What are the best hotels in Muscat?

Travelling is all about finding the right accommodation: close to the monuments you want to visit, not too far from them, with nice rooms, good service, friendly staff, and fresh, traditional food on the menu… Anyway, this can quickly become a source of stress when you don’t have the right addresses, and especially when you know absolutely nothing about the city you’re going to visit. If you’ve chosen Muscat for your holiday (a very good choice), Navaway has done its homework. We’ve found five hotels that are perfect for you, and that will live up to your expectations. Check them out below.

Where to stay in Muscat Our selection of the best hotels.

1. Royal Tulip Muscat

Booking

Location: Al Marafah Street, Way No. 238, Al Ghubrah North, Muscat 103 Oman

Category: Prestige (luxury)/Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Bar/lounge
• Free high-speed internet
• Free stay for children
• Restaurant
• Fitness centre/gym
• Activities for children
• First aid kit
• Car hire
• Swimming pool and jacuzzi
• Airport shuttle

Weak points:

• With activities for children, the location can be prone to noise and bustle

Hotel Description: Conveniently located in the city centre, close to the airport, and close to the Grand Mosque, it’s easy to wander around the city and explore it from top to bottom during your stay. In the evening, head to the hotel’s highly-rated restaurant, which serves local specialities with an oriental flavour to tantalise your taste buds. Well-decorated and modern, it’s the perfect place for a family break: not to mention that its spa and jacuzzi usually melt visitors’ hearts. In the evening, you’ll love falling asleep in your XXL bed, with its traditional Middle Eastern blankets.

2. Ramada Encore By Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra

Booking

Location: Sultan Qaboos Highway Building 374, Way No. 4011, Muscat 00000 Oman

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Free high speed internet
• Bar/Lounge
• Buffet breakfast
• Fitness centre/gym
• Free stay for children
• Restaurant
• Car rental
• Taxi service
• Airport shuttle
• Garage

Weak points :

• Given its location close to the city centre, it is possible that the place is subject to noise and bustle

Hotel description: What travellers liked best? The rooms are very well soundproofed and the beds are particularly comfortable. It’s easy to fall asleep. Located just 100 metres from the main road, you’ll be close to all the interesting places to visit during your stay. The hotel is very large and luxurious, with an electric and magnetic aura that is so mysterious it can’t be described enough. The place is beautifully decorated, with quality furniture, most of it in wood, and colourful paintings, often placed just above the bed. Modern, new and welcoming, it shines with a thousand lights!

3. Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel

Booking

Location: Qurum Heights, Muscat 112, Oman

Category: Favourite/Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Fitness centre/gym
• Roof terrace
• Car hire
• Breakfast available
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant
• Tennis courts
• Snack bar
• Evening entertainment

Weak points :

• Some rooms feel small
• With evening entertainment, the area can be noisy and hectic

Hotel description: The big plus? The view of the pool is superb! What’s more, the Crowne Plaza Muscat is located near a splendid beach, so it’s easy to come here for an afternoon of swimming and fun. The staff are friendly and attentive to their guests’ needs, so they will be happy to advise you throughout your stay on any walks or visits you may wish to make. Guests have also appreciated the gym and the hammam, where they can detoxify their bodies and skin and take time for themselves and their well-being.

4. Centara Muscat Hotel Oman

Booking

Location: PC 112, Way No. 5003, Wilayat Bausher, Ghala Heights, Muscat 5643114 Oman

Category: Prestige (luxury)/Good value for money

Highlights :

• Free parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Bar/Lounge
• Fitness centre/gym
• Car hire
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Breakfast available
• Airport shuttle
• Taxi service
• Spa and massages
• Rooftop bar

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description: This establishment is perfect in every way, for those who want to take a break from life and look after themselves and their physical and mental health. Close to tourist attractions and the airport, in the evening you can head to the opera for a romantic evening out, after dining in the hotel restaurant, which offers a varied menu and delicious desserts. Very modern, the decoration has been carefully designed, and the rooms are large and spacious. The best part? One evening, indulge in a dip in the hotel’s rooftop pool. Enjoy the view while sipping an exquisite cocktail.

5. Fraser Suites Muscat

Booking

Location: Landmark Building, 23rd July Street P.O. Box 410, 133, Muscat, Oman

Category: Prestige (luxury)/Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free high-speed internet
• Free car parking
• Outdoor playground equipment for children
• Breakfast available
• Fitness centre/gym
• Jacuzzi
• Free stay for children
• Restaurant
• Taxi service
• Airport shuttle

Weak points:

• With outdoor play equipment for children, it is possible that the location is prone to noise and commotion

Hotel description: Guests have enjoyed everything about this five-star establishment, from the decor to the restaurant menus. The gym is incredible, with plenty of machines to exercise on, and the rooms are quite spacious, perfect for large families. With its top-quality facilities, the Fraser Suites is sure to live up to your expectations… We approve!