Alila Jabal Akhdar

Name: Alila Jabal Akhdar in Nizwa
Address: Plot No 4 Al Roose, Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa, OMN
Telephone: +968 2534 4200
Rating: 19.8

Plot No 4 Al Roose, Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman

78 Rooms

Contemporary Classic & Secluded

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Alila is Sanskrit for “surprise.” And it’s a surprise, indeed, to find one of the Alila group’s impeccably stylish luxury boutique hotels in so remote a corner of the Middle East — Oman’s Al Hajar mountain range, to be exact. It requires some effort to get to Alila Jabal Akhdar, and that’s exactly the appeal. This is not just a boutique hotel with serious design chops: it’s an oasis, secluded and self-contained, with a spectacular spa and an infinity pool that’s perfectly placed for drinking in views of the stark landscape.

For their first hotel in the Middle East, Alila pulled out all the stops, tapping the UK-based architecture firm Atkins and Thailand’s P49 Design to build a LEED-certified complex out of locally sourced stone and wood. The result is serene, green, and supremely stylish, with artisanal touches, from copper fixtures to woven basketry and painted ceramics, that remind you where you are. 78 spacious suites feature dark carved-wood furnishings, king-sized beds, juniper wall murals hand-painted by a local artist, and private stone balconies facing the horizon, ridge, or mountains. Bathrooms, massively sized and impossibly sleek with deep marble tubs and custom products, are a particular highlight. A pair of villas come with private pools and large wooden decks with cozy seating areas.

At the center of things is a striking infinity pool, perfectly heated according to the climate and surrounded by romantic stone cabanas; when the sky darkens, casting the surrounding mountainscape into sharp relief, it’s a surreal place to float or lounge on a chaise. On the other side of a glass wall is a candle-framed indoor plunge pool, and beyond, the earthily seductive Juniper dining room, appropriately specializing in sophisticated tagines served beneath the glow of colorful lanterns. The Rose Lounge mixes drinks, just not ones with alcohol — this is still Oman, after all, so your indulgence might have to take the form of a fragrant massage inspired by age-old local traditions in the gorgeous Spa Alila.

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Alila Jabal Akhdar

Plot No 4 Al Roose, Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman

19.8

Lesley

Stayed over two years ago

Our stay at Alila Jabal Akhdar was absolutely wonderful. We could not get over the location of the hotel, perched on the edge of Oman's Grand Canyon, and the fact that their design esthetic made sure that the resort looked completely in sync with its natural surroundings. Neither did it overshadow the beauty of the canyon, nor did it seem to be out of place. It does take some time to get to there, and the roads wind quite a bit during the last 45 mins of the drive, but every paradise takes a bit of work to get to. Once we were at the resort, we did not lack for things to do. The Leisure Team ensured that every active whim of ours was catered to. We hiked the canyon, climbed their own Via Ferrata, and mountain biked around the nearby towns. Every activity was perfectly planned out and we felt completely at ease exploring this new environment by ourselves. The resort also offers less streneous activities closer to home. One day we were there they offered a cooking class, a geologist guided walk, stargazing, and an outdoor film night on the edge of the canyon! Overall, we had a lovely break at Alila, and would be happy if we had the chance to go back again in the future.

Laurent

Stayed over two years ago

Location overlooking the canyon is truly spectacular. Design is inspired, service was flawless and food was really good.

SANDRA

Stayed over two years ago

L'environnement, le style de décoration, la vue, la piscine exceptionnelle, le service, le deck extérieur pour les sessions de yoga, le spa

Romain

Stayed over two years ago

Decoration, atmosphere.

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