Salalah International Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book Salalah International Hotel if you want a well-reviewed three-star with a pool, gym and helpful staff, close to malls and a short drive from the airport. If you want the most for your money, our Luxury pick in Salalah was actually cheaper and scored higher, so compare before you commit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Salalah. It is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 8.9 from 1,220 reviews, the largest review count of our three picks here.
It suits travellers with a car, since free parking is listed, and families, with family rooms available. A pool, a gym, a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are listed too.
Skip it if breakfast is important to you, as it draws the most complaints. Skip it as well if you plan to walk to the main sights in our data: they are far.
Location and getting around
The address is 83 Way Mirbat St, Al Wadi, Near McDonalds Al Wadi. Guests say it is within walking distance of malls and restaurants and a short drive from the airport. The location score is 9.1.
Al-Baleed Archaeological Park is about 6.9 km away, roughly 86 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. St. Francis Xavier Church is about 9.6 km, around 120 minutes. Both are far, so you will need a taxi or other transport.
A beach is mentioned in the provider facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or any walking distance to the sea. Check a map if beach access matters.
What guests say
Staff get the most praise: guests describe a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and help with luggage.
The location also scores well, with malls and restaurants within walking distance.
Breakfast is the weak point. The buffet has tasty options, but guests often criticise limited variety, cold dishes and instant coffee. The listed breakfast types are broad, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, kosher and Asian. Room size and noise have not been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) put this hotel at about €55.30 per night, above the sample median of €41.01. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Here is the honest catch. Our Luxury pick, المزار للشقق الفندقية 1 - Al Mazar Hotel Apartments, is four stars, scores 9.2 and was about €41.01 per night. Our Budget pick, أجاويد لشقق المفروشة 1 Ajaweed Residence, also four stars, scores 8.6 at about €29.37.
So in our reference data this was the most expensive of the three. What it offers in return is hotel facilities such as a pool, gym and restaurant, plus far more guest reviews to judge it by. If those matter less, the other two are cheaper.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Salalah. This hotel shared third place on guest score.
Best Value weighs the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price together, and it is not necessarily the cheapest. With 1,220 reviews averaging 8.9, it offered the most reliable track record in the sample.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and decide if it is worth paying for, given the complaints. Confirm pool and gym hours.
If the beach matters, check the real distance on a map. Compare the live price with our Luxury pick, and review the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Salalah International Hotel on the beach?
A beach appears in the provider facilities, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or a walking distance. Check a map before booking.
How far is Al-Baleed Archaeological Park?
About 6.9 km, roughly 86 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on a taxi or other transport.
What is breakfast like at Salalah International Hotel?
The buffet has tasty options, but guests often mention limited variety, cold dishes and instant coffee. Check whether it is included in your rate.
How much does Salalah International Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €55.30 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the hotel close to the airport?
Guests describe it as a short drive from the airport. We have no verified distance, so check the transfer time when planning.