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5.0 out of 5

"quiet and comfortable. You require a car to tour the surrounding areas and visit seaside towns and Muscat. restaurants, spa, pool all excellent " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 28 Oct 2016

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Muscat awaits you at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat. You'll be 6.5 km (4 mi) from Qantab Beach and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Al-Bustan Roundabout. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 19 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa.

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Shahrazad, is open for dinner. With 2 poolside bars and 5 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sun loungers, and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts and marina. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a lazy river. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle.

Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-star Muscat resort include Al-Bustan Palace and Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.

Al Waha Superior, Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$203* Per night/room 13 May - 14 May

Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Al Bandar Deluxe, Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Al Bandar)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Al Waha)

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Al Bandar)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
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Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

Family (1)
5 out of 5

beautiful location by the sea

Pros: stunning location great for families and couples
Location: take a hike in a wadi
quiet and comfortable. You require a car to tour the surrounding areas and visit seaside towns and Muscat. restaurants, spa, pool all excellent

Posted by , from Manly Australia on 28 Oct. 2016

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About the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

Location Barr Al Jissah, Muscat, 100

Property Features

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, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. 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. This 5-star Muscat resort is smoke 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
  • Deli
  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Shahrazad - 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.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 12
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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. The 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Guests are required to download the property's Tarassud+ mobile app before check-in.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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.

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. 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.

  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 18
  • Property mobile app required for guests
  • Property mobile app name Tarassud+

Fees

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 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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.