Fanar Hotel & Residences

Set along an eight-kilometre beach on the Salalah marina, Fanar Hotel & Residences faces the Indian Ocean in Oman's Dhofar Governorate. The property holds 302 rooms and suites, each fitted with Wi-Fi, television, telephone and a mini bar. Deluxe Rooms open onto terraces facing the mountains or lagoon, with interiors carved in Omani style. Deluxe Ocean View Rooms add walk-in showers and a private terrace looking straight out to sea. Family Rooms and their ocean-view counterparts widen the layout for a seating area and, in some cases, a king bed with a sofa bed alongside. Marina Suites look over the working marina itself, with a separate living room, dressing room and walk-in rainfall shower. The largest apartments run to three bedrooms, with full kitchens and space for up to nine adults. Two outdoor pools sit on site, along with a gym and spa. Guests can eat across several on-site restaurants, from a poolside lunch to a longer dinner after dark. It is a compact stretch of coast to work with. The hotel holds a 5-star rating from Oman's Ministry of Tourism, and its position on the marina puts boats and open water within view of most rooms.