Domina Hotel & Resort Oasis

A relaxed well-presented and stylish Italian-owned choice in a delightful village-style complex comprising this and 5 differently rated sister properties, the Prestige, Harem, kings lake, Sultan and Aquamarine, some of which share facilities.

The resort can accommodate up to 4,500 guests but the extensive and well-designed site ensures it rarely feels overcrowded and there is a friendly atmosphere.

Guests are issued with food credit cards depending on their board arrangement and use them in designated restaurants, but can pay to eat in most of the 10 restaurants and 6 bars scattered around the resort (no cash, guests sign and pay at the end of their holiday).

Eateries include Nubian, Moroccan, Seafood, a steakhouse, Mediterranean and Italian. Bars include an internet pub, beach and pool options, a casino, and a discotheque.

Suits a broad range of clientele, families in particular, attracts many nationalities, and has something for all - guests need not go beyond the very secure walls.

Some unusual touches include the floating swimming pool at the end of a jetty, and loungers with built-in face shades.

Boasts 2 organic farms and use the produce in some of the restaurants. Shares a reception with sister property.

Some timeshare and privately owned villas in the complex. Fee for use of some facilities including spa & gym.

Exterior

An appealing local-style village complex of white 2-storey buildings with balconies set on a ridge overlooking the resort.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Exterior: Low-rise

Interior

A cool, lofty white-walled lobby has a restrained modern Arabic décor with an ornate wood ceiling, bright brass tables and comfortable sofas; an airy lounge bar has sea vews through arched windows. The large buffet restaurant is bright and airy.

Rooms: 453

Grounds

Vast, immaculately landscaped grounds with lawns, flowers and palm trees all tiered around a hillside leading down to the coastline.

There is a central main pool with a spacious terrace, plenty of sun-loungers and sunshades and a bar/snack bar.

A wide beach boasts a floating swimming pool and a couple of bars, and provides sunbeds and shade along with a dive centre and watersports.

Small buses ferry guests around the property. A large independently-run spa offers 3 outdoor seawater jacuzzis, thalassotherapy and a tented gym overlooking the sea. A bazaar area has gift shops, a pharmacy and supermarket. Large covered theatre.

Location

Area Type: In Coral Bay on the beachside down a long private access road off the main road, and occupying a gigantic hilly clifftop site shared with 5 sister properties. No unauthorised cars or taxis allowed past the gated security.

Nearest beach: immediate yds

Facilities