Picolo recommends · Hotel in Muscat, Oman
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
A balcony over the sea at Shatti Al Qurum, with the city's cafes and restaurants a stroll along the beach rather than a taxi ride away.
Late in the day the Qurum beachfront fills up with Omani families, walkers and children with footballs, and the light turns soft over the water. From a sea-facing balcony at the Mandarin Oriental, you have the whole scene in front of you.
This is one of the most recent luxury openings in Muscat, and it feels it: rooms are bright and contemporary, the pool looks out to sea, and the restaurants and cafes of Shatti Al Qurum are right on your doorstep.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
We like it for travellers who want the city and the beach in one place. It is new, central and well placed for evenings out, and guest ratings so far have been very strong.
Being new, it has a shorter track record than the established names, and fewer reviews to go on. The beachfront is busy in the evenings, so this is not the place if you want seclusion.
What you get
- Beach at Shatti Al Qurum
- Pool facing the sea
- Many rooms with sea-view balconies
- Light, contemporary rooms
- Restaurants and cafes in the area
A day at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
- Morning
- Coffee on the balcony while the beach is still empty.
- Midday
- A swim in the pool with the sea in view.
- Afternoon
- A look at the Royal Opera House Muscat, a short ride across Qurum.
- Evening
- Dinner at one of the cafes along the Qurum beachfront.
Location
Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Oman
Open in MapsQuestions about Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
Is Mandarin Oriental, Muscat on the beach?
Yes. It stands on the beach at Shatti Al Qurum, and many rooms have balconies facing the sea. Restaurants and cafes are spread along the surrounding streets.
Is Mandarin Oriental, Muscat a new hotel?
Yes, it is among the newest luxury hotels in the city. Reviews are still fewer than for the older hotels, but guests rate it very highly so far.
Is Mandarin Oriental, Muscat good for a quiet stay?
The hotel itself is calm, but the Qurum beachfront outside is lively in the evenings. For real seclusion, look at Jumeirah Muscat Bay instead.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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