AL BUSTAN PALACE, A Ritz Carlton · Resort Review · Muscat, Oman 🇴🇲 · Prime Palace On The Sea

Watch this video if you want to see a full review of the beautiful Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz Carlton Hotel in Muscat, Oman. This property has balanced royalty and hospitality for decades and now, it is here for all of us to enjoy. This comprehensive resort tour and review will give you a prime look at all of the properties common spaces, pools, restaurants, beach access and of course, my room.

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Rate Paid: $553.93 USD
Category: Ocean View King (up from Mountain View King)
Inclusions: $100 F&B Credit, Upgrade, Early Check in, Late Check out

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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Intro
01:00 Arrival
01:53 Exterior
02:46 Lobby & Tea Lounge
05:10 Outdoor Grounds
05:56 Primary Pool
06:40 Location
07:04 Beach & Activities
08:57 Full Oceanview Room Tour
14:54 Dinner at The Pavilion
16:51 Beautiful Sunrise
17:46 Breakfast Buffet Tour at Al Khiran
20:38 The Flip Flop Score

This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!

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[DeniseSommerRoque]

Hard to imagine this was a KLM crew hotel in the nineties, especially since it was a multi day layover. So many beautiful memories, especially of the friendly staff, food and impressive architecture. It does have the wow factor comparable to the Apurva Kempinski. I enjoy all your reviews, but this one is especially close to my ❤ Thank you for this wonderful video and trip down memory lane 🙏🏼💫

[ahmedabualkhaiir]

I grew up in Oman 🇴🇲 from when I was in grade 7 until grade 12.
This video brought back memories from when I lived there.
Omani culture will always be down to earth yet fancy and memorable!

[LionWriter]

A few things stick out to me:
1) The “Mary Poppins” shop in the lobby. probably the most 80s thing I saw.
2) “chic coastal dining” love it when they tell you the vibe.
3) breakfast array of smoked salmon next to eel next to miscellaneous ham.
4) That dinner menu was over the place: sushi, ceviche, pasta, tomahawk steak. Gotta love expensive resorts.

[ism]

Great video, it brought back wonderful memories, staying in one of the top floor Suites in 1994, was something else, and having tea andcream scones, whilst listening to a Harp being played live in the Atrium...

[dpvisser]

Hi Kevin. We stayed here in the last year that the Al Bustan was an InterContinental Hotel and even then the hotel and the premises were absolutely pristine. Like it was frozen in time, but modernized at the same time! What I didn't see was a fusion restaurant that was just next to the reception (it overlooked the gardens). Simply stunning and the service everywhere was top notch! Thanks for this little walk down memory lane!!!

[blakeblake]

Revisiting this video because we're currently staying here, inspired by this review, and will be heading to the Oberoi Amarvilas in a few days as well!

[woox]

I'm Omani and I love how you show our treasured Al Bustan in all its classic beauty. There are no date trees in Salalah, dates only grow in the north of Oman whilst Salalah has an abundance of coconuts with its tropical climate.

[marti_in_tx]

Fascinating place. I wondered about those palm trees; thanks for the info. Was astounded by the bakery and pastries available. My idea of an appropriate breakfast!!! Would need to stay there many days to try them all.

[mrkroswami]

Hi, just wanted to let you know that before checking in, I had casually mentioned to the Al Bustan team that I had heard about the hotel through the Flip Flop traveller, and was looking forward to the visit. What happened next - a triple(?) upgrade from base category to "lagoon" access. And a dinner on the house! It was such a fantastic stay, so thank you for doing what you do. Also, I must name drop more often!

[inayathkhan]

WOW, What a awesome Hotel, I like all your videos each and every video is very unique 👍 Thank you

[nuonu]

At 19:50, as you said “So, the three big points…” you showed three pyramid-shaped lids covering that part of the buffet. Subtle, haha but brilliant; well done.

[jimmyjames]

Great looking property! Thanks for the info + video!

[nunoalmeidacosta]

A very interesting one! Let's add it to the list ! I personally appreciate those long rectangular big pools perpendicular to the hotel at the back and palm trees at both sites! Classy.
Thanks Kevin! Nice review as always! (Maybe they should consider bathroom renovation only).

[veenarasika]

Wow, what a breakfast buffet. Each of those rolls looked like a mini meal. I spotted South Indian breakfast items, too. The grounds and views are spectacular!

[mashenka]

Nice pool.. and grounds, food looked incredible…but dated, tiny rooms..love your camera work and reviews..❤

[hungo]

Oman is so underrated as a tourist destination in the Middle East compared to the overhyped Dubai or Qatar. Anyway, this amazing footage really renders viewers great overview of Ritz Carlton palace Kevin. I am really impressed by the ornate decoration and chandeliers of this resort.

[malcolmlewis]

I visited Oman many times over a great 17 years of my career. I stayed at the Al Bustan in the early days, then the Chedi and in my latter days the Grand Hyatt. All were fabulous as were the lovely Omani people, if you were lucky enough as I was to get to know them well. A wonderful and interesting country.

[naturalshatara]

Love this and the food was on point 20:45

[michaelj]

Ha ha, rainbow milk in the coffee area of the room, classic evaporated milk over here, sickly sweet but great with coffee.
I've stayed here a few years (eight years back) ago, it's the chill out vibe that I loved more than anything, did a 3 day midweek break and loved every second.
Happy that it's still going strong.
Thaks for the vid.

[thetravellerwin]

Born & brought up in Muscat, well Kevin, you are spot on with the kind of people and mentality Omani's offer. There are one of the most humblest people you may find on this Earth. In fact their diplomatic relations are also one of the finest. Al Bustan Palace has been an epitome of Omani luxury. It was created as a Palace to host the GCC members who also are kingdoms. More like a King's meet on establishing growth and prosperity in their nations. From outside one can notice how each section of the octagon-shaped-hotel hosts a particular GCC member.. with the top most occupied by the heads of state. I have been to there at least 8 times in my 18 years in Oman and boy, today after 30 years of my first encounter - you have captured the very essence I felt back then. Nostalgic memories of a very VERY KIND HEARTED COUNTRY. Lovely video Kevin.