Where to stay in Khasab, Musandam
Our operator-tested guide to Khasab hotels, apartment-style budget stays, and overnight beach camping on the dhow. We have been booking all four options for our tour guests Since 2020, and we know which one is the right pick for your trip.
The 4 Khasab accommodation options in 60 seconds
Atana Khasab
Best 4-star. Hilltop infinity pool, spa, two restaurants. From 30 OMR.
Read the review →Mid-rangeGolden Tulip Khasab
Walkable to the dhow. Private jetty. From 22 OMR.
Read the review →BudgetKhasab City Hotel
Apartment-style, kitchenette, weekly rates. From 14 OMR.
Read the review →CampingOvernight beach camp
Sleep on the fjord. Captain, cook, gear included. From 50 OMR.
Read the review →Our operator reviews of every Khasab hotel
Atana Khasab Hotel
The newest 4-star on the hill above Khasab Port, opened in 2018. Hilltop infinity pool, two restaurants, sea-view rooms, and the only spa in Khasab.
From 30 OMR / 280 AED
Full review →Atana Khasab is the most popular upscale choice in Khasab. It sits 10 minutes up the hill from the port, has 86 rooms and suites, an infinity pool overlooking the fjord, a separate shallow pool for kids, a spa with two treatment rooms, two restaurants (a la carte and buffet), a gym, and a small business centre. The property is part of the Atana Hotels group, which also runs Atana Residence in Muscat, and the service standard is consistently the highest in Khasab.
Location
Hill above Khasab Port, 5-minute drive from the dhow departure point
Distance from dhow port
5 minutes by car (we include pickup in our tour packages)
Top amenities
Sea-view infinity pool • Separate kids pool • Two restaurants (Al Muftah and The View) • Spa with two treatment rooms
Golden Tulip Khasab
The 4-star on the corniche, walkable to the dhow departure point. Sea-view rooms, two restaurants, and the only hotel with a jetty you can swim off.
From 22 OMR / 200 AED
Full review →Golden Tulip Khasab is the most convenient location in Khasab for dhow cruises. The hotel is on the south side of the corniche, a 3-minute walk from the dhow departure point, and it has its own jetty on Khasab Bay where you can swim in the late afternoon. The hotel opened in 2007, was fully refurbished in 2022, and now has 71 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool overlooking the bay, two restaurants, a gym, and a small business centre.
Location
South side of Khasab corniche, 3-minute walk from the dhow departure point
Distance from dhow port
3 minutes walk (no transfer needed)
Top amenities
Outdoor pool overlooking Khasab Bay • Private jetty (swimmable in calm weather) • Two restaurants (buffet and a la carte) • Gym
Khasab City Hotel (Esra Hotel Apartments)
Apartment-style hotel 5 minutes walk from the corniche. Kitchenette, weekly rates, and the most popular budget choice for self-drivers.
From 14 OMR / 130 AED
Full review →Khasab City Hotel (also known as Esra Hotel Apartments) is the most popular apartment-style stay in Khasab. It sits 5 minutes walk from the corniche, 10 minutes walk from the dhow departure point, and it has 28 one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, a small outdoor pool, and free parking. The building is from 2014, the apartments were refurbished in 2023, and the standard is consistent with a 3-star city apartment in any Gulf town.
Location
5 minutes walk from the corniche, 10 minutes walk from the dhow departure point
Distance from dhow port
10 minutes walk (3 minutes by car)
Top amenities
Small outdoor pool • Kitchenette in every apartment • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
Camping on Khor Sham and Seebi Island
Wild camping in Musandam is only allowed as part of an overnight dhow cruise or a private boat charter. We provide the gear, the cook, the captain, and the camp permit.
From 50 OMR / 480 AED
Full review →There is no campground in Musandam in the way there is in some other countries. Wild camping in the khors (sea inlets) and on Seebi Island is only allowed as part of an overnight dhow cruise or a private boat charter, with a permit from the Royal Oman Police. We have been running overnight cruises since 2014, and the camp format has been refined to a fixed package that includes everything you need.
Location
Khor Sham and Seebi Island, both 60–90 minutes by dhow from Khasab Port
Distance from dhow port
60–90 minutes by dhow
Top amenities
3-person dome tent per 2 guests • Sleeping bag rated to 5 degrees • Self-inflating air mattress • Camp chair and camp table
Budget picks — under 20 OMR per night
Camping in Musandam — the only legal way
Wild camping in the khors (sea inlets) and on Seebi Island is only allowed as part of an overnight dhow cruise or a private boat charter, with a permit from the Royal Oman Police. There is no campground in Musandam in the way there is in some other countries. The overnight dhow camping cruise is the only option, and we have been running it since 2014.
The dhow leaves Khasab Port at 16:00, anchors in a sheltered cove on Khor Sham or Seebi Island around sunset, and we set up camp on the beach. The tents are 3-person dome tents (we give 2 people a 3-person tent, so you have space for your bags), the sleeping bags are rated to 5 degrees, and the air mattresses are self-inflating. Dinner is a fresh fish grill on the beach — captain catches it on the way in.
Read the camping guide →How to choose the right Khasab hotel
Pick Atana Khasab if…
- • You want the best pool and spa in town
- • You are travelling with kids and want the kids pool
- • You want a sea-view room (worth the upgrade)
- • You do not mind a 5-minute drive to the dhow port
Pick Golden Tulip Khasab if…
- • You want to walk to the dhow departure point (3 minutes)
- • You want a sea view at a lower price than Atana
- • You want the only hotel jetty in Khasab you can swim off
- • You are on a mid-range budget (22–27 OMR per night)
Pick Khasab City Hotel (Esra) if…
- • You are self-driving and you want free parking
- • You need a kitchenette (families with kids)
- • You are on a tight budget (14 OMR per night)
- • You are staying a week or more (weekly rates)
Pick overnight beach camping if…
- • You want a wilderness experience, not a hotel
- • You are comfortable sleeping outdoors (no shower, no flush toilet)
- • You want to see the stars from the fjord
- • You are travelling without kids under 8
Need help choosing?
Tell us your dates, your group size, and your budget. We will suggest the right hotel (or the camping cruise) and bundle it with a dhow cruise at a 10–15% discount.
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