Facilities & Services

Please note: these are inclusive in price unless otherwise stated.

• Pool: A staggering 6,000 square-metres of excellent swimming pools, several of which are linked by a 500-metre Lazy River.
• Watersports: Dive Centre also offering PADI instruction, snorkelling and dolphin and whale watching for a charge. Regular catamaran sailings are also offered form the Marina whilst scheduled activities include introductory programmes to windsurfing and kayaking.
• Land based Sports: Tennis Courts. The hotel also offers a programme of scheduled activities including power walking and beach volleyball.
• Fitness Centre: Fully equipped Gym offer sea views including sauna, stream room and Jacuzzi.
• Spa: The CHI signature Spa is set across 12 private spa villas.
• Omani Heritage Village: The chance to learn more about the Arabian way of living.
• Turtles: During the nesting season, January to June, guests may have the opportunity to see Turtles nesting, laying eggs or hatching.
• Muscat Shuttle: Twice daily complimentary shuttle bus to the souk and shopping areas of Muscat

Bars & Restaurants

• Al Tanoor (Al Bandar): Serving the characteristic cuisines of the Arabian Gulf region in a traditional Omani atmosphere throughout most of the day.
• Bait Al Bahr (Beachfront): Enjoy freshly prepared Omani seafood right by the beach for lunch or dinner.
• Capri Court (Al Bandar): An authentic Italian restaurant featuring contemporary recipes and a large selection of fine wines in the evening.
• Samba (Al Bandar): A popular Latin American restaurant open for all meals, featuring sumptuous cuisines from Mexico, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador as well as Argentinean grilled meats.
• Shahrazad (Al Husn): Serving Moroccan dishes in a contemporary and elegant setting during the evening.
• Sultanah (Al Husn):.Stylish a la carte dining imaginatively presented as an interior of a luxury cruise liner with sea views open for all meals.
• Surf Café (Al Waha): A fashionable fast-food restaurant and internet café serving health salads as well as burgers and sandwiches
• Tapas & Sablah: A relaxing piazza in the heart of the resort, serving tapas and mezze from dusk until late in to the night.
• Mokha Café (Al Bandar): A contemporary coffee house with a bookstore offering freshly brewed coffees and pastries.
• Piano Lounge (Al Bandar): Offering memorable views of the sea and the surrounding resort serving cocktails and light snacks in the evening.
• Mokha Café (Al Bandar): A contemporary coffee house with a bookstore offering freshly brewed coffees and pastries.
• Silver Lounge (Al Husn): An exclusive retreat this cigar lounge with adjoining library is an elegance sanctuary for quiet reflection.
• The Long Bar & Xyro: A sunset lounge located in the heart of the resort next to Xyro nightclub.
• Beach and Pool bars and Lobby Lounges are also located at all Hotels.

Overview

This lovely Resort offers space for exploration and a wealth of facilities for families. We particularly recommend Al Waha for those travelling with children, home of the Little Turtles Kids Club and linked to Al Bandar by Lazy River! Please note that Al Husn does not cater for children under 18.

Looking after younger guests

• Toys and facilities at the Little Turtles Kids Club available during opening hours (please see below).
• Children’s Pools throughout the Resort.
• Playground based on an Arabian Dhow boat.

Children’s Meals

• Children under 12 years can enjoy complimentary buffet meals in the all day dining restaurant when eating with a paying adult.
• Children’s Menu or small portions available at most restaurants.
• Bespoke Meals available on request.

Babysitting & Supervised activities

• Babysitting: Service can be arranged with advance notice.
• Little Turtles Club: Based at Al Waha and offering complimentary supervised activities for children age 4 – 12 from 09:30 am – 6:00 pm. Games such as Treasure Hunts, Henna Painting and Sand City Competitions prove popular as well as Arabian crafts. Younger children are welcome to participate if accompanied by a parent or babysitter.
• Teens Club: Based at Al Bandar and open from Midday till 09:00 pm offering activities such as table football, game boys and Karaoke.

Rooms types

All air-conditioned guest rooms face the sea with views of the pools, gardens of beach and include a patio or balcony. Features included coffee & tea facilities, electronic safe, satellite TV, mini-bar and broadband internet connection.

Al Waha

The hotel offers 262 rooms and is ideal for families. Superior Room types (32 square metres) are priced according to the view (Pool or Sea). Executive Rooms (50 square metres) and Deluxe Suites (73 – 87 square metres) are also available whilst The Yenkit Suite (117 square metres) occupies the prime location within the Hotel.

Al Bandar

Located in the centre of the Resort, the 198 Deluxe Rooms (38 square metres) are ideal for those looking for increased space and luxury and again are priced depending on view and location. Premier Rooms are also available (58 square metres) along side One Bedroom Suites (90 square metres) and the Dalaleel and Miyabeen Suites (142 square metres).

Al Husn

This exclusive 6 star hotel has only 180 rooms, with stunning views from its high location. Clients wishing to upgrade from a Deluxe Room (48 square metres) can choose from a One Bedroom Suite (116 square metres) or a Deluxe Suite (132 square metres). The Sohar, Rustaq and Alhazm Suites (174 square metres) boast further luxury whilst those looking for the ultimate address in the Resort should book the Jabreen Suite (500 square metres).

Family

• Only 2 adults and 1 child can stay in all room types with King Bed.
• Interconnecting Family Rooms available at Al Waha for a supplement.
• Please note Al Husn does not cater for children under 18 years.

Rates

Rates from £128 per night per adult sharing, inclusive of Bed & Breakfast in a Superior Pool View Room at Al Waha (valid 11/04/10 – 22/10/10). Supplement for Al Bandar from £28 and £107 for Al Husn during the same period.

Family

• Up to 1 child under the age of 12 can share with parents free of charge in an extra bed.
• Children under 12 years can enjoy complimentary buffet meals in the all day dining restaurant when eating with a paying adult.

Special Offers

Please enquire regarding free night offers that may be valid e.g. Pay 6 Stay 7

Note: Please enquire for rates for different Room Types and Seasons and we will compile a detailed quotation for your stay.

During the January – August nesting season, the rare green turtle and the hawksbill turtle can be seen on the beach at the resort. There is a dedicated Turtle Ranger to make sure these rare creatures experience minimum disruption during their annual pilgrimage whilst also enabling interested guests to witness egg-laying from a non-intrusive position. The beaches are not lit at night and the exterior lights of the hotel are designed so that the turtles are not put off from coming ashore and this has proven to be extremely effective. Although they are not aware of it, the nesting turtles are nurtured during their time ashore and temporary barriers are erected to protect their nests until the eggs hatch.

The hotel also conducts staff training and employs a considerable number of local people and are in the process of forming an Energy Saving Committee which will be responsible for recycling and water preservation.