The enchanting Shangri La Al Waha hotel is the perfect family destination, boasting the greatest number of rooms in the resort, a wide range of sumptuous restaurants and leisure facilities especially created with children in mind. Located on its own private sandy beach with water sports available, and a selection of connecting swimming poolsand. Al Waha is the perfect choice for family fun and entertainment.
Hotel Facilities:
Sandy beach with loungers (beach towels and waiter service available), four freshwater swimming pools (chilled in summer 15May-15 September), children's pool, 250 metre 'lazy river' where you can drift to the Al Bandar next door, a buffet restaurant, pool bar, cafe with internet cafe, and three a la carte restaurants. Throughout the resort guests can take advantage of the four tennis courts, fitness centre, Omani heritage village shopping centre, watersports, dive centre and 1000 seater outdoor amphitheatre. The exclusive Shangri La Spa features 12 treatment rooms, Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Fully equipped Business Centre. There is a complimentary shuttle bus to the business and shopping districts in Muscat several times a day.
Restaurants and Bars:
At the Al Waha guests can use any of the restaurants in the resort, the 'Shahrazad' in Hotel Al Husn will require a reservation in advance. Located in the Al Waha the choice is:-
'Samba' serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an extensive buffet and freshly cooked dished from South America. A full wine list is available with House Wine at a reasonable £12 per bottle (Hardys of Australia). Guests who choose half Board will use this restaurant as well as 'Al Tanoor, in Al Bandar.
'Lobby Lounge' with panoramic views of the pool, gardens beach and sea serves a wide selection of coffees, teas, cocktails and light snacks.
'Surf Cafe' high quality snack bar/cafe with wide screen television and a very modern atmosphere and with an internet cafe.
'Assira' Pool Bar open all day for the whole family, serves light and healthy fare, refreshing, ice cold beverages and plenty of activities for the children.
Also available in the resort:-
'Bait al Bahr' located between the Al Waha and Al Bandar and serves fresh fish a la carte.
'Capri Court' at the Al Bandar, an authentic Italian restaurant, emphasizing high quality products and Italian recipes, featuring a selection of Italian wines.
'Tapas Bar' at the Al Bandar, Mediterranean and Asian tapas, as well as Oriental mezze complemented by a full beverage selection.
'Al Tanoor' in the Al Bandar, extensive buffet restaurant with three cooking stations where you can watch Arabic, Indian and European specialities being prepared and cooked. A full wine list is available with House Wine at a reasonable £12 per bottle (Hardys of Australia) .
'Piano Lounge' at the Al Bandar, a high stylish and sophisticated cocktail bar with a pianist player from 8pm daily.
'Mokha Cafe' at the Bandar, offers a whole range of freshly maid ice creams every day, as well as a wide selection of cakes, pastries and coffees.
'Sharrazade', at the Al Husn, a unique and elegant Moroccan restaurant serving authentic and traditional dishes. Advance booking is required.
Accommodation:
A total of 302 guestrooms and suites 88 of which are interconnecting, :-Superior Sea/Pool facingSuperior Sea/Pool facing with patio/terrace
Deluxe seaview
Deluxe seaview with patio/terrace
Executive guestroom, a larger room with sofa
Deluxe suite, one bedroom suite with sofa bed which will sleep two children.
All guestrooms feature balcony or terrace with either full seaview or sea facing, private bathroom and walk-in shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, telephone, satellite television 24 hour room service and internet access.
For Children and Families:
The 'Turtle Club' children's club is open daily from 09:30 - 18:00 hours and available for children between 3 and 10 years old. A whole range of activities are arranged both inside and outside in the splash pool and on the beach.The 'Teens Club' is available to teens 10 to 16 years old, open daily from Noon until 21:00 hours, activities include sports, computers and board games.
Sports and Health:
A wide range of watersports are available on the beach including, sailing, scuba diving, boat excursions to enjoy to sunset or whale watching. Sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, four tennis courts, fitness centre and the 'Chi Spa' Families of Four: Interconnecting rooms.
Our Last Visit:
24th May 2011"The most suitable hotel of the three for families with the popular 'Turtle Club for children. The Shangri La is Muscat’s premier family resort, with family rooms a children’s club and a sandy beach."
Official category: Five Star
Client Comments
Great location for families and you need that we our two girls! The lovely sandy beach kept them busy in the morning and the 'kiddies Club' in the afternoon, we were very happy with the family Room plenty of space for all of us.
Many thanks
Jill & Harry Rushden
26th February 2010