The 10 best hotels in Muscat Governorate, Oman

August 12, 2022 Mollie Coke

The Omani city of Muscat is predominantly populated by Islamic Arabs, though it also has a sizable, non-resident Indian population, further rounded out by American, British and Dutch citizens. Muscat is a tolerant and progressive city, where English speakers are relatively common. Arrange fares beforehand if seeing the city by taxi. To explore further, consider renting a car. Don't miss the imposing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, atmospheric Old Muttrah Souk, Al Alam Royal Palace or Al Jalali Fort.
Restaurants in Muscat Governorate

1. Kempinski Hotel Muscat

335 Street 6, Muscat 138 Oman 011 968 24 985000
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1730 reviews

Kempinski Hotel Muscat

This upscale award-winning beachfront hotel along the Gulf of Oman is 15 minutes away from Muscat International Airport and a 5 minute drive from Al Mouj Golf Club. Polished rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Upgraded rooms offer gulf views; some provide balconies or terraces. Club rooms come with access to a private lounge offering breakfast and refreshments. Suites add separate living areas; some feature private pools. Food & Beverage outlets consist two award winning restaurants, an all-day-dining restaurant, a sports lounge, a beachfront lounge, a fully licensed bowling center and bars along with outdoor pools, a chic spa and a kids’ club. Water sports and an airport shuttle can be arranged. Awards: World Travel Awards Middle East: Oman’s Leading Beach Resort Business Traveller Awards Middle East & Africa: Best Business Hotel in Muscat Prix Versailles: Special Prize Interior, Hotels category, Africa and West Asia

Lunch

Reviewed By Ananyasm30

The food was very good. The spice levels were very commendable. The staff were were very friendly and easy to talk to. Our staffs name was badashisha. She was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was very pleasant

2. Royal Tulip Muscat

Al Marafah Street, Way No. 238, Al Ghubrah North, Muscat 103 Oman
Excellent
87%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 254 reviews

Royal Tulip Muscat

Located in the heart of Muscat, the luxury Royal Tulip Muscat hotel features 260 modern rooms and suites, 4 F&B outlets, rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, dedicated massage rooms, and other recreational facilities. The hotel's MICE facilities include a customizable ballroom for weddings and conferences catering for up to 500 guests,3 meeting rooms for business meetings and corporate events.

Good hotel

Reviewed By sathyapalanv

Food is very nice and service is also good Miss Rebeca is very obedient and disciplined and serving food with utmost care and she is asking about food etc Hotel room is good and comfortable Lobby is very good and the hotel is situated in a place where we can sit and see good view infront of hotel

3. InterContinental Muscat, an IHG Hotel

Al Kharjiya Street Al Shati Area, Muscat 113 Oman 011 968 24 680000
Excellent
51%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2137 reviews

InterContinental Muscat, an IHG Hotel

Located on beachfront and with a view of the Hajjar Mountains, this five-star resort is located in the heart of the city's residential, government and diplomatic quarter. The hotel's Palm Beach Club offers two floodlit tennis courts, a 25-meter Olympic size pool, a leisure pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, sauna, Jacuzzi, and easy access to the beach. Local sites of interest include the Grand Mosque and Amouage Perfume Factory.

Omani charm and service wins out

Reviewed By DonNigel

I first stayed here for a month back in 2010 when I started a new contract. This is one of the original 'luxury' hotels built back in the 70s and that stay confirmed it was in need of a refurbishment. Happy to say the rooms have been completely refurbished to a modern standard, although not quite as flash as the ones in the newer W Hotel next door. Depending on the time of day this is a 20-30minute taxi ride from Muscat airport - at breakneck speed as is the norm in Oman. Once inside the hotel an air of calm and relaxation takes over, maybe a little too much for some of the staff.... Being a Diamond Elite member this is normally acknowledged at check-in where I can pick from the range of benefits. It wasn't so I pointed this out and was given an upgrade to what I consider to be the best room - 62x, it is the corner room on the top floor overlooking the swimming pool and gardens. It is also very close to the service lift which takes you directly to the LG floor and straight out into the hotel grounds. When not visiting friends I spent most of my time around the pool which now has online ordering for drink and food, it is excellent service via Omani employees - this definitely wasn't the case a decade ago when I was served by TCNs. Times have changed in Oman. I had the breakfast everyday, there is a wide international choice of cuisine and great staff. I always make friends on Day 1 to ensure good service for the rest of my stay, in this case with the maître de who made sure I had the same table. Another lovely two weeks in Muscat visiting friends and places I first met a decade earlier. The understated charm of Oman is still there, it is so NOT Dubai!

4. Mysk by Shaza Al Mouj Muscat

Al Mouj 335, Street 6, Muscat 121 Oman
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 588 reviews

Mysk by Shaza Al Mouj Muscat

Mysk Al Mouj is uniquely located inside Al Mouj, a thriving waterfront community spread along a stunning six kilometers stretch of coast offering outstanding lifestyle and leisure experiences. The community offers green spaces, pedestrian walkways and inland waterways, exciting retail, dining facilities and Oman’s only signature Golf Club with standard 18 hole links golf course. Mysk Al Mouj’s contemporary rooms capture the aroma of exceptional satisfaction awakened by a touch of local culture and exceptional props such as the ample warm lighting, work-space, smooth linen and rejuvenating shower experience. All rooms include Smart TV, cordless telephone, internet, in room safe, signature bathroom accessories, hair-dryer, 24-hours room service, laundry service, tea and coffee set, refreshment center, iron and ironing board, bedside USB sockets for both tablets and phone, weight scale, desk and rain shower.

A very pleasant and efficient stay for a business trip

Reviewed By pillaco

The location is perfect at 10 mins from the airport and in the beautifull area of Al Mouj. Many restaurants and cafe nearby. The hotel offers all facilities with nice breakfast and bright rooms. There is a gym and swimming pool. Room is comfortable with large bed.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Muscat Al Khuwair

Dohat al Adab Street Al Khuwair District, Muscat 118 Oman
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 623 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Muscat Al Khuwair

Front desk

Reviewed By 115pandab

Here in Oman for the first time and Im glad that I’ll be staying here at Hilton. I commend Ellena and Brent for the the fond greetings!From the moment that they welcomed me with big smiles,humor and positive energy,I knew that im gonn have an amazing stay!Thankful of you for going above and beyond to let us in earlier than expected!. Definitely returning to Oman soon and would certainly stay here again!☺️ —leona

6. The Chedi Muscat

North Ghubra 32, Way No. 3215, Street No. 46, Muscat 133 Oman
Excellent
71%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3417 reviews

The Chedi Muscat

A luxury resort with its own private beach near al Ghubra, The Chedi Muscat is located on an expansive 21 acres of land located approximately 20 minutes from Muscat's old city. The resort features 158 rooms and suites with magnificent views of beautifully landscaped gardens, the surrounding Hajar mountains and the picturesque Gulf of Oman. Dining venues include six restaurants offering Arabic, Asian, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. Denniston Architects, spearheaded by renowned visionary Jean-Michel Gathy, is the creative mind behind The Chedi Muscat’s inspired designs while The Restaurant is a creation of Yasuhiro Koichi of design studio SPIN in Tokyo.

Loved this Hotel and the delightful people of Oman

Reviewed By fionakproperties

Loved this hotel and the people of Oman were amazing I’ve been wanting to come to this hotel for years. Always a dream and as soon as we were able post pandemic it was the first place I thought of to book and enjoy some R&R. The hotel is well designed and effortlessly timeless. We booked a Club room and it was well worth the extra. Great spacious suite which included a free mini bar. The room has a coffee machine and a sound system both of which we didn’t use but handy to have. The products were Aqua de Parma which is a favourite of mine. We had access to the club lounge which served afternoon tea from 3pm -5pm and drinks and canapés from 6pm - 8pm. The pool area was spacious and because the world has only just started opening up plus it was a hot month weather wise the hotel wasn’t crowded which for us was a huge bonus. With the Club room you were also offered a free laundry service 15 pieces a day which was very useful. We were half board and the food was excellent. A bread basket served with olive oil and balsamic followed by 3 courses. A great choice if you are there for 4/5 days which we were any longer and you may want to venture outside the hotel. The service was exceptional from all members of staff very friendly, helpful and always professional. There are three pools at the hotel and all of them are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. Everything you expect from a high end hotel. The Chedi is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and rightly so. I cannot recommend this hotel enough and will definitely be returning in the very near future. Thanks to all your staff keep up the good work.

7. Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb

Al Mawaleh South 130 Oman
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 740 reviews

Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb

A contemporary, business-friendly airport hotel in thriving Muscat. For a successful business or leisure trip to Oman's picturesque capital, the Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb places you where you need to be. It's just a fifteen minute drive from Muscat International Airport to the hotel's stylish lobby, where guests find a warm welcome and a relaxing vibe. Are you in town for a meeting? A cluster of important institutions lie within a 20-minute drive of the 184-room hotel, including Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, Knowledge Oasis Muscat Technology Park, Rusayl Industrial Estate and Sultan Qaboos University. Downtown Muscat is a pleasant half-hour drive to the east - but you can easily do business in the hotel thanks to free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour Business Center, along with a smart boardroom and spectacular ballroom for 150 guests. Families on holiday in Muscat appreciate being just three minutes from City Centre Muscat with its countless international and local stores, restaurants and M

Holiday Inn Muscat Oman

Reviewed By abid786731

The hotel is clean and well.maintained with good attention to detail in cleanliness. But the best part of the trip was the great service in the restaurant at the Holiday Inn. Great food served by lovely people especially Ankita

8. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra

Sultan Qaboos Highway Building 374 Way No. 4011, Muscat 00000 Oman
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 203 reviews

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra

Top Notch

Reviewed By 516shamimm

The hotel is outstanding, very clean. The staff is the best. Specially Myra she looks after the guest like no other. Breakfast fantastic too.Well done guys keep it up. When I visit Muscat definitely will stay here.

9. Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Al Matar Street Muscat 111, Muscat 128 Oman
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1252 reviews

Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Radisson Collection Hotel, Hormuz Grand Muscat: the treasure of the Gulf. A new kind of luxury rich in culture overlooking the Muscat mountains exceeds expectations of the modern traveller. Iconic design is characterised by rolling landscapes, celebrating the influences of western and eastern culture. Sublime comfort meets sophisticated style. With unique features and stand out touches in all 231 guest rooms and suites overlooking the valleys and mountains, including the luxury details every traveller desires. Start your journey at The Hub with the delicious in-house bakery or dine exquisitely on Northern Indian cuisine at Qureshi Bab-Al-Hind. Experience true indulgence from Thailand with the relaxation of iSpa. Enjoy the splendour and exquisite backdrop of the Zaiba ballroom for impressive events and an uncompromising selection of boardrooms catering to your every need. Seamless service and attention to the smallest of details create a sensational experience, especially for you.

Quick tour of Muscat

Reviewed By Jan S

All staff were very friendly especially Sonja serving in the restaurant downstairs she helped us advise where to visit in Muscat whilst we only had 3 hours to spare, we visited the Mosque (outside only), the Opera house, the nearby beach and the Grand Mall. Many thanks

10. Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel

Qurum Heights, Muscat 112 Oman 011 968 24 660660
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2211 reviews

Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel

As the world adjusts to new travel norms and expectations, we're enhancing the experience for you - our hotel guests - by redefining cleanliness and supporting wellbeing throughout your stay. Check into an elegant seaside hotel in Oman's thriving capital with a private beach and easy access to local businesses. The dazzling Crowne Plaza® Muscat hotel looks across the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman from a lush clifftop in fashionable Qurum Heights. With a panoramic terrace, infinity pool and private beach, the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Muscat International Airport and steps from Qurum Beach with its café-lined promenade. After exploring ancient Muttrah Souq and Corniche, you can savor a cool drink in our English-style Dukes Bar as the sun dips into the Gulf. For dinner, how about Italian, Persian, or lavish buffets on the terrace of THE restaurant with stunning sea views?

Another dimension of customer service

Reviewed By badwim2020

Other than the great food and beautiful scenery this hotel has, the customer service is on a different level. I’m on a business travel; I had a painful shoulder stiffness that was preventing me to work. There was no availability to book a massage session. Caroline, gave me her muscle pain relieving spray. This changed the whole trip. Thank you so much

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