Shangri-La'S Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Al Bandar Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Muscat
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah offers 460 rooms and suites across two wings, Al Waha and Al Bandar. Rooms feature private balconies or patios with views of the Sea of Oman or gardens. Superior Rooms (32 sqm) include marble-clad bathrooms with rainfall showers. Executive Sea View Rooms (45 sqm) overlook the Gulf of Oman. Family Rooms (64 sqm) connect two bedrooms, ideal for groups. Specialty Suites (102 sqm) have separate living areas and Acqua di Parma toiletries.
Dining Options
The resort has nine restaurants, including Al Tanoor for Arabian Gulf cuisine and Bait Al Bahr for fresh seafood. Capri Court serves Italian dishes, while Samba offers Asian-Latin fusion. Poolside bars like Assira and Circles serve light snacks and cocktails. The Piano Lounge on Al Bandar's first floor has sea views and happy hour drinks from 6-7 PM.
Leisure & Activities
Facilities include six pools, a lazy river, and a kids' splash pad. The Turtle Care Project protects nesting sea turtles (February-September). Watersports include snorkeling at Turtle Bay and Hobie Cat sailing. The fitness center has Technogym equipment, and four floodlit tennis courts offer coaching. Chi, The Spa features a hydro pool, steam room, and ice fountain.
Location & Transport
The resort is 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport and 25 minutes from the city center. Nearby landmarks include Qantab Beach (3 km) and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Helicopter transfers (OMR 1,079 for 20 minutes) and speedboat pickups are available. A shuttle runs to Oman Avenues Mall.
Guest Services
Services include 24-hour room service, a kids' club (ages 0-7), and babysitting. Business travelers have access to 11 meeting rooms and a 1,056 sqm ballroom. The concierge arranges dolphin-watching tours and scuba diving. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.
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Facilities
General
- Safe deposit box
- Currency exchange
- Gift/Newsstand
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Laundry
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
- Video games
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor