Name: Crowne Plaza Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $127

Crowne Plaza Muscat, MuscatCrowne Plaza Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 24 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $127 a night (cached, not a live quote).Crowne Plaza Muscat is a beachfront hotel located on a clifftop in the Qurm area. It overlooks the Gulf of Oman and Qurum Beach, making it suitable for travellers seeking coastal views and proximity to Ras Al Hamra Golf Club and Qurum Natural Park. The property contains 200 renovated rooms and suites, some of which face the sea. Facilities include a double-deck infinity pool, a private beach, a gym, and various sports courts. There are several on-site restaurants and secure parking available for guests. While the hotel offers extensive leisure amenities, it does not provide bath facilities in the rooms.What stands out

Private beach access

Infinity pool and spa

Renovated rooms and suites

On-site golf and tennis courts

Watch out for

No bath facilities provided

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