Top 10 accommodation options for families

Beware, this is a unique hotel! Six Senses Zighy Bay is reminiscent of an Omani village, with its sandy lanes and goats that stand on their feet to peck in the trees. Isolated in an enchanting setting between the sea and the mountains on the spectacular Musandam Peninsula, this eco-friendly luxury hotel is a foretaste of paradise.

Chaica's Club caters for children aged 4 to 10, keeping them entertained so you can relax during your holiday. The Teenagers' Club offers adventurous hikes, wadi swimming, canyoning, archery, raft building and abseiling. Cinema Paradiso entertains the whole family with films on the beach under a starry sky.

With its infinity pool, top-quality restaurants and absolutely superb rooms, the Anantara Al Baleed easily stands out from the crowd of hotels in Salalah. The icing on the cake: the beach is at your feet!

In short, there's something for everyone. From the little ones, for whom there's a kids' club, to water sports enthusiasts, to those who just want to laze on the beach and/or enjoy the spa.

Located 17 km south-east of the capital Muscat, the Shangri La Al Waha is the largest of the three hotels of the Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa. It offers travellers original oriental architecture in a remarkable natural setting, between desert mountains and the Arabian Sea.

This top-of-the-range resort is family-oriented with a wide range of leisure activities. It offers a wide range of activities, splendid pool areas including a vast, well-designed lagoon and a lazy river that runs through the resort, a superb spa and a host of restaurants!

Perched more than 2,000 metres above sea level on the Saiq plateau, overlooking a canyon in the heart of the Jabal Al Akdhar, the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akdhar Resort is a luxury hotel with 115 rooms and villas, including 40 with private pools, a superb spa and a cliffside infinity pool with panoramic views.

Add to this a host of sports and leisure facilities, including for children, and the only via ferrata on the planet located within a hotel, with the option of abseiling down, and you have a unique address, the highest 5-star hotel in the Middle East, for a memorable experience!

Just 30 km from Muscat, the luxurious Al Bustan Palace is located at the foot of the mountains, facing a kilometre-long private beach. It boasts a spectacular natural setting, traditional decor full of character, a sublime atrium lined with carved wood and precious materials, a Six Senses spa, outstanding cuisine and services.

The hotel offers a 'Ritz Kids' entertainment programme for children of all ages. This includes beach and outdoor activities such as snorkelling, football, arts and crafts workshops as well as activities to discover local culture and traditions (henna classes, Omani culture workshops, Arabic storytelling...).

The InterContinental Muscat offers a warm and comfortable welcome. This luxury Muscat hotel offers direct access to sandy beaches, lush gardens with a sumptuous free-form swimming pool, and the 900 m² Palm Beach Club with gym, Jacuzzis, saunas and deep end pool.

Some rooms offer panoramic views of the pools and beach, while others overlook the Hajjar Mountains. There is also a children's playground and large gardens leading directly to the beach.

A memorable experience for young and old alike! Desert Nights Camp is the only luxury camp in the Omani desert and its endless dunes! It's the ideal place for your family adventure: camel rides at sunset, dune bashing, mountain biking, campfires... and luxurious rooms with all the comforts you need to relax and spend a magical night.

There are plenty of activities for children, including outdoor and indoor play areas with board games and DVDs, as well as fun activities to help them discover the desert, such as rock climbing and horse riding.

Located on the beach in Salalah, Fanar Hotel & Residences has its own private beach and many rooms offer views of the sea, pool or mountains. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's tennis court, spa and range of activities. For families, the hotel is close to Hawana Aqua Park, Oman's largest water park.

Younger guests can enjoy the children's pool, mini-zoo and Simba kids' club: fun guaranteed! A babysitting service and play area are also available on site. There is also a Junior Club for teenagers.

Perched at an altitude of 2,000 metres, high in the Jabal Al Akhdar mountains, the Alila has to be earned! It's a real gem, with spacious rooms offering every comfort, breathtaking views over the canyon, a superb panoramic infinity pool and a top-class spa. A haven of peace away from civilisation, back to basics.

And the little ones haven't been forgotten either, with a mini club for children aged 4 to 15 from 8am to 8pm. There's table football, an air-hockey table, games consoles, a TV room, lots of board games...

Situated on the seafront, the Crowne Plaza Muscat enjoys one of the most spectacular views of Muscat beach. It offers a superb setting with a lagoon pool overlooking the sea which is surrounded by palm-shaded gardens leading to the private beach below.

The hotel also offers tennis and squash courts, a fitness centre and a spa. Very practical for families, the family rooms are very spacious and offer direct access to the swimming pool and gardens. There are also play areas for the little ones.