CENTARA MUSCAT HOTEL OMAN, Muscat – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Centara Muscat Hotel Oman offers 152 rooms and suites ranging from 33 to 52 square metres. All accommodations feature large windows overlooking the city streets, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, individually controlled air conditioning, minibars, and complimentary WiFi. Executive Suites include separate living areas and bathtubs. Premium Class rooms provide access to the top-floor lounge with complimentary meals. Connecting rooms and wheelchair-accessible options are available.
Dining Options
Tiptara serves Thai, local Omani, and international dishes with indoor and outdoor seating. Akdeniz specializes in Turkish cuisine cooked on a traditional Ocakbasi grill. The Roof offers barbecue meats, seafood, mezze, and mocktails with city views. 24-hour in-room dining includes local specialties and international dishes. All restaurants provide children's menus.
Leisure Facilities
SPA Cenvaree provides Ayurvedic and Thai treatments, couple's rooms, and Jacuzzis. The rooftop features an adult pool and separate children's pool. The fitness center includes modern equipment. The hotel is near Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club and Almouj Golf at The Wave.
Location & Access
Located in Al-Ghala business district, 15 minutes from Muscat International Airport. Within easy reach of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, and Oman International Exhibition Centre. Surrounded by historic forts and buildings reflecting Omani heritage. Indoor and outdoor parking available.
Services & Amenities
24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and laundry service. Meeting facilities include a 237-square-metre banquet hall for 250 people and three smaller rooms. Wedding coordination services available. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms and wheelchair hire. Medical assistance and tour desk services provided.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- CD player
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel had a great location near the city center, making it convenient for exploring. The rooms were spacious, but had a lingering smoke smell from a previous guest. The service was helpful overall but lacked consistency in some areas. The dining options were varied but nothing extraordinary. Some facilities were satisfactory, while others needed improvement.
The hotel offers close-up views of the neighboring building from the rooms, but the complimentary afternoon tea in the lounge with karak tea is a nice touch. The location is convenient for those with a car, but dull for others. The dining experience has a good selection, including delicious made-to-order eggs, but lacks some variety. The service is friendly and helpful, though there was a slight misunderstanding. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel's prime location near the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and its spacious, well-appointed rooms. However, the noise from neighboring rooms could be a nuisance at times. The service was impeccable, highlighted by the kind assistance of Mr Nasser for an early check-in and late check-out. The dining options were varied and enjoyable, although the buffet could get overwhelmingly busy. Overall, a great value for money stay with some minor drawbacks.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were immaculate and cozy, but there was a noticeable smell and lack of cleanliness especially at night. The service, however, was exceptional with very helpful staff, convenient check-in/out times, and various useful services available. The location had its advantages being closer to the city center and the old town of Muscat, but it was slightly off the beaten path and somewhat rough around the edges. Dining options were good but could have offered more variety. Overall, the facilities could be improved, although the value for money was decent.