Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat
- Sea view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
About this property
Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and pristine waters of the Gulf of Oman, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa consists of two hotels, Al Bandar and Al Waha. All guests have full access to facilities available across Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Guest can enjoy free WiFi throughout the resort Al Waha hotel, with a minimum room size of 32 sqm each is the ideal getaway for families. Guests enjoy a balcony or patio facing the sea or pool. Al Bandar hotel offers rooms with a minimum of 38 sqm of space, a balcony or terrace with views of the garden, sea or pools. Guests have access to a total of 19 bars and restaurants across the resort. There are seven main restaurants, two all-day dining outlets, two pool bars, two lobby lounges, six cafes and bars. Bait Al Bahr is the seafood restaurant with splendid terrace views of the sea; BAB Lounge is hotel’s seaside rooftop bar; and Capri Court is contemporary Italian restaurant. Guests have access to two additional restaurants, Shahrazad and Sultanah, in the adjacent Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa. The resort offers 500-yard beach, six swimming pools supervised by lifeguards and 550-yard Lazy River floating between the two hotels' main swimming pools. Thrilling watersports activities hydro-sport jet packing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, clear-bottom kayaking, standup paddle boarding and so much more. CHI, The Spa features some of the largest and most luxurious private spa suites and villas in Oman, all within a secluded setting among lush gardens. The ecofriendly hotel also hosts Turtle Ranger program that protects and nurtures new hatch-lings and turtle nests. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Muscat City Center Mall can be reached by car in 25 minutes. Central Muscat is a 15-minute drive away. Tours of nearby historic sites, desert safaris and boat excursions can be arranged. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire resort.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alessandro
Italy“Everything! Amazing facilities, stunning location, 10/10 food and last but not least very welcoming and friendly staff. Shout out to Mohamed Al Hadi, the Assistant Chief Concierge, always ready to help us out for everything!! Definitely recommended.” - Mahfudhi
Oman“People who working there are Organized, respectful, efficient, and vey nice! Also, their breakfast is delicious!” - Almas
Canada“Staff were very friendly and willing to go the extra mile.” - Mohammed
Bahrain“This was my first time staying at Al Waha, though I’ve previously stayed at Al Husn and Al Bandar, each offering a unique experience. I can confidently say that Al Waha is absolutely perfect for families, especially if you're traveling with...” - Sheila
United Arab Emirates“We love the hospitality of Omani people. The gem of Oman are ita people. We love the hotel as it is very family friendly. And we cant wait to be back.” - Zulfiqar United Arab Emirates“Location is very scenic, it was very peaceful. Great Amenities.”
- Mohammad United Arab Emirates“Lovely resort, nice lazy river, good breakfast. Better to rent a car to reach it as it is outside the city on a hill. Very peaceful place”
- Chandanpreet Bahrain“Everything . Great location , beautiful property and outstanding customer service”
- Mariia United Arab Emirates“Very beautiful nature surroundings Family oriented Kids facilities Very helpful stuff”
- Ola United Arab Emirates“Great resort for families. We traveled with our 2 year old and they had activities to keep her busy all day long. They have play area where you can also ask them to babysit your kids( we didn’t but it’s an option). Turtle hatching, great kids...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Al Tanoor
- CuisineIndian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free
- Samba
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free
- Sultanah
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free
- Shahrazad
- CuisineMoroccan
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free
- Bait Al Bahr
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free
- Chow Mee
- CuisineAsian
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Piano Lounge
- CuisineInternational
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- B.A.B. Lounge
- CuisineInternational
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Circles
- CuisinePizza • International
- Open forLunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Capri Court
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Tapas
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
A compulsory New Year’s Eve Gala dinner supplement of OMR 80 net per adult is applicable to all guests staying overnight on 31st of December 2025, at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.
A 50% discount on the New Year’s Eve Gala supplement will be applicable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
No supplement is applicable for kids below 6 years old (up to 2 kids per room).
Prepayment is required
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
