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 Waha 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, (opens in October), 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 Bandar 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 Bandar the choice is:-
Al Tanoor' serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, an extensive buffet restaurant with three cooking staions where you can watch Arabic, Indian and European specialities being prepared and cooked. A full wine list is available with House Wine at a resonable £12 per bottle (Hardys of Australia) .
'Lobby Lounge' with panoramic views of the pool, gardens beach and sea serves a wide selection of coffees, teas, cocktails and light snacks.
'Capri Court' an authentic Italian restaurant, emphasizing high quality products and Italian recipes, featuring a selection of Italian wines.
'Tapas Bar', Mediterranean and Asian tapas, as well as Oriental mezzeh complemented by a full beverage selection.
'Piano Lounge' a highly stylish and sophistcated cocktail bar with a pianist player from 8pm daily.
'Mokha Cafe', offers a whole range of freshly maid ice creams every day, as well as a wide selection of cakes, pastries and coffees.
'Circles Pool Bar' Refreshing fruit cocktails, snacks and pizzas cooked in a genuine pizza oven by the swimming pool.
'Long Bar' A sunset lounge with intimate surroundings for pre and after dinner cocktails and drinks. Adjacent is Xyro a trendy nightspot.
Also available in the resort:-
'Samba' at the Al Waha serves 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 resonable £12 per bottle (Hardys of Australia). Guests who choose half Board will use this restaurant as well as 'Al Tanoor'.
'Bait al Bahr' located between the Al Waha and Al Bandar and serves fresh fish a la carte.
'Surf Cafe' in the Al Waha, high quality snack bar/cafe with wide screen television and a very modern atosphere and with an internet cafe.
'Assira' at the Al Waha, 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.
Sharrazade', at the Al Husn, a unique and elegant Moroccan restaurant serving authentic and traditional dishes. Advance booking is required
Accommodation: A total of 198 guestrooms including:-
Deluxe Sea/Pool facing
Deluxe seaview
Deluxe seaview with patio/terrace
Premier guestroom, a larger room with sofa
Regular 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: The 'Turtle Club' children's club (available at Al Waha) 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' which opens October 2006.
Official category: Five Star DELUXE.
For Our Clients:
Upon Arrival. Fruit juice and a refreshing towel.
Local contacts; Our representative Salim visits clients here and the Guest Relations Manager is available in the hotel every day.
OUR LAST VISIT 25th-29thMay 2007
"Our favourite, in the centre of the resort and handy for all facilities, very atmospheric cocktail bar. Its as well to book one of the restaurants for the evening in advance during busy periods "
