About the Hotel
About the Resort
An oasis of rich experiences
along the sparkling bay
The deep turquoise blue water of the Sea of Oman is hypnotic, contrasting vividly with the majestic mountains that rise behind the resort. This is the fascination of Oman.
The experience is elevated at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sultanate of Oman. Two hotels await your arrival. Approaching Al Waha, your excitement heightens as a man-made tunnel through the mountain leads you to a sanctuary facing the Gulf of Oman. As a family-focused hotel, Al Waha lives up to its name, with several swimming pools merging to form a serene oasis. Date palms and traditional Dhofari architecture remind you that you are in Arabia. Lunchtime closes in as you head for the resort's focal point, Al Bandar Hotel. Like its name suggests, this hotel is akin to a town with a mélange of restaurants. After you savour the exquisite Arabian flavours of tender roasted meats at Al Tanoor restaurant, you decide to take home a piece of Oman with the intricately-designed crafts, jewellery and artwork from the gift shop and art gallery.It's hard to pull yourself away from it all, but Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is just 20 minutes away from Muscat. You leave knowing that you can always return to Shangri-La within the Sultanate of Oman, for a fun-filled vacation in a relaxed and casual setting.
Services & Facilities
Services & Facilities
For business or leisure, our dedicated and experienced staff caters to the needs of guests with an extensive range of services and facilities. If you require any service not listed here, please contact us and we will try to assist in any way we can.
FacilitiesBusiness centreConference facilitiesDisabled-friendly facilitiesHospitality loungeLibraryNon-smoking roomsParking facilitiesSafe deposit boxFlorist
ChildrenBaby-sitting / child care services
ServicesGuest information centreShoeshine servicesExpress check-in and check-out servicesLaundry and valet servicesPostal / courier services
TransportationAirport transfersCar rental servicesCity shuttle servicesShuttle bus to shopping areasTaxi and limousine services
ShopsPharmacyGift shopsHair and beauty salon
Food & Beverages24-hour room services9 Restaurants 3 Cafes3 Pool bars3 Lobby lounges2 Bars1 Private beach bar
Learn MoreExploring Oman
Exploring Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is a rapidly-developing nation where centuries-old ways of living are still the norm outside the bustling capital.The resort is just 15 minutes away from the centre of Muscat, with a wealth of sights and activities for the curious explorer. We have listed some of our favourites to get you started.Read more information about Oman from the Oman Tourism website.
Learn MoreAwards
Awards
We are honoured to receive recognition for our legendary Asian hospitality. Here is a list of our recent awards: Top 25 Hotels for Romance in the Middle East - Travelers' Choice (Al Husn), Tripadvisor, 2017 "Best
Ambience" for Sultanah, Oman Today Restaurant Awards, 2015 Top
Traveller Choice, Al Husn, Tripadvisor, 2014 "Favourite
Resort/Hotel in Oman" – Popular and Top Management Choice, Business Today
Awards, 2013 "Top Traveller Choice", Tripadvisor, 2014 "Best Overall Producer in the Middle East and Levant", Expedia, 2013 "Top Management Choice", Business Today, 2013 "Top Management Choice", Business Today, 2012 "Top 5 Resorts/Hotels in the Middle East", Conde Nast Traveller UK, 2012 "Conde Nast Gold List 2012", Conde Nast Traveller, 2012 The Ultratravel “Best Beach/Resort Hotel”, The Daily Telegraph Ultratravel magazine, 2011 Silver "Best Five-Star Leisure Hotel", MENA Awards, 2009 "Customer Satisfaction Middle East", Expedia Inc. Award, 2009 "Oman's Leading Hotel", World Travel Awards, 2009 "Oman's Leading Resort", World Travel Awards, 2009 "Best Resort Hotel", Business Traveller (UK), 2009 "Top 10 Resorts in the Middle East", Condé Nast Traveler US Readers' Choice Awards, 2009 "Best for Leisure Facilities", Conde Nast Traveller "Gold List" (UK), 2010 Arab Tourism Quality Awards, 2010 First hotel in Oman to receive the Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Certification, 2010 Expedia Insiders' Select hotel, 2010 Expedia Best Rooms Nights Producer Middle East, 2010 CHI, The Spa voted as one of the top ten spas in overseas hotels by readers of Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2010
For more details or other press enquiries, please contact our Director of Communications:Caitriona Gaffneycaitriona.gaffney@shangri-la.comTel: (968) 2477 6250
Learn MoreMap & Directions
Map & Directions
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sultanate of Oman, caters to the needs of guests by providing experienced staff, an extensive range of services and excellent facilities. If you require any services that are not listed here, please contact us. We will try to accommodate you.
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