Hotels in Oman

What was my criteria for a good a desert camp? Ans:- 1) should be situated/surrounded by dunes. Should be deep enough in the desert. 2) should not be near other camps/ lowest light pollution possible. 3) economical, clean, having all necessities, good food, authentic desert experience 4) if you plan it right, the milky way galaxy viewing/ starry nights. 5) offering a variety of activities After a 48 hour frenzy of sifting through listings on booking.com, i finally stumbled upon Khalid’s camp. So, how was our experience, you ask? We made a very last minute booking and reached there by evening, but right from the get go, khalid was super responsive. He actively provided all the necessary details for the meeting point on whatsapp and was waiting for us when we arrived there. Wasted no time and took us straight 24 kms deep into the desert. Situated on top of a dune, the camp boasts of solitude from other camps. The place runs on solar power and has wifi and all sockets for charging devices, which is a good thing. There are no generators. It is so silent, you could hear a pin drop. It is a new property and very meticulously planned by khalid. There are three cabins, which is perfect to have a good blend of being social and having privacy. We were welcomed with fruits, dates, omani tea&coffee and juice. Khalid made sure we were comfortable in our cabin. After a short rest, dinner was served (additional price, standard with other camps). Succulent beef and grilled bbq chicken along with hummus was a palate delight. They also had vegitarian options which very considerate. While we had dinner, khalid prepared a campfire under the stars. We were joined by other guests and all of us shared stories of our travels/ adventures. Khalid told us about the stars and constillations and we bombarded him with questions about omani culture and omani way of life, and he answered every single one. Hours went by, felt like minutes.

The host was very nice! He always was there to help if we needed something! Very generous guy. The appartment is very luxury and the location is beautiful, you can see all the sand dunes. I will come back again.

The rooms are excellent and Ahmed is a perfect host. He is kind, welcoming and will go above and beyond for you. I look forward to coming back!

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at the hotel! The service was impeccable, the staff were warm and attentive, and the rooms were spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. The amenities exceeded my expectations, and the location was perfect—close to everything. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area!

Sand Camp is like a home away from home in the desert. Badr and the staff make you feel like you are guests in their home and not customers in a resort. They manage all issues and queries personally. The breakfast and dinner options were amazing and good value for money.

Atmosphere is great. and the staff is excellent. Activities with locals are bonus

Nice room, comfortable bed, great food, friendly and helpful staffs. Room is exactly as photos. Just to make sure you go up the dune behind the tents to watch sunrise and see the full view of the camp.

The staff, the views, the beds, it was all amazing.

Staff are so kind and friendly at sunset domes. They take care to get to know you and meet your expectations to ensure you have a nice time. It was my mums birthday and they provided beautiful flowers and a delicious cake to celebrate and surprise her which was so kindly appreciated - thank you so much for a wonderful experience. The desert activities available are also so fun. Highly recommend.

This hotel is rather a villa which is perfect for families or groups of friends. Playground and self-catering facilities are very good and the owner / staff are more than helpful. Spectacular surroundings.

This place is so beautiful. The garden created such relaxing atmosphere. The playground was the highlight for our kids. The bed was comfortable and we got an additional mattress too. The staff was really helpful. There was quite a space in the back yard to hang our laundry. We drove to the nearby sand dune in the evening. The view was fantastic and there was enough sand for the kids.

Beautiful hotel, lovely staff, alot of choices for food and wonderful swimming pools