Picolo recommends · Hotel in Salalah, Oman
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Pool villas between a freshwater lagoon and the Arabian Sea, with the ruins of an old frankincense port just beyond the garden wall.
On one side of the resort there is the open sea, on the other a still lagoon full of birds. In between, villas with their own pools sit among the palms, and the spa is one of the largest on the coast.
Next door are the remains of Al Baleed, a medieval port that grew rich on the frankincense trade. The site belongs to the Land of Frankincense, a group of places listed by UNESCO.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
We chose it for a beach holiday in Oman with real history on the doorstep. Salalah also has domestic flights from Muscat, which spares you a very long drive across the desert.
Come in summer and you meet the khareef, the monsoon season, when cloud and drizzle hang over the coast. The hills inland turn green then, but this is not the time for sunbathing.
What you get
- Villas with private pools
- Beach on the Arabian Sea
- Large spa
- Palms between lagoon and sea
- Ancient ruins of Al Baleed next door
A day at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
- Morning
- A dip in your own pool before breakfast.
- Midday
- A walk through the ruins of Al Baleed next to the resort.
- Afternoon
- A long session in the spa during the hottest hours.
- Evening
- Sunset on the beach with the lagoon behind you.
Location
Al Baleed, Salalah, Oman
Open in MapsQuestions about Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Can you fly to Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara from Muscat?
Yes. Salalah has domestic flights from Muscat, which is far quicker than driving the long road south.
What is near Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara?
The ruins of Al Baleed, an old frankincense port and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, lie right beside the resort.
Is summer a good time for Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara?
Summer brings the monsoon, with grey skies over the coast. It is a fine time to see the green hills, but the beach is better from October to April.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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