Name: Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $403

Kempinski Hotel Muscat, MuscatKempinski Hotel Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $403 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kempinski Hotel Muscat is a five-star beachfront property situated in the Al Mouj residential community on the Gulf of Oman. The hotel contains 310 rooms and suites, catering to families and business travellers. Guests have access to a private beach, an 18-hole golf course, and various outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking. On-site dining includes ten restaurants and bars serving international cuisine. Wellness facilities consist of a spa, sauna, fitness centre, and swimming pools. While the hotel offers secure parking, it does not provide a valet service. The location is convenient for those travelling via Muscat International Airport.What stands out

Private beach access

On-site golf course

Multiple dining options

Proximity to the airport

Watch out for

No valet parking

Inconsistent pool service

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