, majestic natural beauty, and exciting attractions. In the city, the Museum of the Frankincense Land tells the story of the city's past and its link to the famed natural resource, while travellers might also admire the grand entrance to Al Hosn Palace, the residence of the Sultan of Oman! Outside the palace walls, admire the tropical coconut trees along the shore, a marker of the city's tropical climate - head to the city during Khareef, the monsoon season, and see the surrounding area transformed into lush forests.
