Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel

A spacious, well-equipped room with a bath as an unexpected bonus. It was good to have a choice of restaurants (Omani/Persian, Gastro-pub, Italian, Buffet restaurant, Edge) so we could change where to eat during our stay without leaving the hotel. The advertised shuttle service has a very limited schedule but the 24/7 taxi service with cars immediately available more than made up for this. Staff were helpful, friendly and efficient.

The breakfast buffet is splendid in variety, all the food very fresh and very well prepared.

The view of the sea was amazing, and the staff were very friendly and professional. I asked them to heat up some food I had bought outside the hotel. I expected them to just microwave the food in the box, but they plated it nicely, heated the bread separately, and brought it to my room with cutlery and a napkin, along with a special lid to keep the food warm. Another day, I asked them to unlock the piano because I wanted to play for my mother. They did it without any delay or questions, and we had a great time playing the piano in the lobby with our family. The next day was my sister's birthday. We had bought a cake and candles outside and went to the lobby to light the candles and celebrate by the piano with the beautiful sea view. I asked them to bring us plates, cutlery, and an ice bucket for our drinks. They set up a table by the piano without any hesitation and made us feel very comfortable and at ease. On the first night, I didn't have any Omani currency and needed to pay for a taxi. The taxi driver wanted to charge me a lot for converting dollars to rials, so I asked the reception to pay the taxi fare and told them I would repay the hotel later. They did this without any questions. The hotel breakfast was amazing, very diverse and of high quality. They even allowed us to take anything we wanted back to our room in a plate or box after breakfast. This hotel gave us very sweet and memorable moments. If I travel to Oman again, I will definitely stay at this hotel. I wish I could give them 100 stars instead of just 5. By the way, there were stairs next to the pool that led down to the sea, where you could relax on the hotel's private beach or swim in the sea. I saw some very beautiful corals there, and they had created a very romantic environment.

We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel! The quality throughout is top-notch, and the location is absolutely perfect—with direct access to a private beach and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the sea. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the receptionist. Although there was a short wait for our room, it was handled with such friendliness that it didn’t feel like an inconvenience at all. Our room was spotless, spacious, and very well-maintained, with a comfortable bed that made for restful nights. The attention to cleanliness and detail was evident everywhere. Breakfast was a daily highlight—delicious, varied, and served with exceptional hospitality. The staff made every morning feel special. The pool bar service was equally impressive; drinks were served ice-cold and almost immediately after ordering online, with noticeable attention to detail. A special thanks goes to Reem at the reception, who was incredibly helpful and communicative throughout our stay. She truly made a difference in our experience. Overall, this was an outstanding getaway that we recommend to everyone. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

The Seaview balcony room had a lovely view. The breakfast was exceptional and the staff were very helpful. Having a private beach was also a highlight. I also felt comfortable as there were life guards both by the pool and on the beach. The hotel had many options of fun things for kids to do including a ping pong table and football goals on the lawn. My son was sick in the night and room service came promptly and changed the sheets. Checking in and checking out was seamless. The hotel also called a taxi for us to take us to the airport. I highly recommend this hotel.