Exceptional Stay – Truly Felt Like Home ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
29 Mar 2026
Our stay at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah was nothing less then exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the entire team made us feel genuinely welcomed as not like guests, but like family 🫶.We had the pleasure of staying in a beautiful 3-bedroom villa, which was simply amazing by waking up every day to sunshine and amazing views made the experience even more special.The food experience was great in both Ocean Blue Beach House & Bar and Barouk Restaurant by delivered top-quality delicious breakfasts to perfectly prepared Iftars, everything exceeded expectations.A very special thank you to Dexter, Head of F&B, whose leadership shows in the quality of service and huge appreciation as well to Nyima, Satish, Shansinle, Shiekh, Ahmed, Ali, and John as each of you contributed to making our every meal and interaction memorable.Chef Sumit Yadav deserves recognition for consistently delivering excellent cuisine - best omelette 🙂 .Housekeeping was also great and thanks to Anayet, ensuring everything was always perfectly maintained. And a special mention to Ahmad Yamout as being truly one of the best, always going above and beyond with a smile.This team doesn’t just provide service but they create an experience for us to instead of being here 6 days, we ended up being total of 14 days and with their warmth, professionalism, and all the help, they made our stay unforgettable.We will definitely be coming back - we highly recommended to anyone visiting Salalah!
CP Salalah Resort, Owner at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG, responded to this review
Dear GoranXXL,Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback about your visit to Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah on TripAdvisor. It brings us great joy to hear that your experience was nothing short of exceptional, from the moment you arrived and felt welcomed like family, to enjoying the stunning views from your 3-bedroom villa.We are delighted that our dining experiences at Ocean Blue Beach House & Bar and Barouk Restaurant exceeded your expectations. Your kind words for our F&B and kitchen colleagues, as well as our housekeeping team, are truly appreciated and will be shared with the entire team who contributed to making your stay so memorable.Your review is a wonderful reinforcement that our commitment to delivering True Hospitality through seamless and personalized service is making a positive impact, and it motivates our team to continue exceeding expectations.We sincerely appreciate your effort in sharing the details of your experience on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and creating more unforgettable moments.Warmest regards,Maher BahsounGeneral Manager
User:SeeMore72
Trip type: Couples
Unforgettable moments at Crown Plaza Salalah
19 Mar 2026
We spent an amazing 7 days long winter vacation, in February 2026, at Crown Plaza hotel in Salalah. Although we were a bit without having to much expectation on the area, since it was for the first time in Oman but already spent a few vacations on various exotic spots around Indian ocean, we heavily enjoyed the experience at Crown Plaza. The hotel provides a couple of strong benefits to its tourists, here I have captured some. The great location, right on the beach with an adequate green area – very well maintained, scattered with palm trees, in between the hotel and ocean provides superb images. The beach arrangement is perfect with enough space, between sunbeds and umbrellas, to have some privacy among tourists, the combination of beach (very long and wide enough), sand (not rocky but smooth of touch) and ocean (clean water, not very big waves) is perfect. The restaurant (we had all inclusive package) is located perfectly right on the beach (with lots of seats so never crowded) therefore we experienced very nice scenery during breakfast, lunch and dinner; I consider the restaurant easily finds a seat in top 5 great locations we have ever been for eating on the sea side. At the end, maybe the strongest point for Crown Plaza is represented by the quality of staff/service and believe me, we are quite demanding in this respect. The vast majority of the staff I noticed to be comprised of foreign personnel coming from Filipinas, India, Bangladesh to name just a few, with very good English skills, providing high quality service throughout the areas of Crown Plaza. Everybody wears a smile and is very willing to help, from the reception where we were nicely helped by Darshana, to the pool bar where chatting with Hans was very interesting (even when we moved behind the villas for Ramadan 😊 ) and completing with John in the restaurant very attentive to our needs and the chef from Agra preparing delicious Indian style omelets during the breakfast only to name few of them. To sum up the entire staff of the hotel gave us the impression of very high professional standard and we enjoyed it!
CP Salalah Resort, Owner at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG, responded to this review
Dear Seemore72,I want to express our sincere appreciation for your valuable feedback on Booking.com, and for choosing Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah for your recent stay. We're truly delighted to hear that your 7-day winter vacation with us in February 2026 was such an enjoyable and memorable experience.It is wonderful to know that you appreciated our beachfront location, the beautifully maintained green areas, and the spacious beach setup that offers both comfort and privacy. We are also thrilled that you enjoyed the dining experience at our seaside restaurant and that it ranks among your top dining locations—this is truly rewarding to hear.At Crowne Plaza, our commitment is to provide seamless and personalized service through our True Hospitality program. Your kind recognition of our team means a great deal to us. We are especially pleased to hear your compliments about Darshana at reception, Hans at the pool bar, John in the restaurant, and our talented chef for the breakfast specialties. Your acknowledgment of their efforts, along with the entire team’s dedication and professionalism, is a great source of motivation for all of us to maintain our high service standards.We would be honored to welcome you back to our beautiful resort in the future and provide you with another exceptional experience.Warmest regards,Maher BahsounGeneral Manager
User:IvanTT_Bulgaria
Trip type: Friends getaway
A wonderful relaxing vacation with an unexpected extension, which we are not complaining about.
15 Mar 2026
We were on vacation at the hotel. I can say that the service staff is wonderful and very responsive. Of course, no one is local, but all people from other countries. This, in my opinion, raises the level of service, not the other way around.Due to the Gulf War (USA-Iran), the tour operator had to extend our stay by an additional 4 days. The hotel staff were very adequate and acted very quickly and accurately.The food was great.And the beach is an idyll. Wide and long. It was quite wavy, but we still didn't expect a smooth transition to the water.It is noticeable that there is water and all the green areas are well maintained.I didn't understand what kind of water was flowing from the sinks, but even if it was from a desalination plant, it didn't have any salty taste. Of course we used bottled water, which was available in sufficient quantities both in the room and in the restaurant.Due to Ramadan, the consumption of all alcohol was regulated by hours and zones, but we knew about this and have experience.
CP Salalah Resort, Owner at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG, responded to this review
Dear IvanTT_Bulgaria,Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback about your visit to Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah on TripAdvisor. We are delighted to hear that you had a relaxing and enjoyable vacation with us, even with the unexpected extension of your stay.It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the dedication and responsiveness of our service team. Your kind remarks about their professionalism and attentiveness mean a great deal to us. We are also pleased that, despite the unforeseen circumstances affecting travel plans, our team was able to assist promptly and ensure that your extended stay remained comfortable. Your recognition of our efforts to provide sufficient bottled water and maintain our facilities is also appreciated. Additionally, we thank you for your understanding regarding the arrangements during the Ramadan period, as we always strive to ensure that our guests remain comfortable while respecting local customs.Your kind words serve as a wonderful encouragement for our entire team and reaffirm our commitment to delivering True Hospitality through attentive and personalized service.Warmest regards,Maher BahsounGeneral Manager
User:janhA1202FV
Trip type: Family
Perfect authentic experience
26 Feb 2026
Perfect family Holiday. Enjoyed maximum comfort and relaxation in this resort, even though it is the holy month of Ramadan it gave our Holiday even more authentic atmosphere. Specially I would praise the food, great, tasty authentic middle Eastern cuisine brought to perfection.
CP Salalah Resort, Owner at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG, responded to this review
Dear JanhA1202FV,Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback following your recent stay at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah. We are delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed a perfect holiday filled with comfort and relaxation.It is especially heartwarming to hear that experiencing the holy month of Ramadan added an authentic and memorable atmosphere to your stay. Creating meaningful cultural experiences alongside exceptional hospitality is something we truly value.Your kind words about our culinary offerings are sincerely appreciated. Our team takes great pride in presenting authentic Middle Eastern cuisine prepared to perfection, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the flavors and quality of the food.Thank you once again for choosing our resort for your family holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay. Should you require any assistance in planning your next visit, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.Warm regards,Maher BahsounGeneral Manager
User:Ivan P
Trip type: Couples
Relaxing holiday
25 Feb 2026
We had a truly wonderful stay at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah.From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming and professional, and the hotel grounds were beautifully maintained. We especially enjoyed the long walks along the oceanfront — the beach is stunning and perfect for peaceful strolls at any time of day.Our meals in the Ocean Blue Restaurant were delicious. The buffet had a great variety of fresh, flavorful dishes every evening, and the service was consistently attentive and friendly.We also went on a desert excursion during our stay, which was a memorable experience — the landscape is breathtaking and it added an exciting adventure to our holiday.Overall, we felt totally relaxed and well looked after throughout our stay. This was a truly enjoyable and refreshing vacation, and we would highly recommend Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah to anyone looking for a pleasant beachside getaway.
CP Salalah Resort, Owner at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG, responded to this review
Dear M9061GQivanp,Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback following your recent stay at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah. We are truly delighted to know that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable holiday with us.It is a pleasure to hear that our welcoming and professional team made a positive impression from the moment you arrived, and that you appreciated our beautifully maintained grounds. The stunning oceanfront and peaceful beach walks are indeed among the highlights of our resort, and we are glad you were able to fully enjoy them at different times of the day.We are especially pleased that you had a delightful dining experience at our Ocean Blue Restaurant. Your kind comments about the variety and quality of the buffet, as well as the attentive and friendly service, will certainly be shared with our culinary and service teams as great encouragement.It is also wonderful to know that your desert excursion added a memorable sense of adventure to your stay. The breathtaking landscapes of the region truly make Salalah a unique destination.Thank you for recommending our resort to fellow travelers seeking a beachside getaway. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back for another refreshing and memorable vacation. Should you require any assistance with a future reservation, please feel free to contact me directly.Warm regards,Maher BahsounGeneral Manager
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