Experience world-class service at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and pristine waters of the Gulf of Oman, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa consists of two hotels, Al Bandar and Al Waha. All guests have full access to facilities available across Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Guest can enjoy free WiFi throughout the resort Al Waha hotel, with a minimum room size of 32 sqm each is the ideal getaway for families. Guests enjoy a balcony or patio facing the sea or pool. Al Bandar hotel offers rooms with a minimum of 38 sqm of space, a balcony or terrace with views of the garden, sea or pools. Guests have access to a total of 19 bars and restaurants across the resort. There are seven main restaurants, two all-day dining outlets, two pool bars, two lobby lounges, six cafes and bars. Bait Al Bahr is the seafood restaurant with splendid terrace views of the sea; BAB Lounge is hotel’s seaside rooftop bar; and Capri Court is contemporary Italian restaurant. Guests have access to two additional restaurants, Shahrazad and Sultanah, in the adjacent Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa. The resort offers 500-metre beach, six swimming pools supervised by lifeguards and 550-metre Lazy River floating between the two hotels' main swimming pools. Thrilling watersports activities hydro-sport jet packing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, clear-bottom kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and so much more. CHI, The Spa features some of the largest and most luxurious private spa suites and villas in Oman, all within a secluded setting among lush gardens. The ecofriendly hotel also hosts Turtle Ranger programme that protects and nurtures new hatch-lings and turtle nests. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Muscat City Centre Mall can be reached by car in 25 minutes. Central Muscat is a 15-minute drive away. Tours of nearby historic sites, desert safaris and boat excursions can be arranged. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Shangri-La Group
Hotel chain/brand
Shangri-La Group

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness centre

    • Fishing

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sajjaad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked that they had a swimming pool, slides, fun activities at the kids club and the ongoing care from staff.
  • Mohammed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we loved the customer service and the people Sinthia was exceptional and made sure we were looked after. the morning buffet staff were really friendly and always made us feel welcome. Whenever we wanted something, they were there to support and...
  • Ajay
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Family friendly resort a lot to do with the little once very professional and helpful staff thank you so much Shintia
  • Mupani
    Oman Oman
    The environment was just good with stuff well attentive.
  • Graham
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great resort, location, facilities etc. However the staff were absolutely outstanding - the pool guys, the welcome staff, house keeping all went over and above what you would normally expect. A truly 5 star experience!
  • Anuradha
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The resort and its facilities are top notch, so is the service. We are very impressed by the efficiency of the staff, not to mention how friendly they all are! The restaurants serve delicious breakfast, and we enjoyed dinner at Chow Mee. Big shout...
  • Dawn
    India India
    Nice location.. Beach and pools... good place to spend the time children
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Magnificent facilities in a pristine natural environment. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff made for a wonderful holiday. Would always return there.
  • Lars
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice hotel with enough choice of food options, good room and entertainment sports for the kids.
  • Matthew
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The scenery around the property The secludedness of the property The facilities of the property

Property surroundings

Restaurants

11 restaurants on site
  • Al Tanoor
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free
  • Samba
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free
  • Sultanah
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free
  • Shahrazad
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free
  • Bait Al Bahr
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free
  • Chow Mee
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Piano Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • B.A.B. Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Circles
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • International
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Capri Court
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Tapas
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 24.570 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 24.570 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A compulsory New Year’s Eve Gala dinner supplement of OMR 80 net per adult is applicable to all guests staying overnight on 31st of December 2025, at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.

A 50% discount on the New Year’s Eve Gala supplement will be applicable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

No supplement is applicable for kids below 6 years old (up to 2 kids per room).

Prepayment is required

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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