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Salalah Rotana Resort
Family beach resort with aqua park, 5 stars · Salalah and the western coast
Salalah Rotana Resort is a 5-star beach resort of about 400 rooms and suites in the Hawana Salalah complex, 35 km from Salalah airport. Every room category includes aqua park access; some European foreign ministries advise against travel to the Salalah region.
from 195 € per night
Cheapest room, 2 adults, room only, non-refundable, 2-night stay from 9 March 2027. Possible local taxes extra, payable at the hotel. Indicative price, taxes included, to be confirmed with your request.
Public price collected on: Site officiel (offre affichée par Google Hôtels) — accessed 20 October 2026
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Salalah Rotana Resort is the Hawana Salalah resort where aqua park access comes with the room: all four categories offered online include it. The hotel has about 400 rooms and suites, set between the beach, lagoons, canals and gardens. It belongs to the Rotana hotel group.
The hotel is in the Salalah region: some European foreign ministries advise against travel to the Salalah region, and they do not all give the same advice. Yours:
Your country's advice is shown in the box at the top of the page.
The advice is detailed in our guide Oman and the regional situation. What follows describes the hotel.
What each room includes
Every room has a terrace or balcony and includes access to the aqua park. The garden-view rooms look onto the gardens and canals; for a couple who wants more space, the One Bedroom Suite adds a separate living room. The 50 m² sea-view family room is designed for families; the two-bedroom suite suits a larger family or two couples. The number of children allowed per room should be confirmed when booking.
A lagoon resort
The setting defines the Rotana: the building is surrounded by lagoons, quiet canals and gardens, with the Arabian Sea on one side. The hotel has two pools and a private white-sand beach. The Hawana Salalah aqua park, included with the rooms, is shared with the resort's other hotels.
Sport and wellness
- One tennis court and four padel courts.
- Bodylines, the hotel's fitness club.
- Be Different Spa, shared with the neighbouring Fanar.
Club Rotana
Club Rotana is a private lounge serving themed buffets and an à la carte menu: a space apart in a large hotel. Access conditions should be confirmed when booking.
Dining
The hotel lists six restaurants and bars, including Saffron, The Beach Bar & Restaurant on the sand, Silk Road, which brings together Eastern and Western cooking, Olive, the Arabesque Lounge & Terrace and the Coco-Shack beach bar. The hotel also arranges romantic beach dinners served by a butler, and offers in-room dining.
Distances
The resort is 35 km from Salalah International Airport, about 35 minutes by road, and 13 km from the Al Saadah district. For the region's sights, see our Salalah page and the eastern Dhofar page, Taqah, Mirbat and Wadi Darbat.
Awards, prices and reviews
The World Luxury Awards named the resort "Oman's Leading Beach Resort" from 2015 to 2018.
On 20 October 2026, for two nights in March 2027, the cheapest room was offered at about €195 a night for two adults, room only, non-refundable, taxes and fees included, possible local taxes extra.
Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 on Booking.com (1,554 reviews).
Room types
| Room | Size | View | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden View Room with Aqua Park Access | 43 m² | gardens and scenic waterways | 1 king or 1 twin |
DetailsWho it suits: Couples or families, entry level. Outdoor space: terrace or balcony Highlights: aqua park access included | |||
| Spacious Family Ocean Room with Aqua Park Access | 50 m² | sea | 1 king or 2 twin |
DetailsWho it suits: Families with children, sea view. Outdoor space: terrace Highlights: complimentary aqua park access | |||
| One Bedroom Suite with Aqua Park Access | 95 m² | canal, pool or gardens | 1 king |
DetailsWho it suits: Couples or families wanting space. Outdoor space: terrace Highlights: living area | |||
| Two Bedrooms Suite with Aqua Park Access | 143 m² | pool, canal or gardens | 1 king or 2 twin |
Source: Salalah Rotana Resort, hébergements (site officiel) — accessed 20 October 2026
Restaurants
Saffron, The Beach Bar & Restaurant, Silk Road, Club Rotana, Olive Restaurant, Arabesque Lounge & Terrace, Coco-Shack Beach Bar
Facilities
- About 400 rooms and suites, all with access to the Hawana Salalah aqua park
- Two swimming pools, private beach, lagoons and canals
- Be Different Spa, Bodylines fitness club
- One tennis court and four padel courts
- Club Rotana: private lounge, themed buffets and à la carte
- In-room dining; private beach dinners with a butler
Source: Salalah Rotana Resort (site officiel) — accessed 20 October 2026
Location
In the Hawana Salalah resort, on the coast; 35 km and about 35 minutes by road from Salalah International Airport (SLL); 13 km from the Al Saadah district.
Map drawn by Sabaro from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap
| From the hotel | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Hawana Aqua Park | 19 min (1.4 km) | 1.6 km |
| Al Haffa Souq | — | 25.1 km |
| Salalah International Airport | — | 35.2 km |
Shortest routes calculated by OSRM (routing.openstreetmap.de) on OpenStreetMap data, on 21 October 2026.
Guest reviews
8,3/10 — 1554 reviews
Rating published by a travel website. Verified reviews from Sabaro travellers will appear here after their first trips.
Source: Booking.com — accessed 20 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is the aqua park included?
Yes: all four room categories offered by the hotel include access to the Hawana Salalah aqua park.
Which room for a family?
The Spacious Family Ocean Room (50 m², sea view) for a family of three or four, to be confirmed depending on the children's ages; the Two Bedrooms Suite (143 m²) for more.
Can you play padel?
Yes, on one of the hotel's four padel courts; there is also a tennis court.
How does it differ from the other Hawana hotels?
The Rotana is the lagoon resort, with the aqua park included, tennis and padel. The Fanar is the largest, with apartments; the Juweira is a small adults-only hotel on the marina.
What do foreign ministries advise?
It depends on the country: some advise against the Salalah region, others only against the areas around ports and strategic sites, and others do not name it. Your country's advice is shown at the top of the page. See our guide Oman and the regional situation.
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