## Overview Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Waha is a luxury 5-star property offering family-friendly accommodation in the heart of Muscat. Highlights include three large swimming pools featuring a lazy river, a luxury spa and a private beach.
## Location Muscat is a mixture of past and present with many new malls, restaurants and high-rise hotels entwined with old quarters, historical forts and colourful mosques. Additionally, miles of coastline, mountains, canyons and oasis' create a diverse and exciting city. Places of interest include Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani fort and the bustling marketplace Mutrah Souq.
## Exterior The hotel is housed in a contemporary mid-rise building with Arabic-inspired architecture surrounded by palm trees and the sea. The hotel is part of the wider Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Sultanate of Oman which feature two other interconnecting hotels with shared facilities.
## Leisure Facilities Facilities include three large swimming pools featuring a lazy river, a fitness centre, a private beach, a kids' club, a luxury spa and tennis courts. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises.
## Rooms Superior rooms are 32sqm, contemporary, luxuriously furnished and feature a private balcony or terrace with views over the gardens and pool. Amenities include satellite TV, a mini-bar, tea and coffee equipment, a work desk and a telephone. The en-suite bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and complimentary toiletries.
## Restaurant and bar Samba offers exotic Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine in a fun, vibrant setting with an open kitchen. The Surf Cafe serves child-friendly meals in a casual, open space. Guests can also enjoy a range of drinks at the beach bar or lobby lounge. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning.
## Other Information Free parking is possible onsite. The hotel provides 24-hour reception and concierge service.