Best Luxury Hotels in Muscat Governorate

Providing guests with stunning views of the gulf of Oman as well as the craggy Hajar Mountains, the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa has a strong reputation as being one of the country’s best and most exclusive establishments. While being very fresh and modern, the style of the resort mirrors traditional Omani style. Guests are sure to love the special pool and beach service that provides them with an exclusive selection of gourmet refreshments, while each room and suite comes with a spacious terrace and a whole host of first-rate amenities such as silk furnishings, a huge walk-in rain shower and a complimentary mini bar.

Taking their inspiration from traditional Bedouin tents, the luxurious villas at dines are ideal for those who fantasise about the glamour of camping but like their creature comforts. The resort is set on top of a huge sand dune in the edge of Barka and guests are greeted each morning by the site of impossibly pink clouds and sand stretching as far as the eye can see. There are just fifty rooms for guests to choose from which helps to ensure an intimate atmosphere and dining at the excellent restaurant while the sun slowly sets is an enchanting experience. Guests will also have the chance to play a round or two in the bunker golf course, keep cool by splashing around in the swimming pool and indulge in pure pampering in the onsite spa.

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat marks the Group’s debut in Oman, featuring a distinctive architectural design by Xavier Cartron that highlights views of the Arabian Sea and the Hajar Mountains. Located in Shatti Al-Qurum, the urban resort and branded residences integrate Omani cultural influences, evident from the grand Omani wooden doors in the lobby to the locally sourced materials in the 103 guestrooms and 47 suites. The hotel offers a collection of 156 private homes, five international dining options led by top chefs, and a holistic spa blending Asian and local treatments. The property also includes extensive event spaces, an outdoor pool, and a dedicated kids’ area, promising exceptional hospitality and a luxurious waterfront lifestyle.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, the brand’s debut in Oman. Developed by Alfardan Group, the resort blends local heritage with avant-garde design and St. Regis’s signature glamour. Located in Al Mouj, a luxurious beachfront neighbourhood, the resort offers access to cultural landmarks such as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Hajar Mountains, Wadi Shab, and Daymaniyat Islands. The resort features a superyacht-style architecture inspired by the surroundings, with oceanic tones, local stone, and elegant décor. An art collection includes works from Omani and international artists. With 250 guest rooms and suites, including duplexes, the resort offers ocean, golf course, or city views, private balconies, walk-in wardrobes, and luxurious amenities. The St. Regis Butler Service ensures personalised attention for each guest. Dining options include nine venues with Michelin-starred concepts such as Hakkasan, Em Sherif, Roberto’s, COYA, Novikov Café, Karibu, Zorba, The Lounge, Sukkar, and The Stage, which also features a mural by Omani artist Hassan Meer and the St. Regis sabering ritual. The resort boasts Oman’s first Guerlain Spa, offering bespoke wellness treatments, fitness facilities, multiple swimming pools, a private beach, a padel court, and access to Al Mouj Golf course. The Family Traditions programme includes the Adventure Hub Children’s Club for younger guests.

The Grand Hyatt’s Muscat residence is well-placed for sightseeing the region’s souqs, mosques and the Mutrah Corniche, but with all the benefits of a beachside location. With an upscale business centre and top-of-the-range meeting rooms, it’s a popular choice for high-profile conferences and conventions. It has 280 rooms, eight varied restaurants (including Peruvian, Italian, Indian and a rooftop grill), cafes and bars. This hotel even has a nightclub – you may be in Muscat, but here you can party the night away at the Copacabana Club. The interior design is classically elegant, balancing old and modern style – its pièce de résistance being a huge stained glass window beside the pool. Rooms are spacious and sophisticated, some with four poster beds and sitting rooms.

Twenty-one acres of lush gardens accommodate 158 rooms and villas, in this desert oasis. It’s also home to the longest pool in the Middle East (the pool is reserved for adults, giving it a serene vibe, but there are two more on-site). A peaceful place to holiday, The Chedi Muscat is low rise with calming Japanese water features, Islamic archways, palms, hammams and a private beach. But it’s also family-friendly with spacious villas ideal for larger groups or extended stays. There’s a sense of the local heritage here – doormen are adorned in traditional dress, the eight restaurants offer a wide range of Eastern dishes as well as European ones and you can enjoy shisha in a dedicated lounge – and don’t miss the buffet in the charming Arabic Courtyard.

Known to be one of the finest five-star hotels in the world, you’ll feel like royalty during a stay here – it was originally built as the home for Oman’s Sultan Qaboos. Expect palatial surroundings with oodles of gold, marble and crystal, contrasted with a relaxed pace of life. Renovations in 2018 were overseen by WATG and Wimberly Interiors, adding contemporary elements, to the existing extravagant opulence. It boasts the tallest atrium in the country, an entire amusement/water park for children and a six senses spa offering 24-carat gold facials. Dine alfresco between the beach and the pool, tuck into seafood at the Beach Pavilion, take The Ritz’s famed tea in the lobby or opt for authentic Chinese cuisine. Around thirty minutes from the airport, it’s sandwiched between the mountains and the Gulf of Oman.

Located in Al Mouj, this stunning resort, part of the wider Kempinksi group, has everything you need for a luxury contemporary beach vacation. The design is slick and plush with traditional Arabic touches throughout. Developed by the Omani Hospitality Company, it has 310 rooms, eleven places to eat and drink, two swimming pools, a tennis court, watersports, a concierge, a business centre, a luxury transfer service, a spa and a health club. With a kids’ club, kids’ pool, family rooms and full-sized residences, Kempinski Hotel caters well for parents and children. The World Travel Awards Middle East named it Oman’s Leading Beach Resort and when you visit it’s easy to see why.

Radisson’s global properties include this 231-room hotel, flanked by the Muscat hills. It attracts many business guests due to its eight well-equipped conference rooms, including an impressive 390-square-meter ballroom and golfers keen to visit the Al Mouj course. The decor has an international feel with Eastern design accents, while light linens and dark polished floors evoke a soothing sophistication. There are several restaurants, a spa, a fitness centre and bars. Whether you want to relax or energise, there’s a venue to suit. The pool and gorgeous waterside courtyard is a definite highlight – a marvellous spot to enjoy a sundowner.

The W Muscat is a stylish resort located in the Shatti Al Qurum beachfront area of Oman which boasts an upbeat vibe and is often referenced as the place to discover what’s up and coming in the city. The hotel offers guests a choice of 279 luxury hotel rooms and suites which combine Omani heritage with contemporary design. Stunning views across the Gulf of Oman come as standard at this hotel and guests can enjoy a choice of five different onsite restaurants and bars, each offering a unique dining and social experience, with mouth-watering menus even the fussiest of foodies will be impressed by. Business guests can take advantage of the extensive (8,500 square feet to be precise) meeting space and expert team of meeting planners. Whether staying for business, pleasure or both the Whatever/Whenever® service and mantra ensures guests at the W Muscat in Oman can unwind and relax in complete luxury.

On the coast, where the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman meet (15 minutes from Muscat city), is the Jumeirah Muscat Bay. 195 bedrooms and suites have an airy, coastal vibe, some with multiple bedrooms, kitchenettes, plunge pools and direct access to the hotel’s private pool. There’s a state-of-the-art spa, three swimming pools catering separately to families and adults, with activities including tennis and yoga, plus a PADI-certified diving and water sports centre offering glass kayaking. Five eateries include a bayside restaurant, an Asian food bar and a coffee house. And don’t miss the epic views from the rooftop bar.