Muttrah Beach -PO BOX 1998, 114 Muscat, Oman
#7 of 166 hotels in Muscat
Guests' ChoiceBased on 629 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 July 2023
Ninobla
OmanHopefully they will offer some discounts especially during holidays. Our room- the toilet flush is a bit slow... the beach is not that great, though. Too many rocks.
Spacious pool, clean, the breakfast is superb. Very accommodating staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Singh
United Arab EmiratesBeach
Hospitality and beautiful location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Abdullah
Saudi ArabiaNothing
Room size was perfect, a lot of open space and greens... the mountain in the background of the hotel are speechless
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Abdulwahab
Kuwaitthe lighting in the lobby was kind of dark
pool had a great set up, breakfast was diversified and fresh and the room was classic modern and had an amazing view.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Lolwah
Kuwaitnothing
10/10
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Saurabh
United Arab EmiratesGood location. Helpful staff. Good Food quality.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Musab
United Arab Emiratesthe view was amazing
nice clean with very kind welcoming staff 🌸
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Zainab
BahrainN/A
the staff were super friendly and the resort has a private ladies beach
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Paul
United Arab Emiratesnone
friendly hospitable staff. welcoming and fresh breakfast. amazing pastries. complimentary late checkout .
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Saiqa
United KingdomThe only downside was that there was no entertainment and it was all very quiet after 9pm.
It’s a beautiful building! The lobby is simply gorgeous! The breakfast was exceptional. There is so much variety and everything tasted delightful! The pool and the surrounding area was faultless and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and access to the beach and sea. Furthermore, the customer service was excellent. Everyone from the management, staff on reception, in the dining hall and the cleaners were so accommodating and helpful. Overall Al Bustan Palace is an amazing place to visit and we can recommend it enough!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Marco
SwitzerlandI suggest to pay much more attention to the food and beverage costs! Too much expensive, it cannot be that you have to pay for a soft drink the equivalent of 8/9 Euro!! outside the hotel with that much you can buy 10 bottles....!!!! not reasonable at all!!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Sina
IranHonestly everything was awesome. I’m sure We will see you again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Filizeda
GermanyBreakfast was super. The terrace promises beautiful views! Great selection of everything you could ask for - try to go earlier to avoid the rush hour. Also, on the deck, be aware of the birds; they will try to steal your delicious food when you walk away from your table. The pool was great. The views towards the mountain, sea, and beautiful gardens were stunning and paradise-like for us. Great servicing too. The room was good, standard luxury-type interior (rather darker standard hotel furniture). We prefer a more modern, individual approach with artsy elements and colors - but again very subjective, and from the pictures, we knew what to expect. What we loved was a small birthday decoration the hotel had prepared and surprised us with fruits and chocolate. Lastly, we wanted to mention the absolutely incredible hotel staff! Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming and funny! Thanks
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Otniel
OmanNothing to be mentioned.
It was a fabulous experience being hosted at Al Bustan. The facilities, the service, the kindness of the crew were something to be mentioned. Our maitre (Salim Muqaimi) was always so polite and kind, making the experience during the breakfast being better than the expectations. I also would like to highlight the kindness of the waiter Brian (from Kenia) and Febri (from Indonesia). Besides the fantastic experience with the facilities, the kindness and receptiveness of the crew is something that made all the experience being something more for us.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Bishara
Omanso many Bees we got stung
the room was so comfortable and the service is 10/10
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Essa
United Arab EmiratesNill
Everything Was Perfect
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
Alsultan
Saudi Arabia👍🏻
Very secure
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Esraa
Saudi ArabiaI loved the breakfast it was full of variety. I didn't try the pool though but was around it. The view of the mountains with the beach is amazing
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Stephanie
OmanWe ate at the Pavillion and staff were really nice. It was the highlight of the night.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Boneef
KuwaitNo thing
Every things
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Francois
FranceAt the time of our stay the Jazz Club lounge was closed and the Chinese restaurant as well, not sure if because of former Covid issues or else. The hotel is isolated so dining is only available at the hotel, or need a 20mn ride by taxi to reach the old Muscat and find other alternatives. But the ones at the hotel are so nice...It seems there are not much nautical sport activities proposed, although equipment is there, may be because of the season?
The location is really nice, on a private beach, large swimming pool with trees around providing partly shadow, great restaurants, both buffet and fine dining right on the beach front. I recommend rooms with swimming pool/beach view. Rooms on the ground floor have a direct access to a small pool that can be nice when the weather is very hot. Buffet breakfast is excellent and theme buffet dinners as well (theme is changing every day so even when staying a week dinners would be different). Concierge is efficient with a lot of activities to propose, though quite expensive. Great fitness club, tennis courts.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Stefania
ItalyAir conditioning very high and very noisy in rooms (not adeguated to 5 stars): not possible to sleep with the noise. Rooms are ok but not at cost level. Extra service like airport shuttle or similar costs more than twice than taxi. Sea water is average, far from paradise sea.
Wonderful pools and good buffet restaurant. The service is good and personell is willing to help any time. Good kids services with dedicated warm pool, plays and kids club. A pleasant stay overall!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Fatemah
Kuwaiteverything!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Mustafa
Iraqa bit old
positive vibe. good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Sebastian
United KingdomAmazing facilities, great staff and very family friendly
Stayed in April 2023
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