Name: The Chedi Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $281

The Chedi Muscat, MuscatThe Chedi Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $281 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Chedi Muscat is a five-star beachfront resort situated on a 21-acre estate in Al Ghubra along the Gulf of Oman. The property features 162 guestrooms and villas that combine contemporary design with traditional Omani architecture. Guests have access to a 370-metre private beach and the longest outdoor swimming pool in the region. On-site facilities include six restaurants, a large spa, and a gym. The resort suits travellers seeking a quiet atmosphere with direct sea views and extensive wellness services. While the resort offers many amenities, the large scale of the grounds means walking between different areas is required.What stands out

Private 370-metre beach

Six on-site restaurants

Large outdoor swimming pool

Extensive spa facilities

Watch out for

Large property size

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