With a stay at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp in Bidiya, you'll be 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Al-Wasl Fort and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Al Muntarib Fort. .This tentalow is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Bidiya Marketplace and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Bidaya Museum.
Tentalow in Bidiya with free breakfast and a coffee shop
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance.
Stop by the tentalow's restaurant, Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Property amenities
Parking and public transport
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
Restaurants on site
Restaurant
Family friendly
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held shower head
Raised toilet seat
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Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in reception
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
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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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: OMR 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property provides mattresses on the floor for extra bedding.
We should mention
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
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