Kempinski Hotel Muscat
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat is worth booking if you want a beachfront 5-star resort stay with a spa, pool and highly rated service, and the budget is there. It is a poor fit for sightseers on a budget, since the Grand Mosque is a 12.8 km trip and our Best Value pick scores slightly higher for a fraction of the price.
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This is a resort-style choice. The property lists a beachfront, a pool, a spa, a gym, a garden and family rooms, so it works for couples on a beach break and families who plan to spend much of the day at the hotel.
Skip it if you want to explore the city on foot or watch every euro. Guests themselves say the rooms and the dining are expensive, and the hotel sits well away from the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Location and getting around
The address is Street 6 335 Al Mouj, and the location score is 9.3.
The only sight in our data is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, about 12.8 km away. On a straight-line estimate that is around 160 minutes on foot, which is far. You will need a taxi or other transport for it and for most city sightseeing.
Free parking is listed, which helps if you rent a car. Check access times and any conditions with the hotel.
What guests say
Kempinski Hotel Muscat scores 9.2 out of 10 from 2,407 reviews, a large sample and a very strong result.
Staff stand out. Guests describe a professional, friendly team that gives attentive and helpful service. Breakfast also gets steady praise, with an extensive buffet offering a wide choice of fresh options.
The criticism is about cost. Guests agree the standard is high, but they consider both dining and room rates expensive. Budget for meals on site if you plan to stay in the resort most of the time.
Price and how it compares
The reference price was €460.36 per night, about €920.72 for 2 nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €132.45 a night, so this hotel cost about three and a half times the median. Our Budget pick, Jarzez Inn Hotel Azaiba فندق جرزيز إن العذيبة, cost €47.59 with an 8.8 score and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Golden Tulip Muscat The Village, cost €70.86 with a 9.3 score and 4 stars.
Put plainly, the Golden Tulip scored 0.1 higher for about €390 less per night. What the Kempinski adds is 5 stars, a beachfront and a full resort setup.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 18 eligible hotels in Muscat. Our Luxury slot goes to official 5-star hotels first, and among those the Kempinski stood out with a 9.2 score, joint second of all 18.
The size of the review base also counted. More than 2,400 reviews at this level is a reliable signal.
Before you book
Listed facilities include the beachfront, pool, spa and wellness center, gym, restaurant, garden, terrace, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Opening times, availability and fees are not confirmed, so check the pool and spa details for your dates.
Breakfast is listed as a buffet, but whether it is in your rate is not confirmed, and given the comments on dining prices it is worth knowing. Room size, noise and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Kempinski Hotel Muscat on the beach?
Yes, the property lists a beachfront. It also lists a pool, a spa and a garden.
How far is Kempinski Hotel Muscat from the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque?
About 12.8 km, roughly 160 minutes on foot on a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on a taxi or other transport.
How much does Kempinski Hotel Muscat cost?
The reference price was €460.36 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Is breakfast good at Kempinski Hotel Muscat?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with a wide variety of fresh options. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Is Kempinski Hotel Muscat worth the money?
If you want a 5-star beach resort with strong service, guests rate it highly. If value comes first, our Best Value pick scored 9.3 at €70.86 a night.