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Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Bidiya tentalow

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Chalet | Rollaway beds, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Al Wasil Village, Bidiya
  • Place, Al Muntarib Fort
  • Place, Bidiya Marketplace
  • Place, Bidaya Museum

Room options

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Standard Chalet | Rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Chalet

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Tent (Sultan) | Balcony

Tent (Sultan)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Bidiya

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).
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Restaurants

  • ‪Two Dunes Restaurant - ‬118 min drive
  • ‪Desert Night Camp Restaurant - ‬118 min drive

About this property

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp

Enjoy free breakfast at this Bidiya tentalow
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 December 31, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp.

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offer free breakfast?

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

No, there is no casino at this tentalow.

What time is check-in at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

This tentalow offers free self parking.

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp have a pool?

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp does not have a pool.

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this tentalow.

How close is Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp to downtown Bidiya?

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp is 3.2 mi away from Bidiya.

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Usman

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience only 3 families and no activity available. Also on a dinner 3 dishes are available and no bbq available as promised. Also no borne fire. On a breakfast no buffet a few things to eat. I will not recommend others waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saadat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful desert resort

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,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yihya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Oakville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Ibrahim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
no activities..boring..no quade bike they told closed and not working..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

TOMOHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chitchanok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice small scale setting, nicely decorated rooms, comfortable beds, overall a very relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

J, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr.HAKIMUDDIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful....value for money !

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yamina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau séjour

Très bel endroit au milieu du désert , endroit bien aménagé et bien organisé . Équipe au petit soin et très réactive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zlatan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En uforglemmelig rejse i ørkenen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jussi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024