Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah by IHG

Great location on beautiful beach

- Stayed at refurbished room , which was decent I remember the room was 118 - the food taste good especially the grilling during the weekend by the beach - easily can reach the pool and beach if your staying in lower floor , floor 1 - Simon at the ocean blue restaurant was amazing waiter, offered me very good service 👌 - the checkin/out was fast - free parking on sight you can park by yourself

We thoroughly enjoyed our short break at the Crowne Plaza. Because it was Eid everything in the town was closed and we were unable to do any sightseeing in Salalah so we spent three very relaxing days around the lovely pools. There were also restrictions on the sale of alcohol due to Eid but the hotel managed this graciously and no one was offended or inconvenienced. We could still enjoy sundowners on our balcony looking over the lawns and listening to the sea. This was almost as close to enjoying the sea that we could get to as the beach is closed for swimming by law from May to October which we did not know and this was a disappointment but not the fault of the Crowne Plaza. However, I do think that this should be mentioned at some point in the booking process.The staff were universally very friendly and a particular thank you to the man who cleaned our room (305) which he did to a very high standard. As we were leaving the hotel he came running into the lobby with a pair of my husband's shoes which he had left at the back of the wardrobe. We'd recommend the Corwn Plaza to anyone wanting a relaxing stay in a very well appointed hotel.

Staff were very welcoming, since we enter the hotel receprion team showed the excellent service. We would like to highlight Sharmila as a great advisor - offering more convenient room considering our small baby requirements. Very helpful with recommending city sightseeing. Also very happy with Ocean Blue Beach House for breakfast by lead of Shauraf, great service even during the busy timing and full house. Team ia very kind and welcoming during our entire stay. Thursday dinner was nice, just want to advise to have more variety of seafood and meat main dishes. Also to have menu rotation for breakfast hot items. Italian restaurant was very good, Jasmin served us in a very professional level. Food was delicious. Definitely we will recommend and come back. Pool and kids facilities over reached our expectations.

Many people mentioned in the comments that this is too old and that the hotel needs renovation. I disagree, there is a difference about being old and respecting the traditions, heritage, and atmosphere of the country. That’s why give this hotel. It is not 100% modern, yes, but neither is Salalah, and I prefer that natural touch that doesn’t make me feel in a bubble when I enter the hotel. The staff is more than great, everything is very clean and comfortable. I recommend 100%!