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Reviews of Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel 5 stars

Muttrah Beach -PO BOX 1998, 114 Muscat, Oman

#6 of 117 hotels in Muscat

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 624 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View Room, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about it the brand new rooms the facilities, ladies private beach the spa and the landscape everything was perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a wonderful stay😍

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    An Unforgettable Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a truly fantastic experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcome and comfortable. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful, but I want to give a special mention to the young man at the reception to his professionalism and friendliness. You can tell that the whole team genuinely cares about making guests feel at home. Every aspect of my stay was taken care of with great attention and warmth. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an unforgettable and relaxing stay. Thank you for making my trip so special!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Amazing experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful beach, very quiet and serene, the staff was very friendly welcoming and accommodating, the room was spacious and relaxing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach it’s not good for swimming to much rock

    The swimming pool for adult and the splash water for kids it’s recommended for families with kids

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Throughly enjoyed our time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was suberb. Attention to detail from the staff is what sets it apart from the rest

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Would definitely book AGAIN!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were a group of girls wanting a getaway & we made the best best decision to come to al bustan, such a great place and the girls beach was the cherry on top. Loved everything about the hotel and the service was 10/10

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful place for a getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautiful located and hotel was beautiful. The breakfast buffet was amazing. The pool facilities were nice and beautiful with all the palm trees. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Amazing Stay with Exceptional Service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was that it’s a bit far from the city.

    I loved the stunning property, excellent facilities, and the warm, friendly, and helpful staff who made the stay exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bustan Lagoon Access Room, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel and Room service over priced .

    Views

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View Room, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional location, rooms and services

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    I’ll be more than happy to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bustan Lagoon, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is the only negative thing in this hotel hope they will improve it in the future.

    The place is amazing. Staff is adorable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Fabulous stay. Highly reccomended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully positioned Fantastic restaurants. Amazing staff Staff were excellent and super friendly and made us feel very very welcomed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bustan Lagoon Access Room, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was nice, not many people around. Lagoon room pools were lovely and loads of different birds coming over for a drink of water and a bath.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    Need to reduce the cost price
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room,food ,stuff,all of that great

    amazing place

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in and check out experience was poor. I would loved clearer communication like were to sit down and wait to be called just the smoothness of the check in, check out and guest service communication was not what i expected from a 5 star hotel. I had a view looked a bit dull because the grass looked really dry. The room felt like too many things were cramped together. I wish there was less walking especially to the lobby

    I love that there is a ladies beach. The breakfast buffet had good and many options. The bedddd felt like i was sleeping on clouds. Love the accesability of the volume button in the bathroom. Salon staff were really friendly and amazing service from them! Love the landscape of th hotel and pool.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Amazing 🤩
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most amazing hotel ever seen! It is fabulous! Ocean clean n warm safe to swim beautiful pools and beaches grounds rooms 5 ⭐!!!! Breakfast 🍳 top 10!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    amazing - detox
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Pool View, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    odor of the room

    ladies beach and breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    Definitely would return , lovely people and so welcoming . To relax and soak up the sun it’s perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s has character , lunchtime good choice could be better

    Relax and enjoy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Chill
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relatively old floors in room that could be refurbished with ceramic floor

    Location and style

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    An superb hotel with real Palace feel where the staff know what real service is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Mountain View, Guest room, High floor, Balcony, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A few improvements are needed which would've made our stay more comfortable. The handheld shower did not work in our bathroom. Some maintenance is needed in the rooms and upgrades. The fridge was not cold at all so we couldn't keep our drinks cold. Some basic amenities in the room were not available and it took too long waiting for housekeeping to bring things for example tea bags, cups for tea/coffee, tea spoons, tissues for the room, forks etc. The housekeeping staff were very friendly and very attentive always but we sometimes waited too long for things which should be topped up and already available in the room upon arrival for a hotel of this caliber. Valet parking is slow and we were waiting a while when we arrived for our car to be parked. Nobody was available. Maybe it was because it was Eid and staff were busy.

    The hotel is exceptional. As soon as you walk in, you are astonished and in awe of what you see. Pictures do not do any justice for the stunning architecture and design. It truly is a palace and makes you feel like royalty. Special thanks to Nawaf (Night Manager) who granted us a late checkout to make our stay more special. And Taha who was so attentive to us when we arrived in the lobby and were leaving the hotel. Nothing is a "No" at this hotel. Staff were so helpful and friendly and wanted to attend to every request. We felt very welcomed. The breakfast was absolutely superb. One of the best we have ever had. Again, nothing is a "no" and you are made to feel warm and welcome. The selection at breakfast is absolutely fantastic. Almost like a brunch. We loved the fruits and juices selection and the hot food options. The standard was very high. You get the top 5* service which unfortunately does not even exist anymore in 5* hotels in Dubai. Pool and beach staff were amazing and so friendly. The best staff we have interacted with. They understand and know what service is.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    A very relaxing and luxurious stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Pool View, Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is amazing

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    10
    best location you can choose for a trip to oman
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent location, top class cuisine, extremly friendly staff, very nice rooms

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Sea View, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we didn’t stay much but it was close to all the attractions

    Stayed in February 2025

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