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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
19 restaurants, lunch served
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Sundeck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barr Al Jissah, Po Box 644, Muscat, 100
  • Qantab Beach
    8 min drive
  • Al-Bustan Palace
    15 min drive
  • Shahrazad
    4 min walk
  • Muscat (MCT-Muscat Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Al Waha Superior, Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Al Waha Superior, Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Al Waha Superior, Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Single Beds

Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Al Waha)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Al Waha)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed

Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Al Waha)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Al Waha)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Al Waha)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

  • 76 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

On private beach
Pool
Spa
Kids pool
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (351)
The price is CA $655
per night
CA $807 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

About the area

Muscat

Beachside getaway.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this resort, you'll find Qantab Beach and Al-Bustan Roundabout. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Al-Bustan Palace and Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.
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What's nearby

  • Qantab Beach - 8 min drive
  • Al-Bustan Palace - 15 min drive
  • Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace - 19 min drive
  • Muttrah Souq - 20 min drive
  • Muttrah Corniche - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karak Tea - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sultan's Burger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zuka Restaurant & Pool Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Atrium Tea Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪breakfast@Samba - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 19 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Self parking and valet parking are free.

  • 460 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 19 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat offers 460 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Muscat resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The onsite spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: OMR 14 per person
  • 19 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are required to download the property's Tarassud+ mobile app before check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.
Guests age 18 and older are required to download the Tarassud+ app to their smartphone or tablet. The app must be presented at check-in along with photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: OMR 70
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: OMR 35 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately OMR 14 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: OMR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Al Jissah Resort
Barr Al Jissah Resort
Jissah
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Muscat
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort
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Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort Spa
Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort Spa
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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Had a great stay here. Staff was helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ghaith

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was amazing with the best staff ever, every attention to detail was catered. However it did get boring only eating in the same restaurant every night. There were no evening activities on offer so be prepared for many early nights. On the upside - the gym and spa is fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
We loved it!! The staff was amazing, food was great and the room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaewoong

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karthik

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a stunningly beautiful hotel with the best service I’ve ever received. An unforgettable experience. Worth every penny since you get a lot. I will be back and also will be telling all my friends about the Al Husn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wafa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was really nice I had an issue regarding the return of my security deposit, it took a whole month
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tran Khanh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Attentive staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed myself. The complex is amazing. The food is always good. One problem. The flies n the mosquitoes were very bad. I had to get an allergy injection from the onsite clinic after the normal allergy meds didn’t help the pain swelling n itching. So if you come to this property make sure you bring mosquito repellent and allergy medications.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
HOTEL DOES NOT HONOR ONEKEY BENEFITS
I booked a trip here recently and was entitled to a free room upgrade and food/beverage credit as promised by hotels.com. Neither were honored at check in or in subsequent follow up (not sure if this is the hotel or hotel.com's fault), but it is all the more egregious because I was aggressively "upsold" to a bigger room for a fee upon check-in, so clearly the upgrade was available. The good: Most of the staff very polite and friendly. The dining options were good and varied. The outdoor features of the property are generally well maintained. The price is reasonable, but just know this is in no way a 5-star resort, perhaps 3-4. The ugly: While the (paid-for upgraded) room was spacious, it was SEVERELY dated and not worthy of the Shangri-La brand. The couches and chairs showed many signs of scratches and wear. There were no updated plug-in connections for USB, etc. that you will now commonly find at lesser quality properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Abdullah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Neel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property location and clean rooms sadly the VIP perk of the room upgrade was not honoured . Bait al Bahar seafood was was absolutely outstanding on two occasions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Niko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value for a family vacation in Muscat
The hotel is really good and is one of the best value offers for a family vacation in Muscat. The facilities are really good in terms of the pools and beach. Food is good quality, while the kids portions could be 20% bigger compared to what is usually served in the UAE for example. Wifi works well except some social media like Telegraph is blocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat. The view of the sea from my balcony was stunning. The room was nice, but the furniture was a little warped (probably from the humidity from the sea). I had one bad experience with the Samba restaurant for lunch and I would suggest parents not allow their children to serve themselves at breakfast. Some children were using their hands to take foods like bread vice using tongs. This is not sanitary. Also, I think someone was smoking on a balcony below me, as I could smell strong cigarette smoke while sitting on my balcony. That said, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. Note: there is an adults-only property at Shangri-La.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasnim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John Thomas, Clarksville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful resort but I wish I had known that Al Waha side is mainly for families. We were not expecting lots of screaming kids the entire time. I would have stayed at Al Bandhar or Al Husn. The food was excellent and the service was good but slow. Especially ordering coffee and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property for there easy beach access, great service but most of all the kid friendly activities they had. From water park features, to the lazy river, pool slides, and kid zone where you can drop your kids off for a fun time. The beauty of the surroundings was unmatched. We enjoyed every moment of being there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024