Fodor's Expert Review Salalah Marriott Resort

An hour east of the Salalah airport and city center, this sprawling resort functions best as a quiet, self-contained getaway spot, with the advantage of being near tourist destinations. The hotel's large central pool is the focal point, intended to make up for the lack of beach access—except for scuba diving, which can be easily arranged from the diver's lodge within the resort. Rooms are streamlined, contemporary and very clean, with private balconies and views of the pool or mountains. A spiffy spa and good dining choices within the hotel are a big plus.