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Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp

2.5 star property
Tentalow in Bidiya with coffee shop/cafe and free breakfast

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Chalet
Standard Chalet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Chalet

Standard Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Tent (Sultan) | Balcony

Tent (Sultan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Bidiya

At Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp, you'll be 18.9 km (11.7 mi) from Al-Wasl Fort and 29.7 km (18.5 mi) from Al Muntarib Fort. Highlights at this tentalow include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This tentalow has a garden, barbecues and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Bidiya tentalow, you'll be 30 km (18.6 mi) from Bidiya Marketplace and 30.5 km (18.9 mi) from Bidaya Museum.
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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

Tentalow in Bidiya with coffee shop/cafe and free breakfast
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 bottles of water. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp on 19 Feb 2026 start from NZ$300.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

Yep, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp has a free self car park.

Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

No, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Usman

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement super , en face des dunes . Soirée magnifique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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