The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Oman

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Oman

Muscat Harbor, Oman Muscat Harbor, Oman

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Oman? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Oman, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Oman to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Oman, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Oman for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Oman for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grand Hyatt Muscat

Muscat, Oman
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Shatti Al Qurm PO Box 951, Grand Hyatt Muscat has great rooms from $102 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Alila Jabal Akhdar

Al Hamra, Oman
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $408 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Oman
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Alila Jabal Akhdar which has nice rooms starting at $408. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plot No.4, Al Roose, Al Jabel Al Akhdar. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


InterContinental Muscat

Muscat, Oman
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

We found InterContinental Muscat to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $143. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Al Kharjiya Street. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Atana Musandam Resort

Khasab, Oman
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $168, Atana Musandam Resort, at P.O Box 434 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Mutrah Hotel

Muscat, Oman
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Oman
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Mutrah Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $18 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jabrooh. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


The Chedi Muscat

Muscat, Oman
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of The Chedi Muscat is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $311, and it's located at North Ghubra 232 Way N.3215 Street 46. We also love the scuba diving, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat

Muscat, Oman
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Oman
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat because it has great rooms that start at $92. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Al Khuleiah Street, P.O. Box 939. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Muscat

Muscat, Oman
5-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Muscat offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $239 (before taxes). It's located at PO Box 644 and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Muscat, Oman
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Oman
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at PO Box 1998, Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel has great rooms from $299 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Crowne Plaza Muscat

Muscat, Oman
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Crowne Plaza Muscat which has nice rooms starting at $146. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bldg 1730, Qurum Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Oman?

Oman Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$141

Travelers to Oman will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 24 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $141. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Oman.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $186
  • 4-star hotels: $139
  • 3-star hotels: $113
  • 2-star hotels: $38


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