Star Emirates Downtown Hotel Salalah

Hotels
7 (180 reviews)
23rd July Street Oppo Central Market , Salalah , om

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.14
Some reviews mention issues with the bathroom and cleanliness of the duvet.
Service
8.61
Multiple reviews highlight helpful and friendly staff.
Location
8.65
Consistent praise for the central location and accessibility to attractions.
Room Quality
6.1
Mixed feelings regarding room comfort, with some mentioning that rooms could be more welcoming.
Amenities
6.63
Amenities mentioned but some furniture and kitchen equipment needs attention.
Value for Money
7.09
Several reviews indicate that the hotel provides average value given location and service.
Food and Beverage
5.64
Breakfast quality has been criticized in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
7.11
General sentiment is that the experience meets expectations despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 00:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Star Emirates Downtown, nestled in Salalah just 2.6 km from Al Haffa beach, offers a comfortable stay with modern amenities. Each room boasts air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony overlooking the city. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre, free private parking, and a shared lounge during their stay. The hotel also provides an ATM, tour desk, 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and complimentary WiFi. Room service is available for those looking to dine in the comfort of their room.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Al Hisn Beach just 2.7 km away or visit the Sultan Qaboos Mosque located 1.1 km from the hotel. With Salalah Airport a short 3 km drive, your journey to relaxation begins at Star Emirates Downtown.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SLL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 180 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.14
Service: 8.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 5.64
Overall Experience: 7.11
ناصر family_with_children ae
5
كانت اقامه متوسطه والموظفون ودودين بس لم اتوقع هذا الشي
Pros:

لاشي

Cons:

الاكل والنظافه

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Sahad solo_traveller om
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
خلفان family_with_children om
9
موقع الفندق فاعل
Pros:

قربه من كل المواقع
بشاشه موظف الاستقبال علي
التنظيف اليومي
انصح به

Cons:

لايوجد

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
T
TOMOHIRO solo_traveller jp
1
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
S
Syed Nauman family_with_children om
6
Overall 7/10, staff’s good. It’s located near bus stops and car rental so location’s great. Comfortable. But cleanli
Pros:

Near to bus stand, good restaurants, somewhere in the middle of the city

Cons:

Wasnt that clean

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
A
azif extended_group ae
8
2025-12-04 via Nuitee
A
Ashraf Aboobacker couple ae
7
2025-10-13 via Nuitee
A
Ali couple bh
5
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
F
Fausad family_with_children ae
8
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
A
AURANGZEB KHAN family_with_children om
9
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Ahmed family_with_children ae
10
2025-09-05 via Nuitee
A
Abdulla family_with_children bh
9
2025-09-04 via Nuitee
K
Khalid family_with_children om
6
2025-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Ayaan family_with_children gb
1
the room and bathroom smells horrible
Pros:

No

Cons:

Whole building

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
M
Mia couple ch
7
Una notte nel cuore di Salalah
Pros:

Staff gentilissimo. Stanza molto spaziosa e letto molto comodo. Posizione ottima nel cuore di Salalah.

Cons:

Stanza poco accogliente, corridoi poco curati.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
F
farhi extended_group ae
2
I immediately regretted booking there once in the hotel
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The breakfast was not good and the reception staff were not helpful and borderline rude

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Muhammad solo_traveller ae
9
2025-08-22 via Nuitee
S
Syed Abdul Rahuman family_with_children ae
8
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
T
Tharindu family_with_children ae
7
Pros:

Good

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
A
AHMED family_with_children om
8
Pros:

High-class treatment from the employee Ali and Nofal.
تعامل راقي من الموظفين علي ونوفل.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee