A 5-minute walk from a beach, this relaxed hotel is also 1 km from highway 1, 3 km from Royal Opera House Muscat and 4 km from the Museum of Omani Heritage. Warmly decorated rooms offer Wi-Fi (fee), iPod docks and cable TV. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas; suites offer separate living rooms. Parking is complimentary. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a courtyard and a 24-hour international restaurant. Bike rentals are available. Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00