Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
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Lonely Planet review
Comprised of a four-, a five- and a six-star hotel, the Shangri-La Resort has brought modern tourism to Muscat. Discreetly burrowed into the side of a mountain and arranged around a glorious sandy bay and adjacent headland, this brand new and lavishly landscaped resort has something to delight everyone.
The rumours abounded: the beach is in shade, the site is too barren, there's not enough funding. Now the resort is finally open, however, even the most cynical of critics has been silenced and rooms in all three hotels are booking out fast. The resort's simple, attractive design, gorgeous landscape gardening and stunning location offer a first class holiday experience even for those staying at Al-Bandar, the more business-oriented of the three hotels. One might have wished perhaps that the sophisticated Al-Husn was slightly less pink, but that's only until its reflection is seen scattered all along the surf line at low tide. One could have hoped that Al-Waha, the easy-going family hotel, accessed via a tunnel through the cliff, had more sea-facing balconies, but that's only until the pool lights are turned on.
Services & facilities
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
- Airport transportation
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Recreation
- Tennis on site
- Marina on site
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Guest services
- Tour assistance
- Room service (24 hours)
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in
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Non-smoking
- Designated smoking areas
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Spa
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Health club
- Full-service health spa
- Sauna
- Hair salon
- Beauty services
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American express
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Breakfast
- Free breakfast
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Parking
- Valet parking
- Free parking
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Pets
- Pets not allowed
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Outdoor space
- Garden
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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Swimming pool
- Lazy river
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
- Caters to families
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
- Atm/banking
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Kids club
- Supervised childcare/activities
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
Description
Location. Local attractions surrounding Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa include Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace and Al Jalali Fort. Other regional attractions include Muttrah Souq and Port Sultan Qaboos.
Resort Features. The resort has a private beach. Dining options at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa include 14 restaurants. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The resort serves a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a lazy river, a health club, and a sauna. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and limo/town car service. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, translation services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a marina, a library, and a coffee shop/café. The property has designated areas for smoking.
Guestrooms. 640 air-conditioned guestrooms at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. All accommodations have patios. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, makeup/shaving mirrors, bathrobes, and slippers. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. Satellite television is provided. Rooms also include complimentary bottled water and safes. Guests may request in-room massages and wake-up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.