Muscat Holidays

LUXURY Holiday in Muscat, Oman 5* Shangri La Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa - Choice of 3 Different Hotels - Al Waha - Al Bandar - Al Husn

Location: Oman - Muscat

Location: Shangri La Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa

On a stretch of beach overlooking the Gulf of Oman, the resort is approx 45 mins from Muscat Airport, and 15mins from the old city

Your holiday price includes: Flights with British Airways or Oman Air, local transfers and 5 or 7nights accommodation on a B&B basis in Superior Pool View Room.

Shangri La Barr al Jissah Resort Description

The hotel is set amidst 124 acres of golden sand and offers a collection of superb hotels designed to reflect the historical and cultural richness of Oman. The Shangri La is a haven of three hotels; the Al Husn is opulently furnished and designed in the style of an ancient fort. Al Bandar is at the centre of the resorts and situated close to the beach, with a choice of restaurants, and an elegant piazza and many designer shops. Situated on a long sandy beach the Al Waha is a great family destination offering entertainment and a choice of food and refreshment outlets. The transfer time from the airport is around 45mins. Guest staying in Al Husn may use the facilities at all three hotels, whereas clients staying in Al Waha and Al Bandar may use the facilities of the two hotels.

OPTION 1 - Al Waha - Room Description

All 302 rooms have air-conditioning, bath and separate shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities. Superior Sea Facing Rooms are as above with views of the swimming pool. Superior Sea facing Terrace Rooms have a private terrace and views of the swimming pool. Deluxe Sea View Rooms with a view of the sea. Deluxe Sea View Terrace Rooms have a private terrace and views of the sea. Please request an extra bed at the time of booking for third adult or second child

Facilities available at the hotel include

Reflecting Omani architecture Al Waha is constructed around an oasis like freeform swimming pool. A lazy river links the with the swimming pool of the sister hotel Al Bandar, plus there is a children’s pool.

Dining Faciltities available at the hotel include

There is an excellent choice of restaurants and bars available inlcuding the lobby lounge, poolside bar, Seafood restaurant and a South American restaurant.

OPTION 2 - Al Bandar - Accommodation description

The 198 well appointed rooms are all air-conditioned with shower, bath, mini-bar, telephone, television, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities and terrace and balcony. The Deluxe rooms are as above with views of the swimming pool and the Deluxe Sea View rooms have seaviews.

Facilities available at the hotel include

This is situated in the heart of the resort. Its piazza is an ideal meeting point and has many shopping options and restaurants on offer. The focal point of Al Bandar is the palm fringed swimming pool located close to the beach and adjoining the Al Waha by lazy river.

Dining Faciltities available at the hotel include The choice of restaurants and bars includes a Middle Eastern resturant, Italian, a Tapas bar and café, cocktail and lobby lounges, a nightclub and a pool bar.

Dining Faciltities available at the hotel include A choice of bars and restaurants includes a Moroccan restaurant, a beach bar and pool bar and all day international dining. The swimming pool is set facing the Gulf of Oman and enjoys panoramic views,

Useful information

• Currency: UAE Dirham
• Language: Arabic with English widely spoken
• Visa: Visa Requirements UK passport holders require a visa to enter Oman, this can be obtained on arrival. Non-UK passport holders should check with the relevant authorities. A valid 10 year passport is required with a minimum 6 months remaining on your passport from the date of return to the UK and an available empty page.
• Time difference:+ 4 hours GMT

Hotel Supplements

Half board:

• Al Waha £31.00 To be taken at the Samba Restaurant
• Al Bandar £31.00Lunch OR dinner to be taken at the Al Tanoor Restaurant
• Al Husn - A la Carte to be paid locally only
• Supplements are based on per person per night.

Single supplement

• 5 nights (Al Waha) - £365 to £680
• 5 nights (Al Bandar) - £480 to £960
• 7 nights (Al Waha) - £511 to £952
• 7 nights (Al Bandar) - £672 to £1344

Infants: £199

Children

• A maximum of one child only (with child price) can share a twin room with 2 adults.
• If there are 3 adults and 1 child sharing 2 rooms you will be charged as 4 adults.
• Infants (Under 2 years old when returning back to the UK).

• Important Information

• Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a Standard Room for other room types supplement applies.
• Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.
• Kids club is at Al Waha.
• An additional 2.5% credit card (except Amex 3% charge) charge fee will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator. Debit & Switch no charge applies.
• For any bookings made within 15 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £20 per person, 5 days of departure £30 per person, levied by the tour operator.
• If you wish to have a late check-out this can only be requested directly to the hotel at your time of stay. Should you wish to guarantee a late check out, one extra night price will be charged
• British Airways midweek flights (Monday - Thursday) are Direct to Oman, flight also depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday however a supplement of £12 per person each way applies
• Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking
• Facilites can not be guaranteed to be open at all times and can close without notice. The use of some facilities such as those for health, beauty or watersports and diving carry an extra charge payable locally.
• The use of some facilities such as those for health, beauty or watersports and diving carry an extra charge payable locally.
• Bookings are subject to tour operators terms and conditions. Please read the tour operators important information prior to booking.
• Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your booking and is processing it.

Nearest Airport : Muscat (MCT)