Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
About this resort
Set against the Al Hajar mountains overlooking the Sea of Oman, this 5-star luxury resort offers a unique palace experience, showcasing the art of Omani hospitality.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Muscat
Resort in Muscat
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(1,078 Reviews)
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9.0
Despite being build in the 1980s, the hotel and especially the grounds are spectacular. One of the most beautiful infinity pools... Excellent service with super friendly personnel. Exceptional breakfast with a great variety of food.
It might be time to renovate the rooms, especially bathrooms.
10.0
Un hôtel merveilleux, le cadre est superbe, le bord de mer, les piscines, en gros tout
Rien j’ai tout aimé
8.0
The pool and the gym / padel tennis facilities were great and easy to book.
The hotel is big and communication wasn’t amazing. The WhatsApp service wasn’t always responsive and we were given incorrect times after booking a boat trip and we were expecting the cost to go on the room but when we arrived we were expected to pay then directly: all okay just would have been nice to be told.
Rooms are clean but not spacious.
7.0
Kids facilities
Nice territory
The sea is awful /
Very dirty beach
Smell dead fish
Extremely dirty sea
10.0
Wonderful place! Great facilities and beautiful views! Staff always excelent! Breakast really amazing!
Prices of the restaurants...Really overated! Restaurants are very good but prices i must admit that i never experienced a situation like this!
10.0
Petits déjeuners extraordinaires…Piscine magnifique…Entrée hôtel majestueuse
Pas d’alcool avant 14h le vendredi…
10.0
Everything! the staff, the facilities the F&B experiences...there are not enough words to describe how amazing this place is and how worth it the money spent was.
The mattresses could be a little more comfortable and pillows can be firmer, but that's just my preference, nothing bad about the comfort of the rooms, they are great!
10.0
Breakfast buffet was fantastic, dinners were excellent. The grounds were clean, well designed and nicely maintained. Service people were friendly and helpful. The lobby was spectacular and an amazing place to relax, read, and absorb the vibe.
9.0
The location and traditional furnishings. Amazing lobby. Lovely staff.
Menu in Pavilion, needs more seafood
10.0
Beautiful location…. Loved the bird life and bird song ❤️
Liked everything 😎
10.0
We loved the staff, location, services/facilities, and the quality and architecture of the building and materials used.
The buffet breakfast was perfect.
We did not like the Turkish buffet dinner, which was optional.
9.0
The location is beautiful and relaxing, the food was delicious.
Nothing
9.0
The staffs treatment
The hookah place
7.0
Perfect spot to have lazy Time. Quiet place, amazing buffet and restaurant, of very top quality, with a French chief for bakery.
The damp in the room and the corridor, the bed was as « wet » because of humidity
1.0
location
staff
9.0
Everything
10.0
nice clean with very kind welcoming staff 🌸
the view was amazing
9.0
It’s a beautiful building! The lobby is simply gorgeous!
The breakfast was exceptional. There is so much variety and everything tasted delightful!
The pool and the surrounding area was faultless and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and access to the beach and sea.
Furthermore, the customer service was excellent. Everyone from the management, staff on reception, in the dining hall and the cleaners were so accommodating and helpful.
Overall Al Bustan Palace is an amazing place to visit and we can recommend it enough!
The only downside was that there was no entertainment and it was all very quiet after 9pm.
8.0
I suggest to pay much more attention to the food and beverage costs!
Too much expensive, it cannot be that you have to pay for a soft drink the equivalent of 8/9 Euro!!
outside the hotel with that much you can buy 10 bottles....!!!! not reasonable at all!!
1.0
clean place and beautiful
receptionist behaviour was not good to welcome the guest.
10.0
Honestly everything was awesome.
I’m sure We will see you again!
7.0
Good hotel with good view and pool and breakfast
Late check out is possible
Free breakfast
Baby crib is available
beach is close
Kids pool and slides are acceptable
Check in/out is very slow
They charged extra cost for usage of internet which suppose to be free.
They blocked 300 OMR on arrival!
Location is far from Muscut main city
Outdoor Facilities like pool, beach are normal
Breakfast area is small compared to hotel size
Breakfast options are few
Good for single night stay only
Price is expensive
Bathroom does not have locks!
Baby cribs are good for baby of age 1 year and above only
My clean car parked in area were i got it back covered with bird drops!
No greetings during check in and check out
Many bees outdoor over the grass
10.0
It was a fabulous experience being hosted at Al Bustan. The facilities, the service, the kindness of the crew were something to be mentioned. Our maitre (Salim Muqaimi) was always so polite and kind, making the experience during the breakfast being better than the expectations. I also would like to highlight the kindness of the waiter Brian (from Kenia) and Febri (from Indonesia).
Besides the fantastic experience with the facilities, the kindness and receptiveness of the crew is something that made all the experience being something more for us.
Nothing to be mentioned.
10.0
Everything Was Perfect
Nill
10.0
Every things
No thing
10.0
Such a beautiful location, beautiful hotel, amazingly tasty food. Very nice staff.
Mountains, beach, pool was phenomenal. Very amazing breakfast, dinner (buffet)!
And the most important is that - the hotel itself, pool, outdoor pool , sunbeds , outdoor towels were- super super clean!!
just need to put more plugs 🔌 to the bathroom for hair dryer, and in bedrooms for phone, laptop, etc...
Thats the only thing.
9.0
Al Bustan is an amazing palace-style hotel. The service and staff are impeccable. The grounds are manicured and feature three large pools. There is a large private beach with plenty of parasols and sunbeds. The hotel caters mostly for European guests, but there are also many locals who come to restaurants after sunset to celebrate Ramadan. Non-Muslim guests need to be aware that during Ramadan Omani hotels are not allowed to serve any alcohol in outer spaces. When coming here expect peace and quiet and no partying of any sorts.
Deluxe rooms are quite small and a bit dark in design. This may not be to everyone's taste. A much better value for money are pool-side junior suits which cost a small extra to upgrade from deluxe. Another important downside is that, like pretty much everywhere in the Middle East, guests cannot use messengers to make calls when connected to WiFi. E.g. Whatsapp calls are technically blocked by the network. Whatsapp messages do get through. In order to make a messenger call one needs to disconnect WiFi and get onto mobile data roaming. Last, the sea is not clear and the water has lots of green vegetation. Very few guests swim in the sea and many use the pool instead.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Muscat?
The average price for a rental in Muscat is $47 per night. This rental is $260 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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