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Featuring barbecue facilities, Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams offers accommodations in Al Ḩamrāʼ. This vacation home features free private parking and luggage storage space. The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and 3 bathrooms. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Al Ḩamrāʼ, like hiking. The nearest airport is Muscat International Airport, 137 miles from Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
High score for Al Ḩamrāʼ

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We had a fantastic stay at Canyon Rest House. The house is perfectly situated for all activities in Jabal Shams, including the Balcony Walk which is a short drive away. The house is tastefully decorated and very clean. We ended the evening with a...
  • Nehanuvrat
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    Property was super cute. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was equipped with basic necessities.
  • Muhammad
    Oman Oman
    Wonderful location, just 2-3min drive to main site view and 10min drive to the sunrise and sunset view. Nice traditional house with fair facilities. Kitchen is fully equipped, bathroom is nice and clean. BBQ place is good. Mr. Roshan, service man...
  • Said
    Oman Oman
    The traditional style of old omani houses.The place is comfortable and equipped with the necessary facilities. The staff Mr.Roshan was very helpful .Many thanks to Mr.Ahmed for making is house 🙏
  • Erica
    the United States the United States
    House is located in a little neighborhood on top of the mountain. There is a spot down the road that’s great to watch the sunset. Host was quick to respond to messages.
  • Saptarshi
    Oman Oman
    Everything from ease of checking-in to the actual stay was very comfortable. We went with elderly people and they actually also mentioned convenience. Ahmed is an amazing person who knows hospitality works! From making sure everything in the house...
  • Gareth
    Oman Oman
    Great place to go with friends and family. We've stayed there many times and Ahmed has made a few little improvements which have made it even better. Highly recommend
  • Jasim
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    The property was Amazing and value for money ..the owner was exceptional and very helpful always communicated with us
  • Vineet
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    it’s good for family and friends. barbecue area, play area, parking , kitchen with utensils available
  • Riju
    Iceland Iceland
    My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Canyon Rest House. Convenient location within a few minutes driving distance to sunset, sunrise points and the balcony walk. Kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, dishes, utensils, and coffee/tea fixings....

Host Info

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Located in Jabal Shams’s historic and heritage area, Canyon Rest House, our traditional Arabian rest house provides guests with a genuine taste of a bygone age accompanied by the peace and tranquility that guarantees a memorable stay in Oman. The Canyon Rest House is a traditional Omani house restored to its former glory to allow leisure travelers to Oman to experience something new, yet something genuinely authentic. The Omani-styled room and a Majlis lounge provide a rare opportunity to taste what life was once like in Oman. Canyon Rest House will let to experience magnificent views, stunning sunsets, magical star gazing and much more during your stay at our traditional Omani guest house.
Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams is about 2 hours and 40 minutes drive from Muscat. The house is about an hour and 40 minutes drive from Nizwa. The Canyon Rest House is located about 1.5 kilometers from W6 (balcony walk) 1.8 kilometers from W6a 1.2 kilometers from W4 Five hundred meters from grand canyon view.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English

Area info

Amenities of Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking

Internet
No internet access available.

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities

Activities

  • Hiking

Outdoor & View

  • View

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

House rules
Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 2 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

FAQs about Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams

  • Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams is 8.1 miles from the center of Al Ḩamrāʼ. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Canyon Rest House Jabal Shams is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.