In Bidiya .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Al-Wasl Fort and 20 miles (32 km) of Al Muntarib Fort. Bidiya Marketplace and Bidaya Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bidiya tentalow.
36 guestrooms or units
Buffet breakfast (free)
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offers 36 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Property amenities
Family friendly
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Raised toilet seat
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Electrical adapters/chargers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 20.0 per day.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Rollaway bed fee: OMR 20.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property provides mattresses on the floor for extra bedding.
We should mention
For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil sert Camp Biya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Wonderful desert experience. Loved that they had nightly movies showing on a big screen outside with chai and popcorn. The communal space was pretty. Most guests stay only one night; because we stayed two, it was a quite quiet in the middle of the day, and a long stretch to wait between breakfast and dinner service,
We enjoyed our stay at the camp. The staff were all great and the rooms were really good. We would like to stay there again. I hope in the future they have more activities.
A nice small scale setting, nicely decorated rooms, comfortable beds, overall a very relaxed atmosphere
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
5 Mar 2019
It was literally 4 miles into the desert. That made it awesome. However, the ambience was negligible. The staff wore t-shirts with the company name. Some ethnic appearances and music would have added a nice touch. The food was adequate with the grilled meats tasting of charcoal. Nothing special about this place other than the location. It's really too bad. It has great potential but needs some guidance and enthusiasm
The desert camp were not expecting us, although we had booked through Expedia. We were asked to contact the camp 48 hours before arrival and despite sending two emails asking for directions I had no response from them. Luckily the attendant at the petrol station gave us a map to find the camp. Our welcome at the camp was lukewarm and we didn’t feel that this was a true Omani desert experience.
Very beautiful and scenic place with good food and complete value for money....however the signs to the camp need to improve as we arrived after dark and found it difficult to find the turn from the main road.
Quel endroit génial, dans le désert. Tout est au top. Les hébergements, le confort, le personnel, super repas très varié, et un petit déjeuner plus que parfait. Tout le personnel est tellement souriant et sympathique. Et accès en haut d'une dune, pour un coucher de soleil magique. Vraiment génial.
Gradevole la posizione in mezzo alle dune. Servizi in generale efficienti. Mancanza di protezioni per il vento durane i pasti (sabbia in bocca). Buono il Car Bashing. Pasti così così.
Pierluigi
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ingrid
Travelled with group
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Prachtig verblijf met goede faciliteiten. We hebben genoten
Die Anreise wäre auch selbst möglich gewesen, ich habe aber den Abholservice genommen, da ich keinen AWD hatte. Es standen auch Autos ohne AWD auf dem Parkplatz, aber die erste Auffahrt in die Wüste ca. 200m ist schon anspruchsvoll. Der Abholservice war pünktlich und ist mit 100Km/h durch die Wüste gefahren.
Das Camp liegt sehr schön an einer Düne, ist nicht überlaufen und das Essen war sehr gut für die Gegebenheiten. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und sauber wie auch die ganze Anlage. Eine Übernachtung reicht, ich habe zwei gemacht und den Tag einfach genossen ohne Ausflüge. Ansonsten kann man auch Quad fahren (ca. 500m entfernt) oder Kamelreiten etc.
Arrivée avec notre 4x4 de location après 30 min de route dans le désert. Première expérience fascinante. Accueil chaleureux. Les chambres sont très bien et surtout très propres. Coucher de soleil depuis la dune principale ( grimpette d’une 50aine de mètres ) coucher de soleil envoutant. Repas du soir bon sans plus. Cinéma sous les étoiles ( Aladin) . Parfait