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Description

With a multi million pound renovation, the hotel has recently reopened to superb reviews. It has a reputation as one of the most established hotels in the Middle East. The Palace was built to accommodate visiting heads of state and the high levels of service and comfort given to those rulers are also afforded to all its guests.

There are rooms furnished in Islamic and continental styles and have both garden and sea views. All suites offer an exclusive butler service and wide range of amenities including cable / satellite TV

CD and DVD players, in room video games, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel also has a stunning two-mile stretch of private unspoilt beach and has a variety of watersports on offer as well as tennis courts and a gym. Aside from the attractive old forts, walled gateways and beautiful Islamic architecture to admire some of the local attractions include the Bait Al Zubair Museum, which houses a fantastic collection of traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery costumes and furniture. For the more adventurous take to the waters of the Arabian Sea for some scuba diving, go rock climbing, trekking, camel racing, turtle and dolphin watching or why not venture into the desert on horseback.

Guide price £1,730 Per person

£1,730 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing an Al Bustan Mountain View Room, on a bed and breakfast basis, including British Airways flights and private transfers.

Accommodation

The Al Bustan Palace offers guests 218 Rooms and 40 Suites. There are also interconnecting rooms for families. All suites offer an exclusive butler service and wide range of amenities including cable / satellite TV, CD and DVD players, in room video games, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

Childcare

Children are welcome and there is a children's pool and playground. A baby sitting service is available on request.

Facilities

Facilities at the Al Bustan Palace include a spa (opening in 2009), health and fitness centre, business centre, children’s play area, children’s pool, 5 restaurants and 2 bars.

Activities

The Al Bustan Palace offers complimentary snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and tennis. Diving and fishing trips are charged additionally.

When to travel

Location and directions

Muscat, Oman

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton hotel is set on a private beach within acres of lush gardens, surrounded by the Gulf of Oman and the Haijar Mountains.

How to get there

7.5-hour direct flight Muscat International Airport. The resort is 35km, approximately 30-minutes by road from the airport.

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