PO BOX 644
Superior Deluxe Class Traditional Hotel
20 kms to city centre
60 kms to the nearest airport (muscat international airport)
Close to the beach
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locationExclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa nestles against the dramatic backdrop of the rugged interior mountains and the spectacular waters of the Gulf of Oman. The resort is 20 kilometers from city center and 60 kilometers from Seeb International airport. Early flight arrivals must not expect early check in. The hotel will always try to help, but guests must be advised that check in time is 2pm.
roomsEach of the elegantly designed rooms are fully equipped with modern luxuries fit to spoil both business and leisure travellers. With warm and comforting colour schemes, the well sized rooms maintain the persona that can be found throughout the resort. Inter-connecting rooms are strictly on a request basis only and cannot be guaranteed.
restaurantThe resort boasts six main restaurants, seven casual dining outlets and pool bars, three lobby lounges, two bars and one nightclub that offer a variety of cuisine from around the world and suits every taste and occasion. They range from outlets with a family focus to chic casual eateries and elegant fine dining options.
exteriorSet in 124 acres of landscaped gardens, this resort complex comprises three hotels, each detailed with a unique architecture and ambiance.
lobbyThe medium sized lobby is elegantly presented and provides a comfortable seating are for guests.
generalThe resort offers a wide range of recreational facilities from rejuvenating treatments at the Chi Spa, saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi and plunge pools to aerobics classes at the gymnasium. The resort has 6000 square metres of swimming pools as well as a 500 metre "lazy" river, and children's and toddlers swimming pools. There are no children facilities located at Al Husn, however a dedicated "Little Turtles" Kids Club providing both indoor air conditioned, and outdoor play areas is located at Al Waha Hotel. Al Husn features its own private beach, which is reserved for guests over 16 years old, and a swimming pool that is open to visitors over 12 years old. Families with children under these ages are encouraged to book accommodation in the other two hotels. Visitors wishing to stay in Al Husn should be advised that extra beds or cots are not available and they will be required to book extra rooms for their children. There are also four tennis courts and a dive centre which is due to open in December 2006 offering scuba diving, snorkelling, dolphin and whale watching trips, and a marina with berthing for up to 80 boats and yachts. This resort is truly unique and an ideal getaway for any traveller. (SD 05.08)
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