"I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, the pools and the amenities are flawless and the rooms are spacious and really well thought out. As it is off season in the summer it was really quiet but that meant that the staff really pay extra attention to your personal preferences for example not tucking the bedding in. The location is a little bit out of the way of the main attractions but it’s right in the middle of the old side of muscat like mutrah and the newer side near the airport, plus the taxis are relatively cheap so it wasn’t really a concern. I’d like to shoutout all the staff they were really helpful and so welcoming and provided me with a cake and some balloons as i celebrated my birthday!! which was really kind of them. my only criticism would be the breakfast, the spread is very sparse and i get that’s intentional because it’s à la carte but it would be nice to have more options, and the fruit runs out very quickly. Also the breakfast team got my order wrong 2/3 times."

"We travelled to Muscat to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, as Oman had always been one of the destinations on her bucket list. I’m pleased to say that Oman certainly didn’t disappoint, and neither did our stay at the Mandarin. Our arrival was a little underwhelming, as there was no one available to greet us or assist with our luggage, so we wheeled our suitcases into the hotel ourselves. Check-in, however, was smooth and efficient, and we were quickly escorted to our room. Our room was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The bed was incredibly soft, the pillows were perfect, and we were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded from a Mountain View room to a Sea View room. This was a thoughtful gesture from the hotel and made our stay even more special. The pool area was always clean and well maintained. A special mention goes to David, who was exceptional throughout our stay. He is a real credit to the hotel. He regularly brought drinks to us by both the pool and the beach without us having to ask and consistently went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. We ordered food by the pool on several occasions, and although a few menu items weren’t available, the food we did receive was of excellent quality and thoroughly enjoyable. Breakfast was the one area I felt could be improved. There could be a wider selection of fresh fruit, and perhaps a self-service drinks station for tea, coffee, and juices. Waiting for coffee each morning sometimes took longer than expected. We also had dinner at Essence, which was pleasant but didn’t quite live up to the high standard we were expecting. I also treated myself to a facial in the spa, which was fantastic. The spa staff were exceptional, professional, welcoming, and made for a truly relaxing experience. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The hotel is beautiful, the staff are genuinely warm and attentive, and the upgrade made our daughter’s birthday even more memorable. While there are a few areas that could be improved, they didn’t take away from what was an enjoyable holiday. Overall rating: 8/10."

"We had a 3nights get away from Dubai and stayed at Mandarin oriental Muscat and all i can say the experience was truly epic,from the moment we checked in we felt welcomed and at home. The reception team was exceptional, and housekeeping ensured our room was always spotless, fresh, and comfortable. The bed was incredibly spacious and cozy exactly how I like it! A special shout out to Sarah and her team at rawya restaurant they really took great care of us.At the pool David was really attentive and went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable. We absolutely loved the beach had very beautiful sunsets and everything else about Mandarin Oriental Muscat. Every detail made our stay memorable, and we can't wait to return for an even longer visit. Definitely coming back. Always a fan!"