Name: The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $359

The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, MuscatThe St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $359 a night (cached, not a live quote).The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort is a five-star hotel situated on a private 360-metre stretch of beachfront in Oman. It provides direct access to a seaside golf course and features 250 rooms and suites, with many offering views of the ocean or the city. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, the spa, the sauna, or the fitness centre. On-site dining includes Vilebrequin La Plage, which focuses on coastal cuisine. The property follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning. While the resort offers high-end service and amenities, some guests have noted a red light located above the beds.What stands out

Private beachfront access

Direct access to golf course

On-site spa and fitness centre

Multiple dining options

Watch out for

Red light above beds

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