Reviews of Fanar Hotel & Residences 5 stars
Taqa Road, Salalah, 211 Salalah, Oman

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCalm place nearby beach
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNear to the beach and good location
Not good smell, not good maintenance. Average breakfast
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe IT team were very helpful. Kids enjoyed Aqua park.
Dear. Zohreh Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our IT team was able to assist you and that your children had a great time at the Aqua Park. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another enjoyable stay at Fanar Hotel. Warm regards, Fanar hotel &Residence Management Team
Dear. Zohreh Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our IT team was able to assist you and that your children had a great time at the Aqua Park. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another enj… Show more
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely amenities and hotel grounds, kids club, proximity to beach. Our room was fantastic and had a hot tub in the balcony which faces the ocean
Location is a bit far off from things and there are very few options for groceries or dining. Staff were pleasant but most did not speak English well enough to be helpful with requests
Dear. Priyanka Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed our hotel grounds, kids club, beachfront location, and that your room with the hot tub made your stay special. We truly appreciate your comments regarding the distance, dining options, and language barrier — your observations will help us improve our guest experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again to Fanar Hotel for an even more enjoyable stay. Warm regards, Fanar hotel &Residence Management Team
Dear. Priyanka Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed our hotel grounds, kids club, beachfront location, and that your room with the hot tub made your stay special. We truly appreciate your comments re… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff, beautiful pools
Beach was not as good as we expected
Dear ,Farshad Thank you for your kind words about our friendly staff and beautiful pools. Regarding the beach, during the Khareef season swimming is not recommended due to the strong currents and weather conditions for guests’ safety. We hope you were still able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the season and look forward to welcoming you again to experience the beach at its best. Warm regards, Fanar hotel &Residence Management Team
Dear ,Farshad Thank you for your kind words about our friendly staff and beautiful pools. Regarding the beach, during the Khareef season swimming is not recommended due to the strong currents and weather conditions for guests’ safety. We h… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast, huge green area, amazing location
Dear Dmitriy, Thank you very much for your excellent rating and for sharing your kind words. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the breakfast, our spacious green areas, and the amazing location. It's also wonderful to see your high scores across all key categories — especially for our staff, cleanliness, and overall comfort. Your feedback is truly valued, and we’re pleased to have been part of a memorable stay. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing and enjoyable visit to Fanar Hotel & Residences. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Dmitriy, Thank you very much for your excellent rating and for sharing your kind words. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the breakfast, our spacious green areas, and the amazing location. It's also wonderful to see you… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great View is nice Staff is perfect
Breakfast buffet could be better, should improve the options
Dear Khaldoon, Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us 9 out of 10. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location, the beautiful views, and especially the service provided by our staff — your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the breakfast buffet. We understand how important a great breakfast experience is, and your comments will be shared with our culinary team as we work to enhance the variety and quality of our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back to Fanar Hotel & Residences for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Khaldoon, Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us 9 out of 10. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location, the beautiful views, and especially the service provided by our staff — your kind words truly mean a … Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll thing was very good
Dear Pouyan, Thank you so much for your perfect 10/10 rating! We’re truly delighted to hear that everything during your stay was very good. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and your kind words mean a lot to the entire team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Fanar Hotel & Residences for another exceptional experience soon. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Pouyan, Thank you so much for your perfect 10/10 rating! We’re truly delighted to hear that everything during your stay was very good. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and your kind words mean a lot to the entire team. We h… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmbience and friendly staff
Food was not that versatile, except that every thing was amazing there
Dear Yasmin, Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us 9 out of 10! We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed the ambience and appreciated the friendliness of our staff — it’s always our goal to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable. Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We also value your honest feedback regarding the food variety. It’s an area we’re continuously working to improve, and your input will certainly help guide us as we enhance our culinary offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back to Fanar Hotel & Residences for another fantastic stay. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Yasmin, Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us 9 out of 10! We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed the ambience and appreciated the friendliness of our staff — it’s always our goal to make every guest feel welcome and comf… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEvery thing was really good.
Cart services was not available on demand.It was time taking.
Dear Janwani, Thank you so much for your perfect rating and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that everything was really good during your stay — your kind words mean a lot to our team and are a great encouragement. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the cart service. We understand how important timely transportation can be, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please be assured that we are reviewing this matter with our team to improve the efficiency of this service moving forward. We hope to welcome you back to Fanar Hotel & Residences very soon for another enjoyable and seamless stay. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Janwani, Thank you so much for your perfect rating and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that everything was really good during your stay — your kind words mean a lot to our team and are a … Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewIt's clean and spacious. Location is not the best far from everything., but there is a beach and a marina with restaurants and cafees. The food in the restaurants at the marina is not the best.
Dear El-khatib, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Fanar Hotel & Residences. We are glad to hear that you found the room clean and spacious, and we appreciate your positive comments on our facilities. We understand your concern regarding the location. Our hotel is situated within the Hawana Salalah destination, offering guests access to the private beach, marina, and leisure areas. Please kindly note that the restaurants and cafés located at the marina are operated independently and are not part of our hotel. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously work to enhance the experience for our guests. We truly hope to welcome you back again in the future for an even more enjoyable stay. With warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear El-khatib, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Fanar Hotel & Residences. We are glad to hear that you found the room clean and spacious, and we appreciate your positive comments on our… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation by the lake.
The property needs maintenance. Most of the facilities are too old. Bed sheets are not clean. Roods need maintenance. Parkings are not organized.
Dear Mohammed, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to know you appreciated our location by the lake. However, we’re truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations in other areas. Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues you encountered with cleanliness, maintenance, and parking. We take all guest comments seriously, and your remarks have been shared with the relevant departments to address the concerns you've raised. Providing a comfortable and well-maintained environment is very important to us, and we will take the necessary steps to improve. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future with a better experience. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Mohammed, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to know you appreciated our location by the lake. However, we’re truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations in other areas. Please a… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff, they accommodated me early before 12 noon, gave me free check out until 2:00 p.m., breakfast was very good.
I could be more clean, not many restaurant options, I wish there were more kids activities and events
Dear Tasneem, Thank you for your kind review and for rating us 8 out of 10. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially our convenient location, the warm hospitality of our staff, and the flexibility we were able to offer during check-in and check-out. It’s also great to know that you appreciated our breakfast offerings. We also truly value your constructive feedback regarding cleanliness, dining variety, and kids' activities. Please rest assured that we are continuously working to enhance our services and facilities, and your comments help guide our improvements. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon, and provide an even better experience. Warm regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Tasneem, Thank you for your kind review and for rating us 8 out of 10. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially our convenient location, the warm hospitality of our staff, and the flexibility we were abl… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location and facilities are good.
Dear Moizw, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to know you enjoyed our location and facilities. It’s always a pleasure to hear from our guests, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Moizw, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to know you enjoyed our location and facilities. It’s always a pleasure to hear from our guests, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Best regards… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing
❌❌❌ Extremely Bad Hotel, the Rooms is equivalent to 3 star hotel , the valet parking is a nightmare, you need to wait 30 minutes to pick up your car, and you should Begging to the parking staff to take your car… the facilities is very old , you will find leaking water in the corridor which is risky, i have complained but no action taken. Very Expensive hotel for very low quality hotel and services. Extremely not recommended…
Dear Ali, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely regret to hear that your recent experience at Fanar Hotel & Residences did not meet your expectations. Your concerns regarding the condition of the rooms, valet parking service, and facilities have been noted with great importance. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced. We take all guest feedback seriously, and we are currently reviewing the issues you raised with the relevant departments to ensure that necessary improvements are implemented. This is not the level of service we strive to deliver, and we truly value your input as it helps us identify areas where we must do better. We hope to have another opportunity in the future to restore your confidence in our hotel. Sincerely, Fanar Hotel & Residences Management Team
Dear Ali, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely regret to hear that your recent experience at Fanar Hotel & Residences did not meet your expectations. Your concerns regarding the condition of the rooms, valet … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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