Meaning "The Oasis" in Arabic, Al Waha hotel is the largest and most family-friendly of the three environments that make up Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. Overlooking the Gulf of Oman, it has glorious pool facilities fringed with palms and a pool bar which sits adjacent to a dedicated kids' pool. You can explore dining across the resort — with inspiring beachfront Omani cuisine, Asian delicacies and extravagent buffets to try — and between meals you can go over or under the ocean with kayaking or diving, have some family fun at Adventure Zone, or unwind on the 500-metre lazy river that runs between Al Waha and Al Bandar next door.
- Connected to the Shangri-La Al Bandar Resort by a lazy river
- Short driving distance to Muscat airport and the city centre
Hotel Highlights
- Ocean view family suites with Playstations
- Plenty of dining choice across the resort
- Kids' club and family zones to explore
- One of Oman's premier family hotels
- CHI The Spa for ultimate service and relaxation
Hotel Features
General Info
- Check-in Time: 15:00:00
- Check-out Time: 11:00:00
- 262 rooms
- Transfer duration: Approx. 1 hour from airport
Main Facilities
- Diving
- Outdoor pool
- Spa facilities
- Watersports
- Wifi
Accommodation Type
- H&J Recommended
- Luxury Collection
Board Basis Options
- Bed & Breakfast
- Full Board
- Half Board
For Families
- Babysitting
- Kid's Club
- Kid's Pool
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Facilities
Private Beaches
Lazy River
Tennis Courts
Watersports
CHI, The Spa
Room Types
Superior Sea View Room
With views of the gulf, this room has a furnished balcony or patio and complimentary Wi-Fi. The luxurious bathroom has a separate bath and shower and there is a full-size desk, minibar (payable locally), and electronic safe.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Sea View
- Separate Shower
- Telephone
- Towels included
Executive Sea View Room
With enhanced views of the ocean, sit down on your furnished balcony or terrace and unwind. Each comes with complimentary Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower and separate bath, as well as an electronic safe, minibar (payable locally), and movie channels.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Sea View
- Separate Shower
- Telephone
- Towels included
Family Room
Comprised of two interconnected rooms — one with a king-sized bed and the other with twins — this room has garden and pool views from a furnished balcony or patio and is equipped with two en-suite bathrooms. There is complimentary Wi-Fi and a minibar (payable locally), a Playstation and DVD player, and an electronic safe.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Separate Shower
- Telephone
- Towels included
One Bedroom Suite
The luxurious one bedroom suite has contemporary Arabian interiors and views of the gardens and sea. It has a large furnished balcony or patio and a separate sitting room with dining area. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a TV with DVD entertainment system, a minibar (payable locally), and electronic safe.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Sea View
- Separate Shower
- Telephone
- Towels included
Food & Drink
Samba
Al Waha Lobby Lounge
Assira Pool Bar
Surf Café
Board Basis Options
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast in a buffet style from Samba.
Half Board
Breakfast and dinner at Samba.
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Samba.
Family Friendly Facilities
Adventure Zone, Splashpad and GameZ
Cool Zone Kids Club
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