Name: Grand Hyatt Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $125

Grand Hyatt Muscat, MuscatGrand Hyatt Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 41 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $125 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Al Qurm Beach in Muscat, this five-star resort sits directly on the Gulf of Oman near the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The property spans ten acres and uses Yemeni architectural styles. It contains 278 rooms and suites, many of which include balconies with sea views. Guests can access four restaurants, two outdoor swimming pools, and a gym that operates 24 hours a day. On-site wellness facilities include a spa offering Thai massages and yoga sessions. The hotel is suitable for travellers seeking beachfront access and extensive leisure facilities. One drawback is that some guests find the bedding too soft.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Twenty four hour gym

Multiple outdoor pools

Spacious rooms with balconies

Watch out for

Soft mattresses and pillows

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