Al-Zafaran, Sohar, Oman
#8 of 20 hotels in Sohar
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1477 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Kalifa
United Arab EmiratesI don’t like nothing bath robe in the room and they close the swimming play for kids every 2 hours
I like the rooms are big and the view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Hamzah827
United Arab EmiratesVery strict check-out policy depsite mentioned online late-check out possible, the beach access is not serviced, no beds or towels or umbrellas etc. Swimming pool needs better service and updating the pool beds.
Family friendly, Kids water-park and Dinner buffets with good selection and good quality food, Good and better Room rates from booking.com .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Nasser
OmanI book one room for me and my wife however there was few things I did not like it; first gave to me 1 room entry card and when I reached to the room I found the card is not activated, I found in the room only one tooth brush, one in-room chose (slipper)and no hairdryer, I also found the bathroom curtain is not working and the water kettle is not cleaned. last but it could be not related to Hotel business; the hotel beach is very dirty after late heavy raining which I believe one work is enough to clean. I believe such excellent infrastructure hotel should take care of such small things
Location, food, lobby, meeting rooms and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Hocine
United Arab EmiratesRestaurant and swimming pool staff can behave in better way, customer satisfaction is a priority … Towels not available before 1030am… Beach area needs cleaning it looks very dirty unfortunately
Recommended resort for family with kids as per hotel commodities and equipments Large room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Khaled
United Arab EmiratesDuring checking in, I ask for contact rooms they find but they increase the price by 10 ROM which should wave it
Everything was good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ali
United Arab EmiratesOld furniture
Swimming playing area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Mohamed
United Arab EmiratesSmall pool, poor facility Maintainance
Wonderfull breakfast but small pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Esam
United Arab Emirates- Cleaning and facilities wasn't as expected from a 5 star hotel. - require a maintenance in many spots.. Inside and outside the room.
- Mini water park was perfect, especially for kids. - staff are helpful. - parking available for free.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Diana
United Arab EmiratesCleanliness of the rooms & swimming pools
Staff were friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ines
OmanVery friendly staff, we had a problem in the room and they changed us twice, gave us a free upgrade to excuse for the hassle. Really great facilities for kids, small playground area and different oils with slides.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Keerthana
OmanThe hotel could improve the breakfast options. The womens changing room by the pool was smelly in the evening.
The room with the balcony was very nice, and the pool facilities were very inclusive for small kids as well as the entire family. We really enjoyed the entire property.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Rjc
ThailandRoom maintenance needed
The room was nice with huge balcony direct to the ocean, The location is quite far but still reachable to the nice cafe near by with taxi (in case you don't own a car). Al Zafaran was just okay nothing special but shout out to the aqua bar which has a wonderful service staffs including the front of lady as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Jean-philippe
OmanStrangely, beside arabic channel all the western channel were banned (RAI. CNN, France 24, BBC) to the rxceptio. of Russia Today. This created a malaise. The pool needs some serious upgrade. Most of the tiles seems ready to go.
The size and comfort of the room are superb, as is the ocean view. The Iftar buffet was exceptionally yummy and with a very large variety of choices.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Ahmad
United Arab Emiratesroom is small
facilities is wow
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Khalid
OmanSwimming Pools and kids playing yard Big rooms Good location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Nasir
United Arab Emiratesnothing
sea view, swiming pool
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Samantha
QatarIt was hard to get answers about the event I was attending in the hotel. I asked multiple people and they didn't know anything about it. They just told me to check back later.
Breakfast! Bed!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Nabil
United Arab EmiratesFood
Good location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Anwar
OmanEverything was great during my stay. I will come back again
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Matthias
Germanynothing
Great hotel with extensive pool area, well equipped gym, spa and excellent cuisine. Absolutely wonderful experience and the personnel was just exceptional! We were upgraded to a nicer room upon arrival.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Azza
United Arab EmiratesThere was no towel in the bathroom I ask for it and no slippers also
I like the lobby and the room was clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Saud
OmanThe noise from corridor was too high and too much during the night. The door seems to allow all noise from outside room. Some cleaning happened during the night. Corridor looks not maintained well. Neighbor rooms were very loud. Breakfast was very poor, not worth for the money spent.
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Ajith
United Arab EmiratesKids pool (slides) wasn’t temperature controlled
Location, sea view, water slides
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Mohammed
OmanSo much traffic to reach to the hotel and there is no other way which makes it extremely difficult
Clean & Spacious Rooms Seaside
Stayed in December 2023
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