With an unbeatable setting in the silky dunes of the Omani desert, the 5-star Desert Nights Resort offers 55 luxurious Bedouin-style tents and 33 deluxe rooms for those seeking the ultimate desert adventure holiday. The Desert Nights Resort is located on the Wahiba/Sharqiya sands, a 2-hour drive from Muscat. This secluded area covers 6.8 mi of beautiful desert landscape. Several free services are offered to the guests, including drive up to the dunes in a 4x4 vehicle to watch the sunset, with light snacks and soft drinks served on the trip. Also camel rides within the camp premises in the morning are available, and transfers between Al Wasil town and the Desert Nights Resort are available at an extra cost for those traveling by vehicles not suited for desert driving.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Aitken Spence Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the stunning <b>location</b> and <b>helpful staff</b> at Desert Nights Resort. <b>Breakfast</b> and <b>dinner</b> were praised for their variety and quality. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though comfort received mixed reviews. Some guests felt the <b>value for money</b> could be improved.
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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Shāhiq

Managed by Oman Hotels

Company review score: 9.2Based on 907 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Nothing can make your experience more memorable than faultless hospitality. The professional staff you will come across at our hotels will give you the undivided attention you deserve. Guests can travel to any Aitken Spence Hotel and rest easy knowing that they will be greeted by a friendly face and a helpful hand. In our aim to increase job opportunities in areas surrounding our hotels, ASH employees are of both local and foreign influence.

Property info

“Ahlan Wa Sahlan” – Awaken to Adventure Desert Nights Camp, the only luxury desert camp in Oman, is an ideal base for your Arabian desert adventure, with spectacular craggy mountains in the distance, endless dunes and crystalline wadis. It is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The camp is sprawled across 10-acres of silken sands, secluded 11km within the vast isolation of the Omani desert.

Neighborhood info

The desert camp in Oman is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. When you leave Muscat, follow the Sultan Qaboos road past the airport. After the airport roundabout, take the Nizwa highway, which is also known as the M23 or the Muscat to Sur Raod. Follow this road to Bidbid where you take the Sur off-ramp and continue on this road towards Sur for 150 km. You will pass a small town called Ibra and after 40 km reach a small village called Al Wasil. 500 metres after the Al Wasil sign, turn right at the small sand coloured mosque. Follow the dirt road for 11km to Desert Nights Camp, our luxury hotel on the Wahiba Sands. Use the sign posts located at every 1km mark to ensure that you are heading in the correct direction.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Dunes restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Desert Nights Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Spa

    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Desert Nights Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    5 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 28 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 38 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that camp is only accessible by four wheel drive.

    Transfer can be arranged for guest (without 4WD) to the camp from Al Wasil Petrol Pump. Transfer service at OMR 15/- net for pickup and drop off from Al Maha Petrol Station "

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Desert Nights Resort

    • Desert Nights Resort has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #2
      • Dunes restaurant
    • Desert Nights Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/Performance
    • Guests staying at Desert Nights Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
    • Check-in at Desert Nights Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Desert Nights Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Desert Nights Resort is 4.3 miles from the center of Shāhiq. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.