Name: Hilton Muscat Al Bandar
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $257

Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, MuscatHilton Muscat Al Bandar in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 39 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $257 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Barr Al Jissah, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar is a beachfront resort set against the Hajar Mountains. It features a private 500-metre beach, outdoor swimming pools, and a lazy river. The property serves families and business travellers with meeting rooms, a fitness centre, and a full-service spa. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or enjoy a breakfast buffet. Rooms are contemporary and include Wi-Fi and minibars. While the resort offers extensive leisure facilities and mountain views, the price level is high. The hotel provides valet and secure parking for those arriving by car.What stands out

Private 500-metre beach

On-site lazy river

Full-service spa

Mountain views

Watch out for

High price level

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