HOTEL INDIGO JABAL AKHDAR RESORT & SPA BY IHG, Al 'Aqar

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa has 173 air-conditioned rooms with balconies overlooking the canyon. Family rooms come with soundproof walls and private bathrooms. Each room includes a minibar, espresso machine, and a seating area with a sofa bed.

Three on-site restaurants serve Middle Eastern, local, and international cuisine, including halal, vegan, and gluten-free options. The rooftop bar Vue offers the highest altitude viewing deck in the Middle East with a signature Al Aqar beverage. Breakfast is served continental, American, or buffet style with fresh pastries and local specialities.

The spa includes a Himalayan salt room, hammam, steam room, and heated beds, plus a full menu of massages, body treatments, and facials. Guests can use the fitness center with floor-to-ceiling canyon views, attend yoga classes, or book a personal trainer. The spa also offers couples massage, manicure, pedicure, and beauty services.

Children have a dedicated playground, kids' club, and outdoor play equipment, plus board games and arts and crafts activities. The hotel organizes walking tours, live music performances, and classes about local culture. A heated infinity pool with panoramic mountain views and a shallow end is available for all ages.

The resort sits near the Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman and Wadi al Muaydin, with direct access to hiking trails on the mountain. Guests can walk to the hanging terraces and rose gardens from the hotel. The property offers valet parking, a minimarket, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service.

Location: Near Aflaj Irrigation Systems and Wadi al Muaydin

Rooms: 173 canyon-view rooms with balconies

Dining: 3 restaurants including rooftop Vue bar

Wellness: Himalayan salt room, hammam, yoga classes

Family: Kids' club, playground, heated infinity pool

Spa: Full-service spa with couples massage and body treatments