Set 14 km from the Royal Opera House Muscat, this luxe beachfront hotel is also 4 km from the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as entertainment systems, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sea views and/or access to a private club lounge. Suites have terraces, separate living rooms and access to private gardens. A breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. There are 8 restaurants and bars (some open seasonally), including an open-air courtyard restaurant and a shisha lounge. Other amenities include a gym, 3 outdoor pools and 2 tennis courts. Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00