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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

5.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Barr Al Jissah, Po Box 644, Muscat, 100
  • Qantab Beach
    8 min drive
  • Al-Bustan Palace
    15 min drive
  • Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
    16 min drive
  • 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

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

View all photos for Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

View all photos for Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

View all photos for Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Al Waha)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Al Waha)

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

View all photos for Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

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, (347)
The price is NZ$770
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

About the area

Muscat

When you stay at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat in Muscat, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Qantab Beach. .This beach resort is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Muttrah Souq and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Al-Bustan Roundabout.
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What's nearby

  • Qantab Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Al-Bustan Palace - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Port Sultan Qaboos - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Muttrah Souq - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Muttrah Corniche - 21 min drive - 16.7 km

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

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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.
2 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 460 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at Aangan, one of the resort's 19 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Aangan - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Al Tanoor - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Bait Al Bahr - This beach restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Capri Court - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Samba - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:00 AM: OMR 10 for adults and OMR 10 for children
  • 19 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Aangan
  • Al Tanoor
  • Bait Al Bahr
  • Capri Court
  • Samba

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately OMR 10 for adults and OMR 10 for children
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1007 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

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

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great People but it's pricetag is quite expensive
Stayed 12 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

10/10 Excellent

PERRY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024