Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Muscat
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5-star beachfront resort on the longest private beach in Muscat
Private Beach & Pools
Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel sits on a 1-km long private beach, the longest in Muscat, with direct access for hotel guests. The property offers two outdoor swimming pools, including a lagoon-style pool with small jacuzzi beds and a separate kids' pool with a water slide. Guests can use the beach facilities, water sports equipment, and sun loungers with complementary iced water throughout the day.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel has 250 newly renovated rooms and suites, some of which are Lagoon Access rooms that allow direct swimming from the terrace into the lagoon pool. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, and electric kettle, with select units offering a separate seating area. Mountain View and Sea View rooms are available, with balconies overlooking the Al Hajar mountains or the Sea of Oman.
Dining
Al Bustan Palace offers five on-site dining venues, including the award-winning China Mood restaurant serving authentic Chinese cuisine. The Beach Pavilion restaurant specializes in the freshest fish and seafood in an open-air beachfront setting, while Al Khiran Terrace provides all-day dining with views over the infinity pool and sea. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at BLU Bar or flavored teas at The Atrium Tea Lounge.
Spa & Wellness
The Al Bustan Palace Spa by The Ritz-Carlton has 17 spacious treatment rooms offering a full menu of massages, facials, body scrubs, and aromatherapy packages. A ladies-only member area includes a private beach, sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge for complete privacy. The spa also provides couples treatments, a fitness center with yoga classes, and access to a personal trainer.
Family & Kids
The Ritz Kids program offers children aged 4-12 a variety of supervised activities, including Al Bustan reef snorkeling, beach soccer, table tennis, and arts and crafts. Cultural workshops introduce children to Omani traditions through henna tutorials, Arabian tales story-telling, and a hotel tour to meet the palace's coffee man. An indoor kids club, outdoor playground, and a kids' pool with water slide provide additional entertainment for younger guests.
- Private Beach: 1-km long private beach - the longest in Muscat
- Rooms: 250 newly renovated guest rooms and suites
- Dining: 3 restaurants including award-winning China Mood
- Spa: 17-treatment-room spa with ladies-only area and private beach
- Family: Ritz Kids program with cultural workshops and beach adventures
- Business: Largest ballroom in Muscat for up to 2000 guests
Essential information about Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 230 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 22.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Muscat International, MCT |
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