Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
8,8
| Provider | Nightly total |
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| EXPHOTELWHISKY | R3 427 |
| Booking.com | R3 645 |
| Agoda.com | R3 647 |
Good to know
| Distance to city centre | 25,9 km |
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| Location rating | 7,5 |
| Nearest airport | Muscat Seeb |
| Distance to airport | 38,5 km |
Rooms
Superior rooms
R3 427+
Deluxe rooms
R6 299+
Reviews
Pros
| "Very attentive and friendly staff." | (in 230 reviews) |
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| "Great location and variety of activities" | (in 128 reviews) |
| "The lazy river is wonderful." | (in 74 reviews) |
Cons
| "Al Waha rooms seem old now" | (in 20 reviews) |
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Traveller rating
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Show reviews that mention
| al | in 50 reviews |
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| breakfast and good | in 209 reviews |
| excellent service | in 12 reviews |
| family friendly | in 8 reviews |
| food was good | in 223 reviews |
| great location | in 195 reviews |
| kids club | in 90 reviews |
| kids enjoyed | in 86 reviews |
| lazy river | in 124 reviews |
| pool and beach | in 148 reviews |
| rooms are old | in 101 reviews |
| sea view | in 77 reviews |
| seafood restaurant | in 26 reviews |
| shuttle bus | in 26 reviews |
| staff were very friendly | in 369 reviews |
| water sports | in 11 reviews |
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ExcellentFeb 202010,0
Brilliant family facilities.
Evening buffet very expensive
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ExcellentFeb 20208,8
Loved our stay here. The location is stunning. We had a room on the 4th floor with a balcony and a sea view. By the time we got here we had already stayed 6 nights in other parts of Oman and we were ready to do the seaside part of our holiday. There are lots of good activities to do at this hotel if you wish. We didn’t really use many of the facilities because we simply wanted to chill for a few days after an otherwise active holiday. We did however do the dolphin watch and turtle snorkelling trip and that was fabulous. The sun loungers are very comfy and are at various locations around the hotel so you can choose your view for the day! The staff are very attentive and friendly. We loved the lazy river too!
This is a very expensive hotel. Yes, we knew that when we booked it but what we didn’t know is that the food prices would be beyond reasonable. The food, whilst amazing, is very expensive and the alcohol prices are extortionate! There is a small fridge in the room so we made use of that and made our own lunch each day to help with the cost. I think they could perhaps offer some less fancy options for food to help with the holiday budget, not everyone wants to spend so much on food. I can’t fault the hotel for anything else though, it is fabulous.
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GoodFeb 20207,0
Resort is very large and has a good choice of places to eat. View from room was very pleasant. Fitness and activities schedule is very good and offers a lot of choice for people to choose. Staff all very pleasant and hard working. Quality of food was very good throughout, did not have a meal that was a let down during the entire stay.
Resort is showing its age, rooms especially are quite dated inside. Had several issues with service on the first couple of days which resulted in us having to complain to management, in fairness the issues did get sorted for the next day but a resort at this price they should not have existed in the first place. Which does bring me onto price, the amount it costs to stay in the resort it was a let down, everything is also quite pricey within the resort itself from food and drink perspective. For the size of the resort it has only 1 bar and this bar does not allow children in, witnessed every night families being turned away due to having kids, cant understand why a place with circa 20 restaurants does not have more places to drink especially that are family friendly.
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OkayFeb 20206,0
The beach is small and very windy (february 2020)
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GoodFeb 20207,0
The management took an active interest in making sure our experience was improved through better service. Room upgraded and staff paid more attention after complaining.
Staff made an effort but the facilities are dates. Definitely not a 5 star hotel or experience.
About
Overview
Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman is a large and elegant property that can provide the guests with a wealth of things to enjoy on-site, as well as a good location for those who want to explore the area. The property has 460 rooms for guests, which provide many modern amenities. The property is family-friendly, and kids can even stay free when they use bedding already at the property. The smoke-free hotel offers extra beds for an additional charge. Travelers will not be able to bring their pets to this resort.
The elegant rooms include many conveniences for the guests, such as private bathrooms and deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and free WiFi. Rooms will have either a patio or a balcony, as well as minibars, TVs, room service, air conditioning, free bottled water, and daily housekeeping.
This property can provide the guests with a buffet breakfast each morning from 6:30 AM to 11 AM. There is fishing on-site, as well as rowing, sailing, kayaking, and a lazy river. The property has two outdoor pools, fitness facilities, a waterslide, a business center, free grocery shopping service, and a 24hr front desk.
Those who stay at the property will be right near several popular beaches, as well as the Muscat business district. Guests might also want to visit the National Museum, the Royal Opera House, and nearby dining options, such as Dilkush Restaurant and Wok of Life.
Features
8,8 Excellent
based on 7 079 reviews
Breakfast
Beach
Food
Value
Things to know
- Pleasant hotel grounds
- Great view
- Friendly atmosphere
Check in |
14:00 |
Check out |
12:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities
FAQs when booking at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Where is Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa located?
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is located at PO Box 644, 25,9 km from the centre of Muscat. The National Museum of Oman is the closest landmark to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa?
Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
Does Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offers free Wi-Fi.
Does Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offer free parking?
Yes, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offers free parking.
Does Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa offer free airport shuttle service?
No, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa does not offer free airport shuttle service.
How far is Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa from the airport?
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is 38,5 km from Muscat Seeb.
Can you bring pets to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa?
No, pets are not allowed at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
Does Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa has a pool on-site.
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Beach (3)
Reviews about Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Location
Most popular landmarks
- The National Museum of Oman 9,5 km
- Al Jalali Fort 9,6 km
- Al Alam Palace 9,8 km
- Bait Al Zubair 10 km
- Mutrah Fort 12,2 km
- Mutrah Corniche 12,2 km
Getting around
| Muscat Seeb | 38,5 km |
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