About this hotel
General information
Alila Hinu Bay spreads across 45 hectares of the Arabian Sea coast in southern Dhofar, close to the old port of Mirbat, with the sea and a lagoon on one side and the Dhofar mountains on the other. Its low buildings reinterpret traditional Omani architecture in a contemporary idiom, use local natural materials and follow the lie of the land, each placed to open up views of the sea or the lagoon.
There are 96 rooms and 16 villas with their own pools, a private beach and two pools. Sustainability runs through the resort: some of the kitchen produce comes from its own orchards and gardens, and a zero-food-waste programme is in place. The Alila Moments programme is a highlight — hosted experiences that introduce Dhofar through frankincense, camel milk, local seafood and the mountain landscapes inland.
Location
The resort sits on Hinu Bay in Dhofar, on Oman’s southern coast, near Mirbat and Mirbat Castle. Salalah International Airport is 87 km away. The Khor Rori nature reserve, the Tawi Atair sinkhole and the Jebel Samhan mountains are close by, and Wadi Darbat with its waterfalls is about 45 minutes’ drive to the north. Guests arriving by car have free self-parking and valet parking.
Spa
Spa Alila offers tailored treatments built around natural products. In the spa kitchen, guests learn to blend their own scrubs and remedies from carefully sourced local ingredients. Signature rituals include Sacred Resin, built around frankincense: guests make their own scrub, followed by a body exfoliation, an oil massage and a head massage, with a five-course frankincense-scented dinner in the evening and a spa kit to take home. The Camel Milk Ritual pairs a camel-milk mocktail class with a spa class on the milk’s skincare benefits.
Sports & leisure
The gym, with bikes, treadmills and weight machines, is open around the clock (adults only). A daily schedule of activities runs for adults and children, among them kayaking, sailing trips to see dolphins and camel rides. The Alila Moments programme includes:
- Journey Above the Clouds — a five-hour 4WD expedition with a local guide across the Dhofar highlands: Gravity Point, ancient baobabs, a hidden oasis, a vast sinkhole and Taiq Cave, ending with a picnic on Jebel Samhan above the clouds
- Sea & Sustainability — a visit with the chef to Oman’s only abalone farm, followed by a six-course abalone dinner at Seasalt
- hiking trails in the Jebel Samhan mountains and trips to Wadi Darbat, the Tawi Atair sinkhole and Mirbat Castle
For children
Play Alila, the kids’ club, keeps young guests busy with indoor and outdoor activities inspired by the local landscape and culture. The resort’s daily schedule includes activities for children, cots and rollaway beds are available on request, and there are interconnecting rooms.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchens rely on the local catch and on produce from the resort’s own gardens; breakfast is served at The Orchard.
- Seasalt — Asian cooking with a Southeast Asian focus: the local catch of the day, cuts from the grill and views across the bay
- The Orchard — dishes inspired by the Frankincense Route, from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean, using produce from the resort’s gardens
- Lobby Lounge — light bites and Middle Eastern specialities with sea views
- Oasis Pool Bar — palm-fringed poolside bar for lunch, cocktails and mocktails, freshly baked bites and daybeds
- In-Room Dining — a selection of dishes served in the room or on the terrace
Swimming
The resort opens onto its own sandy beach and lagoon. The saltwater SeaSalt Pool looks out over the Arabian Sea and is lined with spacious cabanas and loungers; the second, the Oasis Pool, is fringed with palms, and the villas have private pools.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Rooms
The 96 rooms and 16 villas, from 60 to 175 m², follow the natural contours of the site and suit couples and families alike. Interiors combine local materials with clean, modern finishes.
Every room has a terrace, a 49-inch TV, individual climate control, a rain shower, a freestanding marble bathtub and double vanity, Alila Living bath products, a coffee maker, minibar, safe, bathrobes and slippers, and free Wi-Fi.
Terrace
Room with a terrace, a workspace and views of the desert hills; king bed or two twin beds. Bathroom with rain shower, marble bathtub and double vanity.
Terrace With Lagoon View
Room in a quiet, secluded setting with a terrace overlooking the lagoon and a workspace; king bed or two twin beds. Rain shower, marble bathtub and double vanity.
Terrace With Sea View
Room with a terrace facing the Arabian Sea and clear night skies; king bed or two twin beds. Rain shower, marble bathtub and double vanity.
Pool Villa
Villa with Arabian Sea views, a majlis-style living room, a private pool with a lounge area and an outdoor bathtub; king bed or two twin beds.
Pool Villa Deluxe
The largest villa, with the feel of a private residence and views over the lagoon and the Arabian Sea; king bed, majlis-style living room, private pool and outdoor bathtub.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.