Desert Gate Resort

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Desert Gate Resort in Al Raka offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, dining area, and inner courtyard views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and outdoor fireplace. The resort features a family-friendly restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisines, alongside a coffee shop and picnic area. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, and full English/Irish. Lunch, dinner, and high tea are available with halal and vegetarian options. Convenient Location: Located 128 mi from Muscat International Airport, the resort offers free on-site private parking and is highly rated by guests.

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

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Playground

  • Badminton equipment

  • Movie nights

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Guest reviews

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Jyotirmoy
Oman Oman
“Easily accessible from the highway with a 10 mnts drive, electricity supply from the municipality without regular generator noises, feel of the real desert without going deep inside, newly built property so relatively cleaned and well maintained,...”
Abdsalam
Oman Oman
“Easy to drive to especially for families Each units are big with 2 bedrooms living room and 2 bathrooms Quite place with bicycle and sliding activity Little cafe is located inside reception lobby with great chocolate cakes”
Heike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location Excellent food Friendly helpful staff”
Tobi
Netherlands Netherlands
“The luxury in the desert. But it needs a swimmingpool for perfection.”
Taja
Slovenia Slovenia
“It's very cool to wake up and be in the middle of the sand dunes, though note that you will need a 4x4 vehicle to get there (there is no road, you drive on sand). The dinner was very good. The room was clean. The staff were very nice.”
Saqib
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sparkling clean, bright and airy rooms. Great dinner and breakfast, both freshly cooked and served tableside. The peace and quiet of the desert. Very helpful staff. Amit the manager was very friendly and informative. Pacci at reception went out...”
Tedde
Italy Italy
“Our stay at Desert Gate Resort was simply unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and kindness that we immediately felt at home. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect, their...”
Beggas
France France
“The house was big enough, very quiet and nice I loved it. People who work in this place were so gentle, we did a lot of activities and they took a lot of time for us. The breakfast and the diner were good. I highly recommand this Desert Camp !”
Maajid
India India
“Exceptional hospitality, great rooms and even great food.”
Kenza
France France
“Everything ! I really (really) recommend this amazing place. The staff was so kind. We booked the pickup (as we didnt have a 4x4). They were super comprehensive even if we were a bit late. The ride is short before reaching the hotel...”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

Resort facilities at Desert Gate Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Desert Gate Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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