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Ras al-Jinz Turtle Reserve

PO Box 296, Sur 411, Oman
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Ras al-Jinz Turtle Reserve
Ranked #1 of 5 Sur B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We had one night stay there and we enjoyed the tent outside of the turtle resort although our neighbours were quite noisy and obviously the tents are not really noise proof... The tent is very large with AC. Small bathroom though. Obviously everybody here goes for the turtle visit which I found ok but not great. The restaurant is to... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We stayed at this hotel and enjoyed the night walk to the beach where we saw two turtles laying eggs and covering up. By staying here you are part of the first group to be able to go to the beach to witness this. We didn't get up for the dawn trip to see the turtles hatching. The hotel has... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Seeing the turtles, and having everything explained was wonderful. We stayed in their new " Eco tents" I think brought in from Oz and they were wonderful. Really high standard. Even had a tv and wardrobe - we didn't use either as we were there for just one night.

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Kent
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Stayed here on an independent trip around Oman. The Reserve offers accommodation, but in a half-hearted way. The one "window" in our room comprised a narrow slit. It would have been nice for guests to sit outside and relax, but no tables or chairs available. Buffet meals were adequate, but nothing more.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

The reserve and the attraction of witnessing sea turtles nesting and lay their eggs it's just fantastic. Such an eye opener in today's consumerism. The visitor center is also nicely conceptualized needs a bit more maintenance. The night tour on the turtle beach was great, credit to Nasser, probably the best turtle watching guide down there. The "luxury eco tents"... More

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Muscoline
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We have stayed here for one night to see green turtles. It's located closed to the turtle nest beach. We saw turtles laying eggs, small turtles. The hotel is very clean, the rooms are big and comfortable. the only pity is the dinner that is astronomically expensive (20 OMR for person).

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The only reason for going here is to see the Turtles. The rooms here are clean but basic. I've just read some of the other reviews and it seems there is the option to upgrade to a tent, which, in general, seems to have resulted in happier guests. The centre is, quite literally in the middle of nowhere, so don't... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

The only reason for the visit is to see the turtles so to that extent you are a captive consumer whilst you are there. However, the room we had in the main complex whilst being clean was very basic and the bathroom stank (dodgy sewers I guess). The evening buffet was average at best, but more annoyingly no price was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We booked a room but got upgraded to one of the new Eco tents. Very beautiful tents with all the mod cons and even a safe. Tents have air conditioning but with all the places they zip open there is enough options to create a nice breeze. Its a bit of a walk from the main complex to the tents... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Got the chance to stay at one of the new luxury tents. not only the accommodation was comfortable and clean the staff was very attentive and courteous. top quality service from A to Z. Even the turtle were welcoming we saw that night all what we wanted to see. Highly recommend this unique experience. Bravo Vijay , the guide Khamis... More

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Address: PO Box 296, Sur 411, Oman
Region: Oman > Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate > Sur
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Ranked #1 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Sur
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