Sama Wakan Heritage Homes

This lodge has the most spectacular setting high up on the side of a mountain with uninterrupted views of Wadi Mistal. The altitude is around 1500m so the days and nights are nice and cool. The outdoor eatery is set out on different levels, all providing amazing views. There is a ~1km long stairway that goes up through the village and the beautiful oasis following a small water canal, terminating at a peaceful overlook – well worth doing. The drive up Wadi Mistal to the lodge is beautiful, and the last 3km adventurous as the road turns into a rough and steep 4WD road. The lodge itself is fairly rustic and basic, formerly village houses that have been renovated. Our 2-room suite was spacious and nicely renovated, however there was only one very small window, so almost no natural light. The resulting dimness made it a not very inviting place to hang out. It’s cool that it is an old Omani house, however a bit more natural light would be nice. The other problem was that the rooms had little sound-proofing - we had some noisy neighbors and we could hear all their conversions as we were trying to sleep. The steep pathway leading up to our room and up to the road was just loose cobbles and boulders, so very poor footing especially in the dark. Our AC and hot water were both great There is no Wifi connection but the 5G cell signal was quite strong and fast. The bed was nice and comfortable and the place was reasonably clean. The staff however didn’t bother to clean our room or provide fresh towels during our stay which was annoying. We had half-board and the meals were somewhat disappointing. The main problem was that the meal/portion size was extremely small, not nearly enough food for active people, but we were lucky that we had some of own food with us to supplement the meager meals. The meals were basic and tasty, but just too small! Overall we had a great stay and would definitely recommend it to other travelers. Our main complaint was the food. For the amount we paid for the room, I would’ve expected far better (and far more abundant) food.

We stayed only one night at the hotel, but we loved both the interiors, as well as the view. The hotel merges in a very nice way the traditional style with modernity. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had the chance to eat our breakfast at a terrace with an excellent view over the valley. I do recommend - if you are looking for peace and quiet and you appreciate rustic style. For those who need to stay connected at all times - no WiFi available, though.

Magnifique petit hôtel niché dans la montagne avec une vue spectaculaire. La décoration est authentique et faite avec beaucoup de goût . Les chambres sont très confortables et calmes. Le personnel est charmant, les repas sont délicieux, nous avons adoré !

die lodge, eingebettet in eine wahnsinnskulisse ! die zimmer sind entsprechend der umgebung, rustikal jedoch sehr sauber und komfortabel. wir wurden traditionell mit feigen und einem omanischen kaffee (mit kardamon) begrüßt. das personal war sehr zuvorkommend. es wurden uns auf nachfrage noch 2 decken gebracht (im dezember war es abends etwas kühl). für das abendessen auf der terasse, wurden heizstrahler aufgestellt. sehr romantisch.

Die Hinfahrt mit dem 4x4 ein Erlebnis. Nach der Ankunft im Dorf waren wir erstmals überwältigt von der Aussicht. Das Hotel war sehr rustikal eingerichtet doch sauber und modern. Vom Abendessen waren wir enttäuscht. Hier hat das Hotel noch Luft nach oben. Der Sonnenaufgang war wiederum spektakulär. Quasi am A…. der Welt und ohne WiFi war die Zeit ideal um herunterzufahren. Eine kleine Wanderung ist auch möglich und dies sogar mit Flip Flops.

Hôtel situé dans un lieu fabuleux (4x4 hautement recommandé pour les 3 derniers km) avec une vue magnifique. Excellent accueil, chambre bien équipée avec très bonne literie. Très bon dîner et petit déjeuner. Pas de vue depuis la chambre sombre