About this property

Set against the Al Hajar mountains overlooking the Sea of Oman, this 5-star luxury resort offers a unique palace experience, showcasing the art of Omani hospitality. Located on a 1-km long private beachfront – the longest in Muscat - Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, features 250 newly renovated rooms and suites. Al Bustan Palace Spa by The Ritz-Carlton offers a variety of spa treatments with 17 spacious treatment rooms and a ladies-only member area including a private beach. All rooms include an electric kettle, a mini-bar, and a flat screen TV. Some rooms include a separate seating area. Kids have access to Ritz Kids, an engaging program for children of all ages to take part in various beach and outdoor adventures, including Al Bustan reef snorkeling, table tennis, beach soccer, or arts and crafts. The program also invites children to discover our destination with several activities designed to discover the local culture and traditions, such as a henna tutorial, Omani culture workshops, Arabian tales story-telling or a hotel tour to meet the palace’s famous coffee man. Al Bustan Palace features 3 restaurants, serving a variety of international cuisines. Al Khiran Terrace is an all-day dining restaurant overlooking the infinity pool and the sea of Oman. Beach Pavilion restaurant is an elegant beachfront specialty restaurant serving the freshest fish and seafood. Award-winning China Mood restaurant features authentic Chinese cuisine in a sophisticated, yet comfortable, setting. Guests can also relax with a cocktail by the pool at BLU Bar or a uniquely flavored tea with a modern twist at The Atrium Tea Lounge. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Downtown Muscat and Al Alam Palace are a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Car rental can be arranged by the 24-hour staff. Free private parking is available at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
Hotel chain/brand
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Spa


Availability

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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Everything about it the brand new rooms the facilities, ladies private beach the spa and the landscape everything was perfect
  • Faisal
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Beautiful beach, very quiet and serene, the staff was very friendly welcoming and accommodating, the room was spacious and relaxing.
  • Sa
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The swimming pool for adult and the splash water for kids it’s recommended for families with kids
  • Amal
    Bahrain Bahrain
    We were a group of girls wanting a getaway & we made the best best decision to come to al bustan, such a great place and the girls beach was the cherry on top. Loved everything about the hotel and the service was 10/10
  • Anfal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    I loved the stunning property, excellent facilities, and the warm, friendly, and helpful staff who made the stay exceptional.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully positioned Fantastic restaurants. Amazing staff Staff were excellent and super friendly and made us feel very very welcomed.
  • Abdeen
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Although we didn’t stay much but it was close to all the attractions
  • Layal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    I love our stay at Al Bustan. Everything was so perfect. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, the kids area, every corner at this hotel had its own spark. My 3 year old boy enjoyed his time as well.
  • Nicolas
    France France
    Loved the location, the facilities, the pool, the comfortable room and the friendliness & efficiency of the staff
  • Ayaz
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We spent 6 nights and it ticked all the boxes! 1. Amazing facilities 2. Kids club was great and staff really made an effort to entertain my toddler, which meant we could relax and get some down time 3. Kids pool and adult pools top notch 4. I...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • AL KHIRAN KITCHEN
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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