Set against the Al Hajar mountains overlooking the Sea of Oman, this 5-star luxury resort offers a unique palace experience, showcasing the art of Omani hospitality. Located on a 1-km long private beachfront – the longest in Muscat - Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, features 250 newly renovated rooms and suites. Al Bustan Palace Spa by The Ritz-Carlton offers a variety of spa treatments with 17 spacious treatment rooms and a ladies-only member area including a private beach. All rooms include an electric kettle, a mini-bar, and a flat screen TV. Some rooms include a separate seating area. Kids have access to Ritz Kids, an engaging program for children of all ages to take part in various beach and outdoor adventures, including Al Bustan reef snorkeling, table tennis, beach soccer, or arts and crafts. The program also invites children to discover our destination with several activities designed to discover the local culture and traditions, such as a henna tutorial, Omani culture workshops, Arabian tales story-telling or a hotel tour to meet the palace’s famous coffee man. Al Bustan Palace features 3 restaurants, serving a variety of international cuisines. Al Khiran Terrace is an all-day dining restaurant overlooking the infinity pool and the sea of Oman. Beach Pavilion restaurant is an elegant beachfront specialty restaurant serving the freshest fish and seafood. Award-winning China Mood restaurant features authentic Chinese cuisine in a sophisticated, yet comfortable, setting. Guests can also relax with a cocktail by the pool at BLU Bar or a uniquely flavored tea with a modern twist at The Atrium Tea Lounge. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Downtown Muscat and Al Alam Palace are a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Car rental can be arranged by the 24-hour staff. Free private parking is available at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
Hotel chain/brand
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Spa


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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Muscat

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Layal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    I love our stay at Al Bustan. Everything was so perfect. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, the kids area, every corner at this hotel had its own spark. My 3 year old boy enjoyed his time as well.
  • Nicolas
    France France
    Loved the location, the facilities, the pool, the comfortable room and the friendliness & efficiency of the staff
  • Ayaz
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We spent 6 nights and it ticked all the boxes! 1. Amazing facilities 2. Kids club was great and staff really made an effort to entertain my toddler, which meant we could relax and get some down time 3. Kids pool and adult pools top notch 4. I...
  • Maha
    Germany Germany
    Our stay was absolutely exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and cared for, making it one of the best experiences we've ever had especially with our little baby. The hotel itself is luxurious, and the view of the ocean...
  • Krista
    Australia Australia
    Loved everything. We have stayed here 2 times now and you cannot fault anything. The breakfast buffet is the best I have ever had anywhere, and the Spa retreat area is very special.
  • Afrah
    Oman Oman
    The welcoming , room upgrade and special arrangement
  • Marwan
    Qatar Qatar
    My stay was flawless and excellent in every detail, including the pool, breakfast, room, amenities, spa, staff, and service. We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing New Year getaway.
  • Hervé
    France France
    The king size bed very confortable The beach and the service at the beach The restaurants The staff very friendly
  • Abrar
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Amazing hotel, enjoyed it so much, specially the ladies beach and the breakfast was above the expectations
  • Hamed
    Oman Oman
    The staff was very helpful and much friendly Location was wonderful Much respect and hospitality

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • AL KHIRAN KITCHEN
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Resort facilities at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Seasonal
  • Adults only

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian

House rules
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel