10 minutes' drive from the airport.

On the beautiful Boushar beachfront, 15 minutes from Muscat centre.

A minimalist, boutique look of warm, dark woods and natural-coloured fabrics has been combined with modern amenities such as a flat screen TV with movies on demand, Bose sound system with iPod docking station, Nespresso machine and complimentary WiFi to luxurious effect. In addition, all 158 rooms and suites feature a mini bar, which includes a complimentary selection of soft drinks, juices, water and beer, restocked daily. Serai Rooms are located in the three storey Serai Wing and feature a queen size bed, built-in divan and walk-in wardrobe, while Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger and offer a king size bed and comfortable seating area. It’s well worth considering a Deluxe Club Room, The Chedi Club Suite or The Chedi Club Villa, for access to The Club Lounge and complimentary return airport transfers, plus a complimentary full mini bar and in-room spirits including gin, vodka and whisky. The Chedi Club Suites can also have a terrace with garden views or a balcony with sea views, and have a separate living area, and a bathroom with sunken marble terrazzo bath and oversized rain shower, while The Chedi Club Villas are similar, but single storey, and have a furnished terrace.

Dining is first class, with six restaurants and two lounges. The Restaurant serves Arabic, Asian, Indian and modern cuisine from four live cooking stations in an elegant setting, while The Serai Pool, The Chedi Pool and The Long Pool each offer a Cabana Bar and Restaurant for a more relaxed lunch/dinner. For dinner only, during the cooler months, The Beach Restaurant specialises in seafood and The Arabian Courtyard offers Arabian cuisine on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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The extensive wellness centre is a definite highlight, with signature Asian-inspired spa therapies, including aromatherapy and Ayurveda, practised to sublime perfection in 13 spa suites. Separate men’s and ladies’ sauna and steam rooms, and a beautiful relaxation room overlooking the ocean complete this sanctuary of relaxation. A choice of three outdoor swimming pools, of which two are adult only, include the double-olympic-sized The Long Pool, which is surrounded by oversized double day beds, ideal for total relaxation. There’s also The Health Club, with personal trainers and all the latest Technogym equipment, two floodlit tennis courts, watersports and complimentary activities including yoga and beach boot camp. For golfers, two 18-hole courses are available nearby.