Located in 21 acres of lush greenery on a private beach on the outskirts of the city, 20 minutes north of old Muscat, it combines being close enough to all the sights while remaining grounded in tranquillity (‘Chedi’ means place of meditation). Indeed, its grounds, which include 13 water gardens and 300-plus palm trees, have become a sanctuary for more than 35 bird species.

The heavenly facilities

A stay here is enhanced further by the two adults-only pools – one is a seafront infinity pool, and the other is the longest in the region, at more than 100 metres. But there’s also a family pool for those travelling with kids. The resort also has a gorgeous spa and health club specialising in Balinese therapies, plus beauty rituals based on the holistic principles of aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and herbalism – ensuring you’ll come home feeling like a new you. Other facilities include two floodlit tennis courts (with tuition available), a state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes, and personal training, and you’re also within easy reach of three golf courses.

This is a relatively intimate hotel of just 162 rooms and suites (well-spaced out, and some even freestanding, villa-style) with views of the water gardens, the Hajar mountains, or the Gulf of Oman. Among them are Club options with additional benefits such as complimentary mini bars replenished each day, daily laundry, and access to an exclusive lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails and canapés.

To book your Oman holiday at The Chedi Muscat, call your Travel Counsellor today.