The View

A magnificent stay at The View. It’s definitely an adventure to get to the hotel through bumpy roads however the location is absolutely breathtaking. For those looking for sublime views after a day of canyoning and adventuring around Jebel Shams. You will not regret your stay. The hotel itself is very well equipped and the food options are diverse especially in the evening when a buffet is available. The staff is so welcoming and helpful, we appreciate especially Richard’s (Manager) help throughout our stay. On top of it all, if you don’t mind a cold swim - one of the most beautiful pools I have ever seen !

We enjoyed a two night stay here in April. As it was Ramadan breakfast was room service - a bonus for us. There was a large menu to choose from the night before. The dinner menu was extensive - we skipped some of the courses as there was so much on offer. The tabbouleh was especially good. We took the advice of the staff ( sorry I didn’t note your name) and went to Misfah which was magical and also to al hoota cave as we left. The room (29) had a great view, a balcony with comfy furniture and even a bath with a view. The infinity pool was amazing. Highly recommend a trip here. Thank you to the staff, you do a great job.

It was a privilege to stay in this unique "eco-lux hotel" set at 1,450 meters above sea level on a slope of Jebel Shams. A 4x4 is necessary to reach this destination. From Al Hamra, there are frequent signs leading you to and up the 8km winding road. Each room is individually placed to optimize views and privacy. The walkways between buildings are very stable with a secure walking surface and handrails on either side. Changes in elevation are moderated across the distance with only a few steps at a time. The staff was professional and gracious. Dinner and breakfast were delicious buffet meals. The room was well-designed and had the desired upscale amenities. Of course, our favorite feature was the floor to ceiling windows and the balcony which ran across the front of the room and looked out on that amazing view. We enjoyed the views every moment of our stay.... literally from the moment we arrived till sunset, then from sunrise to checkout. We're already looking forward to a repeat visit someday soon!

This hotel is incredible. The location is very remote, on top of a mountain. The 5 mile gravel road up to the hotel is an adventure. The view is amazing and the property is top notch. The rooms is very modern and comfortable. The bathrooms are spacious with large free-standing tubs and a shower. Each has it's own deck and sliding glass doors. The pool is very nice and the restaurant is great. We only had one dinner there but were very pleased with the food and selection. Highly recommended.

Before we arrived we wondered why the hotel is called the View. It’s now clear! The views are just amazing. One can sit on the terrace, lounge in the bath, or lie on the very comfortable bed of one’s room looking out over the extensive mountain ranges. Staff very friendly, amazing warm infinity pool, good food for both breakfast and dinner.

Wonderful place - if it doesn't rain;) We were surprised at how fierce the rain was coming down in a normally rather dry desert area. The staff did everything to clean the water coming down the walls and the windows. We loved the view and the pool deck. The rather warm water in the pool made it an experience despite the bad weather. The food was also good with something for everybody. The staff was great and super friendly! Would love to come back in better weather...

Had a two night stay for a visit to Jabal shams and surrounds The redeeming feature of this place, as the name implies, is the view from high altitude. Accommodation is comfortable but reminds me of sleeping in 40’ freight container (albeit with a great outlook), with dicy plumbing. Food is adequate, service friendly and informal. Access road is steep and dusty, but feasible in a saloon car with good clearance and competent driver.

What a great place to stay! Beautiful view. So peacefull and amazing. The service was very, very good end the people very friendly. The food was also very good. The pool is amazing!! The cabins are oké. Not extreem luxurieus but sufficiënt and modern. The floor was damaged so we had to be carefull with bare foot in the room. The door jammed because of the damaged floor. This was the only thing we did not like. I would absolutly recommend this place! The best place we stayed in so far!