This welcoming family-style hotel, run by an amiable Tunisian manager who speaks English, Italian and French, has lovely views: the sea is so close you can taste it through the window. Walk off breakfast along the magnificent white sand and splash in the surf on calmer days. This is one of the few hotels in Oman where pets are welcome.
This guesthouse is linked to the 65-room Beach Resort next door, which has the benefit of an all-day restaurant and beach sunbeds. Tours (from OR70 per car) and car hire (2WD/4WD from OR14/37, including 200km free mileage) are available, including a guided overnight camping trip to Al Hashman for OR140 per car.