Pool day passes in Muscat
Pool day passes in Muscat range from OMR 7 at Maani Muscat to OMR 60 at The Chedi. Compare prices, F&B credit, and booking rules at 9 hotels.
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Muscat's hotel pools sit along a few distinct stretches of coast: the Shatti Al Qurum corniche, the Al Ghubra headland, and the newer Al Mouj marina district. Mandarin Oriental Muscat and W Muscat anchor the corniche with beachfront infinity pools, while Maani Muscat offers the cheapest way into a hotel pool in the city center. The Chedi Muscat holds the region's longest hotel pool, a 103-meter stretch split into three temperature zones.
Prices run from OMR 7 at the budget end to OMR 60 at The Chedi, and most passes in the OMR 20-25 range return most or all of that cost as food and drink credit. Expect pool access from morning to early evening, with weekend and holiday rates often higher than weekday ones at the international chains.
Several of these prices come from hotel social media posts and guest reviews rather than a published day-pass page, since Muscat's day-pass market is thinner on official pricing than Dubai or Doha. Call ahead to confirm the rate and availability before turning up, particularly at the InterContinental, JW Marriott, and Grand Hyatt. Note that Al Bustan Palace closed for a multi-year renovation in mid-2026 and the former Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah properties changed management the same year, so day-pass details there are in flux.
- Mandarin Oriental Muscat — OMR 20 / about $52, with OMR 20 dining credit and Kids' Club access
- Crowne Plaza Muscat — OMR 20 / about $52, includes OMR 10 F&B credit at the pool bar
- Maani Muscat — OMR 7 / about $18, cheapest confirmed pool access in the city
- W Muscat — from OMR 10 / about $26 at WET Deck, rooftop pool with marina views
- JW Marriott Hotel Muscat — gym and pool day pass with an optional OMR 5 set-menu add-on
- InterContinental Muscat — Splash Day Pass from OMR 8 / about $21 for a double-deck infinity pool
- Grand Hyatt Muscat — from OMR 10 / about $26, infinity pool plus a lazy river and kids' pool
- The Chedi Muscat — OMR 60 / about $156, with OMR 40 returned as F&B credit
- The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort — OMR 25 / about $65, beachfront pools with an OMR 20 dining credit
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How much does a pool day pass in Muscat cost?
Budget options start at OMR 7 and the top end reaches OMR 60 at The Chedi, but most hotels sit in the OMR 8-25 range once you factor in the dining credit built into the price. City hotels along the Shatti Al Qurum and Qurum corniche tend to run cheaper than the beachfront resorts further out at Al Mouj.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Maani Muscat | OMR 7 adult / OMR 4 child (about $18 / $10) | Cheapest option, central Qurum |
| InterContinental Muscat | from OMR 8 (about $21) | Double-deck infinity pool on a budget |
| W Muscat | from OMR 10 Sun-Thu / OMR 12 Sat (about $26-31) | Rooftop pool with marina views |
| Grand Hyatt Muscat | from OMR 10 adult / OMR 5 child (about $26 / $13) | Lazy river and kids' pool |
| JW Marriott Hotel Muscat | gym and pool pass, OMR 5 optional set menu (about $13) | Combining pool with a gym session |
| Mandarin Oriental Muscat | OMR 20 adult / OMR 10 child (about $52 / $26) | Beachfront pool with full-value dining credit |
| Crowne Plaza Muscat | OMR 20 adult / OMR 5 child (about $52 / $13), incl. OMR 10 F&B credit | Weekday city pool days |
| The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort | OMR 25 (about $65), incl. OMR 20 F&B credit | Marina district beach pools |
| The Chedi Muscat | OMR 60 (about $156), incl. OMR 40 F&B credit | The region's longest hotel pool |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Muscat?
Yes. Muscat's international chain hotels sell day passes to non-guests specifically so their pools generate revenue outside of room bookings. Mandarin Oriental Muscat, Crowne Plaza Muscat, and Maani Muscat all confirm this on their own booking pages, and several more hotels advertise the same access through social media and local event listings. Independent, non-hotel pool clubs are rare in Muscat, so a day pass at one of these properties is the main way to access a serious pool without booking a room.
Do I need to book a Muscat pool day pass in advance?
Book ahead where you can, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, when demand from local residents and GCC visitors peaks. Maani Muscat requires full prepayment online with no refunds, so treat that booking as final once confirmed. Several other hotels, including the Mandarin Oriental and Crowne Plaza, take pass bookings by phone or email and can sell out at short notice around public holidays like Eid.
Where to stay in Muscat
Shatti Al Qurum is the easiest base: a walkable beachfront strip with restaurants, cafes and the Royal Opera House nearby, and it puts most of the pool day pass hotels on this list within a short drive. If you want something newer and closer to the airport, Al Mouj's marina district works well too, and it's where the Kempinski Hotel Muscat sits right on the beach with its own pools and easy access to the marina.
For a cheaper stay that still puts you close to the action, the Haffa House Hotel is a solid mid-range pick a short taxi ride from both Qurum and Mutrah, the old quarter with the souq and corniche if you want a change of pace from the beach.
Mandarin Oriental Muscat
Set on the Shatti Al Qurum beachfront, Mandarin Oriental Muscat pairs a long infinity pool with direct sand access and views across the bay toward the Al Hajar mountains.
The DayLuxe Pass costs OMR 20 for adults and OMR 10 for children aged 4 to 12 (about $52 and $26). It includes an OMR 20 dining credit, so a solo adult effectively gets pool and beach access for the price of lunch, plus 30% off spa treatments and access to the Kids' Club for families.
The pool and beach are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Reserve through the hotel's wellness booking page or by phone, and confirm cabana availability if you want shade, since these go first on weekends.
Book direct: mandarinoriental.com/en/muscat/shatti-al-qurum/wellness/poolside-escape — or call +968 2103 8888
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Crowne Plaza Muscat sits on a low ridge above Qurum, and its double-deck infinity pool looks out over the Gulf of Oman from an elevated pool deck rather than straight onto a beach.
The Day Pass costs OMR 20 net for adults, which includes a OMR 10 food and drink credit at the Restaurant & Pool Bar, and OMR 5 for children under 12 (about $52 and $13). Access covers the full pool deck and loungers, with the F&B credit redeemable at the on-site restaurant or pool bar.
Day passes run Saturday through Thursday and are subject to availability, so this isn't a walk-up option on busy weekends. Contact the hotel directly to reserve rather than turning up unannounced.
Book direct: ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/muscat/mschc/hoteldetail — or call the hotel directly to confirm availability
Maani Muscat
Maani Muscat, a boutique property in central Qurum, is the only non-chain hotel in the city with a clearly published day-pass product, and it undercuts every international hotel on price.
The Pool Day Pass costs OMR 7 for guests aged 10 and up and OMR 4 for children aged 0 to 9 (about $18 and $10). It buys two hours of pool access between 8am and 8pm, plus 20% off dining and 20% off spa treatments during the visit.
Booking is online only and requires full prepayment, and the pass is non-refundable once purchased. Pick your two-hour window carefully, since there's no changing it after payment.
Book direct: maanihotels.com/maani-muscat-day-pass — booking is handled online, no phone reservations
W Muscat
W Muscat faces the marina at Al Mouj, and its rooftop WET Deck pool trades beach access for a skyline-and-water view over the harbor.
Local ticketing sources put the WET Deck day pass at OMR 10 Sunday through Thursday and OMR 12 on Saturdays (about $26 to $31), covering loungers and pool access through the day. Pricing isn't published on Marriott's own booking page, so confirm the current rate when you call.
Reserve by phone ahead of a weekend visit, since WET Deck draws a mixed crowd of hotel guests and local day-trippers and can fill up.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mctwh-w-muscat/overview — or call +968 2212 0000
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat sits inland from the coast, so this is a gym-and-pool day rather than a beach day, aimed at residents who want a full leisure facility rather than a sea view.
The Gym & Pool Day Pass bundles pool access with the fitness center, and includes towels and water. An optional OMR 5 set menu, covering a starter, main, and soft drink, can be added at the pool restaurant (about $13). The base pass price isn't confirmed on the hotel's own site, so verify the current rate when booking.
This suits a workout-plus-swim day more than a lounging-poolside day. Book through the hotel directly or via local event listings that carry the pass.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mctmj-jw-marriott-hotel-muscat/overview — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
InterContinental Muscat
InterContinental Muscat offers one of the cheapest pool days at a major international chain in the city, built around an Olympic-sized pool with gym and sauna access thrown in.
The Splash Day Pass has been advertised on the hotel's own social channels at OMR 8, with some posts citing up to OMR 10 (about $21 to $26). It's not listed as a standing product on IHG's official page, so treat the price as approximate and confirm before you go.
Given the informal pricing, call ahead to check the pass is running that day and lock in the current rate.
Book direct: ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/muscat/mscha/hoteldetail — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
Grand Hyatt Muscat
Grand Hyatt Muscat overlooks Qurum from a hillside position, and its pool complex is built for families, with an infinity pool, a lazy river, and a separate kids' pool.
Pricing shared on the hotel's social channels puts the day pass at OMR 10 for adults and OMR 5 for children (about $26 and $13), though this isn't confirmed on Hyatt's own booking page. Beach access is included alongside the pool complex.
This is the strongest family pick on this list given the lazy river and dedicated kids' pool, but call ahead to confirm the current price and any blackout dates.
Book direct: hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/musca-grand-hyatt-muscat — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
The Chedi Muscat
The Chedi Muscat occupies its own stretch of beach at Al Ghubra, and its signature feature is a 103-meter pool split into three temperature zones, reportedly the longest hotel pool in the Middle East.
The day pass here runs OMR 60 (about $156), with OMR 40 of that returned as food and beverage credit, so the net cost of pool and beach access is closer to OMR 20 once you spend the credit. GHM confirms a day-pass product exists but doesn't publish the price on its own site, so this figure comes from a guest review rather than the hotel's booking page.
This is the splurge option on the list, aimed at travelers who want a genuine resort day rather than just a pool. Contact the hotel directly to book and confirm current pricing.
Book direct: ghmhotels.com/en/muscat/packages-promotions/day-pass — or call the hotel directly to confirm pricing
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort stretches along a 360-meter private beach in the Al Mouj marina district, with two pools set back from the sand.
The Dip, Dine & Unwind day pass costs OMR 25 (about $65), which includes an OMR 20 food and beverage credit at the resort's restaurants, leaving a net cost of roughly OMR 5 for beach and pool access. The offer has been running through 2026; confirm it's still active before booking.
Book through the resort directly or via its social channels, and reserve ahead on weekends when Al Mouj draws a steady stream of local visitors.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mctxr-the-st-regis-al-mouj-muscat-resort/overview — or call the resort directly to confirm current pricing
Frequently asked questions
Is Al Bustan Palace still selling pool day passes?
No. Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, closed on July 1, 2026 for a renovation expected to last around two years, with a reopening projected for 2028. It previously ran a resort day pass around OMR 20 to 30. Don't plan a visit there until it reopens.
What happened to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah?
Shangri-La exited management of the entire Barr Al Jissah complex on January 1, 2026. The three hotels there, Al Husn, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha, are now run by Hilton under the same owner, The Zubair Corporation. Day-pass programs are expected to continue under Hilton, but official pricing pages weren't available at the time of writing, so contact the properties directly for current rates.
Are children charged for pool day passes in Muscat?
Most hotels charge a reduced child rate rather than free entry. Mandarin Oriental Muscat and Grand Hyatt Muscat both charge half the adult rate for children, and Maani Muscat and Crowne Plaza Muscat set specific child prices as well. Confirm the age cutoff when booking, since it varies from under 10 to under 12 depending on the hotel.
More pool day passes near Muscat
Muscat's pool day pass market is smaller and less price-transparent than the Gulf's bigger hubs, but it's growing as more of the city's hotels start selling access directly. If you're touring the wider Gulf, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have far larger, more established day-pass scenes with dozens of hotels between them, while Doha and Fujairah offer a similar mix of city and beachfront options within a short flight of Muscat.