This is most certainly not a 3 stars hotel, let alone a 3.5 stars .
Though bedrooms are remarkably big and beds delightfully comfortable with pretty linen ; that is all regarding comfort. There is a 90 's spirit (which as one knows has not aged as well as Artdeco or Gustavian Eras e.g). Bedrooms definitely need renovation especially the bathrooms which are tired (plumbery dysfonction can occur) and lack of air extraction. Closets smell of dampness. The kitchen ones totally stink. Bedrooms are always kept VERY CLEAN though.
Breakfast is correct, but the room has not been fully renovated, one wall still looks tired and there is a major problem of air extraction.
For some reason that still puzzles me, you are given a contiguous bedroom which therefore offers no perfect privacy. And when you ask for a totally private bedroom, their answer is that all the bedrooms are contiguous...
Location is terrific, just by the sea, and it is a major bonus to benefit from the Grand Hyatt located next door facilities (the restaurant Tuscany is not exactly on the cheap side but is rather good). Fine wifi too.
Last but not least, employees from the cleaning gentlemen, the receptionnists to the very nice watchman are cheerful and eager to please.
To me, this is slightly overpriced for a place in quite poor state but for Oman standard prices (hunting is forbidden, bravissimo but considering the tourist as a pigeon is a must), I aknowledge it can be regarded as a rather good deal.