Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve

We had a fantastic stay—great value for money! The staff were kind, helpful, and provided excellent service throughout. Even though we visited during the low season for turtles, we were pleasantly surprised to be offered two complimentary trips to see them—one at 8 PM and another at 5 AM. As hotel guests, we had priority and were among the first on-site, which made the experience even more special. We arrived with zero expectations and left absolutely amazed. The turtles were beautiful and seeing them so up close was unforgettable. The 8 PM tour was more crowded, but the team still managed to organize small groups. The 5 AM tour felt much more private—just us and the other hotel guests, which was a big plus. The food at the hotel is a bit overpriced, but there’s a great local spot nearby if you’re looking for something cheaper. The location is perfect for a one-night stay—right near the beach and super close to the turtle site. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a special wildlife experience!

We had an unforgettable experience at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve this May. Traveling all the way from Italy, we were warmly welcomed by Shahid, the Front Office Manager, who made us feel at home from the very first moment. His kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were truly impressive.||Staying in the Bunker Room was a unique and comfortable experience, and Shahid ensured that everything was perfect for us. He patiently answered all our questions and helped us arrange the turtle viewing tour, which was absolutely magical. His passion for guest service and the reserve itself is clear to see. Food were also amazing and restaurant staff were very helpful in everything.||Grazie mille, Shahid, for your outstanding hospitality – you made our journey even more special

The hotel/restaurant and turtles reserve is just a tourist trap: 1. Prices too high for the accommodation (even in the tent lodge, the shelves were broken and we did a swimming pool in the bath while taking shower); 2. International food, not Omani, and we never ate that quality at such a price in Oman (and it was already my second trip there…) 3. Turtles… we waited, without any information, for almost 2 hours. We were guaranteed it would have been a 15 persons guided tour but it was not. It appears that the whole bus (around 30 persons) would have gone with one sole guide. Then other groups began to arrive. The poor turtle they identified a bit more far would have had to support at least a 100 tourists that night… We came back directly to the hotel without seeing the turtle. That’s not a way to treat protected animals. Your role is to inform and protect, not to exploit them. As a summary: I regret I booked there and would have avoided it for sure if I had known.

2nd time I have stayed here to see turtles. As out of season only saw a few turtles - however in the moring tour we saw a lone baby turtle making its way to the water - made our day!.|Khamis tour guide for the turtles is excellent - such a lovely gentleman and very knowledgeable.|The first time i went there was way too may tourists - however this time happy to go out of season, even if limited turtles to see, much less people - and this group were very respectful and listened to the the guides.

If you going for the turtles make sure to go during Augusts to November. March to July you won’t be very lucky to see the entire experience Room smells of urine and looked very old, the Front staff were very rude Hotel rates are very high. The only good thing here is the Omani hospitality for turtle visit.

Visited this place with family and friends to witness the magic of baby turtles—and it was absolutely breathtaking! At around 4:30 AM, it was still dark, we spotted a swarm of at least 50-60 tiny turtles crawling toward the water from the beach, instinctively following their path into the water. Watching them move together in the moonlight was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Nature truly is incredible, and I feel so grateful for the chance to witness such a beautiful moment. Go here! If you ever get the opportunity, don’t miss this experience! 🐢🌊✨ Highly recommended.

i liked the hotel and enjoyed watching the turtles lay eggs and go back to the sea at night and morning, beautiful beach view in the morning, me and my family enjoyed the turtles hotel, the staff was nice and there breakfast was fine, there dinner was over priced.

This isn’t exactly a scam — but it certainly feels like a very overpriced and poorly managed experience. For 200€/night, here’s what you can expect:| • A shower with barely any water pressure and a non-functioning main head (see photo). I had to wash using the handheld, one section at a time.| • A very basic room with no welcome kit or thoughtful touches — just two (literally, two) bags of breakfast tea.| • The “turtle watching tour” involved being left outside the hotel from 8:00 PM until an indefinite time. We waited until 11:00 PM before giving up and heading to bed. No water, no snacks, just loud crowds — mainly children screaming nonstop and parents seemingly unaware of how disruptive that is to everyone else. This is not an experience designed for young kids, or at the very least, parents should be conscious of the environment.| • Rooms are positioned above a corridor that stays noisy with shouting children until midnight.| • The “museum” is made up of three turtle photos and a skeleton. Nothing more.| • For the morning tour, guests are woken at 4:40 AM — with no coffee, no refreshments, and no guide (who was meant to arrive at 5:00, but didn’t show up). When the tour eventually began, it consisted of being dropped off on the beach to watch the sunrise. Had it been described honestly as “a walk to see turtle tracks,” expectations could have been better managed.| • As for dinner and breakfast — while not identical, the food is similar enough (and served in the same trays) to feel repetitive and uninspired.||To be clear: I’m absolutely not blaming the absence of turtles — that’s nature, and it’s completely understandable. What’s disappointing is everything else about the experience, from the lack of organization to the poor facilities and overall disregard for guest comfort.||In short: this is not an experience worth 200€/night.||You’d be much better off investing that amount in a memorable dinner in Muscat, or a desert camp that offers true hospitality — and perhaps even a pool.||P.S. — Whether or not the turtle tour happens, refunds are not offered, for hotel guests or outside visitors alike.||The only thing I won’t be taking home from this stay? My 200€.