Golden Tulip Nizwa

Enjoying fine views of the Hajar Mountains, the Golden Tulip showcases traditional Omani-style and design. With huge picture windows, pretty wooden-carved furniture, sumptuous sofas, rich velvets, high ceilings and lantern-style soft lighting, the grand entrance lobby makes a good first impression, offering plates of Omani dates and welcoming coffee. The Golden Tulip is around a 20-minute drive from the centre of Nizwa and Muscat international airport is around a 90-minute to two-hour drive away. Located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains, the hotel offers comfortable modest accommodation, which offers great value for money, as well as being well-placed for lovely views of the surrounding scenery.

There are 117 double rooms and three suites, which all offer international standard accommodation. The rooms are all generously-sized, with an en-suite bathroom and most include a sofa bed, making them ideal for families. Guests can also expect flat-screen TV, Cable TV, air-conditioning, workspace, Wi-Fi and the majority of the rooms include a private terrace backing onto the pool area.

The Golden Tulip restaurant serves international cuisine and there is a 24-hour lobby café. There is also a choice of two indoor bars: Al Wasit Bar offers cocktails and live music, while the Sports Bar has a dart board and billiard table. The poolside bar hosts a weekly barbecue and there is a designated space in the garden that serves as a shisha corner.  Added to this, the Golden Tulip has an outdoor heated pool, sauna and fitness centre, as well as a children’s playground.  

When to go

Unlike the higher elevations of Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams, despite Nizwa's mountain location the area stays warm year-round. In winter, daytime temperatures are usually a pleasant 20-25 degrees Celsius, and in the summer this creeps up to around 35 degrees Celsius, and can be even hotter. Whilst there may be the odd day of rain, the region is usually fairly dry.