This hotel is better than expected. The check-in is slow - due to process, not lack of people - but the rooms are clean and fine (especially in renovated 3rd floor) and the breakfast is the best in Oman. The bars could do with a revamp. Location is ideal for airport, as main road out of Muscat can get congested. Free shuttle definitely a plus, as Oman is expensive!

We booked online for a brief stopover between flights. I am sure we paid over the odds as we booked through the Golden Tulip website, but we couldn’t take a risk of having no bed for the night.
Our Gulf Air flight was delayed and some of our luggage was left behind in Bahrain so we missed the shuttle bus, took a taxi and arrived, a bit grumpy, after midnight. Because of our delayed arrival there were no n/s twins available so rather than take the offered smoking twin we chose a king n/s and we were delighted with the decision- one of the biggest and most comfortable beds we have slept in. We found out later that the room had recently been refurbished, which explains the better quality than earlier reviewers
There was no aircraft noise (enclosed balconies) and the bathroom was well fitted out and the room has tea/coffee facilities etc.
We left early to catch our Oman flight to Salalah and the shuttle bus service at 8am was very efficient.
Note-our missing luggage arrived during the night on the following Bahrain flight and we were reunited with it in time to catch our Salalah flight.

We stayed with Golden Tulip Seeb for one night during our transit. The hotel is just 10 minutes drive away from Airport and costs RO 10. The check-in staff was bit slow and confused! Room was clean although aircon had no moderation, it was freezing!

The hotel operates the free shuttle to airport which was helpful in the morning. The breakfast was not so great yet what could you ask for the price you pay.

My wife and I stayed in this hotel several times, the service is very friendly, Very nice breakfast and the buffet offers an array of well prepared dishes to suit all tastes.Internet is fast, and the location adequate. the free shuttle from and to the airport is an added plus. having mentioned that the product needs a face lift as their rooms are quiet spacious.