Reviews of Bait Al Aqr

The location was great. The hotel is in the middle of the historical town of Nizwa in a really old buiding. It is very nicely renowated to look authenthic, yet comfortable. Someone helped us to find a parking near the hotel, otherwise it would have been tricky. Of course, there is always the option of parking at the souq parking area not so far away. All the places of interest in Nizwa were at walking distance. It was quiet at night.

Great location in the old town right by the souq. Friendly staff with great comms skills. Clean

Good location for seeing nizwa’s old town. Attractive rooms in a traditional Omani building. There is a nice roof seating area though it was mostly too hot for us to enjoy it.

The arrangement is a little funky. It’s a very small hotel - 4 rooms. Ours came with a private bathroom outside the room, but the sink was in a common area with a sink for the other rooms so I wouldn’t consider that “private”. The shower/toilet room was so small that you could not change your clothes in there after showering without getting them wet. The optional breakfast is expensive and didn’t taste that good. If your room faces the street, you will hear the conversations of people passing by.

Location, authentic, friendly staff

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The location only, is right by the souq

We were being deceived from the moment we arrived. At the directions of the staff, we tried to get on the narrow street with the 4x4 car only for us to get stuck and create traffic and spend about an hour to get out. Upon arrival, we were given a room with 1 bed which did not even have the authentic look we booked. That wouldn’t have been such a big issue, but the room smelled horrible. The staff just came and sprayed it with room spray. When we complained and wanted to leave the property, he told us our original room with 2 twin beds will be ready in 10 min. Apparently that room was given to someone else and he had to move them to the room we were initially given. This was so embarrassing for everyone involved. Once settled, we were given a separate key for the bathroom and were informed the keep it locked when not in use as that bathroom is only for us. Whilst showering, a lady knocked at my door and asked how I got in as she has the key and that bathroom is hers. I have informed her that I also received a key and was told the bathroom is ours. When we confronted the same staff, he basically changed the story and said the bathroom is for 2 different rooms. This again, would have not been an issue if we were both informed ahead to save the embarrassment.

The management of booking was not good. Photo of room booked and first room shown were completely different. So was the toilet arrangement . The place was ok otherwise and I would consider staying again only if they improved accuracy of information.

It was great to stay in the heart of the old town in an original mud house.

The street was under reconstruction and we did not get clear information about parking,

Really magical a beautiful place situated directly in centre of beautiful city. Personal was really kind and helpful, room was really clean. We felt like in fairytail about Aladin :)

During our staying was a little bit noise because of city reconstruction, of few seesights.

Hotel in the very center, plenty of facilities around. Nice terrase on the roof for relax. Helpful stuff.

Rooms were very small and dark. Sitting area on terasse a bit old.

The room was small but cute, there was no need for more. There is a really good vibe in the hotel room as well as on the rooftop. Breakfast is 1 minute by foot and you can eat on a beautiful terrace a good homemade breakfast

If we really have to say something, the bathroom is private but you still share sink with other so better keep in mind that you can meet someone on your way to the shower. But it was really not a big issue

Fantastic, authentic place to stay in heart of old town

A very nice and picturesque guest house in the heart of the old town of Nizwa. The guest house features an amazing common area on the roof and is very thoughtfully decorated. There is a common fridge on the ground floor and two shared bathrooms. Each room had sockets and wifi was working perfectly. All the historic sights of the old city are within walking distance. We were also very warmly received by the guest house staff!

We came by car and to be honest, it was quite difficult to figure out how to get to our designated parking lot. Thankfully, we managed to get directions from the guest house staff, but I advise you to write to them and ask where to park before your arrival. Another, maybe more important issue is that, although there are two showers on the ground floor there, they are a) combined with the toilets, b)the space is cramped so it is not really super convenient. However, everything was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Those were all minor issues that I wanted to point out not because it made our stay unpleasant but just FYI sorta.

Location is very central and close to walking areas. The room is clean, bathroom is comfortable and the terrace is excellent.

If you're driving, beware that streets around the hotel in the old town are very narrow.

Very good location in the old town, comfortable beds and nicely decorated house that was converted to boutique hotel. Good value for money.

The receptionist needs training to boost his customer service level. The bathroom is outside the room, and it is a shared bathroom!

Location

Internet didn’t work

Nice rooftop terrace with shadow. The room was in a very authentic clay house design but very small.

Nothing to complain. A small side note: we got the massage to come to a different reception of another hotel, but it’s an old information, just go straight to the real accommodation.