Best Luxury Hotels in Muscat Governorate

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.

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.