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Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp is located in Shāhiq and offers a restaurant buffet. It includes table tennis and darts. The accommodation will provide you with a seating area. Private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include a desk, bed linen and a fan. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and a children's playground. Ibra Village, where there is a traditional market, is 30 minutes by car. Free parking is offered at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maxime
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Perfect stop to discover the desert atmosphere, mainly the dunes and all they have to offer. In particular, our little chalet was simplistic and romantic. The friendly staff and nice atmosphere throughout the hotel, the open air cinema and open...
  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    Amazing spot. Lovely set up and great for our family of 4. Food was great- I'm not sure why some people in the reviews are complaining. It's easy enough to get to from the highway- let tyres down at the tyre repair shop on the sliproad before...
  • Will
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was awesome, loved climbing up the sand dunes and the whole vibe was lovely The camp fire was great, a great opportunity to chat to other travellers Dinner was tasty Staff friendly
  • Carole
    Singapore Singapore
    Beautiful camp. Friendly staff. Good for families. Comfortable rooms, nice common dining/lounge area, nice open air cinema, and a few desert activities to get entertained. My pre-teens loved it!
  • Ranjit
    Oman Oman
    The dinner served could have a more varied cuisine.
  • Sarnjit
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had an incredible experience with Khalid, our driver, who not only took us to our hotel but also gave us a private tour of his camp. He introduced us to the world of camels, sharing fascinating insights into the culture and lifestyle of the...
  • Annelize
    Oman Oman
    The food was amazing. The accommodation was clean and neat. The staff was friendly.
  • Katherine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great for kids with activities as you like, camel riding, quads, free evening movie. Nice food.
  • Ruslena
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Best holiday ever‼️ Highly recommended for those wanting to experience dessert living but surrounded by comfort. From the moment we stepped in staff were warm, friendly and very attentive. Buffer breakfast was relatively good and dinner included...
  • Yente
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location was fantastic. The camp was in the dessert. From the camp you had easy access to the dunes and they provided a rope to make the climb a little easier. The accomodation was very cute and clean. The shower was great, especially after...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Sama al Wasil Desert Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Sama al Wasil Desert Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 5 per stay
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 5 per stay
    7 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 10 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 20 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is only reachable by 4x4. If you do not have a 4x4 vehicle yourself, the camp can book a transfer for you with the local Bedouin. Note the rates charged are the rates of the Bedouin themselves and not of the camp. You can request a transfer with dune bashing or without. Transfer meeting time is 3 pm at the Al Maha Petrol station. Transfers are subject to availability at time of booking. Request in Advance is essential.

    In our continuous efforts to provide comfortable stay and enhance our facilities, we will be undergoing a room, restaurant and reception refurbishment program during the month of Sep 2023. The renovation will take place from 9 am to 6 pm daily and our guest may experience limited disruption of some noise. Our sincere thanks in advance for your patience and support during this time.

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

    Please inform Sama al Wasil Desert Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Sama al Wasil Desert Camp

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground
      • Movie nights
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Live music/performance
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • The prices at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
    • Yes, Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Check-in at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is 6.8 miles from the centre of Shāhiq. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.