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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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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

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Al Waha Superior, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Al Waha)

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Al Waha)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

5-star Muscat resort with marina
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 19 restaurants.
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.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 19 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Aangan - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Al Tanoor - This restaurant serves 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 lunch only. 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: OMR 14 per person
  • 19 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
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

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 80
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: OMR 40 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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. 623 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Neel

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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