Picolo recommends · Hotel in Muscat, Oman
The Chedi Muscat
White pavilions, still water and rows of palms on the Ghubra seafront, with a pool so long it seems to run into the Gulf of Oman.
Walk through the gardens in the early evening and the reflecting pools catch the last light between white walls and straight lines of palms. Nothing shouts here. The design is pared back, and the quiet is a large part of the point.
The hotel faces the sea at Ghubra, a short taxi ride from the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the capital. Muttrah and its souk, the old covered market, are easy to reach by car too, which is why we suggest The Chedi for a first stay in Muscat.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Chedi Muscat
We chose The Chedi because it gets the essentials of Muscat right: a calm base by the sea, a strong sense of design and the main sights within easy reach. For a first visit to Oman, this is the hotel we would point you to.
The mood is grown-up. Children are welcome, but families wanting a kids' club and a lively pool scene will find more to do at Al Bustan Palace. Light sleepers and design lovers, on the other hand, will feel right at home.
What you get
- A very long pool by the sea
- Beach on the Ghubra seafront
- Gardens with reflecting pools and palms
- Sea views over the Gulf of Oman
- Short drive to the Grand Mosque
A day at The Chedi Muscat
- Morning
- An early visit to the Grand Mosque, before the coaches arrive.
- Midday
- A slow swim along the full length of the long pool.
- Afternoon
- Shade and a book by the water gardens.
- Evening
- A taxi to Muttrah for the souk once the day has cooled.
Location
Ghubra, Muscat, Oman
Open in MapsQuestions about The Chedi Muscat
Is The Chedi Muscat good for a first visit to Oman?
Yes. It is central enough for the Grand Mosque and Muttrah, and calm enough to recover from a long flight, which makes it an easy first base in the capital.
Is The Chedi Muscat suitable for children?
Children are welcome, but the atmosphere is quiet and adult in tone. Families looking for organised activities may be happier at a resort with a kids' club.
Does The Chedi Muscat have a beach?
Yes. The hotel faces the sea at Ghubra, with its stretch of beach running alongside the long pool and the gardens.
Other hotels nearby
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
For families who want space, a beach and calm water.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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