# Jebel Shams Resort

> Jebel Shams Resort (منتجع جبل شمس) is a mountain resort on Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain (3,009 m), steps from the Oman Grand Canyon (Wadi Ghul) in Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. It offers four room types (Sunset Chalet, Private Chalet, Twin Room with Mountain View and Mountain Lodge), an outdoor swimming pool, a canyon-view restaurant, a coffee lounge and a campfire area. It is about 237 km from Muscat International Airport and 37 km from Al Hamra town. Rated 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor from 335 reviews.

Key facts:
- Official website: https://jebelshamsresort.com (English at /en, Arabic at /ar)
- Phone and WhatsApp: +968 9938 2639
- Email: reservations@jebelshamsresort.com
- Address: Jebel Shams, Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah, Sultanate of Oman
- Map coordinates: 23.2096222, 57.1973652
- Direct booking: https://live.ipms247.com/booking/book-rooms-jebelshamsresort (book now, pay at check-in; best rate guaranteed; free late checkout subject to availability)
- Getting there: the road climbs a steep mountain pass; a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle is recommended
- Best time to visit: October to March. Winter nights can drop near freezing.
- Restaurant hours: breakfast 7:00–9:00 AM, lunch 12:00–3:00 PM, dinner 7:00–9:00 PM
- Check-in 2:30 PM–10:00 PM; check-out 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; entrance closed 10:00 PM–6:00 AM
- Pets not allowed; children of all ages welcome (18+ charged as adults)
- Free Wi-Fi; payment by Visa, Mastercard or cash

## Main pages
- [Home](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en): Overview of the resort, rooms, restaurant, amenities, reviews and directions
- [About](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/about): Jebel Shams, the Mountain of the Sun, the Oman Grand Canyon and what is near the resort (Balcony Walk W6 trail, Al Hamra old town)
- [Rooms & Chalets](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms): The four room types with sizes, beds, capacity and in-room amenities
- [Amenities](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/amenities): Room amenities, resort facilities, extra services and restaurant hours
- [FAQ](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/faq): Answers about roads, weather, meals, transfers, rooms and the best time to visit
- [Contact & Reservations](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/contact): Phone, email, WhatsApp, address and enquiry form

## Rooms
- [Sunset Chalet](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms/sunset-chalet): 28 m², 2 twin beds + 1 sofa bed, 2 guests, patio with panoramic canyon views; extra bed on request
- [Private Chalet](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms/private-chalet): 20 m², 2 twin beds, 2 guests, enclosed patio with a private fire pit
- [Twin Room with Mountain View](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms/twin-room-mountain-view): 25 m², 2 twin beds, 2 guests, traditional Omani-style tented ceiling and mountain-view terrace
- [Mountain Lodge](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/rooms/mountain-lodge): 19 m², 2 twin beds, 2 guests, terrace with mountain views

## Guides
- [How to get to Jebel Shams Resort from Muscat](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/guides/getting-to-jebel-shams): 237 km from Muscat via Nizwa and Al Hamra; the last stretch climbs a steep mountain pass, so a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle is recommended (airport transfers on request)
- [Jebel Shams weather and what to pack](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/guides/jebel-shams-weather): at 3,009 m the days are cool and winter nights can drop near freezing; October to March is the best time to visit; bring warm layers for canyon evenings
- [The Balcony Walk (W6) and the Oman Grand Canyon](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/guides/balcony-walk-oman-grand-canyon): the trail starts near the resort along the canyon rim at Wadi An Nakhar, where the cliffs drop more than 1,000 m
- [Things to do at Jebel Shams](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/guides/things-to-do-jebel-shams): the canyon viewpoint and Balcony Walk, stargazing, campfire evenings, the pool and the Omani restaurant; the old mudbrick town of Al Hamra is 37 km away

## Optional
- [Gallery](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/gallery): Photos of the chalets, canyon, sunsets, olive grove, restaurant and coffee shop
- [360° Virtual Tour](https://jebelshamsresort.com/en/360-tour): Immersive tour of the chalets, terrace and canyon rim
- [Arabic site](https://jebelshamsresort.com/ar): The full website in Arabic
- [Full details for AI assistants](https://jebelshamsresort.com/llms-full.txt): All resort facts on one page
- [TripAdvisor reviews](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3420980-d1435794-Reviews-Jebel_Shams_Resort-Al_Hamra_Ad_Dakhiliyah_Governorate.html)
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