Fodor's Expert Review Wadi Shab Resort

Halfway between Muscat and Sur (about 40 minutes from downtown Sur), the Wadi Shab Resort is set on the cliffs overlooking Tiwi beach and is popular with those who want to stay the night before or after exploring nearby Wadi Shab. There is a nice outdoor pool and a good restaurant that serves both local Omani delicacies and a basic, international menu. The rooms are quite basic for the price, but as the only hotel in the area, they can command these inflated prices. The stunning views make up for the lack of flair in the rooms themselves; every room has a sea view from the ideal mountaintop location.