# Kempinski Hotel Muscat

Kempinski Hotel Muscat is a 310-room, 5-star beach resort in the Al Mouj district, about 20 minutes from Muscat airport. A supervised kids' club, a cascade pool, bowling and a dozen casual restaurants make it one of the best choices for families, with a score of 9.3 out of 10 on Booking.com and rates from about €410 a night with breakfast.

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Kempinski Hotel Muscat is the family beach resort of Al Mouj: 310 rooms and suites, a cascade pool, a supervised kids' club, a bowling alley and around ten restaurants and bars, some twenty minutes from Muscat International Airport. It belongs to Kempinski, the luxury hotel group founded in Germany.

## The resort closest to the airport

Al Mouj, also known as The Wave, is a seafront district west of the capital, near the airport, and home to Al Mouj Golf; the hotel says the area runs along more than 6 km of coastline. The Kempinski is about 11 km and 20 minutes from the airport, the closest of Muscat's big resorts and handy after a night flight or before an early departure. The trade-off: old Muscat and Muttrah are half an hour or more by road, and the Grand Mosque about 20 minutes. See our [Muscat](/en/oman/muscat/) page.

## A family day

In the morning the children head to the **supervised kids' club** while parents enjoy the **cascade pool** and the beach. Lunch is at the **Pool Bar**, facing the Gulf of Oman, or Bangkok street food at **Soi Soi**. In the afternoon, a game at **Cosmic Bowling**, the hotel's bowling alley, or afternoon tea and French pastries at **Amwaj Lounge**. In the evening, the buffet at **The Kitchen**, then a stroll by the water.

The hotel regularly runs offers in which children use the kids' club at no extra charge. See also [family](/en/themes/family/).

## Street, garden or sea: check the view before booking

All rooms have a shower and bathtub and floor-to-ceiling windows. The view drives the price, and the cheapest categories do not see the sea.

| Room | Size | View | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Room | 45 m² | Street or inner courtyard | 2 |
| Deluxe Room | 45 m² | Street or inner courtyard | 3 |
| Deluxe Sea View Room | 45 m², balcony | Partial sea view | 3 |
| Grand Deluxe Resort View Room | 49 m², private terrace | Resort and gardens | 3 |
| Grand Deluxe Sea View Room | 49 m², private terrace | Partial sea view | 3 |
| Family Room | 90 m², balcony | Street | 4 |

For a couple, the **Grand Deluxe Sea View Room** is the best balance: a private terrace and the sea. For a family of four, the **Family Room** combines two interconnecting rooms, one with a king bed and one with twins, but it faces the street.

## Eleven relaxed places to eat and drink

Dining is varied and almost entirely casual:

- **The Kitchen**, an all-day buffet of Levantine, Asian and European dishes;
- **Bukhara**, North Indian cooking in a show kitchen, and **Boulevard Tea House** for speciality teas, lassis and Indian desserts;
- **Soi Soi**, Bangkok street food;
- **Zale Club & Lounge**, Mediterranean sharing platters and cocktails;
- **Amwaj Lounge** for afternoon tea; **Café One** for coffee and baked snacks;
- **1897 Cocktail Lounge**, **The Countdown Sports Lounge and Bar** (live sport), the **Pool Bar** and **Cosmic Bowling**.

Dress is casual everywhere except Amwaj Lounge, Zale and 1897, which ask for smart casual.

## Spa and fitness

**Kempinski The Spa** offers massages, facials and body treatments, plus wellness packages. The gym offers personalised training programmes.

## Kempinski or St. Regis?

The two Al Mouj resorts are neighbours. The **Kempinski** is the more family-friendly and relaxed, with its kids' club, bowling and 45 m² rooms from about €410 a night with breakfast. [The St. Regis Al Mouj](/en/hotels/st-regis-al-mouj-muscat/) goes for top-end luxury: round-the-clock butler service, duplex suites with private plunge pools, restaurants from big international names and golf views. Golfers have Al Mouj Golf, a Greg Norman-designed seaside course close to both hotels (see [golf](/en/themes/golf/)).

## Price

In October 2026, for a two-night stay in March 2027, the cheapest room cost about €410 a night for two adults, breakfast included, free cancellation until 7 March 2027, taxes and fees included, with any local taxes extra.

## Sabaro's view

**Best for**: families with children, couples who like a lively resort, travellers arriving late or leaving early.

**Strengths**: the kids' club and activities; the choice of casual restaurants; the short airport transfer; a score of 9.3 out of 10 on Booking.com (2,421 reviews), one of the best in Muscat.

**Worth knowing**: the entry-level rooms and the Family Room face the street or a courtyard; the historic centre is more than half an hour away; it is not the place for absolute peace and quiet.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Kempinski Hotel Muscat have a kids' club?

Yes, a supervised kids' club, as well as the cascade pool and bowling. Some hotel offers include the club at no extra charge.

### Which room has a sea view?

The Deluxe Sea View Room (45 m², balcony) or the Grand Deluxe Sea View Room (49 m², private terrace), both with a partial sea view. Superior, Deluxe and Family Rooms face the street or an inner courtyard.

### How far is the airport?

About 11 km, or around 20 minutes by road. It is the big resort closest to Muscat International Airport.

### How long does it take to reach old Muscat?

About half an hour by road to Muttrah outside rush hour, and 20 minutes to the Grand Mosque.

### Is the Kempinski in Al Mouj or The Wave?

Both: The Wave is the other name for the Al Mouj district, still used on some maps.