Starwatching Private Camp is located 18 mi from the village of Bediyah, the highest dunes of wahiba sand for spectacular sunset and sunrise view. The property has 2 luxury tents that come with separate seating and dining areas. Guests can book the complete Starwatching Camp with 2 tents, or book only one of the two tents and share the camp with other guests. The stay includes breakfast, dinner and a private service staff. Free private parking is available on site and a 4x4 vehicle is necessary to reach the place. Please let us know if you request a transfer on additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
High score for Ḩawīyah

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    United States United States
    The location was amazing and the experience - from the night sky to the Bedouin family was exactly what we wanted for ourselves and our 20 month old. Dinner was traditional Omani while breakfast was more western but delicious. Our son played a...
  • Margaux
    Belgium Belgium
    Whole experience was very good, beautiful sunset and sunrise and a lot of stars to spot during the night. We loved the fact that it was a private camp in which you have the feeling to be alone in the desert (there was 1 other couple) - much better...
  • Gabriela
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Experience of a lifetime Everything planned perfectly down to every detail. The accommodations were amazing and we really enjoyed the stargazing platform at the camp. Highly recommend the sunset camel ride and desert trek in the morning. Bedouin...
  • Amber
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The highlight of our trip to Oman. I had an unforgettable night at Stargazing Private Camp. The service was excellent, and the freshly prepared Omani food was delightful. The highlight was the breathtaking sky filled with stars, creating a magical...
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Food was amazing. Very welcoming staff and an excellent experience. This was the best stay anywhere that I’ve ever been before.
  • Kira
    Qatar Qatar
    Great luxurious desert experience - awesome location up on the dunes, tent was super comfortable, and food was delicious.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    incredible location, a good way into the desert. Excellent staff.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the position, the layout of the 4 tents, never more than 8 people at any one time. only 4 on the 2 nights we were there. looked after magnificently by the two Campmen who couldn't have done more for us. Wide open skies, star gazing, incredible...
  • Denis
    Singapore Singapore
    The place is amazing. Everything, scenery, comfort, hospitality. We have stayed for one night and I think it was great. If you plan to stay for 2 nights then you might find that there are no additional activities offered (like camel rides, quad...
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    what an amazing place. If you want to experience the peace in the wilderness of the desert in a luxury tent, fabulous food and people that really care about the desert and environment then this is the place for you. Camp (unlike many of the other...

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Omani Local with the passion in nature life and with strong environmental focus. We carefully listen to your needs in all aspects to make your stay unforgettable and combine our tradition with a touch of luxury to enhance your stay. Our local ‘homes’ allow guests to enjoy traditional moments, and experience the desert in as authentic a manner as possible. We treat our guests like family, showing traditional Arabian hospitality to share our stories, to ensure travellers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live with them forever.
Our Tented Camp is a luxury, but very traditional private camp setup, with only 2 tents. It is set up privately with your service staff and you can stay fully private, with 2 tents together for a small family, or you can book 1 tent out of 2 and share the camp with only a maximum of 3 other guests. We keep the nature The only REAL ENVIRONMENT friendly Private Desert Camp - only solar - no electricity - no plastic water bottles - no noise Serenity and tranquillity... Listen to the silence.... Relax and unwind.... Your private desert stay
bedouins , camels, nature, sand dunes , sunrise, sunset, moonlight, millions of stars to let you calm down from anything, to bounce you in to the pure tranquility
Languages spoken: Arabic,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Starwatching Private Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English

House rules
Starwatching Private Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 30 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

Please note that a proper 4x4 vehicle is needed to arrive to the Camp. SUVs are not recommended. The Camp offers a transfer at a surcharge.

The meeting point for check-in is: Bediyah Safari Tours Office is at the following GPS coordinates: 22.450721, 58.828377, at 15:00.

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.

Please inform Starwatching Private Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 Starwatching Private Camp